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.
Love Songs - ADV Futaba Riho 14-sai Natsu: Predecessor to D3's Love Songs: ADV Futaba Riho 19-sai - Fuyu (Winter). This summer-themed relationship simulation game has players interact with title star Futaba Riho (who appeared in several Simple Series 1500 titles) via a multiple choice conversation system. Although all artwork is of the 2D, hand-drawn variety, a moving camera system lets players check out Riho literally from head to toe. The title translates to Love Songs: ADV Futaba Riho 14-Years - Summer (ADV meaning Adventure) -- and yes, Riho is 14-years-old in this title.
The game features Futaba Riho, who was one of the most popular heroines of the 2001 title Love Songs: Idol no Classmate, before she makes her debut as an idol. Apart from standard adventure gameplay, developer HuneX implement an original system, called a starring system. This system allows players to take a very close look at large characters models by scrolling all over the screen.
MANUFACTURER'S DESCRIPTION:
"LoveSongs - Idol is Kurasume - To -" heroine of the Futaba Riho, adventure game prior to debut as an idle, sad little story of the summer was drawn. "System stare" to appreciate the "eyed" by scrolling up and down the character, you can enjoy the characters who slowly and carefully cute.
FEATURES:
- First person perspective.
- 2D graphics
- Cartoon graphics
- Romance, Music & Anime themes.
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