VN - Ren'Py - Cypris [v0.2] [Dr.Nam]

VERSION: v0.2
SUMMARY: Average AVN with a decent enough plot with solid dialogue.
RATINGS: (out of 5): ⭐⭐⭐

NOTE: The following categories and scoring method are my own criteria and may require more context. Additionally, scoring is based on the state, and what is in the current version and not what may or may not be introduced at a later point.

1. Character (Model) Visuals......... : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
2. General (World) Visuals........... : ⭐⭐⭐
3. Animation Quality................. : ⭐
4. Character Personality(Persona).... : ⭐⭐⭐
5. Story & Dialogue.................. : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
6. Writing & Grammar................. : ⭐⭐⭐
7. UX/UI, Game Type & Mechanics.......: ⭐⭐
8. Playtime & Pacing..................: ⭐⭐⭐
9. Music & Sounds.....................:
10. Adult Content & Fetishes.......... : ⭐⭐⭐

Average: X of 50 possible points giving a X% rating i.e. X stars.

PROS: - See my opinions section for details.

1. Decent looking LIs and MC
2. Decent plot
3. Dialogue is also actually not badly though through and not just mindless drivel.

CONS: - See my opinions section for details.

1. No audio of any kind, no music, not lewd scene or environmental sounds, nothing...
2. Poor animations, very basic
3. No UI/UX settings, opacity of dialogue box setting not available nor any other text changing.
4. Game is more kinetic than VN with little to no choices, this includes pet names, LIs and who the MC pursues or doesn't...
5. While writing isn't bad, there are many grammatical errors and typos that need to be correct.
6. Very short for 0.2, feels like it was just enough for first iteration...

OPINIONS, SUGGESTIONS & FINAL REMARKS:

NOTE: The following remarks are my personal opinions and thoughts, which may provide more context and could be useful to the developer. (Read them or don't)

• The dev should review the content, specifically dialogue for typos and grammar before releasing it.
• Implications of things like the MC creampie Erika, the MC alludes to pregnancy, will this be something? Would be nice to have actions have consequences like that.
• The power of this entity Cypris, does feel a little silly and honestly, the MC having a way with word and psychology alone would have sufficed for him to be able to influence woman. The "gods" giving him powers just falls to much into that category we have seen so often before.

TLDR:

Nothing new here TBH, there are other games doing this exact thing, but even better with more to show for it. This is by no means horrible, but its mediocre at best compare to whats out there and what the general AVN players has come to expect. This one feels a bit dated and what it does needs work. The dialogue is pretty decent though including the models that look nice, but thats it.

It has potential BUT some issues too

* Kinetic - no choices (not tagged as such)
* Lewd scenes are poor
* Massive time jump with little explanation
* No choice of who you let into your harem
* No choice of pet name
* Renders are meh

Its early but I would rework it IMO

When I started playing, I wasn't expecting much, but it was interesting, at least at the beginning.

I liked the protagonist at the beginning of the story, I liked how women were attracted to him, it seemed natural, and the protagonist, being a therapist having affairs with his secretary and his patients, seemed taboo enough for an AVN, but the dev soon introduced "magic" and mind control, which was a huge disappointment.

The protagonist stopped being that professional, responsible, attentive guy, and became a predator, using his powers to manipulate women's minds to have sex with them.
He didn't need to use powers for that, as I mentioned before, the attraction women felt for him was justified, it really seemed natural, and that's why I believe the introduction of magic led the game down the wrong path.

At first I read all the dialogue, it was interesting, not perfect, but interesting, however, when the protagonist became a sexual predator, I lost interest, I don't think we'll see much of a story here, the protagonist uses his mind control all the time, even with those he only met once, there was even a story about his charisma and how he always found women attracted to him, even his mother and sister, the dev could have continued with that, the MC could have used this god power as an excuse for his charisma, I just don't like that he became a sexual predator and his constant use of mind control, without that, it could have been a really interesting game.

I only saw the Dev Notes after playing, the mind control was already planned, the tag is missing, but at least the dev informed about it in the Dev Notes.

I don't know what to expect from the planned "bimbofication," I don't find it appealing at all, in my opinion, women who do that aren't right in the head, and considering that the protagonist of this game is a therapist, I'm surprised that any LI would decide to become a bimbo even after talking to this therapist, unless it's a suggestion, direct or indirect, from him.

I'd say it deserves 3.5 stars, I'll round it up to four, but I think it's possible I might reduce it in the future depending on how the bimbofication goes, but that's for the future.

It's a good, if very short, start. Visuals are nice, writing is decent (despite a fair amount of spelling mistakes and awkward phrasing). I'm curious to see where his "power" goes in the story. It's a good opportunity to make choices really matter.

Game shows a lot of promise, graphics are good, hopefully the corruption can progress slowly, rather than all at once. English is great, just a few minor typos. Models are varied, and not all cookie cutter. The story is interesting, but the preview is a little short to say much about the script. Don't rush the corruption and it can be a gem. Good luck on your game, looking forward to future content and possibly supporting

It has Potential.

the characters look somewhat unique and distinct from each other, depending on where the author takes it, it could be an amazing corruption game.

It would be nice to change the name tho - and I hope it wont be instnat love on every character after like 5 mins of conversation

definitly keep this on my watchlist