Visual novels are great for enjoying interesting stories without having to get involved in action-packed gameplay. Most visual novels offer a great story experience, and it's up to the player on how they want the story to unravel. Some of these novels listed below are so excellent that they can easily absorb you into a whole new world. Moreover, visual novels also include a wide array of genres, including thriller, horror, comedy, and more. With that being said, here are seven of the best visual novels that you should play on PS4.
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Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs
Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters: Daybreak Special Gigs is a re-release of the original Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters, and despite being a visual novel, it also features some bit of RPG elements that make the experience worthwhile. The novel takes us through the story of a high school student who finds themselves involved in a ghost hunting club.
Root Letter
Root Letter is an interesting visual novel that follows the story of a young girl named Aya, who went missing after receiving the mysterious root letter. The novel is split into two parts, with one part involving the player interviewing characters that once knew Aya before she went missing, and in the other part, players will be reliving Aya's memories and piece the story together.
Danganronpa 1-2 Reload
Dangaronpa 1-2 Reload consists of both the original Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc and the sequel Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair. The story involves some school students trapped in school with a sinister Monukuma bear. To get out of the situation alive, one of the classmates will need to die. Danganronpa 1-2 Reload is both a gripping and shocking novel that fans will enjoy.
Zero Escape: The Nonary Games
The Nonary Series is regarded as one of the best visual novel series that fans can enjoy on the PlayStation 4. The series consists of three visual novels, but the one mentioned here consists of the original Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors, and Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward. The premise of the game is that a group of trapped people are forced to play a game of life and death. Players will witness some of the most shocking moments as they witness the characters in the novel making unimaginable decisions.
The Silver Case
The Silver Case is a popular visual novel that was originally released in 1999. The game revolves around a murder case that the player will need to solve by collecting evidence and interviewing a host of different characters before unraveling the case and capturing the murderer. The player will also need to be quite careful about how they interrogate people, as pushing people for answers can put you in trouble.
Steins; Gate Elite
Steins; Gate Elite is a remaster of the original Steins; Gate visual novel from 2009. The visual novel tells a compelling story that's based on time travel. You are part of a group of students, who discover the means to travel through time. In Steins; Gate Elite, your decisions matter. Players step into the shoes of scientist Ritaro Okabe and travel through time to change his future.
Song of Memories
Song of Memories is a romantic visual novel in which you experience the thrills of finding your beloved amidst a global pandemic. You will need to protect your lover during this difficult time as the virus rapidly continues to spread across the world and infect people.
