I do think the first part of the game is the worst part, it is definitely on my scheduled to go through and spice up with more renders and character poses. That being said I don't think that would solve this issue. 5 minutes just isn't long enough to draw in a player unless you are making a very specific thing.
At the end of the day it's a wordy game and that just isn't for some people. You're allowed to enjoy the things you enjoy and if this isn't it that's okay.
In some ways it kind of reminds me of something that has been said before, I'm making an adult game. It's major themes are basically drama and romance with a touch of comedy and a tiny hint of mystery. I'm not making porn or a porn game. It's not necessarily an easy fap unless you can get invested in the game. Investment also isn't necessarily a choice, from the players end, it depends on the mood your in your preferred fetishes and your expectations of the game. From the developers end it requires that you present a compelling situation through scenes, characters and or game play and you don't commit sins large enough to make people fall out of any investment you do create (Something I've had issues with considering the sheer maze like nature of the dialogue trees).
At the end of the day I want to make the best game I can, but that doesn't mean it's going to be everything to everyone. The 1 star review is a valid review of a players experience, if you disagree with it I kindly request that you drown it out in praise... In other, completely unrelated, news does anyone know the F95 policy on doing bonus renders in return for positive reviews?
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