VN - Ren'Py - Completed - Chasing Sunsets [v1.01] [Stone Fox Studios]

the plot is good, there was no sense of "this could have been removed and nothing would have changed". A little intrigue holds up. The dialogue is interesting to read. The game gives emotion, not just shagging.
The characters are not dumb, with their emotions and characters. The characters behave in their own way, but not once was there a reaction of "what the fuck are you doing" - all their actions lend themselves to logic.
Maximum enjoyment came from the expressions of the characters' faces, they are really lifelike. The game deserves to be read, maybe more than once. I'm so in awe of the way the MC was made. Not a skinny kid with a 30cm bolt. That alone is something to thank the author for. Definitely 10/10

the characters are all very hot, but there's so uch talking and so few choices to be made, not very much sex or kinky situations at all. Lots of work has been put in but it's more of just a romance novel at this point. I wish there was more sex.

Great production quality and decent erotica almost salvage an unbearable story.

The pacing is rough. Chasing Sunsets starts off with a classic exposition dump framing--you're telling your story to your old buddy, the barkeep. And oh boy you'll be sitting at that bar a while. You’ll watch the MC grow up in real time with his step-sister just to get back to the present day. You have to click ten times to see that he left home without telling anyone (but felt real sad about it), despite the scene being no more important than the summary. Even once you’re caught up to present day, you’ll still be stuttered by constant flashbacks, or every time the author decides to give you 5 lines of inner monologue for a feeling that really should be shown through context, (if at all).

Another weakness in the story is the main character, who I wish could be used in English literature classes as a lesson in wish fulfillment. You play a good looking guy who was: a star in sports, got accepted to Stanford, has a trust fund that lets him travel the world, inherits a company worth billions, is respected and welcomed by everyone he meets, constantly has women of all ages and hair colours throwing themselves at him, and has ties with super secret badass ex military dudes... and that’s just the first two chapters. The author made him so "cool" and gave him everything, so now there's nowhere for the character to grow--effectively making him incredibly boring.

Worse than being boring, this Larry Stu of an MC also has this weird kind of closeted misogynist world view and the author just keeps putting him in situations where he can soapbox and show off what a good protective guy he is, even though it’s painfully obvious he’s a trust fund fuckboy who hasn’t been tested by a real conflict throughout the entire story. For examples of some of the “conflicts” in this story, you’ll watch the MC: 1) literally punch down on someone—twice and 2) face the existential threat of the billion dollar company he'd inherited not making as many billions.

It's legitimately impressive to me how unlikable this MC is.--At one point I realized I actually wanted to read more because I'd never seen someone try to write such an unlikable, boring douche bag as a hero. Still, I'm baffled by the hype behind this game.

Presents some of the best stories and visuals I've seen in any adult visual novel (AVN). Definitely one of the top AVNs I've played.

It has a extremely interesting story and the writing is quite humorous sometimes.

Some of the characters are very interesting and Jaye, from now, it will be my favourite character of any AVN!!

OMG the redhead is that hotty from the pier in LoF! And she´s really, really nice. Mallory and Jaye are two of the best love interests in any AVN.
They (and the MC, also one of the best) are really great characters with interesting backstories and great chemistry. I am currently on chapter 5 and i´m like "f*ck it, i like them both". Someone will surely have their heart broken and it will break my heart too. This game has incest. The real one, the one you fall in love with the sister you grow up with and it´s been, until now, expertly tackled.
Story, characters and their interactions are excelent, god tier. There are some moments, intimate, that are briliant.
I´ll speak for myself but i bet that are others like me: i didnt play this sooner because this game has a stupid name (really girly) and the intro pic in f95 is not good, Jaye looks average, wich is criminal. She´s one of the hottest characters you´ll find in any AVN.

I usually play female protagonist games but saw the rating for this and liked the renders, then decided to give it a go.

I am glad I did, it's a really enjoyable visual novel that's packed with drama and humor alike. The characters are very likeable and have some funny comments to each other. I loved Jaye! she looks stunning in this and has a really acerbic tongue on her but also can be incredibly sweet if the MC reaches out to her. She's a bad bitch if she gets annoyed though...

The story was interesting and kept my interest. I really wanted the 2 siblings (not biological ones) to get closer and strengthen their bond.

Mallory is fun and sassy too, she adds a nice choice for players who are not into redheads, but how can you not be into Jaye...? the girl is hot!

The slowly revealing pasts of the main characters was quite intriguing and at times, tragic. I was actually surprised to feel sad sometimes during the back stories, damn dem feels

Overall a great visual novel with lively and realistic characters and a healthy dose of drama and comedy. I look forward to more in future updates.

Loves the stories .. very touchy and all
Jaye can be ......*sighs* ( You need a man not a boy... )
Mel...is Sweet and Fun...the way she make him smile and laughs.. Wish Jaye can .. siiiighsMay we see Jaye's Pov While Mc gone Away...Id Love to read more of Jayes.. Noone else ...

One of the best adult games I've played. The writing and pacing is excellent. I don't think I've played a game that shows longing as well as this game. I'm not really a fan of incest but this story had me rooting for the MC's step-sister. There's not as many sex scenes as you might expect by chapter 5 but I didn't really care because they story captures your attention so well. Every sex scene they do have though is amazing, so well written. The renders are beautiful as well. As unbelievable as certain plot points may seem, in the context of this world I think the writers did a good job of making it seem natural. This game feels more like a story than a porno and that is really refreshing, depending on your mood.

The only cons of this game is that if you can't deal with cheating or incest at all then steer clear. The kinks are heavy handed.

Really amazing game. Highly recommend.

A vn with a great storyline, very good character models and good facial expressions. The storyline is believable unlike most vn on this site and very memorable imo. The only downside that I can think of as of the day of this rating is that its not yet completed.

I wanted to give this game one star, but out of respect for the sheer amount of effort that was put into this game I simply can't. Also, I realize that many reasons why I don't like this game could be considered personal preferences rather than objective observations. That being said, I'm going to make an argument that personal preferences are a perfectly prudent for porn. People often read reviews to find out if a game has content they find to be objectionable or a turn-off. Porn is personal to everyone. What is incredibly erotic to some, is traumatizing to others. Just to be clear I won't actually be criticizing any of the adult content (tags) in this game, but rather other decisions by the author which affected my experience in a negative way.

Firstly, many of the reviews here gush over the models and storytelling in this game. The models are nice, but so are the models for tons of other games on this site. I didn't find them to be uniquely special in any way. Similarly the writing is merely competent. This particular criticism may be the result of the overly generous reviews I read before playing. Reader beware, lowered expectations will serve you better here.

The MC's face is on constant display in this game. If this doesn't bother you then great, but for many people this will cause a complete immersion break. I know this sounds like a personal preference, but it is undeniable that many people can't immerse themselves in games when constantly faced with a MC that looks nothing like them. This is a fact that every author needs to realize will affect people during the creative process.

One of the very first choices in the game has the same immediate outcome no matter which choice you make. I'm certain that the author has stats and story lines changing in the background, but they make a big deal about choices mattering and not being "gotcha" decisions, so I was expecting a different outcome for a different choice. Also I get frustrated with games where there are obvious better decisions which don't exist that anyone with half a brain could make, but our MC cannot for some reason. Between this and my previous point, this game infidelity feels more like an on-rails experience with some track switches rather than anything immersive.

Lastly, I don't like the inclusion or mockery of religious iconography when it has nothing to do with the story. For those struggling to understand why this is a problem for some readers, imagine your dead grandmother pops up suddenly and without warning in this game. A grandmother you have both fond and deeply troubling memories of. Who wants to be reminded of their dead grandmother in a porn game? It smacks of edginess and contempt for readers.

I would probably have more things to say here, but I couldn't make it very far into the game. Just too many turn-offs. Hopefully my review will serve as a warning to those who look for the things I mentioned, as well to those wondering if this very highly rated game is really deserving of all those stars.

These are the most gorgeous models of any game on f95zone, by a good margin -- Jaye is otherworldly, but even the minor characters are unique and breathtaking. Fun story with high quality writing. Choices have real, predictable(ish), and lasting ramifications. Enjoyable achievement system in game. Chasing sunsets is truly a cut above. Kudos, Stone Fox

Amazing Game.

Hot Models. A great Story that is surprisingly deep. Already a good amount of content and still the possibility for a lot more to come.

If there is one negative it's the suspension of disbelief required to accept that every female person the MC meets is smoking hot (and many are outright throwing themselves at him).
BUT
the dev did a great job forming these women into actual people with great stories and great personalities to the point where you wish you could meet them in real life even if you coulnd't sleep with them.

Also i can't overstate how impressed i am that the dev pulled of making the MC almost unrealistically perfect and still giving him a personality that makes you want him as your bad boy for life.

I am hooked.

Till Version 0.6 (Chapter 5)
The facial expressions alone make it worthy for all stars possible.

One of the rarest AVN, you enjoy every moment of it. The story is intriguing and while in later chapters it might get bit difficult to follow everything, Mal and Amanda presence will make it so easy to follow.

The characters are well drawn and so is the visuals. The dialogues are top notch and so does the pop-culture references and smart innuendos. It's a choice driven game so be careful.

In some erotic scenes, the animations feels a bit off especially in one of Mal and Lisa.

Some of the best writing and visuals I've seen in any adult visual novel (AVN). Definitely one of the top AVNs I've played thus far (v0.6).

It has a genuinely interesting story and the writing is witty/clever and quite humorous at times. Some of the characters are interesting and well written...Jaye, in particular, may be my favourite (and sexiest) character of any AVN and I typically prefer brunettes and blondes.

I just came across this game and played the latest update in just over 3 days. Here's my review.

Plus

1. Story - Like many have mentioned here, the story is absolutely gripping and has a realistic feel. It feels more like a movie, with you being a character in it. This experience could be even more realistic if there was a narrator, thereby rendering you more as the MC. The main plot and the subplot never feel out of place, thereby keeping the player engaged throughout. Even the character interactions are well spaced out with extremely organic dialogues.
2. Artwork - The artwork is fabulous too, with the girls being well rounded as a personality than just being a body type. So if you're looking for out-of-proportions fantasy fap, find another game. The animations are just enough to keep it interesting, like the cherry on a parfait.
3. Characters - This is the highlight of the game. The characters are extremely well-thought and fleshed out, so kudos to the developers and story writers. The interactions between them are dangerously close to what can transpire to these characters if the events they go through happen in real world. There should be a "completely fictitious with no resemblance to living or dead" disclaimer.
4. Scenes - I have to write scenes instead of hot scenes as they serve as stepping stones to each rare, R-rated encounter that happen, with the dialogue, character interactions building up until at the crescendo you get an above average sex scene. I have to mention above average as there are other games that focus solely on sex scenes, do it better. That's not a negative for this game, that's just this game's style. So again, if you're looking for a quick fap, look for something else. IIRC, there are merely 2-2.5 scenes as of now and are extemely rewarding.

Minus

1. The only gripe I have is that at the end of the update, a character who was more-than-friendly with the MC suddenly shifts down on gears and starts acting as mere friend. It could very well because I chose badly for that character. Warrants another playthrough.

I wish the dev continues the great work and sees this game to completion. Highly recommended for a great story, engaging characters!

Review of Chapter 5 (0.6)


What can I say other than wow! A truly brilliantly written game, with fantastic renders to boot.
In-depth storytelling from the get-go, told brilliantly through both past and present.
Renders are top notch, some of the best out there.

Visuals are near-perfect

Story is just perfect,

I didn't see a game that had a better writing/dialogue than this one.

Game isn't rich on the quick-fap content but if you're playing for topic its excellent.

This is rare for me, i don't tend to do 5/5 stars..... the VN has to be special for me.

Didn't have high hopes at first. theres so many VNs, coming and going. and frankly atleast half are trash, either laser focused on pure visuals, pure story or uber trash sandbox/mobile games.

Me personally the writing is the key to an outstanding VN, to get noticed, to generate buzz, to get help get supporters etc.. visuals of course help, but aren't the bee all and end all, of a great VN.

Chasing Sunsets, however surprised me, alot. the premise was different, but the execution, even more so and refreshing.
Then the story and writing kicked in, and simply put i couldn't stop even if i wanted too.

Amazing writing, engaging story and very nice visuals. its truly a rare combo for and defo earns a 5/5 from me.

only recently came across it, but will be keeping and eye on it. its downright criminal that a gem like this is not getting overwhelming support, when alot of frankly trash 2/5 VNs are practically milking it.

Yes its a slow burn, its not a fap focused VN. theres real depth and quite some touching and emotional scenes. i urge anyone who comes across this one, to try and then help support, even just lowest amount is still help towards this Dev and VN.

I will be stopping a couple other VN support and directing it to this one, its much more deserving of support and praise.

Unbelievable game. I waited until 0.6 to play it, and then ended up playing the whole 3 or 4 hours at once.

What sets this apart is the storytelling / writing. Absolute professional writing on a story / concept that's equally stunning. Top tier renders as well. It's a slow burn, which is a plus for me when the setup is this good. Makes the sex scenes that much more enjoyable.

The good thing about games is that they, basically, are something between a story and memory: a story because it's something that you have to see from the outside because it's not yours, a memory because once it gets inside you, it becomes part of you as long as you think about it. This game is exactly that. Apart from the marvellous images and the dialogues that are simply amazing, this game is an interesting story, a tale where the author's passione can be seen inside every single word and picture, where you can learn about many things. The plot itself is interesting, but the main reason i recommend it is the whole concept around it: a bit of comedy, a bit of drama (well... more than a bit actually), romanticism, action, sexuality... all you like is there, but, that's the most important part, inside the game there will be also a bit of you, whoever you are. It may be hidden, it may be elusive, but at some point it will emerge. That's why this is a GREAT game.