Ten Amazing Visual Novels You Must Play (in English)
Today, while surfing Play Asia trying to find some new gems to order, I saw their adult hentai collection and remembered about my own list of Best Five Visual Novels ever. And since it was a pretty successful article everybody enjoyed (I didn’t really thought there are so many fans of the visual novel genre), I have decided to select a personal list of the best ten visual novels (and not only) with full English translations that can be purchased from Play Asia and fully enjoyed by the non-Japanese speakers.
So just check out the list below – with both old and newer games – and let me know what do you think: is this a real must play game list for the fans of the visual novel/hentai genre?
NOTE: All the games listed below are intended for adult audiences only. So if you’re not over 18 years old, please do yourself a favor and don’t read the list now: return once you’re an adult!
1. Critical Point
Created by Peach Princess, this is already a classic visual novel I remember playing back in the days and enjoying every little bit of it. Sci-fi, lots of endings (therefore huge replay value) and gorgeous chicks – these are some of the reasons that send Critical Point at the top of this list.
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2. Chain – The Lost Footprints
Another visual novel classic developed back in 2002 and available via G-Collections, Chain – The Lost Footprints is an intense detective story every bishoujo fan should love. Add to that the fact that the entire game has absolutely no censorship, and you’ll know what game to play when your wife or girlfriend is out of town. Shh! It remains a secret!
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3. Tsuki – Possession
A new G-Collections title that makes the list (and not the last one either), Tsuki – Possession is a multi-scenario, multi-endings love sim game is a simple visual novel that comes with a funny “hands free mode” (why would one guy need that I wonder?) and extremely high quality girls. I mean graphics. If you haven’t checked out this game (originally released sometime in 2003), you should give it a try right away!
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4. Idols Galore!
A 2004-released G-Collections title that follows the classic path of visual novels: you’re the allmighty male and girls are ready to do everything they have to in order to keep you happy. Yes, it’s sad that the same doesn’t apply in real life, but that’s why games exist after all: to give us access to a virtual, fantasy world that has nothing to do with real life. Unfortunately.
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5. Bible Black: The Game
Kitty Media’s game is a true classic and I doubt that if you’re checking out the list you haven’t played the game like three times already. But since strange things can happen, I must make sure that Bible Black: The Game is on the list and you do your best to play it. Because it is, after all, one of the most famous and appreciated visual novels EVER! And since it’s 100% translated in English, it’s even better!
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6. Pretty Soldier Wars A.D. 2048
Well, this is not really a visual novel, but it’s obviously a must play game – and even better, a welcomed break from all that reading and clicking and decision making (because that’s all we do when we play such games, right?). Either way, Pretty Soldier Wars A.D. 2048 is a really sexy title that puts you in charge of a squad of bio-enhanced woman soldiers that… well… are extremely talented. See for yourself!
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7. Discipline: The Record of the Crusade
Well, if you’re into the rougher side of visual novels and if you have enjoyed Kitty Media’s other title (the great Bible Black), then you should consider giving Discipline: The Record of the Crusade a try, the game that followed Bible Black. Also considered by many a legend, it is fully translated in English and promises endless hours of intense fun. Which sounds nice!
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8. Lightning Warrior Raidy
This game is a very recent release from G-Collections and it is once again a short break from the classic visual novel genre, adding RPG elements and 3D gameplay. A real nice twist and quite a surprise from G-Collections, Lightning Warrior Raidy doesn’t necessarily rise to the standards of other games developed by the company, but it still is a nice play.
If you’re interested in it, follow the next link to buy Lightning Warrior Raidy at Play-Asia
9. Amorous Professor Cherry
A “next-gen” visual novel from G-Collections, Amorous Professor Cherry brings full animated sequences into play and a classic but rather captivating story. Not to mention the forever young quest of finding true love by choosing the “right” character. You’ll certainly have fun trying them out. The different gameplay approaches, I mean!
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10. Princess Waltz
Finally, the last entry on this list of top visual novels translated in English, is Princess Waltz, the most recent game made by the legendary Jast company. Described as “a tale of sword and sorcery and an epic romance,” basically proves that, even though the hardware has evolved, the things that can make us, the gamers happy are very basic – as is the gameplay and concept of Princess Waltz. Which is not necessarily a bad thing, after all!
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What about Bazooka Cafe? I loved it! What aboutcha?
BIBLE BLACK AND DISCIPLINE FTMFW!!!
zzz..this is more of a list for people who like the H genre as opposed to visual novels with strong and complex plots. Most of these games are fun and entertaining in their own rights but have rather shallow plots[They are more of sex romps than stories..seriously.lol]…
really man.. I cant believe ridiculously popular titles like Fate/Stay night..tsukihime..tears to tiara..Utawarerumono..Yume Miru Kusuri…Chaos Head…Kira Kira… Ever17..Battle Moon Wars..Phantom of Inferno..and Kagetsu Tohya are nowhere to be found on your list =p
Well ultimately if your playing a short visual novel for laughs and the H scenes than I suppose the above list is for you..though you should consider Lilith games like prison battleship too >.> These visual novels are hardly the type that will make you shed tears or invoke any other emotions from you besides our ever present male horniess.
But if you are looking for an immensely fufilling plot where you can spend up to 60 hours or more delving into a mind blowing story with solid character development and intricate plot twists…stay away from the games in the list above and go for visual novels like Fate/Stay night and Ever17 instead.[Princess Waltz is probably the only exception in the list...its pretty decent with beautiful CGs and a promising plot...which didn't live up to its potential..lol..but nonetheless still rather enjoyable...and by the way..its NOT made by Jast USA..Jast USA doesn't make any games..they are only involved in the translation]
That list is fail. All I see are s**t hentai games.
Where is Fate Stay Night, Higurashi, Umineko, Phantom of Inferno, Air, Kanon, Ever17, etc.
just this and the best visual novel post should be changed from visual novel to eroge, since you only seem to be looking at hentai games.
for the ones i know
-bible black: if you like rape(all im willing to say, couldn’t get far in it, couldn’t play it)
-pretty soldier war: mediocre as a srpg and crap h scenes and story
-discipline: egotistical sexist main character, who shirks all faults onto the females who “rape” him, and then sense of “all women are despicable ppl who really love sex and there only interest in males is for it”
-lightning warrior raidy: mediocre h scenes and annoying dungeon system from the days of the NES(most of the time spent in the game will be spent grinding with your fingers glued too the arrow keys and your mouse glued to 1 spot on the screen, the attack command spot)
-princess waltz: amazing card battling rpg element and fantastic h-sequences that dont feel unnatural or unnecessary, great story (so far yet to complete)
other then princess waltz i wouldn’t spend more then 3-5 dollars on these games, too bad you cant rent VN’s hahaha
I literally died inside when I didn’t see Tsukihime or Fate/Stay Night on this list. Like Yubisakimilktea said, you may as well change the title from visual novel to eroge.
A majority of these games bored me to death with their stories. If I really wanted to watch anime characters have sex, I’d go watch some hentai, not read a visual novel.
Anyways, the only one on their I really like is Princess Waltz. Apart from that, it’s all Sex first and Story either last or non-existent.
So, here’s my top 5 list, to show you what a good list should look like:
1. Tsukihime
2. Fate/Stay Night
3. Ever17
4. Saya no Uta
5. Symphonic Rain (Worth playing for the last two routes)
So, widen your horizons! Try something with a story next time, instead of just mindless, pointless and meaningless sex scenes.
That list is weak. Two of those games don’t even have H-scenes and the rest are long as hell with horrible art.
Is that a joke? Tsukihime might not have the best art but the game itself was one of the most trilling media experiences ever achieved by a visual novel. Fate/Stay Night has absolutely beautiful art so I don’t know what the f–k you’re smoking. If you have a short attention span and can’t follow an amazing story like this without having your penis whine then I guess you can stick to your games.
Tsukihime and Fate/Stay Night are hands down the best visual novel experiences possible. This list means nothing without those games.
The only game on this list that I have played is Lightning Warrior Raidy which I enjoyed. I’ll be sure to check out the other games. Thanks for the recommendations.
Yeah, those games above are purely H games, not really worth to play (at least in my opinion).If you want to ẹnoy visual novels but not h games then you should try the games recommended above (Fate stay night, tsukihime). Or you can play some ò key products like “Kanon”, “Clannan”, “Air”. They are truly lovely
“So just check out the list below – with both old and newer games – and let me know what do you think: is this a real must play game list
for the fans of the visual novel/hentai genre?”
Nope! Well, maybe a couple years ago, in relation to only officially released titles in english.
Defintely add Yume Miru Kusuri and Family Project to that list if you are going for officially released titles…
Also, now there are MangaGamer titles to think about :
Kira*Kira/Curtain Call, Suika A.S.+, Da Capo/Da Capo IF/Da Capo 2 (coming soon), Edelweiss/Eiden Fantasia, and even Shuffle! and Soul Link to consider.
And if you allow for unofficial english titles… Then that’s a whole ‘nother HUGE bag to choose from!
f*ck this list SENGOKU RANCE is the sh*t
ermm…for me..utawarerumono and sengoku rance is better ( Adult RPG game ) i still searching for new game and upload it on my blog
sengoku rance is better…
I never try this type of game.is it good?
Why isn’t Kana Little Sister on this list? That is without a doubt the best visual novel EVER. Five of the six endings had me sobbing on the floor trying to convince myself that it was “just a game”. Yume Miru Kusri is also awesome, how can it not make the list. I totally cried when i got Aeka’s ending, happy manly tears though. Who am i kidding? I bawled my eyes out. This list is so broken its not even funny.
No You Fools!, The Best Visual Novel Any of Us Visual Novel Fans Could ever play is Muv Luv Alternative!, Once you play it!, it will make even Fate Stay Night Look Booring as hell!, and I used to like Fate Stay Night until I played this series, the only catch with this game is you gotta play its 2 first main games first which is actually a 2 in one game, then after that its straight to Alternative!.
So much fail in this list, no offence. I’d go with the suggestions given above (Fate/Stay Night, Tsukihime, Utawarerumono, Sengoku Rance) over anything in that list, if you like story.
For just the erotic part, you nailed it with this list, with the exception of Princess Waltz which had a very limited amount of H-scenes compared to the rest.
Ehh..
Like others have said, most of these are just eroge, which is fine, but when it comes down to “Must Play” titles, I’d have to agree with what others have said (Tsukihime, Fate/Stay Night, Clannad, Kanon, Muv-Luv Alternative, and an older one I enjoy: Divi-Dead). Seriously, if you think Bible Black is a must play, try out Fate/Stay Night, It’ll blow your socks off.
Already did but not as much as what i listed above
I agree that the Muv-Luv series was amazing, but I’d have to say that Tsukihime tramples any other VN. Evar!
WTF with this list? Disciple, bible black just 2 trash game. Here we have a top 10 for rape fan not for a real visual novel fan.
Kanon not here
Kana little sister not here
Ever17 not here
Clannad not here
Castle fantasia 2 not here
And many many more(i dont have all title in my head)
Normal VN > Hentai VN
well after trying ALL of these games… they all suck…mostly
a better list would be-
1). (for you h game lovers)-lets meow meow and sagara family have as much story element as a paper bag. its all h scene’s
2). i really like Katawa Shoujo as a good story and nice art instead of a VN like Bible black which is all rape and shit like that.
3). shuffle is a decent story and goodish art with a few h- scenes for you hentai lovers
Katawa Shoujo is just about the best VN iv played and it has a really good story witch jerked a few tears out of me, i only spent a measly 20 hrs playing it though.