VN - Ren'Py - Being a DIK [v0.10.1] [DrPinkCake]

The game that made me fall in love with the genre, amazing renders, minigames, and an intriguing, well written and presented story. Fell in love with so many of the characters, and not just the "main girls". Easily my favorite AVN, I just wish the development cycle wasn't a year long, but if the quality continues its bearable.

One of the best games you can find in this website ( If not the best ).

I started the game expecting some dumb plot and some sex scenes but, little did I know, the story actually hits deep.

A must play game from the GOAT DrPinkCake.

Recommend 10/10.

Unbiased BADIK Review

Pros
- Having been out for years its got a shitload of content and lots of replay value. It really does feel very complete and polished as a game compared to 99% of the VN's out here.

-So many characters to go for and a story that balances the corny porn tropes and genuine writing.

- DPC is generally somewhat consistent and pretty truthful on his words, although each update takes longer this dude isn't skimping out on work. Rare quality in the VN genre.

-Lewd animations have gotten alot better.

-Jade & pretty much all the milfs

Cons
-Insanely long waiting times per update. Each episode has gotten bigger and bigger and well for good reasons but if you don't want to wait for a year then this may be a turn off for you.

-Renders have improved but that is only comparing it to episode 1 to the most recent setting. Generally these days plenty of other VN's are seriously stepping their game up and Badik has stagnated with the quality of renders and animations. Its hit a ceiling.

-While writing is DPC's forte, its also his bane. Lots of odd plot points that are each other's echo chambers, over dramatization and new characters can be also off putting especially the community that would write paragraphs doing a breakdown on why 'Jill is best girl' etc.

-DPC and his ridiculous need for more minigames.

-DPC and his anti mod stance. Imagine solving dumb 2005 internet IQ tests because you want to do a different route.

-Riona has over 40 bonus renders and Madame Rose has 3 lewd scenes in the latest update. Tell me this isn't the weirdest fanbase.

-Annual updates for not that much once you realize how much time was wasted on non story content.

Overall I would have rated this 4/5 back then but its plot is super-bloated like a bad sitcom and that the actual value of a twist or reveal is dwindling down really fast.

Puzzles and minigames as well as freeroams which were a nice touch early in BADIKs days are just a complete annoyance, DPC really bought into his own hype thinking this was the right direction. Its made this game exhausting, the only people who won't complain are newcomers of course because the novelty hasn't worn off yet.

People arguing over each other's theories all the time and how badik is equivocally the best VN yada yada. Its a solid 2 now. But still a must play for VNs.

best one out there. Can’t wait for the future updates. hope we get to see more of my favourite characters . wish you all the very best on your work. keep on doing all the good work and keep making games that everyone enjoys

Been playing BaD since the first couple of episodes in season 1. The game has improved in every single way since, and even back then it was almost flawless. I don't need to say much since everyone who has played this know that it's one of the best, if not the best game in this genre.

If for some reason you are reading this and have never played this game, do so. It really is the epitome of AVN's and from my POV there are few, if any contestors to this game. Wish I could keep playing, but masterpieces take time to create. I'll be patient.

Review version Interlude Season 3
Arguably the best adult novel ever made, which is saying something. Everything is right about this game and it is hard to find any criticism.

Surely the best thing about Being a Dik is the choice in the two personalities in the game. This is because you can play the game in different ways with the main difference being between Dik and Chick. All choices affect your personality and your personality determines which girls are compatible. This system is simply great and I haven't found it as elaborate as this in other AVN.

The graphics are probably the best graphics to be found on this website. The girls look great and what a varied selection too. Really I think there is an LI for everyone in this game, which is another strong point about this game. The girls additionally have personalities depending on the way you play. If you play as a Dik you will find that the girls are more superficial and easygoing, which makes sense. If you play as a Chick, the relationships with the girls are deeper and a bit slower. Genius to set this up that way.

Besides what has already been mentioned, the animations are top-notch and the story that takes place is also fun. There are several moments where I was really enjoying myself and have even laughed. The rivalries between sororities and more college-related stuff.

I don't know what else I can/should add. It is simply a masterpiece and five stars is the least I can give.

Thoroughly enjoyed it so far. Even months later I am keep to see how it all plays out. Definitely keen to do another run through sometime and make some different choices.

I really need to work out how to back this on patreon in an untraceable way.

I've been playing to this for a long time...listen up, everyone reading this: This is a flawless diamond. There is nothing else to say. Everything is flawless in every way. I genuinely thought I had previously reviewed this, but clearly I was mistaken. Just play this game for your own good.

Wow, this is amazing ! Artwork, story, animations, everything is on point ! I hope you make more content in the future, I'd love to support your Patreon for any future content! Also, choices matter games just feel different, and each replay is unique. Great job !

The r/botchedsurgeries nature of the women in this game is my only major gripe. The proportions are all completely wrong and border on inhuman or even alien. However, many of the faces are quite beautiful.

Everything else is awesome. The story has enough weight to allow for some surprising, jaw-dropping twists. There's also plenty of humor ranging from juvenile to extremely cunning and has kept me smiling and laughing through most of this huge game.

It's everything I would have wished for going through college - a hilarious best friend and a third leg.

What more really needs to be said. This is the pièce de résistance of adult visual novels. Easiest 5/5 on the site. Anyone who says otherwise is likely just doing so to be a contrarian. I assume most people have, but in case anyone reading this hasn't, DrPinkCake's other game "acting lessons" is also good.

I played most of popular game in this site, but this is masterpiece. Every character have their own personality and story. Many important choices you make have some consequences in the continuation of the story, even if not at that moment. A game with a very detailed and beautifully constructed story and beautifully designed characters. I'm looking forward to the sequel...

It is a very good game and very easy to enjoy,, though some parts were kinda weird on the story but i guess this kind of games are normally like that so its understandable, besides that everything is very good. The graphics are great, could be better but at the same time are perfect, the development is pretty easy to understand and the plot isnt one of those that you get lost in for its complicated parts

Dr. PinkCake is incredible, and this is a masterpiece with heart and soul poured into it. Being a DIK is as sexy as it is touching. My favorite visual novels are those that give me characters that I can really connect with, and a cast that really feels alive. This is that kind of VN. I laughed, I cried, I had a hell of a time, and I can't wait for more.

For me its at the moment one of the best game here.
Fantastic and funny story and a beautiful animation.

The only thing I didnt like was the start of the Season 3, because i wanna see more from the MC, Derek, the Diks und the HOTS.

Hope there will be soon a new update.

I am not one of those AVN fans who consider Being a DIK to be the best AVN. There are now a lot of college AVNs and despite BaDIK's outstanding graphics and talent for drama, much of it wears out over time.

But it still deserves five stars. There is hardly an AVN that uses minigames so skilfully, where you learn something and are constantly challenged.

Hardly any AVN manages to stage the plot in such a cinematic way. The tansitions are great. The melodrama is outstanding. I read a critic who criticised BaDIK for its melodrama. But the way I see it, almost all AVNs are melodramas by nature. They live on their emotionality to hide the lack of gameplay.

For a VN BaDIK does have a surprising amount of gameplay though. Be it the puzzle-minigames, free-roaming or the combat sequences. What BaDIK has to offer in the latter area may not be Tekken or Street Fighter, but it's pretty much the best thing in renpay AVNs right now.

BaDIK has a high replayability, because the storyline differs in many places, depending on which LI-path you follow. It's just a question whether you can muster the patience to go through all of this multiple times, since it takes an insane amount of time to play through the whole thing as it is.

But above all, and this is one of the most decisive arguments for me, BaDIK delivers entertainment in series quality and so reliably that an end to this long plot is not in sight. Many AVNs are abandoned prematurely, especially AVNs with high production costs. So far, however, it looks as if we can look forward to many years or seasons of entertainment with BaDIK, at a consistently high and rising level.

In terms of plot, BaDIK is not exactly sophisticated and that might be its biggest weakness. But it is attractive for all those who like to binge-watch 20 seasons of The Simpsons, 15 seasons of Supernatural or 100 seasons of Doctor Who. With BaDIK you are entering a universe that may not end for many years to come. That is an achievement in itself.

Ps. If I'd only be rating episode 9 (without interlude, which I enjoyed) I'd give BaDIK 3 stars instead of 5 as there is no progression, no character development and no meaningful suspense. Also since the end of episode 8 there is increased railroading when it comes to relationships and plot development.

I played a ton of visual novels but this is one on the best, hands down. Compared to the graphics of other VNs I have played, this game is high quality. There is some voice acting along with the environment where the fuck-em-up takes place and the story is just really good. If you want the girl’s POV too, that’s now an option.
Jill is hot, mc looks like a pig. truly disgusting, walking around with his nasty pink cock, get some tan you tosser. Actually don't you'll probably burn in the sun you bastard. I really really really want to give this a 1* but if I close my eyes whenever that pink cunt is on screen, it is easily a 5*. Truly... Perfection doesnt exist and if it did, we wouldnt be forced to play as a pink, pencil neck mutherfocker!!! jesus christ!!!!!!

Only played first season so far. Brilliant on so many levels but not perfect.

Renders, girls, writing. It's all some of the best shit ever. I laughed A LOT. You started to really care for these amazing girls (and guys, even!). And you can't get enough of them either.

Most frustrating part is that it's actually difficult to understand what each girl requires of you and you easily get burnt cause you made the wrong choice or happen to be too much or too little of a DIK. Then you have to go FAR back to fix it or start over.

Hell, I found the whole DIK<-> CHIK system to be very hard to navigate in general. At first I tried to max out on DIK points cause I thought that was the point of the game and it was never really explained (I think?). Then it turned out the main girls requires you to be neutral or CHIK. Also I still don't understand how I could be "neutral" while still being far left on the DIK side of the scale. Like there are two ways to measure it but how do I affect it and what does it do? AGH.

Also the tests are way too hard and annoying. I wish I could've turned them off after I already started.

But I will never forgive the dev for FORCING me to choose between these girls. Like WHAT. I still haven't picked the game up after that.

The story might be good if it admitted to being 100% linear. It offers the illusion of choice, but the choices don't change the story. You can choose "No", but it's gonna happen anyway. There are QT events to "fight" for stuff, but you can't have the stuff, cause that would change the story. Most of the LIs are literally whores ($ for sex). There are a lot of swinging c**ks, and telling them to f**k off doesn't get rid of them. What remains leaves the lewds few and far between, and an MC with no thought or power, regardless of the DIK score. This must be what Hollywood thinks college is like. Only play this if you're *really* hard up for some sissification.

So when it comes to this game, I cannot shower enough praises on it. I've kept up with this game since EP 5 and been a Patreon supporter since. Everything from the animation to the music are phenomenal, but I want to focus on 1 specific aspect. Storytelling. The storytelling in this is truly fantastic, and I'm not afraid of saying I teared up a bit at some moments. Even the Interlude, which to be honest I put off on playing due to it being a side story (which I deeply regret), was fantastic and made me instantly care about a new character this late in the game. I've actually recommended this game to quite a few people IRL, and I recommend to anyone reading this post. Hats off to the dev team and you've got a ride or die fan in me.