One popular 'games novel' could be 'Ready Player One'. It combines the virtual gaming world with an exciting adventure story. The protagonist has to solve puzzles within the game world to inherit a huge fortune. Another is 'Sword Art Online' novels, which are set in a virtual reality MMORPG world where players are trapped and have to fight to survive and clear the game.
There's 'Log Horizon'. It's about a group of players who get stuck in a virtual game world. The 'games novel' explores how they adapt to this new situation, form societies, and deal with the game's mechanics in a more in - depth and strategic way compared to normal gameplay. It has complex characters and interesting plot twists.
The 'Overlord' novels are also great 'games novel'. In it, a powerful player character finds himself in a situation where he has to rule over the non - player characters in the game world. It has elements of strategy, power - play, and the exploration of what it means to be a player in a world that's becoming more'real'.
Many role - playing games within 'hosted games' are popular. These often let you create your own character, develop their skills, and engage in a fictional world. Some of them might have elements of mystery or exploration, which attract a lot of players.
One popular 'games visual novel' is 'Doki Doki Literature Club'. It has a unique story that initially seems like a normal dating sim but takes some dark and unexpected turns. Another is 'Clannad', which is known for its heartwarming and emotional storylines. 'Steins; Gate' is also well - liked. It combines time - travel concepts with a great visual novel format and has a very engaging plot.
One popular 'ex games novel' could be 'The Hating Game'. It's a story full of banter and romantic tension between two co - workers who start off disliking each other. Another could be 'Pride and Prejudice' in a sense, as Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy have a relationship that starts off with misunderstandings and a sort of 'ex - like' dynamic at first. There's also 'You've Got Mail' which has a bit of that 'ex - games' feel as the two characters interact anonymously first and then in real life with some conflict.
One popular 'adult games novel' could be 'The Witcher' series which has elements of adult themes and complex gaming - like storylines. It features a rich world filled with magic, monsters, and moral dilemmas.
Some popular ones could be 'Clannad'. It has a great story with deep emotional connections among the characters. The art style is also very appealing.
Some visual novels that come to mind are 'Katawa Shoujo'. It deals with themes of disability and relationships in a rather unique and sensitive way. Then there's 'Umineko no Naku Koro ni' which has a very elaborate and mysterious plot full of twists and turns. 'Hatoful Boyfriend' is also quite popular for its very strange and humorous concept of a dating sim with pigeons as the love interests.
One popular game is 'The Walking Dead' series. It has a strong graphic novel influence. The story - driven gameplay and the way characters are presented are very much like in a graphic novel. It offers players a deep and immersive experience with moral choices and complex relationships among characters.
Well, 'Hakuoki: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom' is quite well - known. It's set in a historical Japanese context and the story is filled with drama, action and romance. There's also 'Diabolik Lovers', which has a unique take on the otome genre with its vampire theme.
There are several good 10 visual novel titles. 'Tsukihime' is one, known for its dark and supernatural themes. 'Muv - Luv' has an interesting story that spans different timelines and scenarios. 'Rewrite' also stands out, with its themes of environmentalism and human relationships intertwined within the visual novel's story.
Some popular games could be role - playing games like 'Skyrim'. In the context of 'games aff fanfic', they might be often used as settings for fan - created stories.