You know that part in a story (in this case, our visual novels) where you dive into another character's memory or when they share their past with you? You will see images of that when you 'somehow enter their memory' or when they tell you their story. I see it happen often in anime, and well I haven't played that many VNs but I think it's awkward to see images/flashbacks of someone else's past, especially when the story is set in your point of view.
But without images, it might be "boring" to just hear them talk about it?
Well what do you think? Is it weird to see other people's images? "Do you buy it?"
Other than Fate Stay Night when ......
......Shirou saw Archer's memory when he was fighting him. I just assumed it was because they're the same person. I liked the effect but in the back of my mind, he just somehow saw his memory.
Most of the time, I'm not a huge fan of the main character (you) just happening to see another person's memory due to "magical" or whatever circumstances. It's too convenient for me. And heck I'd be freaked out if someone could do that to me in real life.
GAH! Stay out of my memories!!!
Other than that topic...writing "screams" is kind of tough. Other than the "AAAAAAAAAHHH!" without voice acting...how would you write it so it's not comical?