Tag: visual novel
Review: Miniatures Demo is Short but Packed with Charm
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The Miniatures demo from Other Tales Interactive may be one of the shorter demos on the Wholesome Games Steam Celebration roster, but what it lacks in length it makes up for in story and visual direction. In the demo, we see the beginning of one of the 4 stories planned…
Review: Dead Plate is a gory yet satisfying meal
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The pressure of a demanding kitchen can be enough to make anyone sweat. But in Dead Plate by Studio Investigrave, the fear goes far beyond burnt orders and impatient customers. Can this horror 2D restaurant tycoon game, with a dash of a visual novel, satisfy the palate or does it…
Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter Announces Demo
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Indie developer Mango Factory released a gameplay trailer to announce the September demo release and Kickstarter launch for their upcoming horror, murder-mystery game Kumitantei: Old School Slaughter. With visual novel-like socialization, card battles and artistic inspiration from 1980s Japan anime and pop culture, Kumitantei is shaping up to be a…
Wishlist Wednesday Roundup: July 10- 16, 2024
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Hello all! Wishlist Wednesday fills our social media timelines with amazing games just waiting for your Wishlist. Here are this week’s posts. (Sounds on for video) Use the links below to add any of the featured titles to your wishlist. Games featured in order of appearance Subscribe to our posts…
Review: CTRL FREAK, A Lofi Dystopia
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There is something special about indie games, something that is amplified in games put out just for the love of doing it. If you’re like me, itch.io is your homebase for finding new and unique games. CTRL FREAK, a game written by Drakka with art and music by BibiXP, is…
Review: Spill the Beans demo provides a mix of charm and mystery
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From afar, Spill the Beans from Skeletal Games looks like a simple visual novel about the interpersonal drama of magical characters, all set in a quaint corner coffee shop. However, much like ordering a marshmallow, nutmeg, and caramel hot chocolate, you’ll learn that there’s a lot more to this game…
Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open Arrives on September 5th
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The sequel to indie game studio Cellar Vault Games’ award-winning debut Paper Ghost Stories: 7pm is right around the corner. Published by Chorus Worldwide, Paper Ghost Stories: Third Eye Open is their first full length game. “The results are extraordinary, hugely expanding on 7PM in ambition and scope and delivering a moving…
Memory Rewind: an upcoming mystery coming to PC and Switch
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The visual novel mystery genre has long been popular, with the much beloved Ace Attorney series as shining example of the heart and humor fans have come to expect and cherish. Coming in 2025 to PC and Nintendo Switch, Memory Rewind – created by Lion Core and Niji Games and…
Review: Sunlight Scream adds Slasher to the Visual Novel Genre
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Sunlight Scream is a visual novel created by the team at Faithy Games, published by Valkyrie Initiative, and will be released on July 11th. Following the common themes of a slasher movie, with an anime-inspired art style and multiple possible endings, Sunlight Scream is a welcoming addition to the Visual…