VN - Ren'Py - A Man for All [Ep.17] [Venus Waltz]

First things first. I really like this game. It is entertaining and has just the right of humour to work without hitting you over the head with it.

Minor spoilers ahead.

The graphics are nicely done but I am no expert in this field so I leave it to others to comment in more depth. I do like the stills more than the animation; the latter doesn't do anything for me. I imagine it takes a lot of time and effort so I would rather see the energy spent in other areas but that is not my choice to make.
The different girls you are engaging with do indeed feel different and not like one doll that is just dressed up in different ways. That alone sets this game apart from a good deal of other VNs I have played on this site. Kudos.
The faces sometimes look as if they have very hard ridges under the skin, no idea if that is an artistic choice or something else. From what I can remember all of the girls are affected, even my two favourites, Riley and Harlow. Maybe it is just my taste that is different, no huge deal.

I won't comment on the science other than that the instrumentation in the biochemistry lab is set up for the most basic experiments. How that would set you up for measuring brain waves with a tricorder (there, I said it) with an analog display, is very unclear. As psychology is fringe science at best in my book those parts are fine by me, you can do whatever you want.
The choices appear to not have consequences, as was pointed out many times before, unless clearly stated. While it makes it easier to follow the flow of the story and does not make you replay the game for paths you might have missed because you messed up in a conversation, it reduces the "game" aspect to very little content. As I understand that may be the intention of the creator and again, not something I would criticize. However, what rubbed me the wrong way was the whole old town romance where you step up to help a random person and - without any way to avoid it - you end up doing illegal cage fights. At least you can avoid getting romatically involved with that particular person.
In a similar way the assistant job for Vanessa is entirely forced on you with no way to avoid it. I do enjoy Vanessa's scathing comments, just hope that she will develop a sense of humour eventually. Oh, and I hope someone breaks all her sunglasses.
I kinda like the colour coded response system even though I most of the time feel that the joker response is the only reasonable one. The white knight path is the most bland and boring while the supposedly flirty one is mostly about being a self absorbed creep. Perhaps that is saying something about my psychological state; and perhaps it is the actual aim of the game to evaluate my mental state for sinister purposes; if so then I have to say well played. I just wish there were some kind of feedback system. So the more you use a certain type of interaction with a certain person the better your lines become. Probably that is just me dreaming.

What I noted above is meant to be constructive criticism. I have the utmost respect for someone who is able to provide a story that is engaging and enjoyable.
Definitely worth it unless you are just looking for fast action, there are video websites for you people.

Good looking ladies, the story isnt all that interesting to be honest but yeah I like the way the character models look all shiny and smooth this is the way it should be.

Also you cant bang all the women yet sadly. But I do like it so far quite nice

There are many positives which i absolutely adored, and are already mentioned in most below reviews. I'll focus on things where there's still room for improvements, little to major at that.

>Animations: i did see some improvement in animations this update [Ep.6] however it's not much appreciable. Felt jerky and machine like movements doesn't help either. A top tier adult vn with good storyline and direction needs fluid animations to complement them.

>dialogues/sex talk while such scenes are negligible to none, except when it's time to choose where to cum. Hot animations sprinkled with some sensual sex talk and we are we have a deal.

>Romance: there ain't much romance in the game, it's cool though because game's still nascent, though there's some romantic moments currently with night fight girl (sorry forgot her name), labmate here & there, and my favorite the stripper lady (she's smoking with some personality but i don't know if she's li or not). No significant romance yet with Kate (my close second), and fashion girl (my best girl among li's), nor any with Riley.

>the knight/funny/dickhead reply system feels illusionary most of the times, you can select any options and the response will be pretty similar either just immediately or two to three lines down the road, so i dont know if those are of any use. If you as a dev want such trait system to work you gotta be pretty strict while allotting the respective points, for eg. When mc replies in funny/cocky way outa nowhere, he blurts out nonsense which aren't expected in certain situations, points needs to be deducted there, which are necessary for the event to play it out later.

Edit:
3 stars -> 5stars

Story and humor got better and better also animations got slick as well and characters are well settled and have proper personalities. Marisa, Vanessa and Kate stole the show (ep8)

I'm nowhere near the end of playing and I'm already here to do a review. Just started a new game for the latest ep which is 6.

The best thing about this game has to be the choices. Some might not like it since it's 'meaningless' choices, but I think the middle ground of changing your interactions with the girls AND not having multiple routes or lockouts to think about is revolutionary.

One of my main gripes is that updates are slowed down during to having to work on multiple routes, but that's not a issue since the only thing that are changing(I assume) is only flavour text. And that doesn't take as much time as multiple routes.

Having choices to react the way you want, or say what is closest to your mind without having to worry about content has been an amazing experience. I can only hope more games like this pop up soon.

Though, if I had to nitpick, it's that the girls don't exactly look stunning. They grow on you, yes, like how you usually would when you get to know someone. But they aren't really outright eye-catching like some of the other games out there.

There might not be alot of adult content yet, but the story is well thought out and progresses nicely, also gives you a good feel of immersion with the length of the story.

A definite must-try from me!

Ep.6

What a hidden gem! From unique characters to fun plot points to an intriguing dialog system. All the girls genuinely feel different from one another and appear to have lives outside of interactions with the MC. They also aren't immediately throwing themselves at him which is always nice for added tension and build-up. Plus, it's hard not to smile like an idiot at some scenes. The humor is fun and the girls have great banter with the MC which leads to plenty of cute moments.
The only complaint I can think of is how there isn't really a way to avoid the main girls since they're important to the overall story. This leaves me bored with a few of the scenes involving character's that I haven't grown to like, but otherwise this is a solid game with a good amount of content! I recommend at least trying it once!

I am easily giving this a 5 star review, i have only recently discovered and and just finished through to the latest update.

I am loving the story and characters so far, the story is doing a great job of keeping me engaged and it says a lot when i fast click through some of the sex scenes just to get back to it (that is really rare for me as often the naughty scenes are the bit the holds everything together).

Each of the characters have individuality and are likable in their own way and they a building nicely as the game progresses.

@the dev great work and cant wait for the next update

An excellent game with surprisingly low popularity.

++very good renders
+++great writing
+++characters with unique personalities and depth that interact really well with the MC
+decent main story that is not the typical "college life" game
+++a shitload of content
++unique looking characters that are not recycled daz models
-+hot and cold animations, some angles are very good, others feel unnatural
+not many sex scenes until now, one per episode maybe; definitely not one of the most fappable games around

As I said, an excellent game with lots of content. I don't understand how this is not one of the most popular games here. Hopefully this changes in the future!

As of Ep 6.
Fun game with good story and a good variance of women to pursue.

The story is fun and despite being fun has depth. The branch stories are also fun and each have their own arc which bring more interest into the game. Each of the beautiful women have their own arcs, even the secondary women that are not tracked by score. Each of the characters are distinct and have depth and a reason to care.

The sex scenes are well done and at a good pace. While I don't mind and to enjoy an occasional fap game, my true preference are games like this that build and have solid quality scenes. Yes, I am one of those that are here for the story as well as the adult stuff.

Very much looking forward to the next release.

Story - 5/5
Characters - 5/5
Graphics - 4.5/5
Animation - 4.5/5

Review Version: Episode 6

This game is a gem. I enjoyed the story and the interaction with the characters. The concept of the three styles of answers is great and you usually can judge from the reaction which of the answers is the most appropriate (just go back and try them all until you get to the point where the dialog branches get back to the storyline.

I really enjoyed the differnt paces the relations of the MC to the characters grow. It is always interesting to see how far things will go in the next scene.

The graphics are also really good and the characters don't look sterile. The animations - while sparse - are good and fitting to the story/action.

I really look forward to the next chapter.

Its great, story is not shitty at all which is rare round here.

Characters are great, I dont see alot of the same old karens of daz you see everywhere.

Content wise, there is some fucking going on here and there and I took about 4-7hours to read through.

Animations are somewhat short but I get by even with just pictures if the writing is good enough so wasn't a problem for me.

I just wish pacing with main girls was alil faster considering its been a while since its start of development .To give it an idea of what it looks like, it progresses with everyone at the same time, not girl by girl, some faster than others, some slower depending on their personalities , but not by a lot. Otherwise, quite solid!

As of Ep 6
Excellent game with great renders with nice story with a lot of thrill , romance , fighting , modeling , humor etc and good looking and interesting female characters . Excellent writing where you can choose how you wish to pursue the girls - Knight , Joker or Flirt . Nice music and sex scenes are greatly done .
Overall a fun game to play and I really enjoyed playing it , looking forward to next episode .

Great story great writing and great characters this is one of the best ones i have played in a while everything you want in a vn you don't know what your missing if you aint played this yet can't wait for more thanks for this..

This is by far the most enjoyable and in almost every aspect the best game I played on this site. The dev really cares about every single detail, he knows how to write an enticing plot and immerse us into the story, where we can feel like we are really there not only mentally and emotionally, but also physically. I can literally smell the coffee early in the morning or feel the distinct vibe of every neighborhood.
Character development is outstanding. First of all, our MC is not a creep, pervert or a wimp like in many other so pretentious games, he is a mature, responsible guy with a backbone, who is hard-working, devoted and who genuinely cares for people, unlike his numerous brainless counterparts with a third leg who care only about getting laid. The women in this game are simply adorable not only for their looks, but for their character on a first place. They are not typical copy/paste dolls, each of them has its own well-developed character and charm. In fact, I have never seen so many in a good and different way charismatic characters like in this game. The idea of a slow-built romance instead of rushing to sex scenes makes this game even sexier to me. The dialogues are second to none, they are so thoughtful, witty, funny and charming and they show the real talent and potential of the whole game. I played each episode for hours with a smile on my face and the moments of genuine and loud laughing were countless as well.
It goes with previously said, but I must point out how I like the fact that this game, despite showing some real and considerable social and economic struggles, still maintains consistent positive and optimistic atmosphere, without being too melodramatic, which is a common trap for most of the other devs. The end of the last episode could be a bit concerning, but I trust in this dev and believe he will not turn it into something too melodramatic and tragical, which would eventually kill the mood and ruin the atmosphere.
This is not a fairy tale, but I believe in happy endings and want to believe that everything will be good in the end. Some choices are good, the others are even better, they all lead to some pleasant endings, which should exactly be the point of these games.
To conclude, I will recommend this game to everyone, as it is one of a kind for the ability to entertain us by giving some deep and genuine pleasure and some valuable insights and knowledge of life and the world around us. I wish all the luck and success to the dev of this game and may he continue to thrill us all in his next episodes!

5 stars, 11/10 for one very simple reason - this game is fun. I don't recall ever laughing out loud at a VN from here and I did several times. Admidst all the drama and angst and such, to find a game that is genuinely, absolutely fun is just...a treasure. I could basically cut off all the content except for Vanessa and still give it 5 stars for the tone and atmosphere. And the rest is still pretty good.

A near perfect game experience with quality content, beautiful renders, interesting plot, well thought dialogue, plentiful H- scenes, fantastic character development, romance, fighting, dancing, fashion, modeling, college, MMA, business, politics, rivalry, clubs, coffee and more. . A really fun game in my opinion with something different with all choices.

I think I've only reviewed one other game. It takes that je ne sais quoi to get me to spend time reviewing something.

First off, this isn't really a porn game, but it's still sexy as hell. I mean, there are a handful of sex scenes, but that's not really what this game revolves around. It revolves around romance rather than sex, and if you ask me, nothing is sexier than good romance.

Could one critique that "failure" seems hard to come by? Sure, I suppose so. But it didn't bother me. While "failure" seems difficult, some choices feel substantially less successful than others. In some ways, that's even more fulfilling. Rather than avoiding wrong answers because "oh, no, you're not getting a scene or a whole relationship because you chose the wrong dialogue option," in this game you genuinely want to get the best answers because of the fulfilling nature of the dialogue that ensues. And let's be honest, real life isn't always about one right or one wrong answer. Sometimes a flirtatious joke or a "joke joke" would serve equally well in a given setting with a given person. And the fact that the best of the three options is not consistent for all characters or even for a single character across all dialogues is markedly refreshing. Not that other games don't try to introduce some personality and variety, but this one does it better than most.

How does it do it better? By introducing a vivacious crowd of characters with distinct personalities, investments in the story, etc., all with some pretty peerless dialogue (honestly, not just for porn games but video games in general).

With regard to characters, this game has some fantastic ones, and they all make the game more enjoyable and immersive. Some of them are central to the plot, others are more or less random (lookin' at you, Myron), but they're all truly interesting, engaging, and "lived-in" enough to feel more or less realistic. In other words, every single character has enough personality to justify their existence. That's more rare than you might think in any form of storytelling. To see it here was such a delightful treat. If I tried to pick favorites, I'd end up picking just about everyone.

I also love the sense of space that this game has. The best stories will almost always have a grounded, vibrant evocation of the places we spend time, and this game has that in spades. I feel like I understand the various neighborhoods of the city well, and I even get a sense of vibe of each location within those neighborhoods. This matters so, so much and is a really outstanding aspect of this game. Arguably transcendent and ground-breaking for the genre. (I mean, the emotions at the end of chapter 6 say it all.)

As for the dialogue, this game truly shines in this respect. This game made me laugh repeatedly--in and of itself nothing profoud, but what makes the laughter here special is that it's both genuine laughter at intentional humor and genuine laughter that the author is so clearly "in on the joke" of some of the more ridiculous aspects of any game in this genre. The dialogue can occasionally walk the line of becoming repetitive with certain characters, but never so much that I found myself losing interest. There are also a couple typos here and there, but they're quite minimal, and in general it all just flows seamlessly. With a game this text-heavy, that's absolutely vital.

If I had one substantive critique about this game, I do wish I liked the renders slightly more. They're perfectly fine, they don't take away from my enjoyment of the game, but they also don't always quite do it for me. I just feel like this game, which otherwise feels head and shoulders above just about anything else on this site, is a little closer to the rest of the pack in this regard. Most of the main women just could be 10% cuter. Harlow, Riley, Vanessa, and Sophia are the four that I'd point to in particular. They're all cute, they're the characters I'm most into (well, except that I'd add Erika, who looks pretty perfect in just about every render, and subtract Sophia, who just doesn't have enough story yet), but they're just not quite the top-notch version of what I wish they were. Do they all have to be "perfect 10s"? No, of course not. But...I dunno, just how I felt.

Lastly, just a word on the undergrad thesis element. As a career academic to this point in my life, I didn't really feel like this element bothered me at all. The protagonist is so early in the process that it doesn't feel overwrought or nonsensical in the slightest to me. I mean, our boy just got his proposal passed and is working on formulating the actual questions he'll ask. And yes, surveys can be a huge part of psychological/sociological study. As long as this game continues to take its time developing this plot device (in other words, he better not just have it all figured out and written in an update or two), I think it will continue to work extremely well. Yes, it's a plot device, but contrary to some other (positive) reviews, I actually don't see this as a weakness of the game at all.

On the whole, I enjoyed this game immensely and cannot wait for every subsequent release. This is also one I'll definitely be supporting financially going forward. It's worth it.

I had no idea about this game, didn't read any reviews when I downloaded and played it. This is one of the rare times when I got pleasantly surprised. I honestly appreciate the effort the developer has went through for each dialogue, especially when you try the three different responses you know how much he had to put in. It's like you play one pathway but he has to create all pathways so it is available for you.

Also, I like the renders, the humor behind the dialogues. Some references just go over my head but still funny. I like the costumes when they show up in special occasions. I look forward to future updates. Thank you for creating and sharing with us.

i really have been enjoying this. and so i gave it 4 *'s . but now....
so not really sure if i am just dense or maybe i missed something but it is feeling like Palmer's game. DfD. you are encouraged to dick/romance or whatever, ALL the girls, but in the end... you just get screwed and Not in a good way. the point system seems to be TOTALLY Arbitrary. i can find No correlation to good, better, or best choices. i have been forced to choose between Erica (getto girl) and the Science nerd, but other than that i couldn't begin to guess what is going on. i can deal with lack of fap time because the story really is good and that IS what i am here for (Story). all things considered and being of good quality, i am still not sure if it is worth finishing... maybe the "high Road" was not the 'right road' but what's with the points???? i have NO idea if i am making headway with Any of the LI's

I really like this VN, and debated giving it 5 stars. If the site allowed half-star ratings, this would be an easy 4.5 for me.

The dev is a very good writer, and is far better than most when it comes to writing dialogue that is not awkward or cringy. Which is good, because there is a ton of dialogue. The characters are interesting and have their own distinguishable personalities. I like that you are given countless options on which direction to take your interactions/conversations with the 5 major LIs.

IMO, the dev is very successful in sprinkling the right amount of humor into the dialogues. Some games beat you over the head with the constant forced jokes, while others have painfully robotic interactions between the characters. This game uses just the right amount of humor to keep the massive amount of dialogue interesting and engaging. The one character (Billy) who provides the bulk of the comedy is very likable.

Another huge plus for this game's writing is that there are virtually no typos or misspellings (with one minor, but oft-repeated exception). As someone who finds spelling and grammatical errors irrationally annoying, this is probably more important to me than most players. The exception I am referring to is the dev's repeated use of the word "come" instead of "cum." I know it's a trivial thing, but it is repeated dozens of time throughout the game, and in every single sex scene.

Speaking of sex scenes, this game is something of a slow burn when it comes to sex scenes with the LIs. 5 chapters in, and there are only full-on sex scenes with one of the main LIs (plus one side character), and a couple scenes in which you fool around with another primary LI. I'm ok with this, but if you are looking for a sex-driven game, this probably isn't it.

The renders of the women are quite good, and the animations are solid. There aren't any characters whose appearances or poses are off-putting or unnatural, which is nice.

There is a ton of content, and most of the story lines are quite engaging. However, the one story line which I have a problem with (and prevents me from giving a 5-star review) is the main plot point, that being the MCs school psychology project. I understand that this story is being used to link all of the main characters, but aside from not being particularly interesting, it is almost comically dumb. Aside from not really bearing any resemblance to how college (or a thesis) actually works, for a game so focused on the study of psychology, most of it is nonsense. The MC is working extremely hard on his "thesis," which basically amount to him wanting to give a survey to dozens of people, asking basic and superficial personality questions. Similarly, the "biochem" discussions that are central to the MC's relationship/interactions with one of the LIs are completely nonsensical.

I understand that most of us don't play adult games for the realism (and FWIW I actually have no issues with the unrealistic "underground fight club" storyline), but it bothers me when a game is so focused on or around a particular subject, where it is clear that the dev knows nothing about the subject. I know this particular complaint is going to come across as petty and trivial, and I certainly don't expect a game like this to be excessively informative, deep, or 100% accurate. But for me, this would be like playing a game that is focused around a criminal court trial, where the dev does not know what a plaintiff, defendant, or jury are.

Getting down from my soapbox, this is still an excellent game, and one worth playing. I will continue to play any and all future versions. With a little polishing, I think this game could be one of the very best on this site.

It is a technically well-made game with a coherent story.

The only reason it lost two stars in my rating is that it's utterly forgettable. There are narrative stakes, but there's no way to fail, and your successes while nicely express the type of personality you go for, don't feel earned.

Despite taking part in an underground fighting ring, having a friends café to save, and your own studies to finish, you are never in danger of failing anything. You don't have to make difficult choices, you succeed in everything you do, and the entire package just comes out as utterly mundane.

The sex scenes are also nothing special, sadly. I didn't encounter any major kinks, even though I picked the player+rebel choices 95% percent of the time. They might be present in other routes, but I just can't bring myself to care.

I forgot what the game is called when I closed it/10