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Visual novels are interactive stories. They focus mainly on character development and plot rather than action and gameplay mechanics.

Your choices throughout the game will determine which ending you get. Likewise, your ending will vary with your choices.

Focused on an interpersonal relationship or set of relationships between characters (and frequently, the player).

Work centered on following a character through the ups and downs during a notable part of their life. There's often more of an emphasis on characterization, relationships, and a series of dramatic events than on strict adherence to conventional story structures and plotlines.