Visual novels (VNs) are video games that allow the player to influence the story through dialogue choices and a sometimes complex plot. Visual novels (VNs) are video games that allow the player to influence the story through dialogue choices and a sometimes complex plot. They can be romantic – otome or dating sims – or sexual – hentai.
These queer visual novels are created by smaller independent developers who have not been as slow to adopt pronouns. These titles can be more accessible than games from larger studios and are as entertaining and resonant in their own right as any other gaming experience.
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Since years, visual novels (VNs), a genre of games developed by LGBTQ game developers, have allowed them to tell their stories. From sexy yuri VNs to eldritch horror, there is something for everyone in the queer gaming community in this genre. These games offer gamers a sense that mainstream video games may lack.
In many of these titles, players are able to select the gender, sexuality, or appearance for their characters. The number of choices is less than in a ChoiceScript, but it allows the player to get to know their character on a deeper level. This can create a greater sense of empathy between the character and the player, and make the game more relatable for LGBTQ gamers.
This is especially important when dealing with gay games that deal with the themes of coming out, homosexuality and other issues that are often not addressed in mainstream video games. Although there are notable exceptions such as Bioware’s recent announcement that a LGBTQ romance will be included in Star Wars Battlefront II in the near future, for every LGBTQ or lesbian relationship in mainstream video games, there’s ten VNs.
VNs provide a fantastic medium for delivering authentic content. The popularity of the games shows there is a need for more LGBTQ games. As the audience grows, we can expect to see more LGBTQ games and VNs.
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Visual novels are a great way for queer developers to tell their stories. Whether that’s because they feel that games made by, or for, LGBTQIA+ folk are too mired in one genre or because they are easier and cheaper to develop, the fact is that many of them do start out with these kinds of projects.
These games are also more accessible for players. Unlike most video games, they often don’t require voice acting and allow players to read dialogue instead of listening to it. They are also often cheaper to produce and compatible with more platforms than other games.
Visual novel games may also be used to teach, but are better known in Japan for the sexually explicit content. This type of game, called eroge, is a popular choice for children. Japanese games usually censor scenes that show genitalia, but they can be uncensored if the game is licensed to sell outside the country.
Some of these games may be marketed to a gay audience but there are also some for non-LGBTQIA+ players. Schell Games’ upcoming superhero visual-novel Superfighters, for instance, features a cast that is exclusively LGBTIA+ and allows players both to develop romantic and platonic relationships.
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Visual novels are a good way for solo developers and small teams to break into the game industry. Visual novels are stripped down, with character art and dialog. This can make it easier to develop games which deal with subjects that mainstream games may shy away from or are not equipped to handle.
This is true in particular for LGBTQIA+ video games. Queer developers will be more inclined to make visual novels based games, as they feel more comfortable in the format. The developers can also take on difficult topics, which might be hard for other developers.
Butterfly Soup, for example, is a YA romcom about two queer Asian girls who fall in love. It’s a YA rom-com that deals with PTSD, relationships and mental health in a way more accessible than other titles. Sentimental Trickster is another example of a visual novel that is based on a slice-of-life story and features a lot of drama. It follows Haru, as he deals with trauma and forms new relationships.
It is likely that the popularity of LGBT visual novels was sparked by the accessibility of the format and the comfort it provided. These games often have their roots in fandoms or otome-culture, or even pre-existing work like anime or Manga. These games are often called dojinshi and are made from fans of the genre or franchise they’re based upon. Some games are romances or dating simulations while others are sexy, erotic or known as “eroge”.
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Visual novels are a unique genre of gaming. Visual novels often deal with topics that mainstream video games avoid, such as romance and friendship. They can also feature LGBTQIA characters and relationships.
In the 2017 gay dating sim Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator players can choose a cisgender man or woman protagonist. There are also multiple bisexual options for romance. A lesbian character is also available, as well as a panromantic girl and a deaf/mute boy.
These stories also allow queer developers to create messy LGBTQIA narratives, which aren’t scared to depict the struggles LGBTQIA individuals face. It can help gamers understand LGBTQIA and how even the “lovey dovey” games have a darker side.
Hope is not lost despite all the above challenges. LGBTQIA-inclusive games are becoming more prevalent than ever before, and it’s important to support them by playing them, sharing them with others, and supporting the game developers who make them. Hopefully, as the industry continues to grow, larger studios will be inspired by these independent voices and look for ways to include more diverse perspectives in their own titles. Now, we can continue supporting these creators and get excited about their gay-themed games by making lots of noise.
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