Ren'Py - Cartel Simulator [v0.7] [ITK]

Review for v0.7

A cartel management lewd game sounds great to me on paper, but this game really fails to deliver for me on most fronts. One of those cases where I think it tries to rely on having better animations and renders to make up for being subpar with everything else, and that just doesn't work for me.

The writing is mostly surface level and fails to go deeper on most aspects, but even further it's just laughably goofy at times. The game opens with you being the adopted son of very influential mafia boss. She has kept it a secret, but suddenly one of your adoptive sisters gets kidnapped and under some weird oath where "thousands of innocents will die" if it's not fulfilled, your adoptive mother must step down from being the boss. I know, I'll become the new mafia boss! But the problem is that the mc is short an ugly so no one respects him as the boss, so his solution to that whole potential plot point is to just get plastic surgery and leg extension surgery. Not regular leg extension surgery mind you, but some secret government one they don't want you to know about because it works better or something. Queue a time skip, you're now prettied up and become the mafia boss. That's all it took I guess, because the game sure doesn't go into detail about any of it.

Then it drops you into a very poorly tutorialized sandbox filled with a bunch of nonsense. It kind of feels like it wants to be a mafia incest game more than anything. A lot of events have to do with the mom and sisters and truthfully I find them all kinda boring to annoying, which doesn't leave me with much else. Plus a lot of events all take place in the same couple rooms and you have to spam dates with them to build trust, despite living with them most of your life. The gameplay itself is a lot of clicking on map icons with a few boring minigames and then you pass time to generate money when you need it.

Just not a compelling game to play. I wanted a cool mafia story and this is not it. Yeah animations are good, but it's genuinely annoying to get to them even if you wanna try to skip past everything.

this is very good game with interesting story, good gameplay with an easy and lite sandbox experience, the models is beautiful and sexy, i enjoyed playing it and i highly recommend it, good job developer 5/5.

It is a very good game, the animation is incredible but could be improved, story 10 out of 10, the girls are beautiful! The farming method is quite simple and fun.
I look forward to the next update.
If there is another

No walkthrough, always got stuck no clues, what is the point of having Sandbox. worst sandbox game I have played before. I hope dev provide some hints are guide in the future so better and smooth gaming experience.

great graphics, very good scenes, kind of a strange beginning to the story but overall a very enjoyable game. Would love to see more drug selling or prostitution within the cartels, TONS of potential here.

Excellent renders and the game actually held my attention beyond just the sexual content. It's fun playthrough. Looking forward to where it goes. Hopefully some more interaction with the other gangs. I liked the content with the hotel receptionist who looks down on you only to have to pay you respect later. Very mafiosa feel in that scene

lots of space to develop. i like the idea and the story. maybe a little more develop on the cartel side drugs prostitution etc might give more deep to the game and sim look.
I hope u guys keep making updates on the game.

Good game. I'd recommend being able to manually enter numbers vs only being able to use a left and right arrow button that you have to click. As dutifully tagged and shown in the screenshots the size of the women's assets are a bit large for my taste, but I'm enjoying the game play and story enough.

Not into this at all.

Feels like the dev lucked into making a supremly hot milf character (her proportions when naked are actually a bit cartoony, but her face is phenomonal) and has tried to use that one strength to carry a whole franchise.

This is not a management game. The mechanics, such as they are, don't matter. You will breeze through every single obstacle with ease given enough...time. This game is a grind, every time it pretends to have mechanics it is just to slow you down.

There is almost nothing to the sex scenes. They are few and they are short.

The other characters are ok; they range from mediocre to decent.

Overall there is just nothing really here. That main LI is so hot I feel compelled to give a go to whatever the dev has renamed the game to this year, but quickly it becomes obvious that there is nothing behind the pretty face.

Interesting concept of leading a cartel/gang, good looking models, and decent animations. The plot and gameplay, however, are pretty subpar in my opinion.

I don't really understand the story at times with the whole High Table stuff being thrown in with other gangs and what not. Also, the gameplay is quite buggy at times and certain aspects don't really make sense to me, such as the dates with the bakery owner and cafe girl where I don't seem to understand if I'm doing something wrong or there's no scene after it.

Overall, it's a fine game but lacks in some prominent areas such as plot and gameplay where improvements would be very beneficial.

The dev here spent so much time on useless animations that they forgot that a VN has other aspects as well.

First of all the scenes. When you are interacting with other characters, its always pov and the other character is just standing there like a doll. No expressions, no reactions. Sometimes the character talking is not even in the frame. Whats the point of creating such high def models when they just stand there like lifeless dolls.

Second, the plot is absolutely idiotic.
Like the only way to increase trust with your own family members is to fly them in a private jet or buy a nightclub just because they wanted to dance.
And your family members start with 0 trust. like what?

Then the mc being new at all this cartel business is facing all these enemies outside, but his biggest enemies are his sisters. One sister keeps calling criminal always, though she has no problem spending his money.
2nd sister blames him for killing her bf's father (who didnt like her at all), even though mc killed him in self defense. So she is fine with a dead brother but bf's father dying is so traumatic for her. At least the mother is nice, but all this other nonsense is so grindy that i could not even hold on to see her naked.

All in all, dev had no clue how to make this, other than some fancy animations and voice acting, which are like added bonus to a VN with a good foundation of plot, characters and renders. There is no foundation here.

Cartel Simulator transports players to a gritty, fictional 1980s Latin America, where you step into the shoes of a young heir reclaiming your family's tarnished cartel legacy. The game shines with its immersive setting, combining retro visuals, era-specific music, and a compelling narrative that blends strategy and simulation. Managing resources, forging alliances, and navigating the dangerous world of drugs and rival cartels feel engaging without being overly complicated. The game offers a fair progression system, rewarding players for thoughtful decisions while maintaining the tension of managing an illicit empire.


The grind is present but balanced, offering just enough challenge to keep players engaged without becoming tedious. Progressing through the game feels rewarding as you see your cartel grow in power and influence. While the gameplay might not suit those looking for fast-paced action, the calculated nature of its design complements its theme perfectly. Overall, Cartel Simulator delivers an enjoyable and accessible experience for strategy and narrative enthusiasts, making it a solid choice for fans of the genre.

Love the game ,
Love the story-line,
Love the characters,
Love the renders and flawless animations,
Love the rpg elements in the game(although i just cheat ),
Love the sex scenes and the scope of the game.
Looking forward to future releases.

Certain thinks like, proofreading, improving the UI & graphics of vehicles, buildings, etc subtly will add charms. You have got a great theme and storyline. Keep the good work up.

AND please change the MC's looks and physique and the midget introduction.

This game shows great potential, but unfortunately, much of it is overshadowed by several significant issues. Firstly, loading times are excessively slow across many scenes, even when running on top-tier hardware. The combat mechanics, while initially promising, fall short as button inputs seem to have little discernible impact.

The intimate scenes hold promise, yet become lackluster as the protagonist's interactions often lack meaningful responses from the female characters, particularly noticeable with the captured girls who exhibit minimal reaction.

The journal feature, intended to aid players, proves inadequate and often leaves them to fend for themselves in figuring out the next steps.

While the storyline itself is fairly decent, it occasionally suffers from inconsistency in cultural representation. At times, it feels authentically Mexican in its portrayal, while at others, this authenticity wanes, creating a jarring contrast.

If you liked other ITK games you will like this one. Animations and models are great, gameplay is simple and never turns into a grind. Theres plenty of content already and its only going to get bigger.
Overall i think this is a good game, especially if you prefer curvy models.

animations in this one are so ahead of the animations in all the rest of the games that I've played it's ridiculous. this game raises the bar and should be an example of high standards of quality to other devs

Well i had to say that this game is quite good the storytelling especially of the auction part but its just felt a little short the mom story is good but it still amazing but the grind is damn tiring dev should make this game less grindy but the good thing is i haven't seen on my two hours of playthrough so its good UI is good as well.

Well planned resource management meets a surprisingly engaging story. Bonus: stunning character designs, love it.

Cartel Simulator dives into the gritty underbelly of a criminal organization, with a heavy emphasis on resource management. Possibly we will find ourselves with the next updates juggling more production lines and supply chains to keep their cartel afloat. The strategic depth is undeniable, demanding a keen eye for balancing risk and reward. While the narrative isn't the main attraction, it provides a framework for the action and keeps players engaged.
Nudity and sexual encounters are prevalent throughout the game. The visual design leans heavily into this aspect, featuring attractive characters.
However, some players might find the experience repetitive after the initial thrill. The core gameplay loop focuses on managing resources, and the story takes a backseat to the strategic elements.
Overall, Cartel Simulator caters to a specific audience. If you're looking for a challenging management game with lots of booty, it might be worth checking out.

In summary, i love it and dig it

Man i love this game and the path its going can´t wait for the next update,keep up the good work guys! I think this is one of the most unique games in here,the story is getting better by the update,game mechanics are really good,it makes you want to grind the game and thats rare in these type of games it would be really nice to have more stuff to buy and more gangs to side with maybe even produce more than just one drug