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English Translated Japanese Visual Novel/ADV Thread
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Interest -1. Not really that bothered about getting an all-ages game if it's not going to be on Steam.
podracer35
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I don't think this has been posted here yet, but supposedly, Ever17 is potentially going to be released on Steam!
I don't know how much of it is true, or if it's actually going to happen, but it appears to at least be an idea. Here's hoping it actually happens!
And on a different note, related to If My Heart Had Wings, I just finished the demo, and I have to say, it's pretty impressive. The art and everything is really beautiful. The translation is a bit stiff at times, and there are a few grammar errors, but I trust that those are ones that will be fixed by the time of release. And even if they aren't, I still found myself enjoying the story even with the errors. At some point, I even found myself able to overlook the errors entirely!
Unfortunately, we can't tell how bad the censorship bug is going to strike the game, but I doubt it will be as bad as some are making it out to be. Would the game be better without censoring? More likely than not, yes. But I don't think it will automatically be bad with the censoring. From the couple hours I spent on the demo, it's certainly an enjoyable game, so that's leaving me optimistic for the full release.
I don't know how much of it is true, or if it's actually going to happen, but it appears to at least be an idea. Here's hoping it actually happens!
And on a different note, related to If My Heart Had Wings, I just finished the demo, and I have to say, it's pretty impressive. The art and everything is really beautiful. The translation is a bit stiff at times, and there are a few grammar errors, but I trust that those are ones that will be fixed by the time of release. And even if they aren't, I still found myself enjoying the story even with the errors. At some point, I even found myself able to overlook the errors entirely!
Unfortunately, we can't tell how bad the censorship bug is going to strike the game, but I doubt it will be as bad as some are making it out to be. Would the game be better without censoring? More likely than not, yes. But I don't think it will automatically be bad with the censoring. From the couple hours I spent on the demo, it's certainly an enjoyable game, so that's leaving me optimistic for the full release.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
I dunno it kinda jumped the shark for me when they started censoring kisses.
Basileus777
Member
Who even owns the publishing right for Ever17 now?
IIRC, in the US, nobody. It fell between the cracks.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
5pb are the only ones iirc.
So, there's still hope! This is the better game anyway.
cj_iwakura
Member
Interesting. Ray of hope for Steins?
Just finished Saya no Uta. It was shorter than I expected, and I'm disappointed there were no ero scenes involving the doctor lady, but other than that it was pretty good. Definitely not for the faint of heart, though it does have a wuss mode where you can select to blur out the blood and gore and whatnot.
Yeah there's a BAD END that you can get to pretty early on, which is probably where the 2 comes from. I'm not sure exactly how long I spent on it.. maybe 6-8 hours?
Basileus777
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I read it in one sitting, IIRC it took about 4-5 hours. Vndb's ranges aren't unique per title, they just have a couple of set ranges and the closet one is applied.
Has anyone read both versions of the Saya translation? Does the JAST release improve much?
creid
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Forgot to mention that I finished planetarian a few weeks ago. The translation had its ups and downs - some parts of the localization clearly had a lot of care put into them, others looked like they didn't even get a cursory error check. All in all though, the issues were minor and I enjoyed it well enough.
Red_taiyaki
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Good to know, I downloaded it when it first came out but haven't actually had a chance to play it since I played the original fan translation. Hope this is a sign of more Visual Art's VNs coming out in the west...
creid
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Finished Saya no Uta. Depraved shit, but effective horror.
Also, for whoever asked if Saya no Uta's translation was better than the fan translation: I can't speak to whether it was improved or not, but I thought it was very well done. Very smooth, and none of the usual grammatical / spelling hiccups that I've come to expect from (non-Aksys) official visual novel translations. I think I noticed one misspelling and one other error in the whole 5 hours or so. A post from JAST on their forums described their script as "heavily revised" over the previous one, so take that as you will.
Also, for whoever asked if Saya no Uta's translation was better than the fan translation: I can't speak to whether it was improved or not, but I thought it was very well done. Very smooth, and none of the usual grammatical / spelling hiccups that I've come to expect from (non-Aksys) official visual novel translations. I think I noticed one misspelling and one other error in the whole 5 hours or so. A post from JAST on their forums described their script as "heavily revised" over the previous one, so take that as you will.
Hopefully. I'd take any official english release of Steins at this point. I don't even buy physical anymore, but I'd buy that box.
Just finished Kara no Shoujo, now that was a really good VN with the best art I have ever seen, in a VN. So far I've read through Katawa Shoujo, F/SN, Tsukihime, Higurashi, Umineko, Saya no Uta (really didn't like this one), KnS, and the Muv-Luv trilogy (with Alternative being my favorite VN). I'll probably read Steins;Gate next as I really loved the anime when I watched it a year ago.
Hehe, I'm also playing Kara No Shoujo right now! I'm on the
Second case
everyone is dying, takes the impact of a person dying away
I'd say that you're
halfway through it
it bugged me how I couldn't save the Ojou-sama, I really felt bad for her but alas I have my insect-lovin' imouto to protect
I think that release could seriously be a certainty at this point. As InfiniteNine commented days ago, mighty translator Reading Steiner has been teasing it on places like 4Chan's /a/ for the last weeks:
Reading Steiner !!6jkA9erigiQ - http://archive.foolz.us/a/thread/84589946/#q84607916 said:
Reading Steiner !!6jkA9erigiQ - http://archive.foolz.us/a/thread/86158791/#q86164888 said:
Basileus777
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The question is how many years will it take them to release it if they announce it this Summer. Saya was what, 2 years? Or was it 3?
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Sadly that is Nitro+'s fault but I wonder if 5pb's involvement would speed things along.
!!! Looks like I'm going have to swing by the JAST panel. Fingers crossed for Steam.
Oh right! You said you were going to Anime Expo this year, isn't it? Man, Masahiko Ōtsuka & Co. from TRIGGER, Masaaki Yuasa, Keigo Sasaki, InfiniteNine 'cosplaying' there... and now a possible little surprise by JAST USA as well, so cool!
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Well I'll be there too dressed as Kurisu so that'll feel appropriate! o:
Yep! Super excited to finally be making the trek down to socal for the expo. I'm also excited to see some of the announced music acts; Was a big fan of Rentrer en Soi, so I'm interested in seeing the ex vox's new act.
This Jast hinting was entirely unexpected, though. If it wasn't for the chance to have Yuasa actually sign something of mine, this'd probably be what I'd be excited about most.
Meet-up!
hello VN-GAF!!
I'm currently starting to play some VNs i had on my backlog! So I was wondering for VN players, do you all usually use guides or do you play/replay till you get the routes you want/all routes?
I'm currently playing Dramatical Murder. I'm thinking of not using a guide for this one. But next on my list is Togainu no Chi and I'm thinking of maybe going for a guide for that one since the story is a bit more complicated from what i've read about it before.
Is it better to use guides when aiming for the True end?
Only other VNs I've played before were 999, VLR, & Hakuoki. And i didn't use a guide for those except for two of the 999 endings. Got all endings for 999 and VLR. Only got one good ending for Hakuoki.
I'm currently starting to play some VNs i had on my backlog! So I was wondering for VN players, do you all usually use guides or do you play/replay till you get the routes you want/all routes?
I'm currently playing Dramatical Murder. I'm thinking of not using a guide for this one. But next on my list is Togainu no Chi and I'm thinking of maybe going for a guide for that one since the story is a bit more complicated from what i've read about it before.
Is it better to use guides when aiming for the True end?
Only other VNs I've played before were 999, VLR, & Hakuoki. And i didn't use a guide for those except for two of the 999 endings. Got all endings for 999 and VLR. Only got one good ending for Hakuoki.
I'd say use guides for story-centric VN's. There's not more annoying than being on an undesired route because you picked the wrong choice.
Basileus777
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I use guides pretty freely. There's little risk of spoilers, and it saves time. I like to understand how the VN is structured before reading it even if I'm not using it step-by-step.
Awful Falafel
Banned
Purely story, there's never any sort of timer on any of your actions throughout.
Anyway I came here because I was wondering if any of you can help me remember the name of a VN. It wasn't translated the last time I checked and I wanted to see if there was a translation patch out by now. It's a Wii exclusive VN that had a 3 digit number for the title and it won some sort of award. The boxart was really yellow and I think it revolved around solving some sort of crime. Hopefully that's enough to go by, I appreciate any help in figuring this one out.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
428? Nothing that I've seen and it's not Wii Exclusive anymore.
Awful Falafel
Banned
Oh thanks guys! Didn't know it got so many ports but no translation patches yet for something supposedly really good?! That's just tragic.
InfiniteNine
Rolling Girl
Usually has to do with hacking and someone willing to translate something that long. So if it happens it probably won't be for a while.
Red_taiyaki
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I've finally had a chance to find some free time the past week to really sink my teeth into Rewrite befor Last of Us comes out next week. So far I've completed Kotori's and Chihaya's arcs, working on Lucia, and I have to say.....
Kotori's was easily the worst of the three so far. Can't wait to see how Lucia's arc ends!
Kotori's was easily the worst of the three so far. Can't wait to see how Lucia's arc ends!
Heh heh, you're in for a treat.
I think I have a few DS VNs lying around, Time Hollow and something else, should probably give them a try some day.
R_thanatos
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I liked time hollow . it was really a cool concept ..and when sh*t hit the fan ..it really goes messy..
There are some little holes ( pun intended ) in the story but the overall experience is great.
I wish i could reexperience it without knowing the twist.
And the soundtrack was quite good.
Well, maybe I should give it a try right now. About how long was it?
Mamont1537
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I haven't finished all routes in Rewrite yet, but for me Lucia's is the best so far.
That sunflower field scene!
Chairmanchuck
Member
Are there any new translated Games out there like Kamidori?
I really like Games with actual Gameplay, though maybe it wouldnt be called a VN anymore.
I really like Games with actual Gameplay, though maybe it wouldnt be called a VN anymore.
R_thanatos
Member
6 to 8 hours ? ( i'm a fast reader )
So am I, so that sounds just perfect! I'm playing way too many long games and watching a bunch of long tv shows right now, so I think a nice short VN will fit perfectly somewhere.
Thanks for the replies! So far the one I'm playing must be easy since I got the good end on the first try with no guide.
It is pretty fantastic!! I love how colorful it is! Ren is such a cute puppy but when he talks I laugh a bit.
Which route did you finish? I finished Koujaku's route last night. Got the good end! It was super sweet! Also an unexpected funny moment at the end!
It is pretty fantastic!! I love how colorful it is! Ren is such a cute puppy but when he talks I laugh a bit.
Which route did you finish? I finished Koujaku's route last night. Got the good end! It was super sweet! Also an unexpected funny moment at the end!
Just reached.. a certain part... in Muv Luv Alternative.
(see what I did there)
I was shaking IRL for about 15 minutes before I calmed down to make the post. It wasn't very enjoyable.
There's a difference between pulling off something like this in a series (which I've been through countless times), and doing it 50 hours into a series. It was never this bad for me with things like Shingeki no Kyojin or Saya no Uta for this reason.
I guess I'll just calm down and continue. I don't like feeling like I just felt, at all, but I'm good now.. I think. Stopping now will leave me more scarred than the alternative.
There's a difference between pulling off something like this in a series (which I've been through countless times), and doing it 50 hours into a series. It was never this bad for me with things like Shingeki no Kyojin or Saya no Uta for this reason.
I guess I'll just calm down and continue. I don't like feeling like I just felt, at all, but I'm good now.. I think. Stopping now will leave me more scarred than the alternative.
I like how even in the spoiler tag you don't say what it is. Anyone who's played Alternative should know, though
I've been replaying it recently and I was really dreading getting back to that part, but it's not as bad when you know it's coming.
Though (maybe don't read this if you're only just a little past that point)
everything that follows is a little more depressing when you know it's coming.
Oh. Has to do with
(sorry, I can't read between the lines this time, since I was never aware for how long I was playing. I ploughed through it in a week or so)
Glad to see you're tackling ML Alternative, btw. Just wait until the ending, and I'll assure you that it will become one of your favorite VN's ever.
the death of some characters?
Glad to see you're tackling ML Alternative, btw. Just wait until the ending, and I'll assure you that it will become one of your favorite VN's ever.
Yeah... it's that one. Even with spoiler tags I still don't like outright specifying things since it's still easy to see it by mistake.
Progressed a little bit.. and
Progressed a little bit.. and
the way they treated it made me feel a bit better about it. Usually the more sudden such an event is, the less realistically it's treated later, but everything that followed made it more bearable. I can handle it if it's like this. I've already felt plenty bad for Takeru in the beginning of MuvLuv Unlimited already, and his situation is very similar to Okabe's, not to mention the similarity of the whole setting to SnK, so I shouldn't be freaking out so much.
I just wish they stopped using the chewing sounds. Please.. stop.. using... the chewing sounds....
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