[link2link8]

I was curious at what aspects people think about when creating a visual novel, story? art? etc. I'm working on a Angel beats Visual novel but still want to see how others see the main strong points of a visual novel is the best.

for me it's the story, if the main story is good then I don't mind the fact not much effects and such are put in (if the art is so bad then I won't bother)

[KuroReishin]

Story + Art = Visual Novel. Story + Sound (BGM/Voice acting)= Sound Novel
I prefer the earlier one.

[iguana8]

a well thought out story with no wastage in sentences + comedy(manzai particularly) + nice art = great novel

Key VNs satisfy my wants
also TM VNs compensate their lack of comedy with pure awesomeness of the storyline

[KuroReishin]

Originally Posted by iguana8

also TM VNs compensate their lack of comedy with pure awesomeness of the storyline

And the artworks too. Their music is also an original one.

Music can also makes the differences, but in the end it's the story that counts. What's more important after the story is the art. But with 7th Expansion works (Umineko, Higurashi), they emphasize more on the story AND the sound, while the art is not really appealing.

[iguana8]

while Nitro+ (saya no uta, chaos head, etc) mindfucks you into accepting that they are amazing VN creators

[WsE]

If no story no VN. Anything else comes second :3

[Frediloc]

As in Anime, if the VN has an amazing soundtrack it can do wonders to add to the quality, but in the end, if the story is bleh there's not really any saving it. If the graphics are really bad that can detract from the experience as well. If I wanted a dull, uninteresting backdrop I would go read a good book.

[OokamiKasumi]

Story comes first with me. Good art is nice, but it doesn't have to be anime in style as long as it goes with the story. A horror VN with splatter type art can be quite atmospheric.

NOT a fan of VNs with voice tracks. I read a hell of a lot faster than most people talk.

[azn]

Originally Posted by OokamiKasumi

I read a hell of a lot faster than most people talk.

;_; I share this problem :/

For me, a great story is the most important aspect of an VN.
Like-able/identifiable characters are a close second. Which is why Ever17 is, and probably will always be, my favourite VN of all times.

[OokamiKasumi]

Originally Posted by aznkidxD

;_; I share this problem :/

For me, a great story is the most important aspect of an VN.
Like-able/identifiable characters are a close second. Which is why Ever17 is, and probably will always be, my favourite VN of all times.

As far as I'm concerned, Pretty Art simply cannot make up for a crappy story. I agree with you in that I have to like the characters too. What's the point in following the story of someone I despise?

Ever 17? I'll have to check that one out! Thanks!

At this point in time, "Ballad for an Evening Butterfly" is my favorite, but that could be because it was the first VN I ever saw. It's very simple in design and execution, and it's far from perfect, (the English editor could have used a few more lessons in grammar,) but the story really kept my attention.