mitchhamilton Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 well with the new year coming to a close for my side of the world, i was wondering what was your guyss best vn of the year and what was your worst? lets try to restrict this list to only vns that came out this year, not ones we've played. my best would have to go to Kyonyuu Fantasy. im actually kind of shocked by this. this vn isnt my vn of the year because i think it stands out above all other vns this year but its my favorite of the year because its the only one ive read that had a compelling story. this is really frightening to me since i really didnt expect this to be my vn of the year, but with the rules i placed on this thread, it is. i need to read more in the coming year and get caught up on my evil backlog. my worst would have to be natsu no kusari. all fault lies on me for this one since i knew exactly what i was getting in. i didnt get far in this vn before uninstalling it from my pc. i only got it because clock up had made it. its pretty much about a young man who has kidnapped some girl and he rapes her in his basement. yup, knew that before going in but i love clock up so i gave it a shot. welp, those are mine, what are yours? BookwormOtaku 1 Quote
Clephas Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 It's too early to say which is my favorite of the year (as I haven't finished VN of the Month for December or gone through the full review process I do for the VN of the Year), but the worst one I played this year is fairly easy... Kimi to Yumemishi Quote
Funyarinpa Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 On mobile and I haven't slept this year at all, so there isn't going to be much elaboration. Best: The House In Fata Morgana, it's pretty much as close to perfect as I have seen a VN come. It is now my favorite VN. Best OST, art and pacing I have ever seen. Top notch themes, characterization and story to boot. Worst: Zero Time Dilemma. Top 10 Anime Betrayals. The reason why Fata Morgana could top Virtue's Last Reward as my favorite VN. Quote
mitchhamilton Posted January 1, 2017 Author Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Clephas said: It's too early to say which is my favorite of the year (as I haven't finished VN of the Month for December or gone through the full review process I do for the VN of the Year), but the worst one I played this year is fairly easy... Kimi to Yumemishi ah right of course. never even thought about the vns that came out a little later this year. Edited January 1, 2017 by mitchhamilton Quote
Flutterz Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Harmonia for both best and worst, because it's the only VN I finished in 2016 The only other one I even played was GinHaru, but that had to be put on the backburner because I didn't have much time to muck around with reading JP mitchhamilton 1 Quote
Nandemonai Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Best is easily Steins;Gate 0. Worst is ... I think I'm going with Zero Time Dilemma. I liked it, but ... well ... it didn't deliver on the cliffhanger from the previous game (which was actually retconned to be non-canon) and it didn't deliver a game that was better than VLR (or even as good) either. Okarin 1 Quote
WinterfuryZX Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Best: Fata Morgana no Yakata Worst: Root Letter Funyarinpa 1 Quote
Daydreamer97 Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Best: The House in Fata Morgana. This is what sold me on non-otome VNs after Higurashi. It's absolutely beautiful, the art was fantastic, the story made me cry and made for one of the best experiences I have with regards to literature. It's one of the most fantastic works I've read and I've read a lot. The music was outstanding and the whole thing was just an incredible ride from start to finish. Worst: None so far. Funyarinpa 1 Quote
Chronopolis Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Best: Karenai Sekai to Owaranai Sekai (Haven't gotten far enough to speak of the story, but the moe is sublime) Worst: ??? Maybe Ryuukishi Bloody Saga for most disappointing. Wouldn't say it was bad, just disappointing. Most hyped: Ayashigami (doujin) Edited January 1, 2017 by Chronopolis Quote
Mkilbride Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Steins;gate 0 is my worst VN of the year. As for best, well, didn't read many besides it this year, if I'm being honest. Quote
AaronIsCrunchy Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Best was easily Lucid9. Sadly, it was also my worst. Sucks to be able to say that. It was absolutely fantastic, though, and left me with that uncontrollable feeling of misery for some time after finishing it. So yeah, 9/10. Quote
Asonn Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Best VN was Natsukuru and the worst was Noble works. Quote
Yuuko Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Best: Floral Flowlove Close second: Karenai Sekai to Owaru Hana Worst 2016 release: Amaekata wa Kanojo Nari ni. Worst I played: Snow Quote
Kurisu-Chan Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 My worst VN? worst by default, since i haven't read that much, but Danganronpa 2 then, something about the whole setting don't feel like i like it. Best is obviously S;G 0. Quote
Riku Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Worst? Easily Koiken Otome, didn't even finish it. Best? It's a little difficult. Really liked Ace Attorney 6, but let's put it aside as I consider it more a game than a VN. Then a tie between Hatsuyuki Sakura and Root Double I guess. But if I have to choose ones released in 2016, then Worst is Zero Time Dilemma and Best is AA6. Quote
Canicheslayer Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Best I Played : I/O Best 2016 release : VA-11 HALL-A Worst 2016 release: The Leisure of Grisaia (too short) Worst I played: Da Capo (average VN and two or three awful routes) Vorathiel 1 Quote
Norleas Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Though the overall quality of 2016 is similar to 2015, in 2016 we don't have a AAA title in my opinion nor a hyper hyped game. Best game: Akeiro Kaikitan. Worst game: Amaekata wa Kanojo Nari ni. I still need to finish Akiyume Kukuru and Shinsou Noise that have some potential, but for now is that. Quote
Turnip Sensei Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 SeaBed was probably my favorite release of the year. This cool doujin VN surprised me with its atmosphere and unique low key storytelling, delivering a very humane story in all its mundaneness. And worst? I don't think I read anything that bad. Quote
HMN Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 I haven't read a lot of VNs this year, but the best one I read was Hello Lady! And the worst one was Kadenz Fermata for sure... Quote
Infernoplex Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 The worst one for me in this year was Tasty Shafts. The best one for me in this year was Swan Song. Yeah, both are older titles by now but I have read them this year only xD ... Quote
Arkamondal Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 i can't really tell the best VN of 2016...but i love these VN' s------Demonbane,Majikoi A-1(due to Benkei),Seinarukana(80% good-20% bad),might have Kyonyuu Fantasy but finished reading it before translation nd i'm way to lazy to download it again nd last but not the least Dracu-Riot (started reading in 2016 with the current patch)........nd don't hv any bad VN cause mainly i read all VN's after knowing of it's review....other than that some nukige does disgusted me...nd yeah Happy New Year to u all....all hail to our 'VN'-SAMA....LONG LIVE OUR VN WITH IT'S DARKNESS AND LIGHT... Quote
Snailmusk Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 Best: S;G 0. Worst: Grisaia no Meikyuu. I read 2 VN's this year. Quote
VirginSmasher Posted January 1, 2017 Posted January 1, 2017 (edited) Top 3 VNs I played this year. 1. Himawari 2. Steins;Gate 0 3. The House in Fata Morgana Top 3 Worst VNs I played this year 1. Koiken Otome 2. Majikoi A-1 3. Flowers (Even if the last half was pretty good) Edited January 1, 2017 by VirginSmasher Quote
Kawasumi Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 best: Nikuniku (gore screaming show would have taken this spot if I was finished with it) Worst: beat blades haruka maybe the worst vn I have ever given a chance ever. Quote
Ariurotl Posted January 2, 2017 Posted January 2, 2017 I've read 4 or 5 VNs in 2016, so making any sort of list would be just pointless. That being said, Sakura Maid 2 was the pits. As for the best... nah, no deserving candidates. Quote
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