Want to experience that sun-soaked atmosphere? For times when you can’t hit the beach and the sun isn’t coming out, you might need to use your imagination instead. And what better way to do it than with a visual novel that evokes that summer feeling? We’ve put together a list of some of the best […]
07th Expansion made quite a name for themselves thanks to the immense success of the When they Cry series (particularly with Higurashi and Umineko) back in the 2000s. However, Rose Gun Days, their first work to not feature the words “no Naku Koro ni” in the title, remained something of a comparatively obscure curiosity internationally, […]
Eve of the 12 Months (12 no Tsuki no Eve) is an adult romance visual novel developed by minori, a company known for titles such as ef – a fairy tale of the two, Trinoline, and the unfinished Supipara series. The story revolves around a group of friends who need to confront changes that start […]
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 […]
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 […]
While number scores often make for good shorthands in summarizing how one feels about a piece of media, they don’t always tell the full story. This is especially apparent with the score of a 7/10, which for us at NookGaming is the lowest score we still describe as “recommended” out the gate. And while some […]
The Pillagers of Raillore (Raillore no Ryakudatsusha) is a 2019 visual novel by 3rdEye. Set in the fictional town of Raillore, the game’s story revolves around two groups of people that get entangled in a series of events that threaten to overturn their daily lives as they know it. It features a linear story jam-packed […]
It’s another Anime Central (ACEN) and that means more visual novel announcements. Anime Central 2025 wasn’t exactly full of updates for this niche medium, but there are certainly some worth knowing about. Sekai Project Back in June 2024, we spoke to developer Cuteuphoria and reported that Dra-Con Café (later revealed to be officially titled Welcome […]
Rance 03 – The Fall of Leazas (Rance 03 – Leazas Kanraku) is a 2015 visual novel by AliceSoft, an eroge developer historically known for releasing visual novels that feature different kinds of gameplay with scenarios that cover a wide range of genres while usually sharing common elements of comedy and cruelty. The game is […]
Rance 02 -The Rebellious Maidens- (Rance 02 Kai -Hangyaku no Shoujo-tachi-) is a 2009 visual novel by AliceSoft, a company well known for releasing eroge with gameplay mechanics. This release is a remake of their 1990 title Rance II which includes a rewritten script and an updated gameplay system. Before getting into the specifics of […]