Visual novels occupy an unusual space in the gaming industry — not quite like the conventional idea of a “game” but still part of the broad category of interactive media. Besides gameplay, they differ ...

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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 ...

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 ...