The Good Book VN

The Good Book VN

MB aka FRANK · 2020 · Linear, Controller, Cartoony, Noir, Anime

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About The Good Book VN

The Good Book VN is a powerful and emotional visual novel that uses text and images to deliver a raw, authentic, and compelling fictional story set in 1980s–1990s England.

With over 50 pages of rich narrative, it follows the life of a young teenager who makes the wrong choices and gets pulled into a world of gangs, drugs, and violence. witness his struggle with crime, punishment, and the heavy cost of street life — but also his potential for transformation and redemption through faith, reflection, and difficult life lessons.

Key Themes:

  • Crime & Punishment in working-class UK
  • Gang culture, violence, drugs, and prison life
  • Life choices and turning points
  • Finding Jesus Christ
  • Recognizing the lies and traps of the devil
Quote from the Author:"Don’t choose the gun or the knife – choose your life."
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Navigation Instructions:

  • Press Next to continue through the pages of the visual novel
  • Press Main to return to the beginning
  • 🎧 Soundtrack Notice:This visual novel contains no soundtrack. Feel free to play your own Cinematic Suspense music while reading, Dark, Crime, Thriller

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Oct 23, 2020
I will definitely recommend this visual novel to any person out there and those who want to try something new. The substantial message conveyed in the book I think is beyond the developer's religious beliefs but more on the importance of one's choices that adds up in time and makes the person. It is not your typical game on steam and I think the price is very affordable. You can say you paid for something worth reading and your money won't go to waste as it inspires something well within you.
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Recommended Oct 23, 2020
inspiration to all youth and all people stuck in a struggle. This novel is a good outlook on the life of crime, and where it leads you, but also how to avoid these things and have a strong mind in the name of jesus christ. i really enjoyed reading every moment of this novel dark gritty and true to life great over view of crime and youth sure will read it again and i recommend it to others, its sure is worth the small fee for such a positive read and inspiration to others and positive guidance so it defo gets my full support. god bless and amen. Thanks
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Recommended Oct 5, 2020
The author paints a very detailed picture of the scenes and life around Goldtooth. Being that I grew up in a big inner city, the story hits home and unfortunatly is easy to relate to. I found this to be a good read.
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Not recommended Oct 12, 2020
[i]''I believe that I understand gangs better than others. Because they're formed out of necessity. They're formed by people to keep from being suppressed.'' - Jack Bowman[/i] [u]Before I get into this review I should mention this is NOT an anime visual novel and, even though this is fictional, it is also not a fantasy story being told so if you're seeking that then you're in the wrong 'hood as it contains Drugs, Violence and Gang references[/u] [b]MB aka FRANK[/b] has developed a text-based kinetic novel using stock-photo backgrounds and royalty-free synth music onto Unreal Engine to create his first venture with the purpose of spreading a message of Hope centred around a young teen lifestyle that spirals into wrong decisions from day one on the streets. The story is gritty with a direct eye whizzing us around while hurling graphic snapshots of Manchester UK street-gang life as if from a drone in the sky. We are verbally shown glimpses of the teen protagonist, [i]Goldtooth[/i] and his life lessons within the estate territories dominated by a Drug Boss named [i]Rhino[/i]. The fictional story is over 4 brief chapters and reads very realistic, almost like a biography, as it reco…
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Recommended May 29, 2025
i really liked the theme the gritty story and the pictures and music. i also liked how it shows a path of crime , the consequences of crime and the harsh punishment,and the realisation that you end up in only a few places , prison for a long time or dead to crime and gangs. i only can speak for the new 2025 upgraded release as i only purchased this when it became back available in steam store. i also like how the story can show you there is a way out, i think this novel was a good novel, its the only thing i have seen on steam that brings home reality to the young teenagers who a are groomed in to crime or drugs. in all it has very positive message in todays age and warning other young men could take a note out of. some people say computer games are bad and a waste of time , but this novel was very educational. i am glad this novel was put back on steam store i had it in my wish list for ages, it was worth the wait. i will defo let my son have read of this and i also think he will enjoy the gritty theme and tunes but also that he will learn a vital lesson in life. about the friends he thinks are his friends , were it may lead him.over all this book novel is the most positive wi…
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Not recommended Oct 14, 2020
[url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/34294631/] Follow Far2close - Visual Novel Playthroughs Curator Page [/url] The_Good_Book_VN Developer: MB aka FRANK Publisher: M byrne, FRANK [b]Pros:[/b] 1. It formats similarly to a fable, with a message in mind for the reader. Sporting with enough detailing to get a hold of Goldtooth's surroundings and upbringing. [b]Neutrals:[/b] 1. There is a heavy emphasis towards Christianity, this may deter some people. 2. This does not classify as a visual novel, it stands more of a text adventure or mini ebook. [b]Cons:[/b] 1. The pacing feels quick, with several time skips to keep the story going. 2. The story is a timely told former criminal who changes his life for the better, but this isn't executed very well as it feels like a generic telling of someone's life. The characters aren't very compelling or interesting to look into. (Notable real life examples can be former jewel thief Larry Lawton or former mafia capo Michael Franzese.) 3. There can be a repetitive use of words that can be replaced with different sentence variety or a differently worded segment. Example: Instead of repeating "crack, smack, etc." it can be bunched all into …
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