noun
Internet Slang
visual novel
VIZH-oo-al NOV-el · noun · informal
An interactive story game told through text, art and branching choices.
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Definitions
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A game genre that is largely a digital illustrated story, where the player reads dialogue over character art and backgrounds and makes branching choices that steer the plot. Many anime are adapted from popular visual novels.
“Steins;Gate started as a visual novel before the anime.”
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visual novel In A Sentence
Steins;Gate started as a visual novel before the anime.
Origin & Usage
Wasei-eigo 'visual novel', ビジュアルノベル; a form popularised in 1990s Japan.
Variants
VN
People Also Ask
What is a visual novel?
A visual novel is a game genre that's essentially an interactive illustrated story — you read dialogue over character art and make branching choices that steer the plot.
Are visual novels the same as video games?
They're a subgenre of video games with minimal gameplay beyond reading and choosing options. Many popular anime are adapted from visual novels.
What does VN stand for?
VN is the common abbreviation for 'visual novel'.
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