VN - Ren'Py - Boundaries of Morality [v0.31] [Novel]

This game is absolutely incredible! The graphics are stunning, the gameplay is smooth, and the story keeps you hooked from start to finish. The attention to detail is unmatched, and it's clear a lot of passion went into making this.

One of the best games lately, if not the best. It has great animations, so far good story telling and potential to have multiple story lines. I enjoy the main character visuals. I hope this project goes on!

The graphics are next-level. Emma’s design is breathtaking, and those animations? 10/10, they bring every scene to life with some seriously hot vibes! The story hits hard right from the start. The choices feel meaningful, and I love that the husband might have his own spicy path too — adds such a cool twist!

Always reluctant to give a review of a brand new VN. Oftentimes it is not a fair representation of what the VN may be several updates later. Generally, they improve over time as the Dev's skill increases and the story plays out. Sometimes they fall off an abyss. Regardless, I decided to give this one a rating because of its impressive start and to encourage the Dev.

To be inarticulate - this is some next level shit right here. The use of AI and normal renders is, overall, sublime. It adds an immersion quality rarely seen in most games. The animation is movie like in its quality. While there were instances when the transitions didn't quite mesh, I'm sure that will improve over time. Overall, however, it was very impressive. If this is the next generation of VN, sign me up.

The FMC is nothing short of smoking hot. Yes, it is subjective, but Good Lord...she is breathtaking. She reminded me of a combination of two fine looking actresses. Their names escape me at the moment, but damn! While generally more measured when viewing these games - with her, all I could think of was all the nasty things I want to see her do or have someone do to her.

This is a corruption game and looks like there will be elements of netorare if you so choose. All good in my book. There is a point system that seems pretty straight forward. Hopefully, the game will not become overly complex to navigate as a result. The themes are nothing novel, but it is always in the details. So far, the Dev is nailing the details.

There appears to be the kernels of a few story arcs in Boundaries. Some revolve around, what I am guessing, are potential partners for the FMC. It looks like the Husband may also have some options. There does not seem to be any evidence of cuck, so far. By that I mean the Hubby getting off on seeing his wife get plowed by another. Indeed, you get the sense that he would NOT be down with that, at least from this initial release.

The English is adequate. There are a few oddly phrased sentences and word usage that give pause. Nothing truly horrible, but there, nonetheless. Yes, there is porn logic, but it skirts the outer ring of plausibility. Opinions may differ, but I didn't find it too ridiculous.

Ok, so four stars for an initial release. I may change this rating at a later stage to a five if the quality remains the same. Cutting edge animation. Excellent renders/use of AI. A complete bombshell of an FMC - with one of the best asses ever rendered. The beginnings of several paths. My only concern is the Dev creating to many storylines that the game implodes in development. The Dev does have a track record of completed VNs, so he may know what he is doing. Anyhow, try it out if you like the tags. This may become one of the best of the corruption/cheat genre.

For me it's a very promising start.

Graphics and animations are great, but, as mentioned below, the use of AI for animations should be in the tags.
(There's also a bit too much of it)

I think the female protagonist is portrayed fairly well (Dev asked to give our
opinion on this). It's good that we have choices to shape her personality.
(Hoping for lesbian routes)

I played the first game of this dev and really liked it. The second game I never got to finish for some reason.

I absolutely love the game.

It is one of those game that actually gives you some choices that seems impactful enough, though whether or not it will just be another "Choose this to get a scene or not get a scene" remains to be seen, but so far the writing is fairly great. I love how organic it felt as you play the game. It's not like you are railroaded into a certain path.

The biggest qualm I have is how long the "cinematic" are, and if I tried to skip, I skip most of everything.

Certainly have big hope for this game.

Review of Version 0.31

This is a good effort. I like the MC in the static renders. She is attractive and also has realistic body proportions. She looks relatable and it was fun playing from her POV.

The story is interesting. Yes, there is corruption form a pushy boss, but the FMC does have agency, she can pick and choose where to go. She can rebuff the boss and flirt with the biker neighbor, it is not just a binary choice.

However, there are also two negatives for which I remove a star each:
1.) Use of AI for the animations
2.) Not disclosing use of AI in your tags and intro text.

I am not going to assume bad intentions for not disclosing the use of AI, but please understand that this is a problem: Without that disclosure people will only realize this after the download of reading comments. The actual implementation of AI is not even that bad, good enough to be willing to come back to this after an update. The character consistency in the AI sequences is not terrible. That said, for someone who can produce original art in form of static renders as well as the developer does, relying on AI to make animations feels like a cheap shortcut that some may find off-putting. To me this feels like watching a movie with and interesting story and a mix of well-made practical effects supplemented by cheap low-quality CGI.

That said, the overall impression is still positive. Please keep going at your project, Novel. I wish you success with your future updates.

Amazing AI animation and has decently slow burning corruption without it starting off completely sexless and boring. It's pretty early but if it continues to develop with a slow-burn, this will be one of the best games on this site.

Oh my god, this game is absolutely incredible. The modeling is top-notch, with every detail of the characters' skin and body brought to life so vividly. The close-ups and photo-realistic interactive scenes are nothing short of stunning — it honestly feels like a work of art. You can really tell the developer poured an immense amount of time, effort, and passion into perfecting and polishing every aspect of the game. Truly impressive.

Great stuff, amazing renders and the anims too. Will watch for this one for sure. Thanks for another female protag game finally, its been ages feels like. Very cool, the main character actually reminds me of an Ero Fiction Protagonist I'm writing at the moment also. Red Hair/ Blue eyes the rarist combination♥

1) Very unattractive girls. They are faceless and mediocre at best and ugly at worst.
2) Plumber, are you serious!? I've seen this somewhere before... Wait a minute. It's in every other German porno from the 80's on VHS! It's so trite and stupid and clichéd that I was embarrassed. But why was the viewer ashamed and not the creator ! ?
3) Moving ? Oh no... here we are again....
4) Why can't I skip the video when it plays ? It doesn't make sense. There are so many pointless, unnecessary features in this game, but not the one feature that is really needed !
5) I never once got an erection during the entire game.
6) The dialogs are implausible. No one asks a strange woman to take off her skirt right in the office anywhere, not even in 80's German porn.
7) I was bored, uncomfortable, and the characters only disgusted me, on a moral, emotional, and physical level. Usually even the worst game has someone I would like. Even if it was a pedestrian. But not here. Disaster.

It looks amazing. The wife is hotter than the sun. The new trend of AI animation being used is great if not overused here. Moderation is important or at least spacing with a frame of CG. The plot is well written for what it is, but its thin. There is no explanation why the wife is overly horny or why she would cheat on the guy she married. The interactions are written well, I just don't understand whats holding them up. The sex scenes change depending on your scores. The gallery unlocks do not match what you get if your scores are high enough. Kind of an annoyance.

My rating isn't saying its mid though, its pretty good for whats here, but it is the first chapter and no game deserves that much praise out of the gate. I have a feeling itll get better.

Good game. Very good start. I liked it. I will wait for the development of this plot. There is a problem between the transitions from the AI animation to the game. But the idea is quite good. I am pleased with the ability to choose a situation, which significantly affects the game scenario.

Tho, the plot is quite generic nowadays, but the renders, animations, the choices, and the pacing are all great. I can say it has the best renders and animation for this genre. And on top of that, the developer has a good reputation of completing his other games. 5 star rating right away.

Review of [v0.31]

The game just came out of the OVEN.

Still, it feels great. I love this kind of game with a female protagonist, blackmail, corruption, and cheating.

The game is about a couple who move into a new house, and the MC begins to meet new characters.
The only downside is that there's no explanation whatsoever as to why the MC is attracted to other men or why she acts the way she does. It's as if the player is choosing everything (which they actually do), but it still feels weird since there's little to no context as to why the MC acts the way she does.

Otherwise, very good rendering, good detail, good music, and multiple languages.

My criticism is the following: the animations and other AI are fine, the problem is that there are no good sex scenes. There is no scene where the player chooses different angles or speed. It's simply photos, then some animation without sound, then animation with AI and some sound from a porn video... I think that could be greatly improved since for me the game loses a lot there. Also, so many points and things are annoying and make the player go crazy. I hope this is resolved with the next updates. Otherwise, I like the game, typical Female MC with corruption and such. It looks good.

PROS

• Very well done Renders with good Quality
• Good Music
• Very nice IA Animations
• Very Hot MC
• Multiple Languages incl SPANISH
• Good Story

CONS

• The sex scenes aren't good: there's no loop-like scene with multiple cameras and good sound.
• They're simply videos, mixed with images and AI, and with the sound of a porn movie that doesn't sync with the renderings.
• Too many points to be aware of and they can drive you crazy...

RATING :

Content: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Sound: ⭐⭐⭐
Renders: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Characters: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Animations: ⭐⭐⭐

Final conclusion: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Despite everything, I RECOMMEND IT and it has sparked a lot of interest in me with the improvements to the sexual animations and some corrections. I think it can be a GREAT GAME.

Fantastic start, ngl.
Novel captured the true essence of corruption.
The character doesn’t need to be a slut-to-be or shy trying to be something else.
It’s well written and well developed.
I hope to see more from this game.