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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.

Ludum Dare is a 48 and 72 hour game making competition globally hosted over the internet; Ludum Dare 36 ran from August 26th to August 29th, 2016, with the theme "Ancient Technology".