A visual novel is an interactive fiction game, featuring mostly static graphics, most often using anime-style art or occasionally live-action stills (and sometimes video footage). As the name might suggest, they resemble mixed-media novels.
In Japanese terminology, a distinction is often made between visual novels proper (abbreviated NVL), which consist predominantly of narration and have very few interactive elements, and adventure games (abbreviated AVG or ADV), which may incorporate problem-solving and other types of gameplay. This distinction is normally lost outside Japan, where both NVLs and ADVs are commonly referred to as "visual novels" by international fans. Visual novels and ADVs are especially prevalent in Japan, where they made up nearly 70% of the PC game titles released in 2006.
Visual novels are distinguished from other game types by their extremely minimal gameplay. Typically the majority of player interaction is limited to clicking to keep the text, graphics and sound moving (most recent games offer "play" or "fast-forward" toggles that make even this unnecessary).
Most visual novels have multiple storylines and many endings; the gameplay mechanic in these cases typically consists of intermittent multiple-choice decision points, where the player selects a direction in which to take the game.
Torakapuu! Dash!! (aka Trouble Captor): Yomoyama town, it is an old spa town and has been developed recently. There is a traditional festival called "Yomoyama Dai Taisai" taken place once every sixty years. However, this festival has another aspect.... called "Kuro Harai", it is said that the God comes to smash monsters called "Kuro". The main character has just moved to this town and he is chosen to play a role of God's partner at the festival. He doesn't know what is happening but is forced to take part in the festival....
Originally a Japanese PC game, publisher WellMade enhances the original adventure-interaction game by adding a new scenario and CG events to the PS2 version. Apart from the adventure part the game got a simulation part to improve the character and pets stats and other rpg elements like some turn based battles against monters.
The Deluxe Pack limited edition of Torakapuu! Dash includes a bonus music CD and a variant game cover.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Ultra-Roh ~ weather slapstick romance comedy that was a hit on the PC is calling on the PS2! Power up to add a new scenario events CG! In the game system that combines adventure and simulation game to enjoy the conversations and events of the girl, and enjoy unique character unfolds a "fun romp" to fully!
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance & Anime themes.
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