It makes a lot of sense that many folks feel modern games often prioritize monetization and visuals over deep gameplay and creativity — that’s something players have been debating widely for years now. There are definitely still gems from smaller studios that focus on fun and innovation, but...
Creating a visual novel works best when you start small and focus on a clear story and characters rather than complex features. Tools like Ren’Py are beginner-friendly and let you prototype quickly while learning the basics of scripting and branching choices.
Once the core narrative works, you...