In 1996, Y U – NO : A Girl Who Ch ants Love at the Bound of this World revolution ized the genre with its Automatic Diver ge M apping System and branching timeline system, leading to the production of more ambitious visual novels such as EVE Burst Error ( 1995 ) and Mach i ( 1998 ). Sub sequent games such as Sn atcher ( 1988 ) and Mir rors ( 1990 ) further refined the visual novel formula, introducing complex plot lines and audio CD music. Visual Novel s have a long history, beginning with the 1983 release of Port opia Serial Murder Case which featured non – linear elements, branching dialogue and multiple endings.
