Ninglors Log 166

I did not read the Book, nor did I watch the movie - there is one, right? Even though there is a copy of the book at home and even though I used to love to read these super thick history books. Not so sure if I still do. Anyway, never did. So I didn't really know what the story was about. Apart from the Cathedral obv. Still, when it was published I decided I wanted it - even though it's a Daedalic work aaaaaaaaand I don't really like them anymore. Shocking, I know!
First thing first: This is not some ridiculous P&C game. You don't have to combine stupid and apparently senseless things with each other to accomplish something. In fact you rarely have items to use. Instead it's mostly a VN, if you ask me. And what ever you do, it will have consequences. Ppl will judge you by your actions, the story will - most likely - evolve differently. I didn't really test it that much though. But characters can die, while in a different approach they'll stay alive. Somehow I doubt the Cathedral will not be build, if you fail though…
The Art was very beautiful and the music pleasant. The characters were well written - can't say that much about the voice acting, bc I played it in German, since it's German production. I had better vocals in games, but it's ok I guess.
And the story? Yep, it totally got me. In the first book (the games is divided into three books and… er, some chapters) I thought I might wanna read the book after all. In the second book I was still totally into it… just to be annoyed by the end and the beginning of the last book. It worked out in the end, but it somehow felt like: "Jesus, we gotta get it all together!" So yeah, the last lacked a bit imho.
Achievements were a bit… troublesome, since I didn't keep saves to start with. So I had to replay the first book entirely (tip: Keep maybe a save per chapter?).
Big thanks to ernesttico who played the game at the same time and talked with me about it and offered help for the achievements <3
Hidden LEWD rating: Eh, maybe? There was a sexscene, but we never really saw it. Plus one of the guys… oh, wait.
Gay-ship: Not really, but one of the guys hinted stuff like: I'd totally do him… if I was into guys…
Recommendation? Yes

On of the genres my aunt introduced me too and I still like it. Time management, progressing story, different lvl and equipping a place - sadly I can't choose between different things. Like colour or style. But that's ok. I was very hooked and was tempted to just keep on playing (yeah, I know, one should go at some point to bed…).
It had a very sad touch to it and we had to overcome some emotional conflict. On the romantic front some things happened, I didn't expect, but that's good, right? Games, which surprise us, are a good thing!
I totally added the second game to my wl and maaaaaaybe I should try to get more games like these I guess.
No hidden LEWDness nor gay-ship included
Recommendation? If you're into these games, yes indeed!

While this game seems cute enough at first glance, it's actually very sad. So we play a gay girl and in every route she dates a girl and eventually have her "happy ever after". Only… it's not that happy. Bc whatever happens, her parents never ever accept her that way. And here is the super sad part about the story. They tell us how love is the most important and she is or will (probably) be happy, bc she has the love of her life and she moves out in almost every version. Bc she is not accepted at home. So yeah. Screw the light-hearted story - it's not. It's sad. It's about being bullied bc one is different and loves the same gender. Yes, there is love in it and how the two will stick together and be the family they need, but… yeah, the but.
Nin sad.
Hidden LEWD rating: A bit maybe. Girls smooching xD
Gay-ship: Can't say which I liked best rly.
Recommendation? Yeah, I guess

Not sure if I should have played them in order, but steam said I should play it, so I did. Contrary to my latest issues whit Alawar this one worked out nicely. I played it in eng without any troubles getting there. The riddles and HOS were nice enough and the story was decent - although I don't get where the MC came from and how she not in the slightest doubted her "new family" or anything. Weird. And how she is the last (?) I don't get either, bc the boy clearly is younger than her. Oh my. Guess I have to play more of the series.
No LEWDness nor gay-ship included
Recommendation? Yes

We're out to create an Anime. Good start, right? While there is no romance involved - shocking! - we get to choose what kind of Anime we're making. Also when what happens and how we manage the whole thing, which results in the success or failure of the Anime.
It's actually pretty easy to fail. Stress was the most reason it didn't work out for my team, closely followed by not enough money. But if that all works out, you have an Anime! The routes were mostly the same, only slight alterations bc of the difference in the Anime stories, but that makes sense.
OMG! These faces freaked me out! The moment they were happy or very much not happy, their mouths were awkwardly open. I kinda wish they didn't look like that. Super creepy.
But yeah, nice enough VN. I liked the story how a group of teenagers succeeded with their dream \o/
No LEWDness nor gay-ship included
Recommendation? Yeah