VN - Ren'Py - Completed - Dating Joyce: a Deckbuilding Game [v2025-02-07] [Omshinwa18]

My new favourite game here. I will avoid spoilers because yes, there are a few.

First of all, the game actually has decent gameplay. But if you don't enjoy the puzzly kind of deck building it has, you probably won't enjoy the game.

Secondly, both the story and the mechanics keep being surprising throughout, each act significantly changing both the mechanics and the tone of the story. This keeps things interesting, and I was always looking forward for more. And finally, the game doesn't overstay its welcome and finishes while it's still good and not a chore.

I especially enjoyed the slow buildup in Act 1, getting to know a bit about Joyces habits and personality. We get sexy hints about her naughtiness, with mild but slowly escalating porn stuff.

Act 2 kind of turns the gameplay upside down, which was fun. The sex gets explicit from here on, and I enjoyed the weird mild humour which starts showing up. It lightens the tone, which is needed for spoiler reasons.

Act 3 mixes the two gameplay styles from the previous acts and is a nice challenge. The story culminates in a sort of a full circle. The final act is basically an extended ending, with more relaxed, easier gameplay. (Or was it all act 3? I don't remember.) I enjoyed how it contrasts the plot from previous acts and provides a kind of closure to the characters' relationship.

I’m genuinely blown away. I’m a huge fan of NSFW games and have played a ton of them. But for the last three months, not a single game I tried clicked with me. I was starting to think this genre just wasn’t my thing anymore. Then, by some stroke of luck, I downloaded this game. At first, it feels like just another dull Ren'Py visual novel with art that’s not exactly top-tier (not bad, just not the best). But holy crap, this game opens up fast with its cool deck-building system. I’ve never been into card games, but this one hooked me hard. Sometimes you’re stuck for ages, puzzling over how to get past a tough spot, thinking you screwed up your build and need to restart. Then you figure out the right move, and it’s such a damn rush. The story’s pretty solid too, no spoilers, but I dug it. The art grows on you and ends up feeling plenty hot. I freaking loved this game, binged it in one evening, and now I’m hyped for whatever the dev drops next (if they ever do).

One of the unique adult games that has a strong gameplay element.

If you enjoy slay the spire of TCG single player card building type of games, this game is up your alley.

The gameplay is significantly better than the story; the story is a bit average to the lower side.

The sex scenes are enjoyable and feel well rewarded with the game loop

Great gameplay, unique art, solid scenes/content. However, the story makes little sense and the characters never get any substantial development. You will enjoy it if you are looking only for a good game with sexy content, but if you want story/characters to care about, find something else.

Gameplay: By far the strongest point, which is great considering it's a proper deckbuilding game. Even after only one playthrough, the levels present many unique challenges that require you to change your deck around.

Art/Content: The art has a distinct and compelling style, which already makes it more memorable and interesting than the vast majority of H games with anime/cartoon-style art or overused 3D models. There's solid BGM/SFX as well, although it's not an especially strong point. The writing of the texting/dialogue is well done, building tension and keeping things moving.

Story/Characters: A major weak point. If the game as a whole wasn't so well executed, I'd dock a point. It would be fine if it was just a generic hentai plot -- the game is really apparently hentai-inspired -- but everything kind of falls off a cliff at the end of Act 2. The writing in this sense was handled in an incredibly disappointing way. It could've taken a much darker turn, with MC plotting a true revenge, or it could've explored proper BDSM/roleplay with consent and boundaries. MC and Joyce could've been fleshed-out characters with real reasons behind their fucked-up actions and relationship. Alas, the potential was wasted.

Awesome gameplay and story, really well done and underrated!

I love slay the spire, so this sort of deck building gameplay is something I really enjoy, and it’s crazy to see it well implemented in a visual novel.

The art style is also really nice, a refreshing change from Daz3d for sure.

The gameplay was different for me from all other renpy games. I played this because of the female domination tag and the male domination part to the last wasn't something I was expecting. Still liked the ending and enjoyed it overall.

Another diamond in the rough kind of game, what starts off as a seemingly basic dating story turns into something way more wild by the end. Even though there's only 1 character in the story, she gets all the love with pretty good scenes. The artwork is nice too, nothing I can complain about.

Once you get the hang of it, the deckbuilding aspect is fun too. There's two different aspects of the deckbuilding you have the manage, one regarding the date and the H scenes themselves. Overall, well made game 5/5.

Very good game. In terms of fun, this is by far the best lewd game I've played. The story is amazing too and the lewd scenes are very well done, but if anything are a bonus to an already fun to play card game.

One of the best of all time. It feels too small because of good it is. It dwarfs most because of how captivating the plot it. The animation and scenes are amazing. It's fun to play too.

I was skeptical of the high rating but I quickly got very surprise of how fun the game was, and the scenes are very good too.

it was surprisingly fun, I finished the game without even masturbating
didn't mean that as a negative, it's just that the game mechanics were quite alright for a porn game that is
if you enjoy deckbuilders (think slay the spire) and wanna look at erotic art at the same time, this is the game for you
the story's twist and turn were kinda funny as well

4/5 I guess, would have preferred a free mode without the card game part after clearing the game

Overall this is an excellent game. It manages to both balance the deckbuilding mechanics, story and of course sex scenes.

It starts slow, like a dating game, but further on you'll be amazed how situation changes in Act 2. And then again in Act 3. Thus requiring from the player to change strategies and deck for each act so there is no meta to finish the game with some op deck.

The graphics are not that great, but the art style is pretty neat.
Highly recommend.

This game is great!

Incredibly well implemented deck building mechanic. Even tough the concept is simple and has only 3 basic states, the mechanics go deep and keep it intrestring.

Unlike most Ren'Py games, who are usually boring, this game keept me on my toes. One of the best Ren'py games out there.

Covers a range of fetishes. But nothing too extreme.

v. 0.5
What a fantastic little game.
The idea of deck building is very fun for a dating sim and it challenges you to do re runs to try new strategies.
Also the story is very nice, unpredictable and with lots of twist. I was it was longer and with new situations to put the two mcs in.

The game combines deck-building, erotica, and strategy. Unexpected twists and turns in the game are a joy. The mechanics in the game are simple but enjoyable. Drawing is the reason why I initially paid attention to the game. But after playing a little I realized that it attracts me with everything. So people who like cards, a little thought and spicy situations - I advise.

This is a fantastic breath of fresh air as far as AVNs go, I cannot hype this game enough! Fun elements, Kinky storyline; with twists! Adorable graphics. Joyce is total Waifu material. A really great break from the average VN Slog due to the fun card game nature. I look forward to future work from this author!

Amazing and innovative gameplay! The deck building system actually works, and requirements are well balanced. The character is likeable as well with good writing for dialogue and overall flow. Keep up the great work and look forward to future updates!

Just play it , the game is not as grindy as you might think , and the last "dates" are worth all the grind IMO

Now i need to write some more words so i can post this , so ...

Love the art , it does wonders for games like this
make sure to upgrade your cards sleeping in the couch and using the pc

good luck !
10/10 wanted to keep on grinding

Not a deck building game, a deck grinding game instead (game is won via adding more cards to the deck, rather than building a smart deck). As a consequence, really boring, repetitive gameplay loop. Quite short; given the repetitiveness, this is almost a plus. Almost.

Not much else to say. There's no story beyond some really basic premise, no notable characterization. Art is meh.

Not bad enough to warrant one star, but definitely not good to earn three.

Overall, pretty underwhelming.

Great game it really does deliver on the whole being a Deckbuilding lewd game.

The art was really good to me. I liked the style it was drawn in or however it was made.

The story and build up threw me for a loop in a good way. There aren't any fail states really it just might take you longer but eventually you will get to the end.

I'm looking forward to what comes of this game.

What is this game?
: A deckbuilding game that stimulates BOTH your heads. The game gets hot as your progress BUT it gets more harder...part of the reason it gets harder is because your blood is not going to the right head and it's making the game and something else harder

Pros: a genuine deckbuilding H game that has awesome twists, cards, and strategies. Art is pretty easy on the eyes. There's not a back and forth words but whatever it has its decent cuz the focus is on cards. Sound effects and animations are pretty nice. Plot moves forward as you progress thru levels and it has awesome twists.

Cons: Honestly for what it's meant to be its very well executed. There's no music so I just used lofi which fits pretty well.

Verdict: Abso-fucking-lutely play it! It hooks you in once you start forming strategies to progress thru different portions of game. Hope more kinks are added down the line but so far it's awesome for first release!

Fuck yeah play it!