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Bittersweet Fools [minori]

Foreword: I have a very strange history with Bittersweet Fools. I started playing it about two years ago, and finished it only a year later. But the most important question is why this first minori game neglected that much? I believe I know the answer to this question. Title: Bittersweet Fools Developer: minori Date: 2001-08-31 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v164 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3CYqHFsKP-M&list=PLEJNtz1D9CPU6cTE85DdrBMeNWyN5EEbX
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VN of the Month August 2001 - Kimi ga Nozomu Eien

Kimi ga Nozomu Eien , Ashita no Yukinojou and Kagetsu Tooya are masterpieces of the month with Kimi ga Nozomu Eien being the clear winner. But I'm reviewing the lesser known Bittersweet Fools 1. Cast! -Private Heroine- CAST！-プライベートヒロイン- [010802] Bell-Da 1 Takumi Ogata enters Wakasagi-Gakuin, a school majoring in entertainment, to pursue his career as a writer. He meets three cute and aspiring actresses: The reliable and confident Akane, the shy and childish Saya, and the pr
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Cosmos no Sora ni 秋桜の空に [Marron]

Foreword: It's a non-voiced nakige, so I'm ill-suited to evaluate such game. But it proved to be a masterpiece even in my pretentious eyes. Game does not have a true route, so according to my review codex I only play two routes for such games - one for the heroine that seems to be the main heroine and one for the heroine that I like the most from the rest of the heroines. That's Suzuka and Haruhi routes for me. Three omake side stories are of purely comical nature and are not touched in order no
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VN of the Month July 2001 - Cosmos no Sora ni

The only masterpiece of the month is Cosmos no Sora ni, and YES, I'm going to review a nakige! 1. Nakoruru ~Ano Hito kara no Okurimono~ ナコルル～あのひとからのおくりもの～ [010706] Inter-Let's 1 This game tells the story of one of the characters from SNK's popular fighting series Samurai Spirits: the girl Nakoruru. She comes from Kamuikotan, a small village on Japan's most northern island, Hokkaido, which is populated by Ainu, a nation with its own culture and traditions. The time of t
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No Reality [Unknown]

Foreword: I spotted No Reality many-many years ago, but I lacked technical skills to play it properly - I had just one monitor back then, and game crashed at even sophisticated attempts to launch it in window mode or minimize in order to hook properly. Now with the help of agth and two monitors it's been a piece of cake. The most mysterious cyberpunk'ish game finally opened its doors for me. Title: No Reality Developer: Unknown Date: 2001-06-29 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v638
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VN of the Month June 2001 - No Reality

No Reality and Chain Ushinawareta Ashiato are masterpieces of the month, but No Reality is the best. 1. Records of Silfade [010608] SmokingWOLF The story revolves around Eshutā who wishes to be a doctor. He managed to enter the renowned Nōma Academy, and then he starts an extraordinary school life, in which he is surrounded by weird characters and peculiar events thanks to his misfortune and hard luck... Not sure what it's doing here. Just an RPG Maker...
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Femme Fatale [Inspire]

Foreword: I only got sort of interested in Femme Fatale as prequel of Edelweiss and as a part of chaotic production of Inspire company. Detective mystery game should be a safe bet for an interesting story, right? Title: Femme Fatale Developer: Inspire Date: 2001-05-25 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v11647 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEQ3nVwC13A Synopsis: Taisho era. Main character is a detective in Tokyo. He returns to hometown to dispose o
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VN of the Month May 2001 - Sapphism no Gensou

There aren't masterpieces this month, but I evaluate Sapphism no Gensou higher than any other game this month. Wanted to review it myself, but there are too many English reviews already from the yuri army. I'll be playing Femme Fatale since it's the prequel of Edelweiss that I have certain hopes about. 1. Sora no Fudousan 空の浮動産 [010504] Jitensha Sougyou Near future. Magic has been invented a year ago, and law faculties now study magic. Magic has become an object of numerous re
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Handle With Care.. [ETOILE]

Foreword: April 2001 had zero visual novels to interest me. After long torments of what to choose, I stopped at Handle With Care. It's a serious musical band story, so I expected Kira☆Kira, just more serious. Should Kira☆Kira tremble at the sight of its rival that came 6 years before? Title: Handle With Care.. Developer: ETOILE Date: 2001-04-06 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v3140 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRNwJFAbAb0&list=PLs4Gp5VU4Fv_xgEeDrWo3
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VN of the April 2001 - Mizuiro

There aren't masterpieces this month. But closest to it is Mizuiro . I will review Handle With Care.. 1. Bishoujo Ren'ai Mahjong Series 2nd: Shiritsu Houou Gakuen: 2-nen Junjou-gumi 美少女恋愛麻雀シリーズ2nd 私立鳳凰学園 2年純情組 [010403] J-Wing 1 In the story mode player controls a young boy who attends a private academy. There he meets different girls. During conversations with them he plays mahjong, and the endings depend on whether he wins or loses in the game. There are three stories each
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Sayonara o Oshiete さよならを教えて ~Comment te Dire Adieu~ [Craftwork]

Sayonara o Oshiete has a good number of English reviews (1 2 3), plus reddit comments (4), but what strikes me is that all of them are positive despite some noticed flaws. But as a plotge fetishist and pragmatist to the bones, I demand demolition of fake idols. This bastion shall fall today. Video playthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh8pCRc3CEs&list=PLs4Gp5VU4Fv8rKP5oDa1nzt0KevjFrmhw 1) Sayonara o Oshiete has a synopsis, but does not have a story. Deal with it. Not
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VN of the Month March 2001 - Silent Hill: Play Novel

The masterpieces of the month are Silent Hill: Play Novel , Gensou Suikogaiden Vol. 2: Crystal Valley no Kettou. Silent Hill: Play Novel is the winner, mostly because Suikogaiden Vol. 1 was already the winner once. But I will play Sayonara o Oshiete ~Comment te Dire Adieu~ , because I need to work out my own position here. 1. Sayonara o Oshiete ~Comment te Dire Adieu~ さよならを教えて～comment te dire adieu～ [010302] Craftwork 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 The protagonist is a trainee teacher who c
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Lipstick ADV.4 [Fairytale]

Foreword: I rated Lipstick Adv.EX as 9/10 and I just can't believe that absolutely the same people - Fairytale and scenario writer Notori Shinji - could really make a terrible game after that. I hope to present an unbiased opinion from a person who knows the series well. Title: Lipstick ADV.4 Developer: Fairytale Date: 2001-02-23 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v8780 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgQ6XYeF1ro Synopsis: A small detective office
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VN of the Month February 2001 - Tasogare

There aren't masterpieces this month, but I opt to choose Tasogare as game of themonth.But for review I'm picking Lipstick ADV.4 to put an end to my history with these series. 1. Okaeri! ~Yuunagi iro no Koi Monogatari~ おかえりっ! ~夕凪色の恋物語~ [010202] Arco Entertainment 1 2 This is the story of Youhei Oohira, a third year college student living alone in Tokyo. One summer, he returns to Himegima island for his teaching practice. On the ferry to the island he runs into his childhood
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Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia 吸血殲鬼ヴェドゴニア [Nitroplus]

Foreword: With deletion of boukennonikki blog there's only one review of this game left, so I hope to fill the vacuum, even though it won't be even remotely as good, but should be same critical. Title: Vampiridzhija Vjedogonia Developer: Nitroplus Date: 2001-01-26 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v433 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs4Gp5VU4Fv8FJtK-V943T3Tubn32ekIB Synopsis: One night the protagonist sees a beautiful woman in distress; he tries
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VN of the Month January 2001 - Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia

I consider Renaissance , Yougen Tennyo and Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia to be masterpieces of the month, but chuuni always wins. 1. Renaissance [010112] JIN Koji is a would be artist, living alone under his aunt's, who is a genius in Art, support. He hates his father because he didn't take care of his mother when she was sick. His father tries to repair their relationship and Koji's hate starts to thaw and decides to go back to Tokyo to enter a university. However, it seems that
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VN of the Year 2000 Nijuei + POLL for full playthrough

It took a huge amount of time to finish year 2000, but it's over. The industry has matured to contemporary state, so there's no need to search for novelties this year. First of all, here's the collection of Visual Novel Openings 2000 with songs. In 2000 I've made a number of videos with only 1-2 routes, so now is the chance for you to choose one of those games to make playthrough of the rest of the routes. Less than 10 votes in 2 weeks time will mean that noone needs that, an
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Dorei Ichiba 奴隷市場 [rúf]

Foreword: I heard about this game couple years ago that it actually had a decent plot, and around the same time got acquainted with the anime version. It's been my longtime wish to show that nukige may have a decent story, but is this exactly that case? Title: Dorei Ichiba Developer: Daiginjou Date: 2000-12-22 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v1127 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Wh8zelvX-I Synopsis: During the 17th century, the Ronbaldia Allian
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VN of the Month December 2000 - Never7 -The End of Infinity-

December 2000 is a total ripoff. I have zero interest in almost all its games except for Never7 -The End of Infinity- which ends up to be the VN of the Month. But for review I'd rather choose some nukige over Never7, and that game for review is Dorei Ichiba. 1. Effect ~Akuma no Ko~ effect～悪魔の仔～ [001201] Hadashi Shoujo Nagi Izumi has a normal life... except for a couple of things. Sei, a bullied girl in his class, has telekinesis. And his girlfriend, Mayumi, has the power to
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Nijuuei 二重影 [KeroQ]

Foreword: I actually knew nothing about the game apart of KeroQ background as a company. There's just one review of the game that blames SCA-JI writing as "feels amateurish and he didn't even try to write characters that would feel fitting to the setting" and theory-crafting as "it wasn't detailed or insightful enough to be interesting alone". I'm speechless. This is an absolutely genius 10/10 work and probably the best visual novel I ever read. The only possible explanation for low scores for N
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VN of the Month November 2000 - Nijuuei

The main shock this month that the number of blocked games surpassed the number of passed games for the first time and instantly by 50%. The only masterpiece of the month is Nijuuei . I also made 1/4 playthrough of Parallel Harmony ... but it was absolutely senseless to go on. 1. Twins Rhapsody ~Kaedama Ren'ai Kyousoukyoku~ ツインズラプソディ ～替玉恋愛狂想曲～ [001102] Discovery One morning main character can't find his school uniform upon waking up, but instead there's his twin sister's un
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Kaichuudokei 懐中時計 [Free's]

Foreword: Won't lie, I only picked this game since the other notable titles of the month were gameplay-centered. But this one is a mystery story centered around time travel which makes it stand out among the rows of typical charage in October 2000. Title: Kaichuudokei Developer: Free's Date: 2000-10-13 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v21778 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8GxGaUo6Yc Synopsis: Some girl appears before main character and gives hi
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VN of the Month October 2000 - Baldr Bullet

Baldr Bullet is the definite winner as VN of the Month, but I'm not up for a gameplay game. But then the question arises - what to review from October 2000? The obvious candidate is Bloomers 2000 , but it also has gameplay elements and its content is quite ambiguous for youtube. So my choice is Kaichuudokei - a lesser known school mystery horror. 1. Fuuma Jinja 封魔神社 [001006] TinkerBell Youkai sealed for 1000 years is now released in the peaceful city. An ordianary high
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Heart & Blade [C's Ware]

Foreword: C's Ware chuunige is always welcome by me. There are only couple Japanese reviews with mediocre scores, but knowing C's Ware... they must have prepared a new exhausting system like Kazeoto or Vist that most of people could not even pass through. Welcome to the elitist club review, since I made it to the end and have much to say about it. Title: Heart & Blade Developer: C's Ware Date: 2000-09-29 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v6129 Youtube walkthrough:https://ww
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VN of the Month September 2000 - Gensou Suikogaiden Vol. 1: Harmonia no Kenshi

There are two masterpieces this month - Air and Gensou Suikogaiden Vol. 1: Harmonia no Kenshi.  My hate for Air is too big, so I'd nominate any other candidate besides it, so my initial choice is Gensou Suikogaiden Vol. 1: Harmonia no Kenshi as VN of the month. 1. Omakase☆Demakase Angel!! ~Chocolat to Milfy Shukufuku Shichau zo~ おまかせ☆でまかせ え～んじぇる!! ～ショコラとミルフィー祝福しちゃうぞっ～ [000901] Triangle Main character wakes up and sees two celestial girls from his dreams. Both girls want to
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