Salome's Kiss by ebi-hime
Notable tags: LGBTQ+, Gothic-romance, Drama, Historical, Erotic
Albeit it's not something I would recommend for everyone, It highly rewards those who stick around with one of the most flesh out Ebi-hime stories I encountered. It embarks us into a promiscuous and fascinating tale evoking bitterness and misery from miles away, steadily describing their surroundings as a novel turning into life (dread) with Ebi inspiring writing thought-out. As follows Letitia's misfortune footsteps make haste from London to Yorkshire, hoarding redemption, sins, anguish and relief within her mournful eyes. It carries dark and unsettling thoughts though the entire duration, tho that's nothing new considering Ebi distinct repertoire, what sells to me is the hoarsen air. The constant feeling to be on edge expecting the worse outcome, and getting some "wild carrots" along the way brough-up an euphoric thrill. Shifting your impressions anew, as an remarkable novelty.
Where to get: Steam, Itch.io
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Perfect Gold: The Alchemy of Happiness by Yangyang Mobile
Notable tags: LGBTQ+, Highly Animated Sprites, Protagonist with Voice Acting
Reading though Perfect Golden feels like opening an fairy tale book for the first time, as unfolds within it's cover a blissful and magical world as the allure within their illustrations and poetic writing are enough to drawn you in. As presents this fictional world inside as a white canvas being brushed upon characters imbued with life, expressed from their given VA's who role with high prestige and benevolent tone of speech. In addition, harboring an illustrious UI painting Perfect Gold with color. As dwell within chapter transitions, and flipping though-out the pages with easy accessible and snappy options at your own comfort while allows this tale unfolds in front of your eyes. And finally before I close the book, the chemistry between Audrey and Marion it's quite a fun ride. There are rattles being cast, and evocative work within their respective VA's who are responsible for bridging their gap into another page.
Where to get: Steam
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Mizuchi by Aikasa Collective
Notable tags: LGBTQ+, Folktale, Food Discussions
Mizuchi vibrant story is expresses within it's worldbuilding and what folktales can offer. As the cultural impact it upholds, from the novelty side within it's embodiment within symbolisms and meanings behind. Left you wondering into the wild what are referred to, within their mystical meaning throw into the unknowing. When we have all characters discussing ins and outs within their peculiarities regarding food. Which works pretty neatly, as gives a glimpse from the past. While sorta tells what relationship history does posses. What is there to learn with it's culture, folklore and legends that live within. Meanwhile it also bears a sense of longing, what the future may bring. It really feels like a novel that dwells within the vast intricacies a dynasty long ago forgotten by civilization. And of course the romance within, only enforcing it's unquestionable value as a yuri vn.
Where to get: Steam, Itch.io
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A Summer's End — Hong Kong, 1986 by Oracle & Bone Studios
Notable tags: LGBTQ+, 80's, Retro, Summer
Set into 1986, Hong Kong. Summer's End excels with Oracle & Bone Studios commitment into bring 80's vibrant aesthetics to life, from the sort of vaporwave motif being show with neon signs spread across the young night. As invites with all their glittering like a swarm of flies within their locked danger beneath, their discotheque houses imbued with allure and glamor. Cassete shops, responsible for hoarding the vast majority of cultural references we see within that time period. Dwelling from classics to erotica's, as it takes use of those elements to decipher our characters demeanors thought-out. A summer's end even after 3 years still holds high to me from their aesthetics, compelling romance from Sam and Michelle. While does bring an excellent cultural representation from that time.
Where to get: Steam, Itch.io