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

This game wins in most categories over other games, except for frequency of updates.

it almost feels like the perfect game, the developer (s) really know what they are doing with this one, i just wish that we didnt have to wait for so god damn long 3 updates a year is what it is looking like, which is a bit sad imo considering how much this game has to give.

4/5 because of the long wait times, which is even harder to endure considering the fact that the game is so good.

Excellent animations and very well-kept graphics. The story is fun and pleasant, never boring or repetitive. Varied and enjoyable music. The choice to leave the songs available for listening even outside the game is interesting. I have not encountered any relevant bugs. Of all the games tested, it is absolutely my favorite

The storytelling isn't as tight as it could be, and it isn't very inspired or ambitious, and I can't say I felt much emotional investment. But it has enough laughs, heart, and entertaining person to amuse your little fantasy in this university.
Aside from great production, I just hope one day in this game has a path that can please everyone, from the worst to the best ending ever.

This is a great game, and I can't wait for more future updates. Each episode brings a lot to the story, and it's well animated. The only issue I have is the navigation when moving around can be confusing. It'd help if the navigation had a minimap which shows the current location. The navigation controls could also be improved so it's easier to have a perspective of where you're at

There's so much to be said about this game. It's one of the top tier VN/Adult games I've ever played. It certainly sets the standard for those who wants to produce a high quality visual novel such as this. I loved this game so much that it was one of the first projects I've ever backed on Patreon.

PROS

• Cast: Any game can't shine without a good cast. This one has a variety of girls and guys to interact with. You as the MC, can choose your route and go for almost any girl you want. There's almost every type of girl for everyone out there in the cast, so play the game to your heart's content!
• Renders/Animations: Beautiful. There's not much else to say except that it's absolutely stunning. The animations are great and you can tell a lot of work was put into the game by someone who cares.
• Music: The music is surprisingly good in this game, I never expect much from the music department when playing these type of games, but the music is not annoying and actually fits the tone in most situations.
• Story: I lastly want to touch on the story. I think the story works well within the context of the game, it actually helped me connect with some of the characters on a deeper level and made me feel immersed. It was like I was an actual college student living the best times of his life, experiencing everything one does at the age, from comradery to happiness to heartbreak, there's all types of emotions to feel in this game.

CONS

• Navigation: I feel like sometimes navigating through some of the places can be confusing and tiresome. I hope the UI can be a little bit easier and more visible in future seasons. I kind of wished there was a map sometimes cause I get lost at times.
• Mini-games: This can be a hit or miss for some people. I turned off mini-games because I solely just wanted to enjoy the story and sex scenes, I feel like it can ruin the flow sometimes.

That's it for my review of this game. This game should be the standard for anyone who wants to produce a top tier game in this genre. DrPinkCake is certainly killing it right now. Season 1 is completed and is coming to STEAM of all places, that's huge and I can't wait to play it again on STEAM! Looking forward to season 2 and can't wait to see more of our favorite girls!

This adult game has it all. It has great music and fantastic art work. The story line is also fantastic. It has multiple branching story line that can affect your choices in the future. Keep up the good work.

Another game where the porn takes a side role, for me at least , for the story! The story that Dr.P has come up with is unique, funny and dark all at the same time. Just like his other VN the relationships you build with characters feels genuine! Now of course what adds to this is the beautiful renders and fantastic animations but for me and my wife being entertained is much more satisfying and this game does that! Will be supporting his work on patreon as it has proven it's worth. If you have not played this game or his other Acting Lessons download them Now!!!

Complex story, choices matter, amazing animations and some genuine emotion felt as the story progressed. Took three playthough to get most of the scenes unlocked.

Every girl has a personality that brings something special to the mix.

All i got to say about this game is awesome renders, animations, music, nice mini games, and the fact you do not roam free too much is the best i completed the game from start until version 0.4 and now i want more.
Not even a problem with bugs or stuck in some places good job.

A game that has both serious and ridiculous aspects. Made me laugh out loud a number of times. There is a large amount of good content. The mini-games are irritating and inconsistent, but there are ways around them, or you can turn them off. Well, I am off for another play to see how other options play out.

Right now I think this is the best ongoing game. I like Deluca Family's and Light of my Life's stories a lot more but as a porn game this one has a lot more content. I don't like playing again and again to see the other routes but I agree that makes the story a lot more realistic so I am fine with it.

I am really enjoying the game and I don't like getting a best harem kind of an unrealistic ending in which you get all the girls so I am fine with choices. But I really hope writer won't pull another Acting Lessons and make this a tearjerker story to add drama.

One of the best around. Intriguing story, good graphics, daring circumstances. Love it. Lot's of leading on, lots of surprises, but you know where it will and... or do you. Especially interesting how the story with the roommate develops...
In short: Awesome game!

Game is absolute masterpiece this is just season 1 but man this game is awesome there's lot of content lot of choices and they are really matters.
I'm in this forum like end of 2016 and i played or saw almost every game in the site but this is the best one.
I really apriciate developer and probably i'll patron this developer because all this happened in 1 year updates comes like in every 4 month but content is way too much developer is not like others he finished the acting lessons and moved on next game and this one is even better.

probably the best game so far on F95 in beginning of 2020 .
- the story is great , well written and is not rushed
- the girls are different and have nice personalities
- the graphics and animations are top notch
Dr PinkCake is very talented and with this game is raising the standard to a new level and setting the bar high for game creators in general
KUDOS Dr PinkCake ! you deserve all the praise

So this is the second release for Being A DIK I have played and loved. I have added this game to my watch list and will follow its progress. There are so many good things going on with this game, and even though I gave it a 5 star rating, there are a few small nits I pick with it:

Story
The story really makes you feel like you are going along with the MC. Each decision you make, or are forced to make, feels like it has weight and repercussions to the story and relationships of the MC. The MC is continuously meeting new characters throughout and with each new introduction I felt like I met a deep and fleshed out character, many of whom are struggling with their own issues and working through their own life independent of the MC. This really works in the story's favor to make the world feel alive.

Originality
In all honestly, nitpick here, the setting is not overly original. However, the rationale for the MC's behavior is. Pledging a frat is a wonderful and original catalyst for spurring specific decisions that you feel may go against the way you see your MC, but based on the story's context, are the most reasonable. These potentially coerced decisions often lead directly to story progression options with creative and refreshing repercussions. I have not been disappointed with any decision I have yet made, however, you may want to "save scum" to experience more options/story lines.

Playability
As mentioned above, multiple saves are one option, the other option is multiple play throughs to collect all possible renders and unlock all scenes. Outside of unlockables, there are two primary pieces that are not "on rails" during a play through.
1) Free Roam - this is just what it sounds like - you are free to roam a small area and interact with the environment and those in it for a duration. Depending on your actions, your active tasks may change. These are fun, but I almost wish I had more of them overall. They offer a refreshing burst of freedom during playthroughs. And remember to really look hard for secret images and pickups while you play
2) Mini Games - The fighting mini game started out as a bit annoying until I got into a rhythm of it. You will need to spend some time working on this in order to increase your stats and unlock additional renders as well as to earn money during your playthroughs. There is also a not-quite-minigame of reviewing the Rooster App on your phone. This is a basic little social media and image sharing app that allows you as the MC to comment on and like images from those on campus with you. There are times in your game where this will have a direct impact on gameplay, so remember to review it each time you see the ! indicator on it.

Renders
Frankly, I love all the renders in this game. I have not been disappointed and love that there are different body types, skin tones, hair colors and even postures/body languages amongst the characters. For static images, I can give nothing but praise...

Animations
...however, there are a few animations where portions of the body do look a little...off. The most recent one that stands out to me (again no spoilers) is while you have a character on you in cowgirl position and her butt seems to have a slightly odd shape, like while posing the creator couldn’t sculpt it quite right. A small gripe, but I did want to give it as well.

Final Thoughts
I seriously cannot recommend this game enough. I have spent so much time playing it and do not get tired of it. Even with my few gripes above, I have no reservations about giving it a full 5 star rating. I know the [v0.4.0] update just came out, but I am eagerly awaiting the next update.

Best game so far in terms of quality render, animation and a great story too.
Only matter may be the times between updates that can take several month, the contents is good but we'd love to have more frequent update. Anyway, Dr Pinkcake really deserve support as this is a really good product.

I cannot understate how lucky our community is to have DrPinkCake authoring these games. I checked out Being A DIK when it was in version 0.2, was interested enough in it to check out his previous game, Acting Lessons, and was blown away by the raw emotions a porn game was able to evoke while still being sexy and funny. Now that Being A DIK is up to version 0.4, I once again find myself laughing out loud, invested in multiple characters, and on the verge of tears at some of the paths this game takes. I'm blown away but what a talented storyteller exists in DrPinkCake and can't wait to give a full review to this beautiful game when it's done.

The woman are all sexy, the sex scenes are great and the story is well written. So it's ticking the boxes on a porn game. I'm very reluctant to get to into it though as I'm expecting the dev to pull the rug out and have everything turn horrible at some point :/.

It does have flaws though. The biggest been the minigames and Derek. On the whole though I wanted to wank off and the game gave me plenty of opportunities. It'll likely continue that way until the dev decides to make the fapping sad.

‪@DrPinkCake BeingADIK best adult visual novel game i've played so far. cant wait for season 2. storywise awesome, characterwise and build up fantastic. all female main characters are beutiful in their own way. keep up the good work.

Easy five star rating for this fantastic game. Everything from story, writing, graphics, models is top notch and it's ambitious as hell with so many paths, different girls to pursue and ways of going about MC's life.

There is room for improvement, mainly with perhaps reducing some of the free roam events, to make it easier to navigate and not what to do instead of just wandering around clicking everything. I get that it enhances the play time but at the same time it just feels like a chore and adds nothing to the experience. I would also subsittuete some of the animations for a decreased development time and maybe also work in smaller development cycles. WIth a project this ambitious, I can imagine that it becomes easy wanting to outdo yourself every time but if time drags on for too long, us players may lose track of where we are and what is going on.