VN - Ren'Py - Completed - Bare Witness [Ch. 5] [AlterWorlds]

I liked it!

The story is Great and god I love the chara design

Hell, there's even animation!
Render are great and Lightning is too !

The thing I wish this game had is jiggling, in the X scene, the animation seem stiff.

The things that I disliked are:

I couldn't get all the girls, god I worked hard and though I made sure I had a good path, (at some point I did, but then around the end of ep 4... all of that disapeared)... (its not a bad thing at all from the game tho, its me lol)

Anyway,
The game is going in a good direction, I really hope to see more of it, take your time, and I thank you for taking your time to show this and making this game

AlterWorlds delivers us a unique AVN, which honestly deserved a GOTY prize.
Bare Witness resonates with it's players, highly unlikely one who plays it won't feel connected with the MC or the LIs.
It's a rollercoaster ride of emotions and the perfect mix of drama and comedy that could make even the toughest person both laugh and cry in a single playthrough.

It deserves it's place on my top 3 AVN list
10/10 must play!!

Some lovely looking characters in this game. Mora, the ginger, is stunning.

Has an interesting background story that doesn't seem to actually have any relevance to the girls but doesn't detract from your aim of 'getting to know them.'

Pity 'cousin' was hard coded. Allowing the player to define that relationship would have made for a far more interesting interaction, I think.

One thing I really don't like is the way the game constantly forces you to let one of the girls down. Whenever you arrange to go out somewhere, you almost immediately get another invitation from another girl, nearly every bloody time, and have to choose between them. I know it's stated that this isn't your typical harem game but that method of choosing between them gets very old very fast.

Renders and animations are great, story is not the most engaging, below average/decent I guess. This VN has some scenes that are written really well on the different romance routes tho so its more about general plot.

Needs same love in the story as it has in the art. I may change my rating to 5 stars depending on ending.

Good adult VN, alot of different lewd content and scene variations.

The renderings are decent, though details like hand holding are sometimes awkward, and the facial expressions are more uncanny than the best. The animations are pretty stock and lack atmosphere after seeing 25 of them.

The storyline is full of VN tropes such as broken families, nympho mom-figures, hard-to-gets, and a weak non-sex plot. What dropped this from good for me is that the further I got in the story, the more rushed it felt. I sense the developer(s) bit off more branches than they could handle, and lines repeat or plot-points are dealt with in one screen. It all leads to a feeling of not caring about anyone by the time the end-version credits roll.

Quite a boring game, I don't know why the game is rated so high, there's literally nothing worth the hype here I went in with a few expectations looking at the posters and screenshots but it turned out to be a disappointment after all.

Story: 1/10.
There's no story at all. Its just teased at a few places that you're a witness for a murder and later shown in the newer chapters but that's it. There's no futher story or continuation to it. .it's just like a background thing . No one literally no one talks about MC's past or asks him so the story never progresses. As of now all you get is a typical teen mc that goes to college with a bunch of girls to explore and build relationships with that's pretty much it for the story all you do is talk to them and fuck, no seducing, no efforts in trying to win them over, girls just fall for you while talking about burgers and how mc almost peed himself in a situation.Nothing new. I figured story might progess as your relationship with characters improve but surprisingly story never progresses. Meet girls and fuck. That's it. But the writing sucks so the sex isn't worth in the game either.

Characters:6/10
I guess I'm being quite generous giving it a 6 considering most of the characters designs are just copied or too common. Athenas LI was in "being a dik" Todd the bartender guy is just CHAD without hairs from "being a dik" again. Most of the characters are written bad and annoyingly boring. And looks wise they're quite ugly and out of proportion at times. The renders improve in later updates but the writing still sucks.

Writing:1/10
Really disappointed here. Honestly i don't rate so low but i just can't bring myself to like any of it. The conversations between the characters was unbearabely dull. i wasn't invested in it at all, their humour and jokes didn't even effect me let alone make me chuckle. Idk how can the writing be so bad. Most of the times the conversations between characters are so boring and random idk how they lead the MC to sex. Its like literally everyone is throwing themselves at MC with little to no efforts from our side. Choices you make don't really affect the game much besides choosing a girls path. Story wise there's nothing to lose cause there's no story being told. Its just boring conversations with girls then straight up sex.

Sex scenes:4/10
They were too short, i don't really like sex scenes without a story or a plot to go with but i still gave it a shot. Out of proportions in few scenes and ass looks weird. Whoever decided zenda's pussy should be black did a really bad job, it looks like burnt or fried skin. There's like 1-2 sex positions and you'll see the same position in 3 different angles to make the scenes look longer. The writing at sex scenes was dull too. No foreplay no build up. Straight up sex. Typical"you're so big ,keep going" kind of writing at sex. Author really needs to start reading smut for better understanding of writing sex scenes.

Animations:7/10
Earlier in the game animations suck but they improve overtime and made them bearable for the most part but still bad writing couldnt save it. Animations are smooth but slow paced with just a few different angles.

Conclusion: i rate this game 1½/10. A lot of people here overestimate this game and it's story when there's little to nothing to be called a story. Storytelling needs a lot of work. Boring conversations between MC and girls needs to be fixed. Overall I don't recommend this game to anyone who's story driven like I am. If you like quick sex and girls that fall for you with little to no explanation or just cause they find you attractive for no reason at all just based off your looks or dick then this game is for you. However there's a lot more better games out there.

Ps:English isn't my first language but i understand it better than i can speak
Thank you.

A top notch game with a very good story and unique characters, you have a few different paths you can take for love interests and the renders are great, some of the female characters i have never seen in other games which is a plus.

Story. 9.5/10
Characters.8.5/10
Art/renders. 9/10
Sex. 8.5/10 needs more anal and some rimjobs.

Just beat the game 5/27/24

Ratings stays the same the game had some good endings and the only issue for me was needed more anal and a rimjob scene but that is me being picky.

I didnd't play until last chapter yet but 5 stars for my girl Heldi!!

PRO
-One of the best Character design AVN!
-My girl HELDI!!
-Choice do matter!
-Story are good
-Great Render
-Kissing scene are dammm
-Fap material

Cons
-Very short animation for one scene
-Too little teasing and too straight to sex for my taste
-A little more slowburn would be nice

Version 0.4b, 2023/10/24

My first impression of Bare Witness was immediately a good one. The game's renders are on-point, and the visual character design is good too.
On top of that, and something many AVN fail at, is that facial expressions are great!

A player who's new to the story might be confused about the MC's flip-flopping between being confident and introverted. He's also a bit of a nerd, but doesn't wear it on his sleeve. After learning about the MC's past, these things clicked a lot better. His situation and the lockdown have left a mark.

I adored the condom use, innovative! (Though it really shouldn't be. I wouldn't mind seeing more sexual health stuff in AVN.)
At the same time, it's sad that the MC doesn't practice safe sex with his other encounters. He could easily catch something from his other partners.

Besides the visuals, the story in this game manages to be intriguing without being overbearing or saddled with too much mystery. There are hints during the first part of the game, where it's made clear that not everything is as it seems. The MC is very hesitant when he's answering certain questions. Luckily, this mystery isn't dragged out, and the player is soon informed about what's been going on.

The story is assisted by a cast of unique and fleshed out love interests, each with their own personality and experiences. There are multiple paths that lead to a solo or harem ending, and choices actually matter in this regard. The overarching story is (so far) not influenced by any choices the player can make.

On to the nitpicks, in the literal sense of the word.

• Nothing dates media as much as referencing current events. Someone playing this game in 10 years might not be able to place Joss Whedon or the pandemic. The game will be dating itself. Even Firefly and Monthy Python are being forgotten.
• That said, I like that this AVN uses actual names, and not names like Ponthy Mython.
• Val reminds me of how petty I can be. I love everything about her. Her personality, her story... Except for how she calls the MC 'baby' every other line. It just gets on my nerves.
• Somehow I wasn't convinced by Zenda's sincerity at first. Sometimes she'll be very insecure, other times overconfident. ("you know where your priorities are"). She's very submissive towards the MC, even allowing a rival in her bed if he wants to. But she's also proactive and generous, taking the initiative to ask the MC out.
• In chapter 3, when talking with Athena (after the Mora meeting), suddenly being in a relationship with her seems weird, if MC went on the date with Zenda in chapter 2 and chapter 3. I would feel different about this if she appeared in the "7 weeks"-cutscene, because as it is, MC hasn't spent a lot of time with Athena at all.
• I expected a bit more self-reflection out of Val, when she asked MC not to sleep with Nicole again. If Val hadn't talked MC up to Nicole, probably nothing would've happened. Val might say that Nicole is competitive, but in my view, Val instigated it.
• The MC could be a bit more inquisitive, though I suspect this was a conscious choice by the writers. Why does Val have a Panic Room and guns in the house? Who is Zenda's father, that she can travel by private plane on a whim? Of course, these questions are eventually answered, but the MC never even inquires.

I've played through a few of the paths that were available through the initial choices I made. My next playthrough is reserved for the Steam release, if/when achievements are added.

Writing is very realistic and has great humor, and well developed characters with heartwarming (and heartbreaking) backstories, coupled with the stunning models of all the ladies, hard to miss this game.

Bare Witness is wish fulfillment done well. (v0.4b)

Want a perfect thruple to fall into your lap? Done instantly. Want to impregnate one or more characters with no repercussions (yet)? You don't have to wait long. Prefer a monogamous relationship with someone who really deserves it? You've got options. Your character never has to really earn money and relationships.

Yet in spite of things falling in your lap, the author balances it out in a few ways. There's a pretty dramatic plot in the background and some trauma on the MC. Moreover, it is actually possible to break some hearts and see some consequences for your actions. So, even though you can fulfill fantasies quickly in this game, it's not like Chasing Sunsets or some other game where the MC is perfect or without conflict.

The only bad thing I can say about this game, if you can even take it as a bad thing, is that the setting, tone, and even some characters in the story remind me so much of Being A DIK, and yet it lacks the layers that some people love or hate from BAD. This game is right to the point with no minigames, Easter eggs, open world exploring, etc. If you hated that stuff anyway: this game is perfect for you. If you loved that stuff: I still think you'll love this game, but you might also walk away with more appreciation for BAD.

I'm loving this game and can't wait to see more.

Play this game. I feel like I need not say more, but I will. It has it all! Outstanding models. I mean... damn. It's so fucking hot and detailed. And the characters have personality! The writing in this game is absolutely terrific, and funny as fuck! "She's taking the hobbit to Isengard!" There are even two sex scenes available in the first several minutes if you are more about just getting the sex and not so much the story. These developers really know how to make an adult visual novel. So many interesting and attractive women. It isn't even the most unrealistic thing ever. If you haven't hooked up with someone at a bar upon first meeting and ended up with a fuck buddy or even eventual partner, then you either don't go out enough or you aren't as "well-rendered" as the MC shall I say. Appeal to my personal experience aside, the game isn't too fast paced, nor is it slow. It doesn't railroad you at all, giving you the option to be a fuckboy and suffer the consequence or find true love. This game reminds me of the classic games DFD and Double Homework, both by the late Palmer, may he rest in peace. I dare say it may even be better... especially due to graphics and music, but even the story although intermittent and a bit disjointed at this stage, has potential to surpass my favorite late adult visual novel creator. While palmer may be my favorite personal creator, this game has captivated me and become my new favorite visual novel of all time, despite it's small flaws. I didn't even meet one of the girls on the opening screen my first playthrough. I also only pursued 4-5 of the 8 girls and ended up with an outstanding ending to chapter four with 4 of them. But fuck... playing through the rest of the girls, there is some heart wrenching and also some very sexy stuff. Very hard choices to make in this game. All of the paths are nice and follow the plot, yet I find myself inextricably drawn to the harem ending. IT'S SO WHOLESOME AND SEXY AS FUCK! I want my girls! As I said in the outset, play this game. This game will indeed "set your soul on fire."

Played through this for the first time, excited to hear the 5th and final chapter is coming soon which is great to hear

I tend to go for harem games cause I like the group dynamics and hate missing content. This game still has a lot of the former but you do sacrifice the latter.

For harem fans, if you just accept that 2 of the girls are basically seperate games and get the other 4, you're set pretty much. MC and those 4 form a polycule that is pretty cute and wholesome.

Overall game is pretty great, great renders, well written, and characters actually have emotions.

Excellent story, very good writing, interesting characters with some added depth that you discover during the storyline and make those characters even more interesting.
Nice sound atmosphere that fit the story, and visually it's also really good , Bare Witness is a top quality AVN deserving of 5 stars!

Excellent game so far. Well above average. Would like to give it a 4.5 or so. The music adds a lot here, but the characters and the story are good on their own. Quality of renders/animation starts fine but continues to improve.. The final chapter looks great.

+ A fairly likeable MC

+ One of the better, "good looking" male renders for the MC

+ I love most of the female renders. Everywhere from the really natural look of Sophia's huge somewhat hanging tits; to Mora's red hair and freckles; to the super cuteness of Heidi and her freckles too.

+ The renders don't have to all be double-D's or greater so I really appreciate the variety.

> The story hints at something with a criminal organization, but too little is revealed with too long of breaks between, so the interest is hanging on by a thread for me by version 0.4b.

> The Valerie versus Nicole request of MC is given paper-thin reasoning and feels out of left field without any precursor events or dialogue. Not a total negative as either choice doesn't necessarily end your relationship with Val...just yet.

-- I'm personally not a fan of fuck 2-3 times and then I love you's between MC and every girl. Maybe that's how it is nowadays in real-life, but some build up, such as, "I'm falling for you, especially if we keep on like this." At least then there is that middle step between fuck-buddies and an "I Love You" relationship.

--SPOILER: If you pick the "threesome" with Zenda you will be VERY disappointed...at least I was. First reason, they just did ecstasy/Molly and other than a very short BJ, nothing else happens with either girl....so not a true threesome immediate at that decision point (Storm let me know it possibly comes later if I keep on with the Zenda path). Plus they just did Molly and I was expecting the girls to be a bit out of control vs fall asleep or leave.

OVERALL:
I'll give this some time to develop and then see how the newer reviews are. Overall better than average, but some gaps that are nagging at me.

Just amazing, Slockie and Storm really made an masterpiece here.
The girls are hot, and the Story is really good.
Just weird that it's not on the top rated games yet.

Can't wait to see what else these guys have up their sleeves.

Bare Witness [v0.4b] [AlterWorlds]

Pros

• Sounds like a crime background story and so far, very preliminary; hope it will be thrilling and interesting.
• Polyamorous with fairly good number of females characters; Varying from moderate to high end physical structures.
• Well advanced western typically fast paced story/game as well the sexual plays.
• Excellent quality of image renders.
• Excellent quality of animations.
• Grammar and vocabularies are pretty good.
• Playability and performance are all just OK no issue.

Cons

• Sound: Almost no sound except background music.
• Valerie character rejecting her friend Nicole is mysterious and no logic / not clear.
• Lack of genuine or more of casualness in sexuality; could be true for western culture but for Asian culture it’s fictitious/imaginary.
• Lack of seductiveness in sexual approach

One of the best VN I have ever played. If you haven't tried it, just give it a go, I'm sure you will not reget it, the characters feel well thought out, the choices feel like the matter, and each scene is incredible .

Don't even know where to start this review considering how many good things there are to say about the game. First off, each of the characters in the game are unique and engaging in their own ways. The interactions with them end up feeling genuine and like their is depth to each one. Gives you an actual reason to try each of their paths. Even though some are a bit harder to get through due to how well written and rendered they are. Especially during the emotional scenes in the game. Actually makes you feel the choices you make.

Speaking about the writing and renders, oh man are they among the best out there. The dialogue doesn't make you want to put your head through a wall. That coupled with the beautiful renders that are properly showing what's going on with the conversation. Also, talk about making that connection with the well written characters and how sweet/romantic the scenes end up looking during those emotional story beats. Back to the characters real quick, they are all enjoyable in their own ways. Plus the MC is someone that's easy to play as since he feels like a real person.

Lastly I'll quickly touch on the grammar, playability, and story. The grammar is fantastic throughout the entire game. Can actually read through a sentence without having to decipher what's actually trying to be said in a scene. The game has plenty of replayability in it with how many paths there are available to you in the game. Each path is enjoyable in it's own way as well. Actually, for the most part they are since a couple scenes are really heartbreaking to get through. Lastly the story, it's not an overly complicated story but one that you can follow along with and enjoy. The game is paced well for pushing that story forward and your relationships with the characters.

Overall the game is just a blast to play through even though it is an emotional rollercoaster at points. Would highly recommend people giving this game a try because it deserves the praise and attention that it's getting!