Those who dislike visual novels might try to argue that Umineko When They Cry is not a video game. In an ironic way, they’re right. Umineko When They Cry is not a video game. It’s a religious experience.

I can’t stress nearly enough just how much this game means to me personally. This experience changed me fundamentally as a person. It’s been months since I’ve completed it and I still regularly think about the title and what it wanted to say. I don’t think I’ll ever forget my time with it.

If you’re even moderately interested in visual novels as a genre, I implore you to check out Umineko When They Cry. I’d recommend starting with Higurashi first, since not only will it make your time with Umineko much more gratifying, Higurashi is an incredible experience in its own right.

Though the overall length might put some people off, I implore you to read through the title anyway, for it's all worth it. The Umineko experience is magical, and I can’t stress enough just how wonderful it is to play through.

I don’t know if I can say that there is a single greatest game ever. If I had to pick though, Umineko When They Cry would easily be my nomination.

For the love of god, do not skip this vn.