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.
Kaiketsu! Osabakiina is a comical adventure game from Kid. Osabakina is a character from a Japanese radio drama. She's apparently popular enough that Kid decided to make an adventure game based off her. You play as a newbie manager whose goal is to make Osabakina into a big idol. Osabakina is portrayed by voice actress Nana Mizuki, who also acts as producer for this game -- her first game project! The game features interactive dialogue sequences in which your choices change your path. Also included are a few button mashing sequences which directly affect the events of the story.
CHARACTERS:
Nae Osawaki
Karen Osawaki
Abumi Hanasaki
Misaki Minami
Takashi Sakasi
Hiroko Osawaki
Fujio Osawaki
Sobai U
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
Was born from the famous corner of the popular radio program "resolution! Osabakina "appeared on the PS2! Story expansion in tonnes to the hero character-Osabakina in tons! As a rookie manager, supported by public and private activities of both sides Osabakina, with victory in the popular struggle of the rival firm, the player's debut safely! !
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Music & Anime themes.
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