Ren'Py - Desert Stalker [v0.19.4] [Zetan]

  1. 3.00 star(s)

    knightlautrec42

    On one hand the game is obviously well made. The dev knows how to write charcaters as well as story and does good worldbuilding. The renders are also great.

    On the other hand most of the sexual stuff is kind of sick and I don't get how people can immerse themselves, when the stuff that happens is actually fucking crazy. Every woman is basically a sex slave to the MC and what is worse also the MC's "daughters" are. I really don't care too much when there is some incest in a VN, I am not religious or anything, especially when it's like brother-sister or from the perspective of some teenager, but when it's from the perspective of the parent and then also not just with random stupid porn game logic but actually trying to make a believable romance/relationship I think it's honestly quite messed up. And you can't really ignore this stuff if you want to play the game like its intended, as it is already put into the backstory.

    Apart from that I just don't like when all LIs want the MC unconditionally, that's just not interesting.
  2. 2.00 star(s)

    Dickard

    I really don't know why this is so highly praised and has been the highest rated game on this site for a long time. It's just another glorified VN that's not labeled as such. Not good for a porn game. I'm not giving it one star because the story is at least decent. But I don't download porn games to get an engrossing and lore-heavy story, I want to jerk off.
  3. 5.00 star(s)

    Titouille

    Gameplay:
    Adventure VN
    The game is a VN. You have a little bit of choice on what quest you will follow, and you have to make some decisions which can impact the story. I did only a single run, so I'm not sure. Not much to say.

    Story:
    The core of this game is it's story and lore. You are in a post-apocalyptic world that feels a lot like Mad Max, but with many differences also. The MC is like a powerful adventurer-warrior working for a kingdom lead by a queen. Other factions are around, and this is a harsh world. The morale in this world is quite strange.
    There are mysteries around that you will try to discover.

    Graphics/Animation:
    This is high quality CG graphics, with lots of various scenes. It's well made and gets better the further you go. Except it's a bit too clean... The MC looks first like a baby face.

    Sound/Music:
    It's well done and suit the game.

    Overall impression:
    This is an interesting game with a very elaborate and quite original worldbuilding. It may be a bit disturbing with the violence and the morale. But the scenes are beautiful.
  4. 5.00 star(s)

    F l1PPA

    I playing this game since patch 0.5(all old medel) but I never give this game any rate to this site yet, now it is time for rating this game since my english more improving better then 5 years ago

    This game was the first that I play before I know what Visual Novel game is, This game is 1000 out of 10 for me, you might know what charator is my favourite from my profile's pic lol

    Ain is my only goddess and I love this model so much I don't know how Zetan do that or find this kind of model but Ain model is perfect in EVERY way that you can imagine. (I also like the reworked model the most)
  5. 5.00 star(s)

    icewolf81

    Review of Desert Stalker (v0.19)

    Desert Stalker is a rare gem in the world of adult visual novels,
    standing out with a setting that feels closer to Mad Max or the classic
    Fallout titles than the typical slice-of-life or high school scenarios
    the genre is known for. Even in its current early version (0.19), the
    game already shows the polish and ambition of a potential AAA release.

    The story unfolds in a harsh, post-apocalyptic desert world where
    survival is brutal and resources are scarce. This backdrop allows for
    mature, often grim storytelling filled with gore, dark humor, and
    moments that test both the characters’ humanity and the player’s moral
    compass. It’s a refreshing change of tone that immediately separates
    Desert Stalker from its peers.

    What makes the experience engaging is the strong narrative design.
    Instead of relying on clichés or safe formulas, the writing leans into
    the brutality of the world while still offering room for intrigue and
    memorable interactions. The game successfully balances bleakness with
    just enough levity to keep the player invested, making every new scene
    feel meaningful.

    On the visual side, Desert Stalker impresses with artwork and animations
    comparable to (slightly) older AAA RPGs. This visual quality supports the gritty
    atmosphere and helps immerse the player in its dangerous desert setting.
    Combined with solid pacing and gameplay flow, the result is a project
    that feels not just promising but already rewarding to play.

    For anyone seeking an adult VN that dares to move beyond the usual
    tropes, Desert Stalker is absolutely worth following.
    It’s one of the best AVNs and games I’ve played in the last thirty years.
    I hope the Devs continue their great work.
  6. 5.00 star(s)

    PikosApikos

    The game is a masterpiece.

    Models are beautiful with well-defined characters and, most importantly, there is a story going on – actually a few of them. Lots of side quests that bring you around a nice post-apocalyptic environment - a mix of Fallout, Madmax and Badlands. Renders and animations are excellent and dialogues are indeed meaningful without the repetitive nonsense so common in the genre.

    Well done dev, keep up the good work!
  7. 5.00 star(s)

    Tat1303

    Everything is good in this game , one of the best i've played (Scene ambient, places, characters, music, storyboard, diversity morph)
    Very good job .
    Hope new individual scenes with different character in the next updates (Ain , Zahra, ...)
    Wish you the best for next.
  8. 5.00 star(s)

    DinossauroPerneta

    The story and options are incredible, the paths are very different, and the options can be quite extreme. At the same time, they can be disabled on my game for those who don't like them. The characters are very different from each other. And the post-apocalyptic setting is sensational. It's definitely my favorite Ren'py game.
  9. 5.00 star(s)

    mohamgaming

    A wide range of fetishes and content. The sandbox elements make the game interesting without being too grindy. Lots of different characters covering a wide range of tastes. Animations are tidy and models are well made. Overall a great game, 8/10.
  10. 5.00 star(s)

    AinzOalGownX

    My rating - 10/10
    Definitely must play. No grinding, No 2 hour long monologues, perfect balance of story and content.
    Although other characters and events are amazing, I play this game only for Ain. What a marvel.
  11. 5.00 star(s)

    Usernotfound:C

    I kind of find it hard to believe I hadn't reviewed my favorite game in this site by a long shot, I've even referenced it in other posts as the summary of a game that ticks every box of what I like.
    Desert Stalker is what I would describe the ultimate male power fantasy, you are HIM, you get to do whatever you want with little to no consequences (including rape to a lesser degree, because most of the time girls in the universe already want to sleep with the MC). There's also this power dynamic in your house hold where all your companions, family members, servants and even slaves all respect and encourage you to pursue sexual relationships with other characters. If you like to feel completely in control of stories and you like dominant MCs with also a really good sandbox integration to pursue the characters you like, this is the game for you.
  12. 2.00 star(s)

    Red246

    One of most generic and incoherent games on the site, not quite sure why it has such a good rating but for me it is just a mid vn with ugly ass renders that don t fit together at all. Not quite a 1 star as it does have a lot of content, but i see no point in playing this over any other generic vn.
  13. 5.00 star(s)

    OsirisHeir._

    The story’s actually pretty interesting, with solid writing and some really engaging world-building. At the end of the day, it’s still a harem game, so don’t expect people to act with real-world logic—it’s all make-believe. That said, it never felt overly cringey and, honestly, came across more believable than most games in the genre (if a world like this somehow existed).


    The cast is fun, and the character routes feel pretty diverse for what you’d expect here. Each girl has her own personality, struggles, and goals, which kept things fresh. The MC was also a nice change of pace—confident and experienced instead of being the usual awkward, angsty teen.


    I haven’t played too many VNs, so the graphics took me a little while to get used to, but they grew on me fast. For a solo dev, they’re seriously impressive. All the girls look great, with The Queen and Kitty being my favorites (wish we got more with Kitty, honestly). My only nitpick is that pretty much every girl has big-to-very-big boobs—I’d love to see at least one smaller-chested girl added in for variety.


    The music’s fine, though it can get a little repetitive if you focus on it. I also ran into a few long stretches with no audio—not sure if that was intentional or just a bug. The lack of NSFW sound effects stood out too, though I’m still on the fence if adding them would actually make the experience better or just weird.


    Overall, I’d 100% recommend this if you’re looking for a solid NSFW VN. I’ll definitely be checking out future updates. It gives a unique experience that you will enjoy compared to most AVNs.
  14. 5.00 star(s)

    FREAKY ALEX

    ONE OF MY FAV ADULT GAME :love: . FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS GAME THEMS AND CHARAACTER SPECIALY . EVERY CHARACTER GOT VERY DISTINCT PERSONALITY AND LOOK . THEME IS SO GREAT THAT I COMPLATED WHOLE GAME IN 6 HOUR
  15. 3.00 star(s)

    noobtrain

    Game feels heavily inspired by the Fallout series of games. It even has a vault in it with ancient advanced technology that has long since been forgotten. This is neither a critique or advantage, just pointing it out to those who haven't played it yet.

    Pros
    • Excellent character models (some of the best on the site)
    • Good to excellent renders (with issues)
    • Good story (with issues)
    • Good writing
    • Good world building
    • Likable good looking MC who is an alpha male who earns his respect
    • Hot and beautiful female characters
    • Unique characters
    • Helpful codex
    • Gallery

    Cons
    • Almost no corruption in the game - easy sex throughout the game
    • Your daughter Ain starts off the game being a fuck toy with no reason behind it other then the fact that the MC is the head of the household and gets whatever he wants (literally). The wife is perfectly fine with the MC having sex with Ain (and anyone he chooses) from the start and also encourages it. It's all one big happy harem with no backstory to support it! A backstory with corrupting Ain would have added a ton to the game and story! I wanted to earn sex with her, not just be handed it on a golden platter with zero effort required.
    • Renders are often too dark. I understand that this is the tone of the game but when it's too dark for the player to see important details going on due to the extreme darkness it damages immersion (user experience would have been my preference here instead of realism). A great example of this is some sex scenes are so dark that the player can't see it (imagination is required instead of making the scene a bit brighter so the player can see himself having sex).
    • Renders are generally good to excellent but vary widely in quality. Some are very grainy with low quality blotchy shadowing. It's almost like the author did this intentionally for a special effect but it distracts from the otherwise good quality renders. It seems like not enough passes were done on some renders which causes the abundance of graininess and blotchy shadowing. I'm not a fan of it.
    • Animations also vary widely in quality. Some are really good like the 2nd Asha blowjob and some are terrible. The author alternates between high frame rate animations, click to see the next frame animations, and four frame animations (four frames make up the entire animation which looks terrible!)
    • Sex scenes are generally rushed and treated like an afterthought. Very few are long, detailed, and immersive. Most are quick, bang, thank you mam. I've give more details on this later on. There are some threesome sex events in the game but other than that, there's very few kinks to be found outside of vaginal sex and blowjobs. There are a few anal scenes but they aren't common and generally aren't done well (sometimes the anal sex isn't even shown, just described in the text).
    • English problems throughout the game - wrong words being used, words in the wrong order in sentences, missing words, misspelled words, sentences that don't make sense, etc. There are several characters that intentionally don't speak the language well and I'm not referring to these cases. The text needs to be proofread by a native English speaker.
    • The game also has plenty of bugs

    Bug Examples

    Note: No mods were used during my playthrough and I played version 0.19.0 Beta.

    You and Shani go to Cairo to clean it out (towards the beginning of the game) and when you both step inside the basement a blank checkered screen is shown (missing render). The text just says “Shani – I…” with a blank screen.

    Meeting Rabiah and Nadia in the market seems to be bugged in one stage of it. It has an exclamation point on it and when I select it I just have the option to "Leave" with nothing happening (no other options). Eventually a new option does appear but the exclamation point isn't always accurate (indicating that this is a new event that the player can do immediately).

    Towards the beginning of the game, there's the recurrent lunch event that has no options for a while (at least nothing beyond "You had lunch" and that's it). Events do show up later on.

    There were times if I bypassed certain events for too long they'd just get skipped entirely. It isn't a true sandbox and do whatever you want, whenever you want. There are some time constraints to some quests which is never explained to the player. I ended up having to reload an earlier save game because of this.

    Sex Scenes

    With the first sex scene with Ain, she gives you a titjob with you cumming all over her chest. You then ask for more and she touches your dick with her hands which makes you cum for a 2nd time without any animation or text to support it happening. She touches your dick and you just cum all over her face – so anti-climactic! This type of sex scene happens uncommonly but throughout the game. It's really disappointing and unsettling!

    The first sex scene with Nadia was a huge letdown! It just says, "You keep fucking her" while never showing the sex, at all. She then gives you a blowjob which it never shows either (the cumshot in all that's shown). Come on dev, really??? Never skimp on the sex scenes! This type of stuff happens throughout the game. It's really jarring and destroys immersion!

    Sex scene with Asani - It shows the MC's dick in her pussy and then it never moves, at all (no animation or anything). And then the MC just cums. The MC then decides to go for a 2nd round and fucks her ass. It never shows it and just skips it entirely for some unknown reason. The scene was a waste and so anti-climatic!

    There are dozens more examples like this than just the ones listed above. The review would go on for pages if I listed them all.

    Overall, the sex scenes are rushed and few are long, great scenes/events. Sometimes it shows one render saying that the MC is having sex or a blowjob and the very next render the MC is cumming, no buildup, no passion, nothing. WTF???

    Animations

    The author uses three types of animations in the game.

    1. Average to excellent high frame rate animations
    2. Click to see the next frame animations
    3. Four frame animations (four frames total in the animation which looks terrible! Very choppy and low quality!)

    Many of the animations also suffer from too little back and forth movement. Oftentimes, the MC's dick is only moving back and forth one inch inside the girl's pussy or mouth. It makes the sex scene look funny, especially with the MC's long and large dick.

    A lot of the animations also look robotic. They look like two statues are having sex. The bare minimum to move back and forth is all that's changed during the frames of the animations frequently. Overall, the animations look very stiff.

    There's no consistency and it's shocking! The author skimps hard on the animations on a regular basis!

    Between the widely varying quality of the sex scenes and animations, it's probably the most jarring part of the game. Sex scenes consisting of two renders is ridiculous by any standard. Never skimp on the sex scenes! Huge mistake by the author!

    Conclusion

    On the plus side, the character models are great with hot females. The renders are also good to excellent. The story is generally good and the writing is above average to good.

    The developer is a skilled renderer, writer, and world builder.

    The huge inconsistencies with the sex scenes and animations is what damaged my viewpoint of the game. The quality goes up and down constantly and it destroys immersion on a regular basis! My advice to the developer is to fix all these problems and redo parts of the game. This often doesn't fly with donators however who always seem to want new content as opposed to fixing and improving old content.

    The developer does some things really well and other things with terrible inconsistency. The game is hugely popular (top 5 on this site I believe) and it certainly is graphically stunning with hot female characters. But I don't just want a great looking game with a good story. I want the adult part of the game to shine also and it generally is a let down (with only a handful of good sex scenes in the entire game. The nudes are stunning as they're just static renders however).

    In the author's defense, the game does generally improve with each new release. The first four hours of the game is rough and needs an overhaul.

    The game is certainly worth a playthrough but it's full of glaring flaws and jarring inconsistencies. If the sex scenes, animations, and renders were all high quality, long (sex scenes), and immersive this would easily be a 5 star game. When I, as a player, am constantly taken out of immersion (facepalming myself) it ruins the game for me. The lost potential is huge!
  16. 5.00 star(s)

    Drilltime998

    Awesome game. I really enjoy the post-apocalyptic setting of this VN; it's Fallout but in Egypt. Renders are all HQ, the story is exciting and the girls are all hot. The characters all have their own agendas and are unique.

    Easy 5/5 since it's one of the best games I've played on here. A lot of thought and work went into this project and it shows.
  17. 4.00 star(s)

    vardigar

    As good as this VN is it always leaves me little bit dissaisfied. Overall tone and atmosphere of the world is really good, visuals are top notch and relations with characters feel kinda unique for each one.
    The thing that bothers me just tiny bit is how lewd scenes play out as for me they feel little robotic. Yes this is brutal postapocalyptic world and MC is the alpha, but some scenes could be expanded so much to have something little more than just fuk - cum buttons.
    Latest bath scene with Shani is best example. Starts with heavy teasing from normally reserved and and calm girl that sets the tone of very playful interaction that is coming and could be such fun, playful and romantic time for both MC and Shani, but suddenly out of nowhere she just hops on the D and MC just finishes 5 seconds later.
    Not saying this should be expanded into AWAM bath scene between Sophia and Dylan, but any mortal man dreams about having a bath with hot young girl and just having little bit of fun with her. Same goes for Ain towel scene, Shani fight scene and more.
    I think two main girls deserve a bit more attention than other world girls especially considering game is quite big already and focusing on more advanced lewd scenes with them in my opinion is best scenario for the game.
    This is not big complain, just fair wish that could potentially catapult otherwise elite VN into upper echelons elite.
  18. 5.00 star(s)

    Keyblader I am...

    One of the best VNs I've played, like many others out there, it's one of the few "sandbox" games I've really enjoyed, both in terms of story and characters. Very well done.It's definitely one of the Gotys VN


    <3
  19. 2.00 star(s)

    Eneroe

    Wasted 2 hours of my time on this, and still can't make myself like this game. The only good thing is the visuals, but besides that you can barely call it a game. There's barely any gameplay except for picking decision A or B, it feels like the story progression starts at the end with barely any developments. Characters throw themselves at the main character from the very start for sex scenes that don't make sense and should be way later in the game after some sort of development or gameplay.
  20. 5.00 star(s)

    Doner077

    [v0.19.0 Beta] This game dont really need me to describe it again. Main themes like incest, submission and voyeurism (arguably free use too) are really well done. Models are great, story hot, atmoshpere sexy. 5 out of 5. Look and take notes