VN - Ren'Py - Completed - Acting Lessons [v1.0.2] [DrPinkCake]

I had only tried three adult visual novels (AVN) before playing Acting Lessons.
I'm not into hentai so I don't play AVN to fap, but to enjoy a whimsical story with some kinks and beautiful renders.

The creator of Acting Lessons states that it is "an adult VN that many players and fans only could find the strength to play once". Sounds like the usual, self-serving marketing gimmick, huh ?

Well. As it turned out, Acting Lessons is the AVN equivalent of animes such as Kimi ga Nozomu Eien or (so I'm told) Puella Magi Madoka Magica.

Something that starts as a run-of-the-mill, light, enjoyable experience... and then becomes an emotional rollercoaster. Something so lifelike that it can and will hit too close to home ; that you better experience when your own real life is in order, because it'll otherwise leave you bittersweet... torn between the dramatic developments, upsetting even - and the all-around quality of this game, which elevates the genre to that of true cultural artefacts, on par with books and movies.

There's a reason why this visual novel enjoys rave reviews and has become a true classic.

Get this gem and buckle up, because you're in for one hell of a ride.

It's smart and sexy and Dr. Pink Cake actually made me laugh out loud a few times. It doesn't beat around the bush forever before you see any action too. I haven't played lots of these games yet, but this is the best so far.

Highly recommended: beautifully written, great sense of humour and lovely characters. However, some renders (especially at the beginning) feel somewhat outdated and the all-important choice is incredibly binary. The episodes after that and the ending (I ended up with Ana) make up for that though.

Cant explain it enough.

This is by far the BEST GAME I have ever played here. This is actually the first time I am writing a review for a game, so I tell you this is really really effin good! Probably deserves to be on the top.

What I like best about this game is the story - its really captivating and each of the scenes you can feel the emotions of the characters, including the MC, I actually felt that I was him. In fact, the game made me teary eyed (almost cried)... thats how it was so effective. its not just about sex sex sex, but is a truly magnificent story. Additionally, the girls are beautiful and each has own personality.

This game is unique, its the only one that made me felt cheating is a wrong thing.

rating this as 10/10. Play this and you will never regret anything!

definitely a masterpiece!

I cant say anything anymore, my mind cant speak all my hearts want to say. I will remember this story forever. Thank you to the creator of this game for giving us such a wonderful story.

Bravo bravo!

I can not say anything that others have not mentioned before .
Good storytelling
Appropriate characterization
Proper impact of choices
And ...
just play and enjoy it .then enter this game in your top 10 .
huge thanks for this game. great job.

The game I'm not expect that this first adult game that make me crying. I don't know if I can play different road. Highly recommended. Good job Devs. But ending should make they have child with name of person who dead. When therapy season I though Liam is gone but thank God he's not. I can't still stop my tear yet got comedy action slice of life. This first game ever I play I don't know how to say it. Thank for making this game really appreciate it.

so fucking good I bought it on Steam. In all seriousness though this game has made me feel something and as someone who felt little to nothing during several emotional beats in conventional games that means something TL;DR i felt angry happy saddy all during a single playthrough. If you gotta play one porn game play this!

The game hits me in the feels in a completely unexpected way, given the genre. Very well written, rendered, and presented. Unexpected and intriguing. Being a precursor to How to be a DIK, a lot of evidence is present that shows how the Dev evolved between games, and what a great start this one was. Well done!

Beautiful VN with high quality production values. Ending is not to everyone's liking but beautifully done. Solid character romance options with different characters likely to appeal to different players. Good quality renders.

Two absolutely mind boggling great games. This game has a slew of likable characters and a range of different pathways for multiple different endings. The replay ability and the gallery portion are great add ons.

Without a doubt a 5 star from me, excellent story line with good element of humour and sadness and friendship. Wouldn't say it is melodramatic completely, but I definitely feel for the characters for this game which differs it from other games. Played only Megan route and I'm pleased with how things concluded. Definitely, will remember this game for the personal choice i made. I will stay true to the choices i made and won't be replaying it for other endings. Hats off to DPC. Hope everyone else could give a chance and support this brilliant creator.
I do hope to see some cameo in Being A DIK.

Great game. What makes this game stand out vs many other similar games? Without a doubt it is the relationship between the MC and Liam. Its not often you see a Bromance like this that is just more than "Hey let tag-team bitches". The three main girls are all great with the side characters playing there roles well. The pacing can be a little inconsistent especially toward ending. Personally Melissa is the best girl!

This is one of the very few games with actually a very good content and story. It kinda has a very sad ending , i have tried only 4 different endings so far. Not sure how many different endings might be there. I might play it few more times to figure that out unless i would find something in the comments sections.
Great story | Good characters | Nice graphics. | multiple story endings

its simple reactions, cuz im forgot how to react ive play this game 1 year ago and forgot to give a star
so here is my reaction
ART : pretty good, hot chick, and dont forget the vanilla one, iits all of them model is here , if u see my sig u will be love to with the blue hair girl its one of my favorit girl
Story : its also simple , deep story with the render supporting, and if u got emotion u will be crying for some scne its also hppen to me to,
Display : its similar like the other game renpy, u will not be confuse cuzs the menu or etc,

oh and dont forget u play the multiple ends, cuz ive only plyed this once , so if u played the other game same dev its perfect for u, chose chick and get all of the girls,
note : dont make any other girls cry

It was my first AVN I played. Also bought it on Steam, thx for this btw.

Good story but too dramatic to my taste. Fixed in BaDIK tho
Also, considering it's first game from DrPinkCake it's very decent.

Give it a try for sure, you won't regret.

And support a developer !

PS: Liam - MVP.

I think this is the most emotionally involving game i had the pleasure of playing, and not only when it comes to relate to the ladies, but also sincerely caring for a "best friend" you literally didn't know one hour before. Masterful storytelling.

Drpinkcake, you are an artist, a wonderful story, complex and addictive, very balanced, with humor, drama and sex, hook from the minute one you start to play, one of the best games I have enjoyed, thank you.

Very bad. A horrible ending, and very linear, You only decide who you're staying with, the others that get screwed. You don't even have the option to be single. Good art, but the plot is one of the worst of all.

Good:
Story and art are well done, the story arc has multiple directions to go in, female characters are attractive, some of the characters have some good qualities that can draw the viewer more deeply into the story or the characters themselves.

Bad:
I can't think of much of anything bad to say about it.

It's a good title that merits some replay to explore the different story arcs that are available. I haven't mined out the whole thing yet but it seems to go in the direction of a fatalistic predetermined non-herem ending.

Wonderful game! One of the best I've ever played! I was very moved by this game. They really know how to make a story, with comedy, drama, adventure and more. The only negative point I see, is that they could improve the animations, everything still looks a lot like puppet movements. I know this game is over, but they have Being a Dik and it's still the same as the animations. Improving the fluidity of the animations, they would be the best option in Renpy games, for sure!