Is the Vn worth reading after finshing the show?

Oct 1, 2019 7:21 PM

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Sep 2017

I'm no stranger to subpar vn adaptions (looking at you fate), so was wondering if the vn is still worth reading after having been spoiled via the anime, Ive heard its extremely good so was there enough details / plot points left out to make it worthwhile? Also if so, original or remake?

Oct 2, 2019 2:14 AM

Laukku

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Jan 2018

Everything is executed so much better in the VN, it's like night and day (well except for some shoehorned H-scenes that the anime thankfully skipped over - I'm looking at you, oasis elf). It has merits beyond the mystery elements that the anime spoils.

There's the soundtrack, one of the very best in video games:

The storytelling is more elaborate and relaxed, compared to the anime which was rushed and compressed to the breaking point. Better plot explanations, more fleshed out dialogue with amusing banter, there are even a few entire subplots that didn't make it to the anime. There's more emotional intensity and nuance, especially in the last arc - Takuya's transformation is more narratively impactful. The last arc is a mind-blowing ride in the original, and became a shadow of its former self in the anime due to all the added plot holes and not focusing enough on the parts that made it actually good in the first place (Takuya's family life, profoundly sentimental dialogue and character moments).

Lastly there's the puzzle gameplay. If you like tough adventure games this is one for you. The game requires you to be really careful with the time travel system, as yo have to keep track of the limited savepoints available and get items from one route to use in another. It's tricky resource management.

Oct 2, 2019 12:13 PM

AmadeusParadoxum

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Sep 2017

Thanks, Ill definetely check it out then, the gameplay elements sound interesting and the soundtrack is great, its a shame the anime's was so lacklaster if anything they could have tried to at least emulate the ost. Just have a few vn's to read before it, Kagetsu Tohya, Saya no uta, and Umineko, then I'll be reading this one!!

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