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Video Description translated by DeepL:

Based on the popular 2009 Xbox 360 title『STEINS;GATE』, 『STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT』is a reboot that not only revamps the graphics but also renews nearly all assets and adds new story elements.

We are now releasing a demo movie showcasing the very first world line shift scene from the story's opening, the moment that turned protagonist Okabe Rintarou into a solitary observer.

STEINS;GATE RE:BOOT is scheduled for release in 2026.

Stay tuned for further updates!

©MAGES./Chiyo St. Inc. ©MAGES./NITRO PLUS

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The MangaGamer Fall Sale has begun!

Link here

There's a broad selection on VNs on sale, including otome and BL titles 👀

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STORY

USSR, 1986. When Ira Grachevskaya goes missing in the closed city of Vorkuta-5, not a soul seems to be concerned – except for the quiet outcast Asya Shubina, that is. Uncover the mystery behind Ira’s disappearance, transmit your radio signal to the universe and learn why a bird flies past the window.

GAME INFO

Z.A.T.O. is a linear visual novel with roughly 7-8 hours of playtime. There are no choices. The ending is predetermined. Sit back and enjoy your time in a town that doesn't exist.

DISCLAIMER: the game contains strong language, loud noises and flickering images.

It's free, has unique art style, comes with Windows, Mac and Linux versions and sports "Very Positive" reviews so far. Might be interesting.

Welcome to the General VN Discussion thread!

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What would you do if you could Save your life like in a videogame, and then Load if something goes wrong? And what if that ability was the only way to save your universe from ending?

Step through the stage's curtain; rip off the mask of the wizard who pulls the strings. Close the loop. Hack into God.

Welcome to the General VN Discussion thread!

If you have something you'd like to talk about but don't think it's worth posting as a separate thread this is the place for you.

• Did you start playing something new?
• Are there any games you're looking forward to?
• Are you looking for suggestions on what to play?
• Do you have some feedback or questions about our community?

These and any other topics are welcome here - as long as they are VN or community related.

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Fall in love with visual novels! These romance-themed stories about love, horror, comedy, and more will never leave your heart.

As per usual, some games are on sale for this festival.

cross-posted from: https://atomicpoet.org/objects/3597853b-0a38-4faa-88f1-8c448f1c818b

Cardamom: A Musical Visual Novel just dropped on Steam today.

You’re a stray cat poking around a new apartment building, rubbing up against furniture, pawing at flyers, and meeting the tenants—some human, some not. Every encounter turns into a song, and not just background tracks either. These are full-on Broadway-style numbers, with 17 unique songs and full voice acting. Your choices decide which ones you actually hear.

The whole thing is drawn in a flat cartoon style that feels like the old Flash games from the 2000s. It’s not going to blow your graphics card, and it doesn’t need to. This is a text-heavy game, and yes, you can adjust the font size so you don’t have to squint.

The make-or-break here is the music. If you’re into showtunes—Rent with cats, basically—you’ll probably be in heaven. Me, I can’t stand Broadway-style singing. But I’ll admit, it’s impressive they’ve built a visual novel where the soundtrack literally shifts with your decisions. At least you get individual volume sliders, which is a nice touch.

Controls are simple: mouse and keyboard only, no gamepad support. Windows and Mac are both natively supported, and it runs fine on Linux through Proton. Weirdly high system requirements for a visual novel: an i5 at 3.1GHz, 8GB RAM, and 4GB disk space.

This is the debut release from developer Box of Black Spiders, and they’re swinging for the fences with a full-length interactive musical. No reviews yet, so I can’t tell you if it’s going to land with anyone. My kid would probably get a kick out of it—she’s into quirky animation and offbeat characters—but me? Not so much.

Launch price is C$11.04 (intro discount included). Not cheap by visual novel standards, but fair enough when you’re getting 17 original tracks baked into the story.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3940880/Cardamom__A_Musical_Visual_Novel/

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Welcome to the General VN Discussion thread!

If you have something you'd like to talk about but don't think it's worth posting as a separate thread this is the place for you.

• Did you start playing something new?
• Are there any games you're looking forward to?
• Are you looking for suggestions on what to play?
• Do you have some feedback or questions about our community?

These and any other topics are welcome here - as long as they are VN or community related.

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Welcome to the General VN Discussion thread!

If you have something you'd like to talk about but don't think it's worth posting as a separate thread this is the place for you.

• Did you start playing something new?
• Are there any games you're looking forward to?
• Are you looking for suggestions on what to play?
• Do you have some feedback or questions about our community?

These and any other topics are welcome here - as long as they are VN or community related.

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This after the delisting of such games.

Crosspost that seems to be relevant to VNs.

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