Norn9: Var Commons
Also known as NORN9 ~ノルン+ノネット~ · Norn9 ~Norn + Nonette~
Otome, Romance, Sci-fi, Drama · by Otomate (Idea Factory) · published by Aksys Games · 2015
A boy from the past is pulled aboard a mysterious airship carrying gifted young people, where three heroines' fates and romances interweave on a journey with an unclear purpose.
Who it's for: Players who like ensemble sci-fi drama and want a choice of three heroines with interlocking stories.
The story (spoiler-free)
A boy from early 20th-century Japan suddenly finds himself on a gigantic ship drifting through the sky, crewed by young people with unusual powers who have been told they have a mission to fulfil.
Players pick between three heroines, each with her own group of potential partners and her own perspective on the voyage. Their stories overlap, so playing several routes gradually reveals what the ship is really for.
The tone balances quiet character moments with growing unease about the people who sent them.
Where to play
Why play it
- +Three playable heroines with distinct perspectives
- +Large ensemble cast across many routes
- +Mystery that unfolds across routes
- +Gentle, painterly art style
Keep in mind
- −Console only in English (Switch, PS Vita)
- −Route structure can make the full picture feel fragmented
- −Some character dynamics read as dated
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