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Viper-RSR [Sogna]

Foreword: RSR is the last big game of Sogna. I can't pass without saying farewell. Title: Viper-RSR Developer: Sogna Date: 2002-07-31 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v970 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsrmSBbNUMM Synopsis: A game that blends old school dungeon crawling along with animated cutscenes. It is a dark age in the kingdom of Alitalia. Monsters ransack cities, slaughtering the men and taking the women as their slaves. Four adventu
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Asa no Konai Yoru ni Dakarete 朝の来ない夜に抱かれて -ETERNAL NIGHT- [DreamSoft]

Foreword: I was wondering what FC experimental branch (Dreamsoft) was capable of. Synopsis is quite fantasy-ish and girls with katana are featured, so I'm sold here. Title: Asa no Konai Yoru ni Dakarete -Eternal Night- Developer: DreamSoft Date: 2002-06-28 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v1205 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooV-q4jSD9A&list=PLs4Gp5VU4Fv-k2sH-Gg8wOnLUF96lDXAB Synopsis: Main character dates his childhood friend. Days pass hap
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Fearless] [Active]

Foreword: Voiced protagonist has become deciding factor to choose Fearless] over Shitai o Arau. Fearless] also is a mystery to me structure-wise and story-wise. Title: Fearless] Developer: Active Date: 2002-05-10 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v2360 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsCMKS_aJ5M&list=PLs4Gp5VU4Fv8rKP5oDa1nzt0KevjFrmhw&index=22&t=0s Synopsis: Azumi Shizuhara is an orphaned student attending Rakuryo Gakuin. One rain
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D.U.O. ～song for all～ [Panda House]

Foreword: A bad-ass cover and cyberpunk setting is all that it took to interest me. Title: D.U.O. ~Song for All~ Developer: Panda House Date: 2002-04-26 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v2235 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ttjs7mdDS3Q&list=PLs4Gp5VU4Fv_0xb07WK6DgqoNosWs_kET Synopsis: It happened on December 25, 2001, right after the new century began. It was the biggest and worst disaster in human history, "Apoptosis Crisis." A vir
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DoNoR 女探偵凌辱 Onna Tantei Ryoujoku [FlyingShine]

Foreword: Girl with a gun and concept similar to EVE from FlyingShine - that's a curious thing to investigate provided that only a year later the same brand will create Cross Channel! Title: Donor - Onna Tantei Ryoujoku Developer: FlyingShine Date: 2002-03-08 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v6542 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlZTV0b7nLY&list=PLs4Gp5VU4Fv-uWqueJwenXF1BJZOgphqE Synopsis: Futaba Kawana is an attractive American detective, wh
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Kusarihime 腐り姫 ~Euthanasia~ [Liar-soft]

Foreword: I already chose another game for review in February... but in the end just could not ignore this huge pillar of today's visual novels. Without Kusarihime there would not be Saya no Uta, Cross Channel, Fate/stay night and Higurashi, so it's significance for the history can not be overerestimated. Title: Kusarihime ~Euthanasia~ Developer: Liar-soft Date: 2002-02-08 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v37 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J_joeqKri0&
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Sollunea ソルネア [Luchs]

Foreword: I won't lie, Sollunea is the only game from January 2002 that has nice fantasy setting and is available. So, is it any fun? Title: Sollunea Developer: Luchs Date: 2002-01-25 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v3189 Youtube walkthrough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cGFnvGrDnA Synopsis: An adventure novel set in a medieval European fantasy world. A remote village in engulfed in war flames. Village is visited by traders who say that they were attacked by fe
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VN of the Year 2001 - Eve: The Fatal Attraction

Year 2001 is a year of lost opportunities for visual novels, at least for chunige. The matured industry failed to produce breakthrough works. Of course there are lots of new cool openings Visual Novel Openings 2001 with songs.  My list of masterpieces in 2001: Renaissance  Yougen Tennyo  Vampirdzhija Vjedogonia Silent Hill: Play Novel  Gensou Suikogaiden Vol. 2: Crystal Valley no Kettou Mizuiro No Reality  Chain Ushinawareta Ashiato
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Virus ウィルス [Celt]

Foreword: Virus... mystery... girl with a gun... I liked these setting elements and just dived into it without reading anything about the game. Here's my honest impression. Title: Virus Developer: Celt Date: 2001-12-07 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v17856 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q6Lq5QEyqE Synopsis: Main character is separated from his older brother and sister due to parents' divorce. A few years later sister asks him to check on brot
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Faust ファウスト [Tail]

Foreword: I did not have much hope for this game until I found a Japanese review calling this game a hidden gem and praising its atmosphere.  Title: Faust Developer: Tail Date: 2001-12-14 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v9803 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAn6MX7Tj6U Synopsis: In a peaceful city, a series of strange "vampire" murders happened. As if to ridicule people who don't believe in the existence of such monsters victims appear one after
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Nijuubako 二重箱 [KeroQ]

Foreword: I don't review anthologies and fandiscs, but this time I have to deviate from this tradition for the fandisc of the game of the year 2000. Title: Nijuubako Developer: KeroQ Date: 2001-11-30 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v6247 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwioMkDCF88&list=PLs4Gp5VU4Fv9AcuZZF8nvm-DbGt0ZKEI3 Synopsis: Among other accessories there are two stories: 1. 『イルとスイの日常』"Il and Sui everyday" is about Il and Sui explor
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ASSASSIN Ann～アサシン・アン～ [Active]

Foreword: Assassins... hackers... I expected the second luv wave or Phantom of Inferno from this game. It proved to be quite different... Title: Assassin Ann Developer: Active Date: 2001-10-19 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v6056 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvGMXxkzdsU Synopsis: Four young people have the dream to stand on American stage. They set up dance team "J-RAP" and practice each day. of wanting to stand on the American stage, home o
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Rege ~Saisei no Ubugoe~ リジェ ～再生の産声～ [Sarang]

Foreword: Setting is quite cyberpunk'ish, so I expected an enjoyable read. Was I too optimistic? Title: Rege ~Saisei no Ubugoe~ Developer: Sarang Date: 2001-09-28 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v15317 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8QF89IDqkM Synopsis: Rosu is a sleepless city where many kinds of people gather seeking fame and fortune. Even though the city is losing its main industry, it's still bustling. It is rumored that the city makes its
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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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Ragnapolice ラグナポリス [Air Plants]

Foreword: This game has too many girls with guns for me to miss. Sorry in advance for for guns-only gallery! Honestly, Ragnapolice surprised me with quality police story and meaningful heroines. This is a full scale 8/10 masterpiece for me. Title: Ragnapolice Developer: Air Plants Date: 2000-08-25 VNDB link:https://vndb.org/v10746 Youtube walkthrough:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmpkFM-7C7k Synopsis: An investigator is dispatched from the Space Police Agenc
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Shoin, Aruiwa Ushinawareta Yume no Monogatari. 書淫、或いは失われた夢の物語。[Force]

This game has a good spoilerless review (1) and several mentions on reddit (2 3 4 5) that all claim the game to be a "legendary" eroge renowned for its metafiction-heavy plot" "sometimes seen as a predecessor to games like Ever17" and to have "exciting plot", "saddest and most beautiful H-scene" resulting in being "emotional during reading it". So my only question at this point is "ARE YOU FREAKING BLIND, PEOPLE?!" Game is ridiculously boring and has NO appeal points besides quirky co
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