Although this is only v.01, I am rating it based on its potential, not where it is now in early development.
As other reviewers have said, the phone interface is somewhat unique and makes for compelling hook. One reason why that is so is because it is realistic. Most games here are not very realistic (fine), but it is great to see one that is built on a realistic concept (even if the interactions are more fantasy).
Some suggestions: First, introduce a few more characters, some of which don't necessarily end up going anywhere (that would really up the realism). Have their interactions with the MC be more realistic, short, meaningful, not grindy. Second, design the files so that players can mod easily with their own preferred images of their own friends/wives/etc. Third, this phone-style seems best to focus on cheating, so play that up enough with several main options for the MC and MC wife. Make it so the wife can cheat some or alot, in different scenarios, for different reasons (without a huge decision tree).
I look forward to seeing v.02.
As other reviewers have said, the phone interface is somewhat unique and makes for compelling hook. One reason why that is so is because it is realistic. Most games here are not very realistic (fine), but it is great to see one that is built on a realistic concept (even if the interactions are more fantasy).
Some suggestions: First, introduce a few more characters, some of which don't necessarily end up going anywhere (that would really up the realism). Have their interactions with the MC be more realistic, short, meaningful, not grindy. Second, design the files so that players can mod easily with their own preferred images of their own friends/wives/etc. Third, this phone-style seems best to focus on cheating, so play that up enough with several main options for the MC and MC wife. Make it so the wife can cheat some or alot, in different scenarios, for different reasons (without a huge decision tree).
I look forward to seeing v.02.