VN - Ren'Py - Cléo Torres: The Dance of Life [v1.1.3-snapshot.4] [Static Fast Art]

The game is wonderful, the graphics are fantastic, the FMC designed really well, the story is intriguing from the beginning, and you have absolute choice, it is the game that molds itself to the player and not that the player adapts to the game.

Corruption is one of the strengths, and you can choose how much the FMC can become one, so if you are looking for a vanilla, maudlin story, this is not for you.

My biggest surprise was the first time I played it, when I found this default game in my language, I was going to translate it...

I recommend supporting it as I did on SS, because it really deserves and besides all it has a good frequency as updates.

I got to admit at first i was like "oh another FMC in a new city getting corrupted and half of the city getting balls deep in her, seen that way too many times" But the renders looks really good so i decided to give it a go and boy i was wrong, from facial expression to the writing and even the background music all was really captivate. But what really impressed me is the option the players have on how dark and twisted we can go, it's really exciting to start a scene and not knowing how it will end.

Really great story! Sometimes she's referred to as "he" which is a little confusing to read but loved the writing and the different paths. Really like the outfits too! One of the better maid outfits in a game I've played

Cleo Torres: The Dance of Life looks to be a very promising game in the female protagonist/corruption genre of gaming. The visual aspect of this game is very impressive, the protagonist Cleo is breathtaking, which in my opinion is one of the most important factors in this type of game. The stats and mechanics of this game are also interesting and somewhat unique. My first playthrough I was fascinated when the horniness stat reached 100 during the scene where a guy is helping her stretch in the gym and a visible wet spot appears in her clothing. I then tried other playthroughs messing with this mechanic getting the horniness level around 90, in hopes to achieve a similar situation in the next scene (like where the bus driver gropes her, or those two guys outside the gym harass her), but the horniness level went back down and didn't increase to 100 in those scenarios. So I am assuming those scenes are scripted not to have her orgasm, or maybe it is just because the game is still in the early stages and those scenes weren't ready yet idk. Either way this is an amazing game and I am very much looking forward to seeing the future updates!

Absolutely spectacular looking game that desperately needs LOTS of updates

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It has all the tags I could wish for in a game – Female protag, groping, rape, and a virgin at that. I love the fact it already has branching paths where Cleo has lost her virginity in two different ways—a huge change of scenery compared to the plethora of slowburn games out there that would take years to add sex to the game, if at all.

There is some really nice groping and foreplay which devs seem to have forgotten completely in 2024. I'm hoping to see a lot more molestation, sexual harassment and groping in public places like the bus and alleyways. I would certainly like it if Alex and Dawson returned but this time there is no Dylan to save her.

Cleo is distinct because she's certainty not innocent about sex and not clueless of the lustful nature of the people around her. She fully understands what others see in her, and there are perspective choices where she (as in you) can even choose to take the initiative to indulge in those primal desires.


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There are only two things I'd like to point out:

1. There is no blood while Cleo is deflowered. It defeats the purpose of virginity if there's no visible difference between the first time and the second or third. Also, Cleo is a ballerina so even the stretching would destroy her hymen.

2. Rape with Sadim (or Salim?) turns from non-consensual into consensual which undermines the impact of the scene.

It defeats the purpose it should've had— which was supposed to be rape but turns into just another sex scene. Both Cleo and Dylan should be devastated in that scene for different reasons, one who just lost her first time to a rapist and the other who's seeing her love interest being taken by someone else... instead it turns into a threesome.

In my opinion, if you're committing to a non-con scene, don't undermine it later by making it consensual. That is called dub-con which isn't compatible with the above.

I think this scene can be easily fixed by a choice whether Cleo starts 'enjoying' or 'continues resisting'. The current existing path would be the enjoyable choice and the other would-be Dylan hits or even kills Salim, hence saving Cleo. This would be a vastly more impactful choice than a threesome.


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I do love choices in my games, but as years have passed, I've come to understand that creating too many branching paths for each and every outcome becomes utterly tedious, and it is very easy to fall into that trap where the player as well as the dev feels like the game isn't progressing at all.

For now, the game is doing everything right about the choices and each and every outcome is different and leads to completely different consequences. If the dev can keep this up, it would be a masterpiece in no time.

Good renders, and choices so far DO actually lock you out of certain paths. However, this could mean long update cycles mid and especially late game. Pretty good gameplay and renders too, while story is fairly mid right now.

Cléo Torres: The Dance of Life This is the best game running now for so many fetishes, including construction and force. The creator is not slow-rolling; he is putting out major updates for multiple routes in the game. 10-10 so far.

A fantastic corruption game offering a unique perspective from a rare female viewpoint. The MC is a hoe don't have to suffer through slow burn build up and all that and that's great cause we have enough slow build games already. The high-quality renders, impressive camera angles, and solid writing make it highly recommendable. Excited to see future updates!

Everything except the story and personality of FMC is hot

It's a good game for fap but if you're looking for crazy and high tension relationships and stories and events, you won't find anything like that here

It is a shallow and simple story of a girl who either lets others touch her or not

I'm saying again it's a good game for fap, for example that toilet scene

The 3D art is simply a masterpiece. It can be the best female protagonist/corruption ever made. Have smart writing, original characters, and a vast multiple-choice system. A game like that will take ages to be finished, but it's an incredible promise.

My thoughts after playing 1.0.8:

This is well designed game that is may be very close to reality

Pros:
+ beautiful protagonist girl
+ alternative routes
+ beautiful side girls
+ easy minigames are increasing engagment

-/+ I hope there may be a happy ending as one of possible routes

Cons:
- not found yet

Definitely recommend!

I didn't like this game at first.

Biker guy with the cracked face. It's supposed to be a scar. But it can't be a knife scar. It's either acid, or he was tortured by slowly cutting his face , or the dev catch the first texture he could find.
I was offended, because I could have liked the guy. But alas. This disgusting skin blemish looks like a contagious disease.

The diner owner looked like a caricature. It set a non-serious tone to the narrative, and put a damper on the perception of the story. It is hard to take seriously a story that is mocked by the author himself.

All the women in the movie are compulsive lesbians.
The story seemed childish and naive, and worst of all, boyish.

But the scene in the toilet of the bar changed everything. I liked the truck driver. That's my kind of big, grown-up daddy. And I wouldn't have loved the game if he hadn't suggested at the very end that we continue the relationship!

Great start so far.
The story jumps straight into it, most background infos so far are short internal monologues of the MC. It is a rather typical girl moves to big city trope, but freshed up with a dancing school plot. All in all very enjoyable.

The MC is exceptionally beautiful. Every physical interaction is more or less decided by player actions. Her personality so far seems influenced to some degree by the player as well.
She is a virgin according to the dev, but she also talks about past sexual encounters in several conversations, so it is somewhat vague in that regard.
Unfortunately she simps already after some male dancer, but since we didn't meet him in the game yet, it is bearable. Just a strong negative for future content.

All male characters she interacted with so far are disgusting. The ugly bastard fetish is clearly the focus, modelled and written as unlikable as possible.
In this short encounter there was already every possible (inner) monologue/dialogue from simple harassment to plain rape.
Again, any actual physical interaction was somewhat player controlled.

The female characters are quite unique and interesting so far.
They also range from young and beautiful to fat and unlikable.
So far this is my favorite point of the game, I'm intrigued to see these relationships develop more.

"Minigames"...
These are essential for the players agency over interactions with molesters and rapists, and can lock you out of a bunch of options to choose. I had to backtrack and reload multiple times to find the right balance between submitting and resisting to get the choices I want. Annoying.
Although there is an option to turn some of them off, others are still mandatory. Given that Minigames are probably the least liked mechanic in any VN, I really hope these will be completely optional in future releases. They're annoying, unprecise and interrupt the sexual encounters.
There is a tutorial in the beginning, so it is somewhat manageable.

Animations and renders are really of high quality.
Given the fact that the sounds are influenced by the Minigames, it is fine.

A Promising Visual Novel with Strong Mechanics and Heart
Cléo Torres is a breath of fresh air in the visual novel world! Right off the bat, the game grabs your attention with a compelling female protagonist. The developer's clever use of the engine adds some unique mechanics rarely seen in visual novels, making for a more engaging gameplay experience.

The branching narrative, with choices impacting the story in meaningful ways, adds a layer of replayability and keeps you invested. While the full scope of these choices might take time to unfold, the potential for varied storylines is exciting.

The visuals are another strong point. The artwork is stunning, and the animations bring the characters and world to life. It's clear the developer has a lot of passion for this project, and it shows in every detail.

The Dance of Life is definitely a game to keep an eye on. I'm eager to see how the story develops in future updates and can't wait to dive back in and explore the different paths my choices create. Keep up the fantastic work, Static Fast Art !

Amazing new corruption game from the rare female perspective. The renders are high-quality, the camera angles are quite impressive, and the writing is not bad at all. Wholly recommend this one and am looking forward to more updates!

Was really pleasantly surprised by this game. The visuals were very good and i though the stats/mini game system was unique and actually works well. My hope is that the number of choices doesnt bog down the development because it is off to a great start.

Shockingly Great, [v1.08], I played the last version and thought this VN had potential. Actually it has great potential after playing 1.08, unknown to me in 1.05, this VN your choices REALLY matter at least at this stage.

I've played through 4 different times and received 4 different results and they were all excellent. This is possible imo because of the limited amount of characters, makes pathing easier. It could just be a really talented writer however. I'm super excited to see where Cleo goes from here.

So far it's amazing.

I am a massive fan of this game already, I remember playing when it first appeared but I didn't save it and thought it might be lost to the ether. But thankfully it has been updated and I'm glad to say that I got to see it so early for this new version. Visually, the game excels with its detailed backgrounds and character designs. The art style is consistent, and the overall storytelling and making the world of Cléo come alive, is brilliantly told so far.

While the game does have some minor drawbacks, such as occasional pacing issues and the added complexity of managing multiple storylines, these are by far outweighed by its strengths. I really look forward to watching this game continue to grow and more of the same please staticfastart