Entergram will release Nutrients-developed Japanese-style visual novel Nagi no Koi digitally for PlayStation 4 and Switch in spring 2026 in Japan for 2,700 yen, the publisher announced. Nagi no Koi ...

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 ...

Dorian is introducing an SDK to support titles built on visual novel engine Ren'Py. Winners of the WGF x Dorian Boost Track will be announced in November 2025. Female-first UGC outfit Dorian has ...

Indie developer Sounding Stone announced short horror visual novel Blood Lily Ghoststories will release on September 15 worldwide for PC via Steam. The game has also exceeded 9,000 wishlists on Steam ...

Visual novels cater to beginners with simple gameplay focused on choices rather than complex mechanics. Visual novels cover ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The smoothness of the animation in Dispatch left me gawking as I analyzed every subtle expression ...

Pretty much just an ebook, but its form means you can gamify your progress and listen to some bangers while you read it. PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many hours to every ...

CW: This story contains references to extreme sexual violence - reader discretion advised. Update, April 11, 2025: Zerat Games has announced it will withdraw its sexually explicit visual novel from ...

Nothing is off-limits in NASA's ongoing purge of all things related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) under the direction of the Trump administration. In its latest move, the ...

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 ...

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 ...