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What would your "Top 5" Visual Novel list look like? Does it change often?

I know I'm the one asking the question, but I don't know what mine is. (I'm actually pretty bad at these lists.) Hopefully I can think of it later.
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Jun 2, 2013 7:09 PM
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I suppose if i had to choose a top 5 out of the ones I've read, I'd probably go with:

Muv-Luv Alternative
Ever17 -the out of infinity-
Steins;Gate
ef - a fairy tale of the two.
Fate/Stay Night
Jun 3, 2013 6:57 AM
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Hmmm...

G-Senjou no Maou
Shikkoku no Sharnoth
Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni
Sengoku Rance
Fate/Stay Night

would be my current top-list.
Jun 3, 2013 7:20 AM
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only the one that i have read.

ef tale of two.
g senjou
sharin no kuni
school days
tears to tiara
Jun 3, 2013 7:54 AM
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I would say :

Ever 17 -the out of infinity-
Sharin no Kuni, Himawari no Shoujo
G-Senjou no Maou
Muv-Luv Alternative
Sengoku Rance

I think we will often see the same names ^^ And it does not change a lot but that is also because the english translations still progress slowly ( it is not a reproach just an observation even if it tends to improve a lot ). But I think my top could change with the imminent english patch for Grisaia ).
Jun 3, 2013 9:49 AM
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LPG said:
But I think my top could change with the imminent english patch for Grisaia


Yup, Likewise. Mine might change too once Majikoi and Majikoi S finished translating.
Oh, I forgot to mention that Kara no Syoujo shares the fifth place with FSN^^
Jun 3, 2013 9:53 AM
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I would say:

Steins;Gate
Higurashi no naru koro ni
Shuffle
Tokyo Alice
Clannad
Jun 3, 2013 1:33 PM
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Well, after a long time thinking and a lot of consideration I think I have gotten it down..

(1/2) Steins;Gate
(1/2) Ever 17 -the out of infinity-
(3) Chaos;Head
(4) G-senjou no Maou
(5) ef -a fairy tale of the two
Jun 3, 2013 10:51 PM
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Aenigma66 said:
LPG said:
But I think my top could change with the imminent english patch for Grisaia


Yup, Likewise. Mine might change too once Majikoi and Majikoi S finished translating.
Oh, I forgot to mention that Kara no Syoujo shares the fifth place with FSN^^


Yeah, and Majikoi would probably be in my top 5 if it was fully translated, right now it occupies somewhere between 6-10th place.

Cant wait for the Grisaia patch, judging from what I've heard about the series that it will be pretty enjoyable.
Jun 4, 2013 5:40 AM

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FontSize72LOL said:

Cant wait for the Grisaia patch, judging from what I've heard about the series that it will be pretty enjoyable.


I just can't wait too.
I hope it for the end of the week, just some scripts to be edited.
Jun 4, 2013 6:36 AM

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For me it would have to be
Cross Channel
Kara no Shoujo
Muv-Luv Alternative
Saya no Uta
Phantom of Inferno (you dont know the pains I had to go through to play this one)

And since we're doing top lists the worst would probably be: My girlfriend is the president.
Jun 4, 2013 7:21 AM

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Fifth is a bit shaky; perhaps Grisaia will change this.

1. Forest
2. Sekien no Inganock -What a Beautiful People-
3. CROSS†CHANNEL
4. Symphonic Rain
5. Muv-Luv Alternative / Tokyo Alice

And just to spice things up, I'll also do a "projected top five six after at least five years, when I (hopefully) become proficient in Japanese" aka HYPE:

1. Subarashiki Hibi ~Furenzoku Sonzai~
2. Kitto, Sumiwateru Asairo Yori mo,
3. Cross Channel / Saihate no Ima
4. Soukou Akki Muramasa
5. Oretachi ni Tsubasa wa Nai - Under the Innocent Sky.
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Jun 4, 2013 8:14 AM

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@Opernlied

Cross Channel is translated in english, by the way.
And it's good.
Jun 11, 2013 4:30 PM

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in no particular order:

Ever17
Heart no kuni no alice
Little Busters
Steins Gate
Higanbana

Honorable Mentions:
Higurashi
Tokyo Alice
Jun 15, 2013 7:35 AM
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I like sad story or sad ending (not bad ending)

my top 5:
G-Senjou (obviously)
Ar tonelico 1,2,3 (my first vn)
Symphonic Rain (no sexual content)
Narcissu, Narcissu side 2nd (makes me shed a little tears)
Planetarian (same effect as narcissu)

my next list:
Saya no Uta (include my top vn, number 6 maybe)
Fate/Stay Night (too long, some part is boring)
Ever 17 (too many speculation when playing)
Sharin no kuni himawari no shoujo + yuukyuu no shounenshoujo (it's very good, but not as good as g-senjou)
Edelweiss (i think it's slighty better than cross chanel, personal opinion)
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Jun 21, 2013 10:56 AM

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My top 5 (not in a specific order):
Little Busters EX! (funny and depressing at every route)
Ever 17 (great sci-fi)
Umineko no naku koro ni & Umineko Chiru (great story-telling and likable characters)
Steins;Gate (it's very good and epic, and damn, what an amazing voice acting!)
Virtue's Last Reward (still Uchikoshi at his best like Ever17)

Honorable Mentions:
G-Senjou no Maou (I was surprised by story and characters)
Clannad (I feel After Story should be full voiced because of the drama)
Fate/stay night (nice development, it's a bit slow at the start of every route)
Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors (surprisingly, the gameplay works well)

I have a lot of other favorites, but I stop here with these nine novels.
Jun 22, 2013 6:08 AM

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I only played/Finished 5 so far and I am starting 6 right now as I get into vn's just few months ago. By those are my favorites 2 so far

#1 G-Senjou no Maou
#2 Swan Song

True Swan song would be #1 if it only had multiple good endings instead of just one good ending.
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Jun 26, 2013 7:08 AM
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lol @ everyone putting g senjou over snk

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1.Forest
2.Muv-Luv Alternative
3.Sekien no Inganock
4.Cross Channel
5.Umineko
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Jun 26, 2013 12:10 PM

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For me now it shall be

1. KEY's VNs(Those that I read so far: Kanon, Air, Clannad, Kud Wafter, Little Busters, Rewrite, Tomoyo After: It's a Wonderful Life, Little Busters! Ecstasy, Rewrite Harvest festa!)
2. ef -a fairy tale of the two
3. Hoshizora no Memoria series
4. Narcissu series
5. Eden* They Were Only Two, On The Planet
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Jun 27, 2013 9:20 AM

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1. Umineko no Naku Koro ni/Umineko no Naku Koro ni Chiru
2. Muv-Luv Alternative
3. Saya no Uta
4. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kai
5. ef - a fairy tale of the two.

Honorable mentions:
Narcissu
Sekien no Inganock -What a Beautiful People-
Steins;Gate
Kamidori Alchemy Meister
Jun 28, 2013 4:34 AM

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1. Umineko no Naku Koro Ni/Chiru
2. Ever17 -the out of infinity-
3. Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni/Kai
4. Tsukihime
5. Remember11 -the age of infinity-

Honorable mentions
Kana ~Imouto~
Chaos;Head
Saya no Uta
Forest
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1. Umineko no Naku Koro ni
2. Sharin no Kuni, Himawari no Shoujo
3. Steins;Gate
4. G-senjou no Maou
5. Rewrite

-->Complete List
Jul 1, 2013 1:28 AM

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mega necro.....

I've only played a very small handful of VNs.

1. Saya no Uta

Not really a top five....

Yandere and Katawa Shoujo were enjoyable enough though. I'm looking forward to Kurukuru Fanatic.
Jul 2, 2013 9:20 PM

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1. Baldr Sky Dive 2: Recordare
2. Brave Soul
3. Material Brave
4. Duel Savior
5. Princess Waltz
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Jul 13, 2013 7:28 AM

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1. 999: 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors.
2. To The Moon
3. Katawa Shoujo
4. Virtue's Last Reward
5. Saya no Uta
Jul 14, 2013 9:03 PM

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tough question, i would say:

1. Flyable Heart
2. Period
3. Quartett
4. D.C. ~Da Capo~
5. Kanon
Aug 4, 2013 8:44 AM
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1. Muv-Luv Alternative
2. Aiyoku no Eustia
3. Ever17 -the out of infinity-
4. Rewrite
5. Steins;Gate
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1. Muv-Luv Alternative
2. Ever 17
3/4. Sharin no Kuni/Grisaia no Kajitsu
3/4. Sharin no Kuni/Grisaia no Kajitsu
5. Rewrite

Honourable Mentions: Steins; Gate, G-senjou no Maou, and Little Busters! (among other Key vns)
Oct 6, 2013 6:58 PM

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So far I'd say:

Policenauts
Planetarian
Ace Attorney (played 2 so far)
Sonohana series
Snatcher

Yeah, I have a past playing adventure games, so it might show on my VN preferences. I can't really seem to find good stuff based on vndb ratings alone.
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1. eden*
2. Subarashiki Hibi
3. White Album 2 CC
4. Muramasa
5. Baldr Sky Dive 2
Oct 12, 2013 7:33 AM

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in no particular order:

Rewrite
Hatsuyuki Sakura <- best main character ever
Steins;Gate
Irotoridori no Sekai
Little Busters
Oct 14, 2013 8:35 AM

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Daitoshokan no Hitsujikai
G-senjou no Maou
ef - a fairy tale of the two
Aiyoku no Eustia
Eden*
Oct 15, 2013 3:39 AM

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Grisaia no Kajitsu
Hoshizora no Memoria
Rewrite
G-Senjou no Maou
Corpse Party
Oct 30, 2013 5:32 AM

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Steins;Gate
Little Busters
Sharin No Kuni
G-Senjou No Maou
Aaaaaaaaaand.... *drrrrrrr* ... Toradora.
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I'll just quote myself from a different site with a slight change.

1. planetarian ~the reverie of a little planet~ (Story)
- Superior character development and background information setup despite having limited media and interactivity. The world of this VN tackles what can result from the aftermath of societal disparage.
2. Swan Song (Originality/Concept)
- One of the most original concepts I have ever come across, plated with a good story. Observe its world through the perspectives of multiple characters and experience their interpretation. The development between characters seems rushed, yet is done well and fits the concept nonetheless. The story deals with human social ethics when under the circumstances of a realistic crisis.
3. Ever 17 -the out of infinity- (Story/Concept)
- A leading concept, in which the main characters have to adjust to a situation they never imagined possible. They then discover the truth of the world in which they reside. This VN is not riddled with too many unnecessary obstacles, and allows one to grasp the world it presents in its very own straight-forward reasoning.
4. Higurashi (Story)
- Good character development and a great sound design. This is a story that delves into bonds and the breaking of bonds; trust and apprehension. This questions what are the right or wrong things to do or believe in, and how to deal with an isolated community which has certain individuals who harbor ambiguous characteristics.
5. ef - a fairy tale of the two. (Story/Art)
- Detailed artwork and great attention has been put into the fully-animated gestures of characters. Something that sticks out in this VN is the dialogue during various conversations which contributed to great character development in the relationships.

I've changed my mind a couple of times on my list, but the only change being made each time was that Planetarian kept on moving up the more I thought about it, where it started at the bottom at #5. It finally reached #1 after I decided to go through all of the VNs in my top 5 again.
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1. G-Senjou No Maou
2. Sharin No Kuni
3. Fate Stay Night
I haven't played many since Sengoku Rance and Kamidori come up somewhere. Though I'm about to give Deardrops a go and I've heard it's pretty good.
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1- Little Busters!
2- Katawa Shoujo
3- Clannad
4- Majikoi
5- Grisaia no Kajitsu

I had a hard time choosing, as I have a lot of favourites ;u;
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1~5 G-senjou no Maou
"Urushibara Ruka. The mannerisms and voice of a woman... No... More feminine than any woman. But he's a guy. Taller than Mayuri, but so very thin... But he's a guy. Looks great in a miko outfit... But he's a guy. It's already twilight And yet, it's so hot. The cicadas are crying. But... He's a guy."
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Hmm, i'm pretty a newbie when it comes to VNs, but i'll leave my top 5 anyway:

1- Katawa Shoujo
2- G-Senjou
3-Saya no Uta
4- Grisaia no Kaijitsu
5- Yume Miru Kusuri
Nov 13, 2013 12:09 PM

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Mine will be:
1) Clannad
2) Shuffle
3) Kanon
4) K-on!
5) Full metal panic
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Nov 13, 2013 12:29 PM
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Sabeeh said:
4) K-on!
5) Full metal panic
these have VNs? o.o
Nov 23, 2013 12:33 AM

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asus fav five - asu hasnt played too mahy
but asu is adding more and more to the list so ittl prbly change over time

games in red have yet to be completed tho asu finished at least one route on each of them

1. narcissu side 2nd
2. narcissu
3. never 7 the end of infinity
4. little busters
5. ever 17 the out of infinity
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Owaru sekai to birthday <--- best game ever!!!
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Irotoridori no sekai
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My current top 5 VN are..
1. Sharin no Kuni, Himawari no Shoujo
2. Hoshizora no Memoria
3. STEINS;GATE
4. G-senjou no Maou
5. Clannad
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1. Steins;Gate
2. Muv Luv Alternative
3. Cross Channel
4. Sharin no Kuni
5. Swan Song
Dec 17, 2013 12:37 PM
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Might as well update this as its been a while, can even make it 10 for you just because I can:


1. Muv-Luv Alternative
2. Aiyoku no Eustia
3. Ever17 -the out of infinity-
4. Umineko no Naku Koro ni
5. Rewrite
6. Steins;Gate
7. G-senjou no Maou
8. Little Busters!
9. Higurashi no Naku Koro ni
10. Hoshizora no Memoria ~Wish upon a Shooting Star~
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1. Umineko & Umineko Chiru
2. Forest
3. Higurashi Kai
4. Cross†Channel
5. Muv-Luv Alternative
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Narcissu and Narcissu Side 2nd have definitely crawled their way up there. I'd probably drop Snatcher and replace it with these two.
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1-Grisaia no Kajitsu (more people need to read this)
2-G-senjou no Maou
3-Fate Stay night
4-Clannad
5-Saya no Uta
6-Kamidori
7-Sengoku Rance
8-Tomoyo After
9-Katawa shoujo
10-Sharin no Kuni
11-Utawarerumono
12-Tears to Tiara
Though I'd drop a decent list as thx, I found this club a few days ago and this thread helped me find some good titles (g-senjou and sharin no kuni)
(ever 17 on to read list as well)

PS: All of these contain english patch
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Aenigma66 said:
LPG said:
But I think my top could change with the imminent english patch for Grisaia


Yup, Likewise. Mine might change too once Majikoi and Majikoi S finished translating.
Oh, I forgot to mention that Kara no Syoujo shares the fifth place with FSN^^


Yeah, and Majikoi would probably be in my top 5 if it was fully translated, right now it occupies somewhere between 6-10th place.

Cant wait for the Grisaia patch, judging from what I've heard about the series that it will be pretty enjoyable.


Yeah, I've been waiting for those two english patches, just makes me want to learn japanese sometimes! :3
But yeah, I really enjoyed Majikoi and Grisaia, so I CAN'T wait till the translations for the sequels come out! (@w@)
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