VN - Ren'Py - By Justice or Mercy [v0.1] [TowerBoyGames]

Solid start, not a whole lot of content yet. The one thing I will say is that it gets confusing as shit at times due to there being no names above the dialogue. The only way you can really tell who is talking is because the mouth of that character is open.
Renders are great, animations are solid, story is building. Looking forward to more

It's very early in the development. Looks really promising. Good looking girls, interesting story, nice UI and clear and significant choices (very important for me). I am looking forward for future versions.

VERSION: 0.1
SUMMARY: Seems like an OK start, models and renders are decent, writing needs work, plot is flimsy and could have used more thought.

PROS:

1. Decent looking models and renders (nothing over the top or "too pretty", but, see CONS)
2. Ability to customize relationships
3. Plenty of tags and kinks, which are always nice, many optional which is also a good thing.
4. Choices have consequence and initial outcomes differ. Its hard to tell if they long term at the moment but so far immediate are good so well done there.

CONS:

1. Flimsy critical plot point
   Spoiler: Plot

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2. Renders are decent but they are pretty grainy and lack the quality we come to expect these days, this is something the developer should look into.
3. Some models are unrealistically out of proportion e.g. ginormous breasts that don't appeal to me.
4. Everyone knowing the MC,
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5. Some choices are not available at critical junctures where the MC acts completely out of character (at least my version of him) which is jarring and off putting personally.
   Spoiler: Example from plot

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   The MC comes across as nice and helpful, until he goes all schizo and does something completely out of character...is that what the developer is try to do?
6. Random sexual encounters that could only happen in a game or in someones dreams does cause me to be taken aback sometimes and think "wtf, did that just happen?" Depending on what you going for, this may appeal to some, but not really for me. I prefer a bit more build up, not long winded, but at least "buy me dinner first"

FINAL THOUGHTS:

• Implementing all these TAGS, the subsequent plot points and agendas will be tricky, at least to do it in cohesive and meaningful way, which I really hope is the case. From what is here though, I think the developer will simply carry on with the current trend in the game to introduce these TAGS as if they will be everyday occurrences, great for mindless fap content, not if you want a little more intrigue or story.
• There are plenty of games out there doing these so there is no excuse to put out a poor game IMO. Hopefully the dev is taking notes...
• I think the dev should focus on providing 2 options to MC interaction with others, either nice or not, simple, but having the MC be steered when the developer wants and then taking over and doing something counter to what the player would do is just annoying as fuck. Either give choice or not, END.

Would give it 3.5 stars for a good start. Will change my opinion maybe after a few more updates.