VN - Ren'Py - Completed - A Soldier's Struggle [v1.0 Steam] [Moonbox]

  1. 5.00 star(s)

    Kzasch

    Short review with stolen format. Although it's a short KN, I'd recommend it to be viewed. The writing is good, I liked the jokes and innuendo, I am ESL but can't remember any obvious errors that can't be overlooked (sometimes mistakes happen(d)s).

    I enjoyed the game and recommend it for you who are interested in a good story KN that has about 2-3 hours playtime.

    P.S. Anyone that doesn't like a redhead can GTFO! :)

    ---{ Graphics }---
    ☐ Each frame was painted by Da Vinci
    ☐ The Witcher 3
    ☑ They are really good
    ☐ Made with love
    ☐ Outdated graphics but still acceptable
    ☐ Looks like a PS2 game
    ☐ Paint.exe
    ☐ Looks like Atari game graphics

    ---{ Animation }---
    ☐ This is a movie you control
    ☐ There are many animated scenes and they are very good and fluid
    ☐ There are very few animated scenes, but they are decent
    ☐ Animation is literally two frames
    ☑ There is no animation

    ---{ H-Content }---
    ☐ Almost too much
    ☐ A lot
    ☑ 50/50
    ☐ Could be more
    ☐ Not enough
    ☐ Is this really a game porn?

    ---{ Story }---
    ☐ It'll replace your life
    ☐ Masterpiece
    ☐ Could make a book at Harry Potter level
    ☐ It can make you shed a tear or two
    ☑ A story worthy of attention
    ☐ You can like the story if you try hard
    ☐ Story makes no sense
    ☐ No Story

    ---{ Game Time }---
    ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
    ☑ Long enough to sing "Faroeste Caboclo"
    ☐ Equivalent to the entire "Lord of the Rings" series
    ☐ Exceeds 80 hours if you want to do almost everything
    ☐ Like a Skyrim
    ☐ You start it, your grandson finishes it
    ☐ The game never has a true "end"

    ---{ Gameplay }---
    ☐ More addictive than cocaine
    ☐ Very good
    ☐ Good
    ☑ It's just gameplay
    ☐ Watch paint dry instead
    ☐ It would have been better to see Pelé's movie

    ---{ Difficulty }---
    ☑ It's just watching the game
    ☐ I finished it with a guitar
    ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Significant brain usage
    ☐ It's one of those games that people study
    ☐ Dark Souls
    (☐ Can be Changed)

    ---{ Bugs }---
    ☑ Never heard of
    ☐ Didnt see some
    ☐ Minor bugs
    ☐ Can get annoying
    ☐ Can ruin the gameplay
    ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved
    ☐ Ubisoft

    ---{ Requirements }---
    ☐ Forget it, current technology can't handle it
    ☐ PC with very good CPU and GPU
    ☑ A decent PC, with a GTX 1030
    ☐ A PC with a video card from grandma's time
    ☐ Check if you can run Paint

    ---{ Do i keep the Game? }---
    ☑ Yes
    ☐ No
  2. 4.00 star(s)

    N0madS0uL

    VERSION: v1.0
    SUMMARY: Solid game, does most things quite good
    RATINGS: (out of 5): REVIEW IN PROGRESS!

    NOTE:
    The following categories and scoring method are my own criteria and may require more context. Additionally, scoring is based on the state, and what is in the current version and not what may or may not be.
    1. Model Visuals..................... : ⭐⭐⭐
    2. General Visuals................... : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    3. Animation Quality................. : ⭐
    4. Character (Persona)............... : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    5. Story Quality & Pacing............ : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    6. Writing Quality & Dialogue........ : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    7. UI & Game-play Mechanics...........: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    8. Playtime & General Quality.........: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    9. Sounds & Music.....................: ⭐
    10. H-Content & Fetishes.............. : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Average: X of 50 possible points giving a X% rating i.e. X stars.

    PROS: (y)
    1. Models look fairly nice, nothing over the top and actually almost a bit more realistic if anything.
    2. World and environment are fleshed out nicely, decent details.
    3. Writing is solid, structured and reads well.
    4. Dialogue is not over inflated or long winded, so doesn't feel like a drag to read.
    5. UI is nicely fleshed out with everything you need in terms of settings.
    6. Visuals are not bad, but not "great" (mostly the style)
    7. Kinks are not bad, add the incest patch and you have a big one on top of that. I recommend the patch, simply because landlady just reads weirdly.
    CONS: (n)
    1. Visuals feel/look dated, its not horrible or bad at all, but...just not great, this is more the style I think that the actual quality. So more a preference and not really a con per say.
    2. Animations are completely absent from this VN, as per I think most of this devs work, real shame.
    3. No sounds of any kind, no music, no environmental, ambient, interactions, lewd sounds, nothing. Big shame.
    FINAL REMARKS, OPINIONS & SUGGESTIONS: :unsure::coffee:

    NOTE: The following remarks are my personal opinions and thoughts, which may provide more context and could be useful to the developer.
    • Regarding the visuals, the details make it actually decent but it still not what I would consider good or like those AVN out there that are actually good.
    TLDR:

    Overall not bad at all, I even think I prefer this over some of the devs earlier work. I would have liked to have had some animations and sounds would have been great also though. Visually its not bad, writing is good and story is simple and nothing new but told well.
  3. 5.00 star(s)

    KINGK13PRO

    A Soldier’s Struggle is a short but powerful story about a soldier coming home after years away. He’s trying to fix broken relationships and find strength in love and friendship. The story is simple but deep—full of emotion, healing, and hope.

    What makes it special? It feels real. You’ll care about the characters quickly, and even though it’s short, it leaves a strong impact. The writing pulls you in, making you feel every moment of struggle and warmth.

    If you like emotional, heartfelt stories about second chances and the power of love, this one’s for you. It’s short enough to finish in one sitting but stays with you long after.

    Verdict: A touching, must-read mini-story about resilience and love. 4.5/5
  4. 5.00 star(s)

    MarDuke1987

    Short and packing
    Story is decent
    Art is quite good
    Incest patch included
    No grinding - only vn with no choices.
    Cannot complain about anything and i feel alot of othere people will enjoy it. Gratz to the creator and hope he/she/they continue to do work like this.