2025 has been a quieter year than some for more prominent English visual novel releases, but there have certainly still been some outstanding ones. As always, the NookGaming team can’t claim to have read every 2025 visual novel release, but we’ve certainly read a lot of them between us and want to both share our […]
Author: Thomas Knight
LOVEPICAL-POPPY – Walkthrough & Guide
LOVEPICAL-POPPY! includes a common route with two branches, which lead to a total of four normal heroine routes and two sub-heroines. This guide will tell you about the choices to access the various routes, and explain the situation regarding the patch. Please note: One of the choices in the walkthrough contains a spoiler for the […]
A Maiden’s Serenade – Review
A Maiden’s Serenade (Chiisana Kanojo no Sayokyoku) takes place in a little seaside town with an odd local legend about a mermaid. When a girl who loves to sing and another girl who is curious about the legend arrive in town, this kickstarts a romantic comedy with new friends and clashes over love. Originally launched […]
A Maiden’s Serenade – Walkthrough & Guide
A Maiden’s Serenade (Chiisana Kanojo no Sayokyoku) includes a common route with five heroine routes. This guide will tell you about the choices to access the various routes, and explain the situation regarding the patch. Adult Content If you have purchased the Steam version of A Maiden’s Serenade, you can download the 18+ DLC via […]
Sousaku Kanojo no Ren’ai Koushiki – Walkthrough & Guide
Sousaku Kanojo no Ren’ai Koushiki (sometimes referred to as Create girls → started to walk or just Sousaku Kanojo) by Aino+Links includes a common route with four routes. One route is locked. Please note that this visual novel is only officially available in Japanese at the time of writing. This guide will tell you about the choices to access the […]
The Best Visual Novels Set Around Winter and Christmas
Want to feel that perfect wintry atmosphere? Sitting down next to the fireplace with a cup of cocoa while watching the snow outside isn’t always possible, but sometimes a good read can help you create the snowy season in your mind. Why not take the chance to read a visual novel that paints that winter […]
MCM Birmingham Comic Con 2025 – A Giant Marketplace with Panels?
MCM Birmingham Comic Con 2025 is the largest-scale event that I’ve been to down at the NEC in Birmingham over the past few years, after some events downsized or moved to London. Along with the regular Comic Con, the EGX gaming expo was merged into it, so I was excited to see the new form of […]
Galaxy Princess Zorana – Review
The Emperor has disappeared, and now it’s up to you to take his place. Galaxy Princess Zorana puts you in the place of Zorana, the heir to the Imperial throne. But not everyone will want you to take the reins of power, and you’ll need to both win the support of the people and avoid […]
Six Overlooked Visual Novels You Should Read
Visual novels are niche, and they often get overlooked. Even among fans of the medium, plenty of great titles come out that don’t get the attention they deserve. Maybe they had the poor luck to come out at the wrong time, are a less popular type of story, or just don’t have the right circumstances […]
Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment – Review
Set in the early days of the kingdom, Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment uses the formula of the Warriors/Musou series of games. You can hack and slash your way through the many battles of the Imprisoning War, taking back territory and aiming to slay the vile Ganondorf, along with millions of his disposable minions. The […]










