discussion Visual Novel or Sandbox?

[LUVGAMZ23]

VN over Sandbox every time. The few Sandbox games I do play, I play DESPITE that they are sandbox.

Note to mods: Me being an old fuck and computer illiterate, I have no clue if I've answered things like this before, and, hopefully, not in the same thread. Is it ok to answer the same question in a different thread? I'm obviously trying to get points but also trying to keep my replies significant as per your rules. I just don't want to cause trouble or to cause you work. Real example: I actually don't remember if I've asked this to mods before! Having old man brain sucks, btw!!!

 

[idkwhattoput123]

VN over Sandbox every time. The few Sandbox games I do play, I play DESPITE that they are sandbox.

Note to mods: Me being an old fuck and computer illiterate, I have no clue if I've answered things like this before, and, hopefully, not in the same thread. Is it ok to answer the same question in a different thread? I'm obviously trying to get points but also trying to keep my replies significant as per your rules. I just don't want to cause trouble or to cause you work. Real example: I actually don't remember if I've asked this to mods before! Having old man brain sucks, btw!!!

What sandbox games do you prefer? I don't really have any that I like. I have plenty on my computer but that's because ill play just about anything that looks good.

 

[LUVGAMZ23]

What sandbox games do you prefer? I don't really have any that I like. I have plenty on my computer but that's because ill play just about anything that looks good.

Ataegina [Kthulian] (graphics dated)
Long Live the Princess [Belle] (graphics dated)
Love of Magic [Droid Productions] (animations suck)
Treasure of Nadia [NLT Media] personal best of the 4.

NOTE = Many of these either drop the Sandbox (Ataegina) or make it irrelevant later in game. Also, many are pseudo-kinetic.

Detailed Example = Love of Magic has a main storyline that 100% kinetic. You can't even lose fights during the main storyline (you get to below 1 Hit Point then heal up to half during a plot fight). BUT... the side quests are stats gated, have prerequisites that carry over between the 3 parts of the game, you CAN lose in those fights and it's DESIGNED that you can't do everything in a chapter in 1 playthrough. Also, although the dev is now making a new game, they are 1/3 of the way through a new game+ experience for Love of Magic.

 

[idkwhattoput123]

Ataegina [Kthulian] (graphics dated)
Long Live the Princess [Belle] (graphics dated)
Love of Magic [Droid Productions] (animations suck)
Treasure of Nadia [NLT Media] personal best of the 4.

NOTE = Many of these either drop the Sandbox (Ataegina) or make it irrelevant later in game. Also, many are pseudo-kinetic.

Detailed Example = Love of Magic has a main storyline that 100% kinetic. You can't even lose fights during the main storyline (you get to below 1 Hit Point then heal up to half during a plot fight). BUT... the side quests are stats gated, have prerequisites that carry over between the 3 parts of the game, you CAN lose in those fights and it's DESIGNED that you can't do everything in a chapter in 1 playthrough. Also, although the dev is now making a new game, they are 1/3 of the way through a new game+ experience for Love of Magic.

I appreciate the recommendations. The only game I've played of the four is Treasure of Nadia and I actually did like the game for its story and art. I'll get to downloading the other three games immediately and trying them out thank you!

 

[email1000]

I prefer sandboxes with location shortcuts and activity logs otherwise VNs

 

[maralina]

Id rather play VNs rather than grindy sandboxes

 

[banabad0912]

Listen, I enjoy sandbox games, but they get waaaaaaaay too grindy sometimes.
So unless they have a walkthrough or a good in-game hint system, I'd rather play VNs.

 

[Blazeron]

VNs, I can't be arsed to do the sandbox stuff unless I can cheat.

 

[robbiesmith123456]

It depends on the game. I prefer sandbox if I can really get into the story. Otherwise, VN is the way to go.

 

[User_59941]

Sandboxs can get pretty grindy, but if there's enough content, it can be nice to just focus on what you want instead of having to go through a whole VN.

 

[Duckpoo69420]

I prefer VNs but i'll play a sandbox if it's not a grindfest.

 

[ntrgamerdude]

Man, I'm a sucker for a sandbox. I can't resist and usually end up spending way too much time grinding through them, earning money I can't use, levelling up stats that don't even matter. I can end up on day 200 when you're clearly not meant to go past like day 30. I really enjoy the concept, having all the locations and deciding what to do with your time etc. but ultimately the vast majority are too grindy and would work a lot better as VNs. I need to keep telling myself this and resist in future.

 

[camisuicide]

a while ago, if i answered this im tolding that i prefer sandbox, but today im more of VN

 

[charmin2314]

a while ago, if i answered this im tolding that i prefer sandbox, but today im more of VN

What made you change your mind?

 

[jembo]

VN all the way

 

[camisuicide]

What made you change your mind?

i like to play and do the things on my way, the sensation that sandbox games gives us, but the majority are scripted and sometimes are broken. so now i prefer faster VN that bring us more than 1 path instead those bunch of linear sandbox

 

[Landskrona84]

Most sanboxes are to grindy but then again some VN are just to straight. No matter the choises, you end up at the same place

 

[Lenrimnellac]

I would like to like a sandbox game... But adult games are clearly better in a visual novel mode.

 

[User_111887]

VN all the way, I got a steam account if I want to play a sandbox game.

 

[meiistheworst]

VN tends to be better, but we well made sandbox can blow everything else out of the water. Just needs to have either clearly labeled mechanics or explained in a way that isn't too confusing