Visual novels are interactive stories. They focus mainly on character development and plot rather than action and gameplay mechanics.
Dating sims (or dating simulations) are a video game subgenre of simulation games, usually Japanese, with romantic elements. The most common objective of dating sims is to date, usually choosing from among several characters, and to achieve a romantic relationship.
A game in which the player is not constrained to achieving specific goals and has a large degree of freedom to explore, interact with, or modify the game environment
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