Visual novels are video game simulations of a storyline which often enable players to interact with the story. These novels are frequently created by Japanese designers or by fans of Japanese animation and story telling. There are many of these novels available for free download. You can also make your own. Some examples of the free visual novel software programs are noted in the resource section.
Narcissu
"Narcissu" is a visual novel that came out in 2005. The main story of "Narcissu" involves two young, terminally ill characters in a hospital. Yu Atou is 20 years old and dying of a terminal lung condition. Setsumi Sakura is the young girl that falls in love with Yu Atou. They both decide to flee the hospital and end up finding themselves in Awaji Island, in the narcissus fields. The game is designed to provide a cinematic experience, giving players the feeling that they are watching a movie. Decisions can affect the game flow and direction, but the ultimate ending remains the same. You can listen to the soundtrack "jukebox" mode by selecting that option from the side menu.
True Remembrance
"True Remembrance" was released in 2008. It tells of a bleak future wherein people are suffering from a horrible plague named "The Dolor." The only people who can help are doctors called "mnemonicide." The story revolves around a young mnemonicide named Blackiris and his attempts to save a girl named La of The Dolor. There are many twists and turns in the plot as it advances. "True Remembrance" is a "non-decision" game. Players have no control over the actions in the game except to click the left or right arrows to advance or regress the plot. Players can turn on "auto" mode which moves through the screens without the arrows.
Panda Samurai
"Panda Samurai" is a visual novel released in 2006. It is a more lighthearted visual novel. It features the titular panda samurai fighting a wide assortment of samurai animals. The story involves his attempt to save the land from a mysterious and evil invasion force. "Panda Samurai" is a decision based visual novel, giving players plenty of chances to alter the fate of the panda. Each decision is vital and can cause your panda to succeed, fail or even lose his life. Players can endlessly replay the game, giving them plenty of chances to make their way through the game properly.
A Dream of Summer
"A Dream of Summer" is a visual novel that arrived in 2006. You play a young school boy named Toshiki. He is a skilled but grim student, always focused on achievement. The school's summer festival is coming up and he is working hard to make it a success. He is sidetracked by a young girl named Mizuna, whom he meets on the roof of the school. He must also face competition from the members of BROY, the school band. Players control the decisions that Toshiki makes and those decisions affect his success. Success comes not only in keeping your promise at the summer festival but also by dating Mizuna.
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