Ritwik is a passionate gamer who has a soft spot for JRPGs. He's been writing about all things gaming for six years and counting. Visual novels can be rather laid back as players lose themselves in ...

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An occult horror adventure lurking beyond the case file. Resequence: The Orchard is a multi-perspective occult-horror adventure game about an otherworldly presence slowly eroding everyday life, ...

It’s a tale as old as time: a princess is locked away from the world and a brave hero is sent to slay her. Wait, that can’t be right. Are you sure that’s what you’re here to do? Black Tabby Games’ ...

I’ve always been enamored with Japanese horror. The genre originated in Japan and has immense popularity. Visual novels bear similarities to manga, which also has its roots in the country, so it’s no ...

Sometimes, a game comes along and builds a level of mystique based on glowing word of mouth about the surprises contained within. Inscryption was one of these games, as was Doki Doki Literature Club.

Visual novel games come in all shapes and sizes. Some of them are rich fantasy epics with 42 branching paths and hidden easter eggs, while others are bite-sized gems that are perfect for cozy train ...

Visual novels can be rather laid back as players lose themselves in detailed worlds full of memorable characters. VNs can tackle several genres, with their storytelling chops being so strong that some ...