I think the constant reminder of the upcoming solar eclipse has made me go read this visual novel (Really!).
Not sure how a Solar became a Lunar in my mind, but this was definitely a great read.
Translated as part of the al|together 2008 “CROSS THE RUBICON” festival, this short (30min - 1 hour) visual novel weaves the reader into a story of the narrator and the ‘girl’ Mai, with the narrator diagnosed as incapable to work in a office, he had found a job as office boy at a pub called ‘Shanty’, there he met Mai and everything began from there.
I don’t think I can say more without spoiling the visual novel.
One of the best thing in this visual novel is the way the writer describe things and how they built up the atmosphere by slowing letting bits of information out, plus it’s small but brilliant soundtrack does it’s role perfectly. For a freeware visual novel I’m rather surprised they had a voice over for the character Mai, plus a voiced song too!
Do visit the website for downloads and more details: Moonshine
This visual novel scores a 8 out of 10 points on my scale :D
I’m listening to the song: ~Moonshine~ (a.k.a Mai’s song) as I write this post.
I love Moonshine. So touching. By the way what is the name of Mai’s Song? I can’t find it to download it.
Comment by Terry Best — October 27, 2009 @ 3:31 am