What makes 'Not What It Seems' visual novels different from expectations?

The main difference is the presence of 'ecchi' content. 'Ecchi visual novels' often have fan - service elements like characters in revealing outfits or scenes with a bit of sexual innuendo, which are not as prominent in other visual novels. For example, in a normal visual novel, the focus might be purely on a mystery or a historical story, while an 'ecchi visual novel' will incorporate these 'ecchi' elements into the story, characters, or art.

Gay bara visual novels often have a different aesthetic. The art style may emphasize the masculinity and physicality of the characters more. In terms of story, they might explore themes related to male - male relationships in a more specific context related to the bara aesthetic, like the power dynamics between muscular men, or the insecurities and attractions within that specific body - type - centric community. It's also different in terms of the target audience, as it mainly caters to those interested in bara - themed gay content.

The theme of 'the yuri doctor' sets it apart. It's not a common theme in visual novels. The medical aspect combined with the yuri relationships creates a unique blend.

In a good eroge visual novel, the art style is crucial. Since it often involves themes of attraction and relationships, the character designs need to be appealing. Also, the story has to be more than just about the sexual content. Take 'Clannad' for instance. It has eroge elements but is mainly remembered for its powerful family - centered story and character growth. It's different from a typical non - eroge visual novel in that it can explore deeper emotional and physical relationships between characters in a more explicit way when needed.

Maybe its religious theme sets it apart. Most visual novels focus on other genres like romance, adventure or mystery. But this one might center around religious ideas, making it unique.

The psychological twists in DDLC make it different. In a normal visual novel, the story usually follows a more predictable pattern, but DDLC goes into some really dark and unexpected psychological areas.

The setting. It has a very unique and captivating setting that sets it apart.

Well, in a CG motion comic, the art style and the use of CG are more centered around creating a comic - like experience but with some motion elements. The animations are not as complex as in a full - fledged animated visual novel. In a regular visual novel, the text is the main driver of the story, and the images support the text. For instance, in a CG motion comic, you might see a character's expression change in a more 'comic - panel - like' way, whereas in a visual novel, the story might unfold more through the character's dialogue and internal thoughts with less emphasis on such visual 'gimmicks'.

Well, picaresque novels typically stand out for their unconventional heroes and the way the story unfolds in a series of loosely connected episodes. They also tend to offer a critical view of society.

Well, philosophy novels tend to have a more intellectual underpinning. They're not just about entertainment. They aim to engage the reader in a philosophical dialogue. In contrast, regular novels may be more centered on creating an emotional response or telling a story for the sake of the story. Philosophy novels will often incorporate the thoughts and theories of philosophers, either directly or in a more veiled way. They can also be more open - ended, leaving the reader to draw their own conclusions about the philosophical questions presented. For instance, a regular novel might have a clear - cut happy or sad ending, but a philosophy novel may end in a way that forces you to think about the implications of the story long after you've finished reading.