If you’ve been into visual novels for a while, you’ve probably heard of Da Capo. Even if you’ve not, you may have heard of the upcoming remake D.C. ~Da Capo~ Re:tune, which is Japan-only as far as we know, but I’m personally really hoping it gets an English release. But have you heard of T.P. […]
2024 has had quite a few English visual novel releases, including some particularly high-profile ones. The NookGaming team has read quite a few of them between us and wants to highlight some of the ones that stood out as Top Visual Novels of 2024 and mention a few that we’re looking forward to with an […]
Assuming that you’re not in Japan, you’re most likely very limited when it comes to buying visual novel-related items from websites aimed at you. You’ll be able to find some things on websites like J-List such as the Riddle Joker Nendoroid, Maitetsu plushie, or YOU and ME and HER wall scroll, but they don’t offer […]
2023 has been a fantastic year for English visual novel releases. While we can’t claim to have played each one, between us, the NookGaming team has certainly read a lot of them. As this year comes to a close and we start 2024, we want to take a look back, highlight some of our personal […]
Tristan K. Hill (also known as Ojive) is a Japanese-to-English translator who has worked on light novels, manga, visual novels, and other games. You’ll find his work on When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace (light novel), Tearmoon Empire (manga), Gears Of Dragoon: Fragments Of A New Era (visual novel/DRPG), and more. Having worked for J-Novel Club, […]
There’s so much that can only be found in Japan. Certain games, almost all physical visual novels, and anime goods from keychains to figures can only be bought there. Luckily, there are ways to get them sent internationally. This article looks at ZenMarket, an import service that focuses on importing from Japan. What is ZenMarket? ZenMarket […]
Halloween is fast approaching, and following our list of Halloween anime recommendations we have a collection of Halloween visual novels for you to play during the scariest of seasonal festivities. Once again we have titles to suit all preferences. We’ve got visual novels that are downright devilish, but also some that are frightfully funny. Whatever […]
My first encounter with Synstoria was through their visual novel, Ballads at Midnight. It was a game jam entry made in no more than one month and had no more than five hours of content, but it left me looking forward to more nonetheless. At that time, Imperial Grace was already a work-in-progress with an […]
2022 has seen quite a few visual novels released in English. While we can’t claim to have played every single one, we have checked out quite a few! As we finish off 2022 and start 2023, the NookGaming team wants to take a look back and highlight some of our personal favorites. KuroKairin, Wes Playfair, […]
Nochi Studios is a game development team, consisting of three women creating romance games. They’ve previously come out with Somnium Eleven and Sifting Thyme which are both on mobile devices, but now they’re launching something new – Untold Atlas. Untold Atlas describes itself as a choice-driven, expedition-themed spin on visual novels (GxB/GXG), featuring in-game group […]