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Ren'Py - A House in the Rift [v0.7.12r3] [Zanith]

  1. 5.00 star(s)

    AdmiralNobody

    Amongst the plethora of unfinished, convoluted or boring Ren'py games this one definitely stands out as an utter gem - comparable to Harem Hotel or Milfy City. I only recently stumbled on it - but have to say that I'll be following it from now on! Excellent work.
  2. 5.00 star(s)

    AsnSen

    A well-put-together story with unique and interesting characters makes for a great game play experience. Despite that I played v.0.4.2r1, it doesn't take away from the fact that I ended up playing this until I ran out of available routes for all the characters. Very very nice.
  3. 5.00 star(s)

    NihlSan

    I just... love it.
    The game is awesome, the editings are really, really good.
    The succubus character is so cute and lovely. I can't write how much i like this game in just simple words, because it has a unique touch, and the story is pretty damn good.
  4. 5.00 star(s)

    Hyperserver

    Review on Version 0.4.2r1

    Why are you wasting time, reading this review?
    Better use your time to download it and play!

    100% worth it. Renders are great, story is well set up, and scenes are well written. Each character has his own unique personality, and that's also well done. Jokes are good, and well placed to enjoy them during playthrough. And finallay, the musik and animations are the spice on top.

    I really don't know any negatives to point out, because even the freeroam is done with less amount of grind - maybe because of the good hint system ingame.

    This is really a game where you should consider to pledge the dev at some point.

    Well done, @ZanithOne , well done. Hope you can finish that great game the same way as you started it.
  5. 5.00 star(s)

    burrito107

    Really good game. The characters are well fleshed out and distinct from each other, both in terms of personality and visually. The writing is very good, and the visuals are great. I also like how the dream sequences are used to spice things up a little - the normal sex scenes are good, but I usually like things a little more intense when I'm playing these games.
  6. 5.00 star(s)

    Soviet_615

    This pretty quickly has become one of my favorites. Really good stories lines, with smooth scenes, lots to do and have fun with in the house, solid characters, and a fun premise.

    Currently it's an amazing unfinished game, and i'm really excited to see where this project goes.
  7. 4.00 star(s)

    NekoGirlHentaiGamer18

    One of my favorite game worth to dl, your time, and play

    ~> The story is unique and interesting I like the story progress.

    ~>Building a unique relationship between girls, know their own problems, story of hardship, passion, and dedication .

    ~>It really need a walk through some people are confuse in the start but after trial and error i finally figure what to do.

    ~>The music is alright but it could be better if it has more variety.

    ~>The animation is awesome and interesting to look because I can see the game developer put a lot of effort, time, and dedication this is strong point of passion focusing more on animation not many of game developer are passionate on this .

    ~Thanks 4 the awesome game Zanith your game design, art, animation is on professional level your effort, time, dedication, self sacrifice, and passion

    ~>I hope many will provide funds and support you this is a solid game that I can I see that you have put a lot of trail and error in this game.
  8. 5.00 star(s)

    Derp Network

    Fantastic Game, had my doubts but the game proved me wrong. Nothing else to say but praise. Smooth animations, interesting setting, good ass looking babes, free roam which i think is one of most important gameplay mechanics in these games. Just play this game.
  9. 5.00 star(s)

    The Coder

    Hi Reader,

    TLDR;Go download the game.
    Best use of HS engine , the character design is amazing , linear story and amazing story no griding what so ever.
    Animations are perfect(trust me i have seen many).(You even get POV content)
  10. 5.00 star(s)

    YamiVanguard

    This is a really great game. ZanithOne is doing excellent job on the story, renders, giving characters depth and believability. Sometimes I play that game just to see what will happen next and experience wholesome moments. The music is good and chill, jokes are funny and story is engaging to keep you going.
    Characters are very different from each other and feel great as a break from one archetype.

    ...not that I needed it. I love Azaresha so much that I'm almost embarrased to admit it.
    I'd pay good money for her to mention a Vanguard who excelled at Tekken.

    I truly hope this game sees longevity and success!
  11. 5.00 star(s)

    Ordolph

    Excellent game, very easy to navigate, interesting story and characters, and animations that are up near the top in terms of quality. One of few open world Ren'Py games that doesn't require a walkthrough to play in a timely manner. Really look forward to how this game ultimately turns out.
  12. 5.00 star(s)

    volitivegoblin

    This game was amazing by far the sex game I've played. I wasn't expecting the great animations but I loved them. the details were so good and the models were gorgeous. the premise of the story also captivated me I love the idea of being trapped in a house with magical powers it was all very interesting. I can't wait for future updates I would replay this whole game again this game has no competition as far as I've seen.
  13. 5.00 star(s)

    Wutzel

    Looks like Mythic Manor and thats a must have then and of course damn new good looking cuties. It has a very good story its make much fun to play with all that great jokes and with the young inocent mage caled Lin "in short" it makes only fun too play. And I thought after vers. 0.4.1 the game is finished with the quest like the dev say it in there, but there are so many other things that you can do or chating its only fantastic. 5 stars that the dev with this game can only get! (y) :love:
  14. 5.00 star(s)

    Toram Eldin

    The art in this game is done very well, the animation as well as still images. And the rest of the game itself is well done also. I love it and will definitely be keeping an eye on this game. Good work on it and I can't wait for more updates.
  15. 5.00 star(s)

    dewrules

    At first I was like - Premice sounds good but charachters look not so much, but going trough the game I feel in love with each girl. They were all unique. Overall game is very well put together 5/5 for me.
  16. 5.00 star(s)

    kamibell

    It surprised me a lot, great graphics and scenes, cute characters, light and meaningless story, really a game that met all my positive expectations, I hope it continues with this wonderful project, and of course we expect more cute girls from different worlds and fantasies
  17. 4.00 star(s)

    Assassini

    My usual disclaimers when writing reviews on here are that A. I am here for the "plot" not the plot and B. I generally dislike visual novels. So take both of those into consideration for my review when thinking about this game.

    House in the Rift
    is another one of those rare surprises on here that manages to (almost) tick just about every box of mine. I’m actually going to be comparing it to a personal favourite as well (Harem Hotel), because I see a lot of similarities between the two.

    One thing I will say right off the bat, I am writing this review having played v0.4 and so this review will more be focusing on the promise of House in the Rift as it feels like it’s still far from completion.

    For starters, the game is really, genuinely well written. As always there is a certain level of suspension of disbelief that is required for any porn/harem game but HitR manages to tread the line between being believable and still actually allowing you to have fun perfectly. The dialogue actually flows and makes sense and the characters all are interesting and fun. Again, as I say at the start of these things, I am here for the fucking and fapping, but having well-written girls generally makes the experience more enjoyable. Plus, as this is a “dating sim” style of game rather than a VN, there’s a lot of choice in terms of dialogue and what you can do, which is another box ticked for me.

    Unfortunate there isn’t a GREAT deal to say in terms of the overall plot: you are trapped in a magic house and have no way to escape until you develop your own latent magic abilities. At the time of writing the game still very much feels like it’s in the opening chapters and so other than the basic premise and getting introduced to a few of the girls, not a great deal has actually happened yet.

    The setting is actually pretty unique as well and fresh, plus it has the benefit that it has the promise of allowing a lot of expansion. You are plonked into a large and perfectly comfortable house, a bunch of gorgeous babes are thrown into the mix and given that the game is operating in some form of multiverse there is the possibility of including just about any other kind of girl the creator (ZanithOne)/fans want.

    The sex itself is also pretty top-notch, the animations are genuinely some of the best I’ve seen on the site and the writing is pretty damn hot. As a harem game it also allows for catering to a lot of different tastes, and so the girls are all also gorgeous but distinct at the same time. Put simply it’s hot as fuck, would fap again.

    As others have said as well, the game actually looks class in general. All the renders are top tier, the girls look natural and well-designed (and hot) and they behave naturally as well. You can really see a lot of care went into it. As well as this, the UI is super crisp and is one of the better ones I’ve experienced.

    I compare it to Harem Hotel at the start because honestly it feels like the game is hitting a lot of the same beats. You, the protagonist, aren’t really too important, because you’re amazing and exactly what you need to be when you need to be it, but also are understated and not an overwhelming presence on screen. You are primarily in a single building with a bunch of girls and as you interact with them you unlock more and more sexy scenes. This allows you to build surprisingly genuine relationships with them and also build up to banging away to your heart’s content.

    For me, the biggest difference between Harem Hotel and Hotel in the Rift is in terms of quality, and my analysis here may surprise some of you. Frankly, I prefer the former’s approach to this. It goes without saying at this point that Hotel in the Rift looks amazing but this has the trade-off that it must take much more time to make the content for it. At this point it’s been in development for just under a year and so far you can only actually have penetrative sex with one of the girls. The story still feels like it’s only just getting warmed up and while the relationships with a few of the girls is certainly interesting in the early stages, it is just that: early stages (for example, I couldn’t definitively say which of the girls is best girl yet, because honestly you barely know them yet). Of course, if you are one of those people who really value high-quality visuals then obviously you likely will prefer this to Harem Hotel’s more basic design.

    This is why I talk about the game in terms of potential, it’s still really early days for it and while it feels like it has so much room and so many interesting and sexy directions it could go, it’s still a good ways off being the 5/5 it could be.

    I do also have one other criticism which is a good deal more personal and almost certainly doesn’t translate to a lot of people. I actually feel like the game, in its current form is quite simply not kinky enough for my personal tastes. Most of the content (aside from some basic level of roughness and an anal scene) is largely very vanilla or even leans towards the femdom side of things (such as having an amazon forcefully sit on your face). This will unquestionably appeal to some people, but for me I would hope that future updates would allow for a greater focus on more male domination and rougher scenes, but who knows if that will happen.
  18. 5.00 star(s)

    Winterz

    I've spent a few hours with this game, and think its FAN-FUCKING-TASTIC.

    Well written and differentiated characters in an incredibly fun and unique plot. My sincerest kudos to the author/creator.

    The art is top notch, just enough cartoon-y-ness to give it a fantasy vibe, but enough propriety to keep it near-real.

    A few more easter-egg type things would fit perfectly, like finding a dildo in the fridge or something equally ridiculous... but to imply the story is lacking is not what is deserved. The story is concise, well told, and propels you forward at a reasonably proper pace.

    Ok, I'm going to shut up now and stop gushing, but this one deserves your time and, should you be so inclined, money.
  19. 5.00 star(s)

    FunkyD

    PROS:

    +Incredible characters and design. There are only 4 girls in the game (so far), and each and every one of them are beautifully designed. Their over-all look and character are unique.
    +Good storytelling. The premise is interesting and the story is easy to follow despite being confusing at first.
    +Great soundtrack. The music and soundtrack in the game aren't the right at your face kind; Just the perfect background noise for your leisure.
    +Adult scenes are phenomenal! The animations in this game is soooo goooooood. The devs actually put in good effort and made the animations themselves and not just used the typical generic animations from Honey Select. They also made sure to add different kinks and acts for different kinds of connoisseurs to enjoy.
    +Gameplay is amazing. The game is a sandbox. Do what you want, and do it whenever you want. And by all means don't be afraid to just jump in and do whatever you want, cause there's an in-game guide for you!
    +User interface is spot-on. Often times in games like this. The developers usually make the UI confusing and complicated, and generally a HUGE pile of mess. This game's UI however, is spot-on. The buttons aren't disturbing, the map isn't confusing, the screen isn't a clutter, and the in-game guide is really helpful. I personally love how, while you can manually navigate the map by clicking the rooms and doors, you could also instantly teleport to rooms using the map.
    +If you're looking for a well-deserved awaited wank, after investing time in story/characters playing, this game is for you

    CONS:

    -Like mentioned above, the introduction of the game was off-putting. I was confused on what was happening and what was my goal. On-top of the confusing story introduction, there were also no introduction for the mechanics of the game. "What happened? Where did i go? What's next? I have an attic? Who's this girl in my attic? You're a what? Why did it suddenly said Intimacy+?? What this Lewdness+?!? HUH?!?!?" And so on, and so forth. I only got the grasp of what's happening, both story wise and game mechanic wise, when the 2nd girl came in.
    -If you're looking for a quick wank, this game isn't for you

    Despite the issues i had, this game quickly grew on me and climbed its way at my top 10 list. Although confusing at the beginning, the premise is interesting enough to keep me playing, the graphics are GOLD, and the gameplay and player-friendliness of it is just the cherry on top. Such an amazing game.

    10/10 Would drink rum again with Naomi.
  20. 5.00 star(s)

    ajsimps

    This game is a real rarity in the genre.

    First off the visuals are definitely the strongest point:
    Animations flow really nicely, and their composition is exceptional.
    Also face expressions are fantastic during animations.

    The dev clearly has an artistic background and also possibly a veteran of 'Honey Select' engine because they are able to bring out the best in it while cleverly obscuring the bad - which is no easy task, because normally HS models, especially the males, look like horrid clones. The solution? MC's face is cleverly hidden, and the focus is on the ladies.

    Writing almost equally great - MC is well written, and is easy to 'RP\immerse yourself as' thanks to the dialogue choices you're presented with. You're also not forced into anything sexual you don't want, although you do miss out on content by not doing certain activities (perving on your roommates showering being one of them).

    Conversations in general feel believable within the context of the story.

    Two characters are a real standout: the succubus and the pirate, both are interesting, personable, well-developed. Less so with the magician and the elf, who feel cliche and one-dimensional - hopefully getting to know them better will make them feel more unique.

    The general premise is fresh, and there are genuine moments of drama when the game explores themes like being stranded, helplessness, longing - but also camaraderie and romance. It strikes a nice balance and I hope the dev leans into these further.

    The mechanics - not much to speak of, there's very minimal time/resource/stats management that feels superficial but also doesn't really detract from the experience. Looks like in earlier builds this was more of a "thing" but later versions seem to put almost no emphasis on it. Which is fine.