VN Ren'Py Apocalypse 2059 [v0.3] [BigH4nd.Inc]

[Strykker]

Hope the choices matter some time soon. I just wish I can put bullets to the thieving siblings' heads without game over.

 

[BigH4nd]

Android version rar means????

Just go on app market/play store download Zarchiver app and extract the file you will get the Android apk and finally you can install.

i swear some Devs are too lazy lmao

I have received your feedback. Starting with the next update, I will use apk files to release the Android version of the game

 

[BigH4nd]

Okay, this is basically a kinetic novel WITHOUT a choice. Because when a game gives you a choice, it's 1) continue the story 2) end of the game.
Why present the "feature" that you can save and load the game as a "feature" if there is no actual feature? In some games, going from a to b and then loading point a will open the way to c. This is not the case here, saving and loading work as saving and loading, and the presentation itself simply breaks the fourth wall.
Anyway, tag it kinetic novel, because if I knew, I would have passed by and not wasted my time.
Yeah, I didn't play to the end of the current build. If something changes after half a game, then I don't see the point in doing the first half as described above.
Plus, considering that the main character is SIMP, let me guess, all will be forgiven and forgotten?

Needs kinetic and Simping tag. Choices lead to nothing.

another fake choice game just to avoid kinetic tag

Hope the choices matter some time soon. I just wish I can put bullets to the thieving siblings' heads without game over.

Hey everyone,

Thanks for the feedback! I'd like to clarify the design behind 'Apocalypse 2059'. Yes, this game follows a linear narrative structure, but it will feature multiple conflicting endings - this makes it different from a traditional kinetic novel. Early-game choices don't determine which ending you get. This also isn't a typical harem game where you choose between romantic routes; instead, you can experience relationship development with all main female characters and ultimately reach your own ending.

I believe every player should be able to enjoy the complete story content without missing crucial plot elements due to wrong choices. Each major story segment has fixed entry and exit points - regardless of your decisions, you'll reach the end state with access to all core content.

As a solo developer working on this as a passion project in my spare time, designing deep branching narratives with lasting consequences would exponentially increase complexity. This could lead to requiring walkthrough guides, excessive save/load management, and ultimately compromise both update frequency and quality. The linear approach allows me to maintain consistent storytelling while still providing meaningful player agency.

I'll be honest, I recognize that the choice design in v0.2 was flawed. The PASS/DIE binary system proved to be frustrating. I've already improved the choice system significantly in v0.25 with more meaningful and varied decision types, and I'm committed to continuing these improvements in future updates. However, out of respect for my supporters who have already experienced the released content, I won't be retroactively changing previous versions. Instead, I'm focused on applying these lessons to make each new release better than the last.

I'll add a content warning in the next version's main menu to clearly communicate this design approach, so players know what to expect upfront.

I appreciate everyone who's been following this game. If you prefer heavily branching narratives, this might not be the right fit - and that's totally okay! For those who enjoy character-driven stories with personalized touches, I hope you'll continue to find value in what we're building.

 

[nade00]

This game is pissing me off bro, 2 chapters in and the MC kept getting his assed kicked, knocked out, or got his shit stolen, bro has the shittiest plot armor ever, he cant even fight back without getting game over screen, everyone in this game pisses me off, and the MC cant even do shit, you cant let me play a cool looking guy just to get is ass handed over him.

 

[Wolfram99]

Mc is clearly not using the save/load functionality but dreads it's loss?

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Maybe it will come in later, but now it just sounds like a fruitless gimmick.

Regarding Skylar, seeing that this game doesn't allow level headed/based choices, save/load mechanic is useless for now, i expect her story arc to be the usual "enemies" to forced friends/lovers one, which will probably be bleh.


Pretty much after those words Harlie is designated a lesser enemy/problem/issue, but i have doubts that the plot will even let you consider her as anything but a friend/lover.

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All that the game has shown so far is : if the baddie has tits&ass then you cant do anything to her, she will have the upper hand on you, and you wont be able to deal with her as you would with male counterparts.
This seems like a post apocalyptic setting where problems should get nipped in the bud with way more prejudice than in a typical urban setting.

Regarding not touching previous game over choices, just add a "Want to try again?" screen to them.

 

[Deleted member 8072775]

This game is pissing me off bro, 2 chapters in and the MC kept getting his assed kicked, knocked out, or got his shit stolen, bro has the shittiest plot armor ever, he cant even fight back without getting game over screen, everyone in this game pisses me off, and the MC cant even do shit, you cant let me play a cool looking guy just to get is ass handed over him.

Fuck! Really? Thank you sir i still haven't try this game, I will not try this game unless he became somewhat bearable.

Honestly nowadays Dev's think having a weak, pathetic MC is good cuz he can depend on girls (LI) who's not as pathetic as him, there's lots of AVN where MC is a real wimp not only that, some game's mc even after 3 years of update he was still just a wimp, you know people say once a wimp always a wimp.

Anyway thanks for the review you literally stop me from wasting my time.

 

[birklee.riyan]

Any way to install the lemon patch on android?

 

[BigH4nd]

Mc is clearly not using the save/load functionality but dreads it's loss?

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Maybe it will come in later, but now it just sounds like a fruitless gimmick.

Regarding Skylar, seeing that this game doesn't allow level headed/based choices, save/load mechanic is useless for now, i expect her story arc to be the usual "enemies" to forced friends/lovers one, which will probably be bleh.


Pretty much after those words Harlie is designated a lesser enemy/problem/issue, but i have doubts that the plot will even let you consider her as anything but a friend/lover.

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All that the game has shown so far is : if the baddie has tits&ass then you cant do anything to her, she will have the upper hand on you, and you wont be able to deal with her as you would with male counterparts.
This seems like a post apocalyptic setting where problems should get nipped in the bud with way more prejudice than in a typical urban setting.

Regarding not touching previous game over choices, just add a "Want to try again?" screen to them.

Hello Wolfram99!

Once again, thank you for your detailed and insightful analysis! As a long-time follower of the project, I take every one of your suggestions seriously.

Regarding the logical contradiction in the save/load, your criticism hits right at the heart of the issue. This was originally an ambitious design—I wanted to deeply embed the save/load functionality into the game, creating a kind of Metagame feeling where each time players use save/load, it could be understood as MC's own actions. However, it's clear now that this design has almost zero integration depth with the storyline and is completely unconvincing. As you pointed out, if he doesn't use this function, why would he fear losing it? This is indeed a fatal design flaw. I'm currently thinking about how to make MC actively use this mechanism during gameplay (such as embedding it into linear storylines), rather than the current illogical approach. I'm currently working on the script for the next section, and I think I'll focus heavily on addressing this point in the new content.

Your "Want to try again? " option suggestion is extremely practical. While I don't plan to modify any already-released content, adding a retry design that returns to the choice before failure nodes is excellent—this is actually a forgotten design of mine that I used similar mechanics in the prologue. In any case, I'll add prompts for several Pass/Die option locations (such as adding screen filters to inform players this is a dangerous decision) and provide retry options afterward.

Regarding MC being too passive, this is an issue many players have reported to me. Currently, MC has no character arc; he's just driven to complete tasks while "pretending" to be indifferent. It's fine for him to take hits, but he must immediately be given opportunities to strike back, rather than constantly delaying his revenge. I believe this is an urgent problem that needs solving.

As for the the post-apocalyptic setting, more decisive and ruthless decisions might occur with some supporting characters. Some characters will be specifically designed to embody the contradictions of the wasteland—such as the declining, chaotic, rule-breaking vitality of the wasteland, and the contradiction between the non-utilitarian nature of humanistic care and the pure utilitarianism of survival. I believe that following your suggestions, I'll focus more on designing these characters.

I apologize for my delayed response. Things always seem to get more complicated just when you think they're becoming easier, much like my development work. Sometimes there's so much work to complete that it takes away from my time to check and respond to player feedback. I think I'll try my best to regularly check the forum for player opinions.

Thank you again for your patience and constructive feedback. It's thoughtful players like you who help this project continuously improve!

Bigh4nd

 

[BigH4nd]

This game is pissing me off bro, 2 chapters in and the MC kept getting his assed kicked, knocked out, or got his shit stolen, bro has the shittiest plot armor ever, he cant even fight back without getting game over screen, everyone in this game pisses me off, and the MC cant even do shit, you cant let me play a cool looking guy just to get is ass handed over him.

Hello nade00,

I understand your frustration with MC's current situation, and you're absolutely right that he's been too passive and constantly getting beaten down. This is actually one of the most common feedback points I've received from players.

I'm currently working on giving MC much more agency and opportunities to fight back effectively in upcoming updates. The goal is to make him feel like a capable protagonist who can actually handle the challenges thrown at him, rather than just taking hits constantly.

 

[BigH4nd]

I like Christy her pretty , impregnanted planned? good game!

Hi zc077,

Thank you for your love for Christy. I will pass it on to her later, and I'm sure she will be very happy

As for the impregnanted content, there are no plans for it at the moment, but it has not been ruled out. If players want to see this content, I will consider adding it to the game in the near future.

 

[w123t4]

I wonder are all girls in the profile being Lis? Then how about purpose? Is she also a Li or just npc since she is not in the profile?

 

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[Lucid Lancer]

This game is pissing me off bro, 2 chapters in and the MC kept getting his assed kicked, knocked out, or got his shit stolen, bro has the shittiest plot armor ever, he cant even fight back without getting game over screen, everyone in this game pisses me off, and the MC cant even do shit, you cant let me play a cool looking guy just to get is ass handed over him.

You just saved my time, bandwidth and mood, appreciate it.

 

[Lakeville339]

Installation instructions are included with each patch download.

For questions or issues related to the patches, please quote me here directly or visit the official Discord server.

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Hi everyone

Starting from this version, my work schedule will no longer align with the author's work schedule. This means that the Lemon content for each version will be released later than the current official version. You will need to wait for the next version to see the Lemon content from the current version.

As before, if you have any questions, please quote me here, not the original author.

Heads up: This approach was ultimately abandoned after discussion, as it would have led to disastrous consequences for localization efforts. Now, each version of the Lemon patch will be released after the game's launch, containing the content from the current version.

0.3 includes three minor adult scenes. 0.25 will not feature any additional adult scenes

 

[Valdazz]

Hmmm by the sound of

Hello nade00,

I understand your frustration with MC's current situation, and you're absolutely right that he's been too passive and constantly getting beaten down. This is actually one of the most common feedback points I've received from players.

I'm currently working on giving MC much more agency and opportunities to fight back effectively in upcoming updates. The goal is to make him feel like a capable protagonist who can actually handle the challenges thrown at him, rather than just taking hits constantly.

I highly recommend "giving MC much more agency and opportunities to fight back effectively" in previous updates as well and not just the upcoming, because imho i believe it'll sour new and old players experience too much to give a sod about any future updates changes and will just move on

 

[yesz]

this looks nice, i think ill try it

 

[Xxrizz]

So without the lemon patch there is no Nswf content in this novel or i am wrong? Thanks
Edit: it seems by the tags there is no whatsoever sex tag not even a bj or anything so why this vn is here ?

 

[leequiring]

I gotta play this just to see how an inferno fares during nuclear winter.

 

[Cloveron.]

Thxx.

 

[Wolfram99]

Umm rope consistency error?

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