Дослідження існуючих сучасних структур у жанрі візуальна новела

Abstract

The article examines the main plot structures used in contemporary visual novels. It considers linear, branching, and nonlinear models of narrative construction, as well as their variants – hourglass, flower, and fully open choice systems. The advantages and limitations of each approach are analyzed from the perspective of the author's work and the reader's experience. The choice of a branching structure as the optimal basis for the author's own project is justified. Special attention is paid to how the chosen structure influences replayability and the emotional engagement of the audience. The study also highlights the relationship between the scale of the project and the feasibility of implementing complex narrative systems