Visual novels are interactive stories. They focus mainly on character development and plot rather than action and gameplay mechanics.
Subgenre of Horror, where player's character is usually more vulnerable and under-armed, usually focusing on evasion, stealth and/or puzzle-solving, rather than combat.
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