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

Great game, though a bit sad.

Everthing should be like this...

Say 5% of the VN's here are could,
count this to the top of that 5%
The only thing that can really tell how good this game is, is trying it out yourself.

Wow, amazing
i've played many many adult games for the past 10-12 years, and this is definitely a top 10 for me - twists turns and honest to god funny, went directly to patreon to support - and i suggest you do the same if we want more content like this.

What I like:
This is a joyride. The story - and at least its main characters - are exceptionally fleshed out for a "kinky game". I personally have discovered 3 of the different endings so far.

What I don't like:

TLDR: If you're looking for a kinky, dramatic rom-com this will totally be your thing to have fun with.

It is difficult to find a story so curated in the structure of the situations (which are wonderful). The characters are extraordinary and give a lot of depth to the game. I can only recommend it, and it is worth playing.

Great drama story, nice soundtrack, awsome renders and characters! Was just expecting a bit more sex action and diversity.
I take my hat to you sir, i think the game has the perfect legth, and on top of that you actually finish it, wich is very rare looking at all those unfinished, abandoned, and money sucking vampires some Dev. become.

Soundtracks in games take the experience to another level, theres only 2 titles that acomplished that, you made 1 of those.

Looking forward for more of ur work

Played up to 3 episodes so far and wow! I loved it. Are you a psychologist? Man you know how to get relationships right! Just love it, the friendship, romance, sex, everything about this game is fantastic.

I would like to specially mention the graphics, the renderings are mindblowing, its amazing, clean, high quality show through and through.

I love every bit of this game, hope you keep creating more such games in future
A big Thank you from my end for this

This VN is not one of those "Bang anything that moves". It's a genuine journey of friendship, happiness, sadness, hope and despair. The game is riddled with meaningful choices in how the story unfolds for the player and the character. Also immaculately selected songs and sounds that makes the whole scene feel more real and impactful.

This game has ruined me. I'm one of the assholes who think along the lines of "I hate NTR, but I want to bang all the chicks blah blah". I can't do that in this game.

The character designs, the writing, the backstories, personalities all of it makes me not want to cheat on any of the girls. I have a serious love/hate relationship with this game. On one hand I want to play how I enjoy it, at the same time my pesky conscious is telling me "no."

I don't mean any negatively about the game. On the contrary, it's too good for me. If I could cheat, turn my character into a God with all three traits without worrying about breaking the choice system, I would have no issue my normal playstyle.

Male characters, the moment they're introduced into the game my first instruct is along the lines of "gotta take this fuck out." the friend in this game is legit. He's definitely a bro, and a God amongst wingmen. Most adult games I feel would be better for me without a side male friend/sibling/father/nefew/whatever character. Yet he somehow makes the game better.

Overall, the game is great. I suggest anyone play it. It might very well be one of, if not the best vn I've played.

Warning: Lots of spoilers in this review, be warned!

Pros:
Acting Lessons is a good visual novel with a deep and compelling story. There are a lot of surprises and tragedy in this game. The author was successful at making the player care and feel deeply about the characters. The story is well done and interesting. The game keeps you hooked the entire time. You will feel a lot of different emotions as you play through the story. The renders are amazing and the animations are well done.

Cons:
Aside from the dream sex scenes, the game actually has very little sex in it (if you stay faithful to Megan at least). After playing through the entire game (version 1.0 with extras), the player only had sex three times (two of those were with Megan). If you are here for the sex and not for a great story you will be disappointed (this isn't the game for you, look elsewhere)! I was hoping for a lot more sex in the game. It is possible to have both - a great story with lots of sex events (there are plenty of examples on this site).

The ending wasn't very believable at all. Leah being a psycho killer freak isn't that believable. Nurses spend most of their time helping others. This is one of those cases where the author wanted to totally catch the player off guard but it ended up being a bit far fetched. This happens all too often in movies as well, "Take the person you least suspect and turn them into the villain." This tactic has been overused so much (especially in TV and movies).

It also wasn't realistic to have the player be in intense therapy for an entire year, yet Megan (who experienced nearly all the same things), was apparently unaffected and went on doing movies while the player was pretty much incapacitated for an entire year.

Several other things bothered me also like being forced to get a tattoo. It has the common visual novel mechanics of having a lot of choices being made for you. The player is often given the "illusion" of choice where many of the choices have the identical same outcome.

Conclusion:
Great story and visuals with very little sex. Play it if you enjoy a deep and engaging story. If you are here for the sex look elsewhere.

Story rating: 4 / 5 (one star removed for the far fetched ending - Leah)
Characters: 5 / 5
Visuals: 5 / 5
Adult / Sex rating: 2 / 5

The best plot that i have played in this kind of games, nice story with various choices and endings. Five stars for this game
DrPinkCake rules, i wish he makes more games in the future with the quality of these one

The best damn game I have ever played.
The story is brilliant and the characters are beautifully modelled and Liam is the most well developed character I have ever seen. He's truly a bro.

Melissa best girl!

Props to dev sticking to his guns and finishing the game the way he wanted despite heavy criticism. Melissa is probably the prettiest character on the site and Liam is the most developed. The game definitely puts story above sex. Overall good game but I wasn't a fan of any ending. Too much realism for a porn game for me.

Jesus Christ what a ride, do yourself a favor and don't read anything about this game, go in blind, you'll be glad you did. This is what all game should aspire to be, goddamn I couldn't even fap cause I was too invested in the story. That's gonna be a 10/10 from me.

At first, i started this game, thinking that it'd be like every other adult game.
Now, i've just finished it and I am like " WAW ", the story is really good, don't play it if you're only interested in sex scenes (of course there're some, but that's not the only positive point in this game).

One of the best stories out of any game, porn or not, I have ever played. Forgot it was a porn game at heart many times as well. All the characters were very well written, especially Liam. He really seemed invested in you and unlike most other "bro" characters, he actually felt like one and not just getting you to bang literally everyone.

Amazing game where the choices truly matter, if I were to give an advice to new players: don't play it for the first time trying to unlock the most amount of the scenes, make the choices like you feel you should, not based on what scenes you discover and it will pay off in the end.

Now for the game itself with spoilers:
I love that the game gives you an option to do what you really want to do in kind of a realistic way. In the last 2 episodes and the end of the 6th one the author takes over the story and makes you do the choices none of which you want to take and makes you pay for the bad choices you made in the past. All of this makes the ending bittersweet, but it serves the story well and I see why the author decided to take responsibility and make it that way - it becomes very real and emotional and hits you like a cold shower. That being said, what I like about RPGs (and this game is an RPG story-wise) is an ability to be a part of and help create the story that you want to see, so in this regard I personally would've loved if the game had an additional path with the 2 girls - it would've added to the replayability and true freedom of choice, although it probably wouldn't have the same impact and shock-factor that the author decided to create with the existing endings.

Just want to add that the quality of writing is exceptionally good but the author should really try to objectively listen to the constructive criticism of the game, if only to make his next project a true masterpiece.
The way the story progressed in episodes 1 to 6 was nothing short of brilliant, but I know that no matter how good the core material is, all authors have this "the ending is approaching" moment where they struggle to make it as good as the core or better and are afraid to disappoint the audience.

There isn't an easy answer to this problem, but my advice would be this: stay true to your core material, if you made episodes 1-6 feel like an RPG where the player is a co-creator of the story, then stick with this concept to the end, expelling the player from the role of the co-author and forcing the story in what the author think is best the way - it may not be the best decision for the overall experience.

Not only does it have great visuals and beautiful renders, the story is also actually good. There were points where I started doubting my past decisions and I started to really feel for the characters, especially the relationship with the MC and Liam is the best friendship in an adult game I know of.
Definitely a great game and would even be worth buying.

Game has excellent renders, fun music, excellent writing, especially the comedy. It was a nice touch. Makes you care, uncommon in an adult game.

I truly, thoroughly, enjoyed this game.

SPOILERS SPOILERS

This game actually made me care for the girls (Megan, Melissa, Rena). I feel like some of the writing was so exceptional that it probably came from first hand experiance. Rena and Megan interactions specifically, as well as Liam as comic relief. Melissa has common tropes, doesnt make it bad, I loved it.

Now this game struck a chord with me because I believe friends and family is what is most important in life.

I feel in love with the game, and the characters. I felt it most in the camper, with my girls, lounging lovingly close to eachother. Both of them were mine and I was theres. Incredibly, the game had the ability to draw emotion from me in this way. And I desperately wished I could have had the harem ending. For the first time it felt really authentic. I was sad to see it not written in.

The Rena ending is probably my favorite ending, if the harem ending was real it would be my favorite.a
Rena's ending closes with excellent sex scenes. She knows how to be sexy, and I love her for it. Her renders are beautiful, eyes really catch you. I dont like tatoos, but i like Rena.
Rena personality is well written, girls, especially younger and attractive, can treat their close friends like this, it is honest writing. But Rena goes through personal development and grows as a character. She becomes more self aware, but then slides again in weakness. Rena is also accepting of your characters transgressions, and is willing to look past the other women. She has your back.

Her ending is probably why I liked her the most. Having a child with her was perfect, if it was a girl i would have named it Melissa/Megan. Uncle Liam is the perfect uncle.

The other best ending, is Melissa live, and Megan death. Faithful to both of them. I felt this ending was the most canon, with all the girls having a friendship with Megan, they are all important to the story then. Melissa and the player character would both struggle with this and grow. It felt authentic. Melissa is also beautiful.


I wasnt a huge fan of the fire, and leah being a pyscho. It felt a little silly. But it was not the worst direction to go. At least hints were given early about leah, if your lust overrides your mind you wont cstch them, i did not on my first playthrough.

TLDR
Rena sex scene are the best
Fun story if you care, makes u care
Liam is a funny comic relief no ntr thank god
I wanted megan melissa rena harem ending. Nope.
Renders are high quality
Music is a fun touch
Leah pyscho is a bit silly



All of these emotions, come out because of the music, rendering and writing are of high quality for an adult game.

The most touching VN I've played. Even tho I got the worst damn ending it was still a great experience. This game made me feel so many things that I’m just grateful that I was able to play through it.

One of the best games out there. I absolutely didnt expect that plot twist. My only issue with it is i expected a little bit more exploration of those relationships before the story started accelerating rapidly. Nontheless, amazing game with great visuals and nicely modeled characters.