Two of the most popular casual gaming genres are visual novels and interactive fiction. These unique niches focus less on intense gameplay and mechanics, instead emphasizing compelling characters and ...

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 ...

Horror visual novels cater to both beginners and mature players, providing introductions to the genre. Games like "Vampire: ...

It was announced that JAST USA will be releasing a remaster of Overflow’s School Days visual novel in English and Chinese. The release will be available for Windows PC later this year. The game ...

Suppose you enjoy playing video games, not only for the visuals or fluidity but also because of the story unfolding behind the game. In that case, one video game genre is perfect for you: Visual ...

Skeith has been a gamer for over two decades now and has decided to take pen to paper for Hardcore Gamer. Capable of playing games at incredible speeds, you can rely on them to write about them in ...

AIR has been regarded by the Japanese visual novel community as one of the classics that defined the genre the most. Its theme song “Tori no Uta,” which had appeared since the title’s initial release ...

Visual Arts and Key announced romance visual novel AIR is coming to PC via Steam on March 5 worldwide. The visual novel will support English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese language options with ...

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 ...