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 using its text, moreso than its visuals or audio, to tell the bulk of its story/plot. (Still can have great audio and visuals, though!)
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