The History and Allure of Interactive Visual Novels

by Mark Kretzschmar and Sara Raffel

Visual novels (VNs), a ludic video game genre that pairs textual fiction stories with anime-like images and varying degrees of interactivity, have increased in popularity among Western audiences in recent years. Despite originating in Japan, these stories have made their way into global culture as a genre accessible for both play and creation with wide-ranging themes from horror and loneliness to sexuality.

The History and Allure of Interactive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1501370472
• ISBN13: 9781501370472
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"