also: ヴィジュアルノベル
visual novel
A genre of interactive fiction video game originating in Japan, characterized by text-based storytelling, static or minimally animated graphics, and player choices that affect the narrative. Often abbreviated as VN. Compare with ノベルゲーム, which is sometimes used synonymously.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English)
See also: ノベルゲーム
A popular visual novel was recently adapted into an anime.
In this visual novel, the story changes dramatically depending on your choices.