The Chrono Jotter

The Chrono Jotter is a mystery and suspense visual novel that follows the steps of Ran Ibuki, a high-school student, as she investigates against the clock to discover who's killing her new classmates -- and avenge the murder of her girlfriend. Are you ready for this savage feast of life and death?

The Chrono Jotter is a visual novel, indie and female protagonist game developed by Orca Layout and published by Orca Layout and 2P Games.
Released on August 25th 2021 is available only on Windows in 2 languages: English and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 1,852 reviews of which 1,760 were positive and 92 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.0 out of 10. 😍

The game is currently priced at 3.99€ on Steam and has a 60% discount.

The Steam community has classified The Chrono Jotter into these genres:

Visual Novel Indie Female Protagonist Story Rich LGBTQ+ Lovecraftian Detective Adventure Atmospheric Horror Mystery Drama Thriller Interactive Fiction Word Game Emotional Puzzle Psychological Horror Anime Exploration

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Requirements

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Windows

OS *: Windows Vista/7/8/10
Processor: 1.6Ghz Single Core
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: 1280 x 720 or Greater Resolution
Storage: 6 GB available space

Reviews

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Nov. 2024

I originally bought this game a long while ago, but decided to wait for the retranslation before playing. And I can now say that the wait was 100% worth it. At first I expected a yuri horror game, but while it didn't meet my horror game expectations, it still delivered with a gloomy and at times uncomfortable setting. The game has bigger and smaller mysteries that need to get solved and contribute to very interesting character developments throughout the cast. Every single character was very interesting to get to know to and the main character provided a lense that was just as interesting as everyone else. Ultimately, it was very satisfying following along and solving all the murder cases. The game also delivers thoroughly on the yuri front, it explores some very unique relationships in all of their beauty and ugliness. Every uncomfortable layer that gets unveiled makes the characters and their relationships all the more beautiful. By the end, I was glad I got to know every character in this story. If the developers plan for more, then I'm excited to see where it goes. I just hope a proper english translation will be taken into account right from the beginning. The characters are so intricately woven and their actions towards each other carry so much nuance, I don't think MTL would have done any of this justice. I'm glad it got another translation by people passionate about this story.

June 2024

A fairly short but well-made mystery/supernatural VN. Linear but with choices that impact your understanding of the story, with 2 ends [one bad one good] made at the very end of the game. Comes with a basic stat system which didn't work on my end, for some reason I never gained temporary points (used to boost stats) despite the game saying I would. Game recently got a proper English translation to replace the old machine-translated one, so feel free to disregard any bad reviews based on poor translation, I failed to spot any problems with it now.

June 2024

This game is absolutely one of the best VNs that I've played not just this year, but in general, and I warmly recommend it. This is a spoiler-free review (everything that I mention is in the first 5 minutes of the game or in the store description). POSITIVES: -The game doesn't overstay its welcome. If you are a VN enthusiast like me you are probably familiar with the giants of the genre - not only in terms of the scope of the story but also in terms of playing time and filler. This game does not fall into the trap of endless filler, on the contrary: I wouldn't mind it being longer, because it was such a joy to play. -The characters are well-written. In my years of playing VNs, I've learned to tolerate many types of casts, except for the truly abyssmal ones; the cast in this game is interesting and, by the end of the story, there wasn't a single character that I disliked, or that I thought shouldn't be in the story. Their interpersonal relationships were well-handled and interesting to experience, and some of the characters stayed with me even after finishing the game. -The main character, the story, and the mechanics. The main character is one of the most complex and enjoyable to play characters that I've ever witnessed in VNs. The MC has a distinct personality and complex ways of thinking, and the game mechanics (the notebook, and particularly the Recall mechanic) make sense in the story and aren't just there for the sake of something being added. The only thing that I think could have been handled better is the stat check system, because if it allows you to raise stats with temporary points it loses its purpose. Instead, it could have been tied to story or recall events, for example, which would further emphasise the use of the Recall function. Furthermore, the MC's schizophrenia is handled respectfully and I've never felt like it was added just for the sake of creepiness or mystery in a way that many other VNs include and handle mental illness. -The writing of the game is tight and the script is compelling. -The game has that specific indie charm, or as another commenter put it, roughness. This, in my opinion at least, is an absolutely overwhelming positive, because a lot of the commercial VNs lose their soul and identity in the polish. This game's occasional clumsiness adds to the story experience, because the entire mood of the game allows for the rough indie feel. I'm not sure how to properly explain what I mean by "indie roughness", but if you've played a lot of big-name VNs before playing this, I think you'll know exactly what I mean. It's the robustness of the choices, the non-pandering of the writing, the vibe of those older pixel horror games where the game itself, not just the story, is just a little strange and unsettling. -People have commented on the old translation, so I want to assure you that the new translation is great, no problems at all. NEUTRAL/NEGATIVES: -The game could have benefitted from another chapter, or longer chapters. Even though it didn't feel rushed or incomplete, some parts could have been expanded a little. This is definitely not a major problem, just a thought that I've had by the end of the game. -The bugs. There are some visual bugs like text not properly lining up in the notebook, the weird resolution after you first open the game, but nothing game-breaking or inconvenient. CONCLUSION: Play the game. Especially if you appreciate horror, weird plots, complex MCs, sapphic love stories, detective games; in that case I'd say this title is unskippable. For specific games, if you like Danganronpa, YTTD, and similar titles, this game will almost certainly be an enjoyable experience for you.

April 2024

I'm almost inconsolable after finishing this. Especially given the newly-revamped translation, please don't hesitate to pick this game up! This is an extremely under-looked gem, and I truly wish it was given more attention. The writing is uniquely rich, complex, and in many ways... healing? I felt like some of my own struggles were reflected here. There was such sincerity in which the narrative chooses to frame identity, alienation, and meaning within the existential struggles of connection and queer love. I witnessed something really beautiful and bittersweet. My only point of grief is that I wish we were given even more, haha. Please keep an eye on Orca Layout's games in the future! It looks like they're making some incredible stories-- and they definitely deserve their flowers for this one.

March 2024

There's so much toxic lesbianism in this game and it rules. Also, the story goes to completely insane places. Game's very rough around the edges, but it's got a lot of compelling stuff going on. Super recommend to people who like funky VNs.

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9.0

1,760

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Developer

Orca Layout

Publisher

Orca Layout, 2P Games

Release 25 Aug 2021

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