Ren'Py - Desert Stalker [v0.17.1.2 2024-12-30] [Zetan]

For V0.12b

A decent post-apocalyptic VN

The story is decent, with an interesting minor twist in some parts. The music helps a lot with the atmosphere. The animations are rare but decent, and as a whole, the sex scenes are lewd enough for my taste. Hot characters. Nice fetishes. Decent English not something amazing, but not bad.

Story 5/5
Visuals 5/5
Animations 4/5
Characters 5/5
Writing 3.5/5

Version reviewed: [v0.12b]

I can't believe I waited so long to try this game. Admittedly, I felt somewhat discouraged by the version number, which if we were talking about any other VN on this site would probably equate to half an hour of playing time.

Thankfully though, I decided to take the plunge and found out that the amount of content isn't the only thing that sets this game apart from the rest. This is, in fact, the best game on this site hands down, as far as I'm concerned. From the setting, which is something that is often so difficult to get right with this set of tools, to the world-building and characters, everything about Desert Stalker hooked me in and seems crafted with genuine passion and dedication.

There's no reason for me to go into details, I wouldn't add anything new to what's already been extensively said in the other 5 star reviews prior to mine (which also happens to be my first, and only 5 star rating I ever left). In fact, my intention with this one was mainly to confirm to other disgruntled users of this site, who like myself may have been baited way too many times and are now wary of the stellar ratings that most of those top listed games get, that Desert Stalker is one of the sadly exceedingly rare cases where this rating is absolutely, perfectly justified. The only minor, and very unusual complaint on my part, is that the smut scenes could perhaps stand to be a little longer and more varied, regardless of where the MC stands on the morality spectrum.

Other than that, godspeed to the dev. This is something special.

Desert Stalker Review
After playing through it a couple of times to see how my destiny changes if make a different choice , I feel like writing a review of this amazing game.
If you haven't already, try playing it, you're in for a treat!
I will be reviewing the game in the three following sections:
1) The content
The writing in this game is amazing. What especially impressed me was the whole lore, and the possibilities to influence Zaton's (the MC's) behaviour and overall personality. The writing is great, it is very imaginative and dark, which I really like. The setting is quite dusky, with some really macabre elements, but I feel like it fits perfectly well with the topic - living in the post-apocalyptic Egypt.
2) The visuals
The renders in this game are high-quality, although I would like there to be more animations (and that they look less robotic), but they get better as the game progresses. There are a bunch of female characters, and the MC can basically get any woman he wants, which makes this game very rich in terms of sexual content and lewd scenes.
3) The playability
I have played this game a couple of times from the beginning, only choosing different options. This game is decision-driven, and you can get multiple endings. I especially liked the feature in the game where you can actually decide what you will say - I have never seen this before in a game. At the end of the day, this is one of the most engaging games I've played. Can't wait for another update.

Wow. The animations, cinematography or graphics in general, the writing, the characters - stunning. I've never shed tears because of an adult game before but here I am.
I have yet to finish the game but so far it's great. There are some things I'd like to see more of though, but I'll save that for when I'm done with this version.

One of the best games in the dystopian world variety. The story is unique and addictive. The Lis are all beautiful and with different personalities and body types. Add to that a badass MC who takes no shit from everyone instead of the usual dwarf horny goblin mc makes it a must play.

This game has already a lot of reviews so I wondered if it makes sense to write an another one, but all right, I'll give it a try.

Most people gave it five stars and I fully agree with it. It's one of the best games at this site. It's a great and unique game with original story, plot branches and choices that actually matter, lots of nice, fresh and new graphics and of course lots of pretty ladies.

The story belongs to post-apocalyptical genre. After some nuclear holocaust the earth turned into wasteland and humanity took a step back at least 2 thousand years big, going back into the age of kingdoms, absolute rulers and savage barbarians. Some inspirations like Mad Max films or Fallout games are clear here but the game has some fresh touches like placing the action in Egypt and mixing post-apo with stories about pharaohs, pyramid and mummies. Add some oriental music, some exotic women and you get a story which is reusing existing sfuff but still creating something new and fresh.

The world shown in the game is actually a really cruel and barbaric one. There is a lot of monsters and mutant cannibals and even among "normal" people human life isn't worth much. Make a single bad move or just have a bad day and you'll get sentenced to death, turned into slavery or eaten by mutants.

Our hero belongs fully to this world. Forget wimpy schoolkids from another games trying to have their first sex. Our guy is a true, mature badass. He probably had more women than you had burgers in your life He can beat any guy and make any lass spread legs for him Yet he's not evil or a psycho. Depending on your choices he may be cruel but following some moral code or even forgiving and generous and yet strong and manly.

Still you can kill a lot of people and enforce many women in the game if you wish so. That's some problem for me - the game's brutality. And no, I'm not going personally to attack my neighbor with an axe after playing Desert Stalker But I just hope it won't inspire some lost guy with blurred line between reality and fantasy.

So play Desert Stalker, enjoy the experience but don't try it at home

(Version Reviewed: v0.12b)

Desert Stalker has a wonderful premise and a great set up. This is further boosted by delivering on the potential with one of the best world building seen among AVNs. I'm in love with this game in all of it's gory glory. Playing it made me realize how few games feature women with Arab heritage. There needs to be more especially after seeing how beautiful Zahra looks throughout the game. Good background music. Great renders and animations. The lewd scenes are great too.

Overall - 9.5/10. The only thing that it could slightly improve on is fleshing out some LIs who are only used as fuckmeats at this point in the game.

One of the best on here. The writing is really good. The upcoming updated graphics look to really improve things. I like it how things are optional, like optional NTR. The humor in the beginning is also great.

A decent post-apocalyptic fuckscape.

+ Above-average story - at first - but when you hit Shani's adventure much later it almost feels like a new writer was hired who does much better. The plot cranks up a notch, the English is better, and there's actual lore with an interesting minor twist in one part. Most of the plot at the start of the game doesn't carry enough weight to allow for twists.

+ The interface is easy to use and understand, and time only advances when you want it to. I've been getting annoyed with games that advance time all of a sudden without my explicit say-so, and Desert Stalker does a nice job of putting that in the user's control. It also has a few buttons that direct you to immediately sleep with someone while advancing time if you choose.

+ The music and atmosphere is done very well, with the occasional cut scene sprinkled in for dramatic effect.

+ and - Decent lewd scenes. Nothing profound. The usual positions with a healthy side of submission. One spanking scene. Animations are very few. Out of the 30+ sex scenes I believe I counted only 8 or so are animated in some minor way.

+ and - The character models are mostly good, though there's not much variety. Females are either well-endowed or extremely well-endowed. Not much normalcy or for those of us in the itty bitty titty committee.

- The English is odd. It's mostly spelled correctly but the grammar is often wrong, like the game's dialogue was put into a text editor that had a spell check with no grammar check. This occasionally makes the characters sound a little retarded.

In a post-apocalyptic fuckscape I would've expected a lot more violence and debauchery. It's there, but it's only during story scenes. There's not much "filler" for the gaps to really hammer in the state of things. Just walking through the bazaar it all feels like a normal, albeit primitive city. No bounty hunters with a string of trophy ears for a necklace, no slave onaholes fucked in the streets with a line of men and women waiting their turn... would've spiced things up a bit.

Great story and gameplay. Worth it alone for daughter Ain but everything else is brilliant.
Story 5/5 - Sci-Fi dystopian future. Would make a pretty good tv series.
Graphics 5/5 - Girls are stunning
Sex scenes 4/5 - Decent amount but could use more variety.
Sandbox is utilized well without being too repetitive.
Overall one of the best games on this site.
Each update is always highly anticipated.

It's an excellent game although i hate sandbox game but desert stalker was an exception it has one of the best stories in this site sexiest girls if you want some brutality this game is your thing and if you don't want it still come here

"Desert Stalker" is a captivating game inspired by the Fallout and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, featuring an original storyline with different factions and side-stories that explore romance, violence, and more. The game's graphics are stunning, with intricate details and textures that create a realistic post-apocalyptic world. The animations are smooth and realistic, adding an extra layer of immersion to the gameplay. The sound and atmosphere in "Desert Stalker" are also noteworthy, with immersive sound effects and background music that enhance the overall experience.

One of the standout features of "Desert Stalker" is the decision-making aspect of the game. The choices you make throughout the game have a real impact on the story and character development, offering multiple paths and options for replayability. With its rich and diverse gameplay, "Desert Stalker" allows players to choose their own paths and forge their own alliances, making each playthrough unique.

In summary, "Desert Stalker" offers a compelling storyline, stunning graphics, impressive animations, immersive sound, and meaningful decision-making. It's a complete post-apocalyptic gaming experience that will keep players engaged and entertained for hours. If you're a fan of the genre, "Desert Stalker" is a must-play game that delivers on all fronts.

The setting is interesting, but the models aren't great, the scenes seem more like an afterthought and the protagonist is like a sad mix of every middle-aged action hero. The story has to constantly reinforce that he's the gritty survialist who provides for his family so everyone has to respect him and it ends up making him look insecure.

I get it, everyone's sick of the wishy-washy protagonist but this just feels like a massive overcompensation.

ver played: 11c

Desert Stalker is an extremely high quality game, compared to others on this site. The worldbuilding, backgrounds, music and areas are all exquisite. The array of characters is excellent, as well as the various quests you play and even the way everything is laid out to you in the journal, the way you progress etc. It services a variety of tags, but the more 'off putting' ones can be safely turned off and ignored. As it is, the world of future Egypt, Zeta, and the people who inhabit it, the main character, his family, the people he meets on his adventures and his interactions with them, all make for a very satisfying, engaging and enjoyable visual novel.

The story itself is complex and has many stand out moments with lots of key characters and factions on their own paths, and at the center of it all, you, and it's damn enjoyable interacting with and seeing what you do with each of them.

Julia very nearly broke my heart. That whole arc was amazingly well put together and was very heavy. Shani and Ain are great, so is Zahra, Queen Merneith is enticing, and so are the others you meet on your journeys. But the girls that stick out to me the most are Yuna, Kyra, Merneith and Ain.

10/10. This game has a long way to go and certainly more greatness to come.

This is the best game I have ever played on this site. The maker has ACTAUL talent. I hope he has a long and fruitful career after this. In fact, this might be the only game I would spend actual money on! The story, the visuals, the choices, it is all just right!

Desert Stalker [v0.12b] Rating - 5*

Pros:
Cool Story
Many unique Characters
Character Models
Great Renders
Interesting Characters
Interesting MC
Sound
Great Setting
Many unique quests
Great Sex Scenes
Incest/Harem theme is very well done
Good use of the Sandbox function

Neutral:
Animations
The Animations feel too choppy and too slow, but the scenes are still too good to put them in the Cons category.
But I still wish that the Dev would make them more fluent.

Cons:
nothing

Conclusion:
This is a Dystopian Sandbox Incest/Harem game, which are themes that would be an instant red flag and pretty much a death knell to any game on this site, but this one is different and delivers on any level.
The World feels so immersive and is very Mad Max like.
The Characters are unique, interesting and the MC is a total Badass who reminds me a bit of Kratos from God Of War.
I really like the Story with all the facets and quests it presents.
I don´t give 5* ratings easily, but this one is so good and one of the best games on this site that I can highly recommend and will follow the development of this game very closely.

I have been itching for a game to fill the space between Eternum updates and this one is amazing. I'm still busy with it, but loving the length already. I usually don't care for slave/domination genres, but it's done quite nicely here with the option not a be a asshole. I really hope this creator makes more games in the future.

If you're into father-family incest, this is literally the best AVN on the market. The visuals and animations are superb, the girls are sexy, the sex scenes are hot as fuck (the repeatables are great too, which I think is better than just relying on the gallery), the plot and setting is interesting and compelling, the characters are increasingly fleshed out. (the mc is very likable and his story is fascinating). The fact that the culture is used to incest and harems, that your wife and daughter's are there to sexually satisfy you whenever you like, is so unique and so fucking hot. Ripping games off isn't something I encourage, but we need more AVNs to utilise this premise! I wish I had found this game earlier; it's now in my second favourite AVN of all time. If you're into the kink, you absolutely have to play this game.

Updating this review to 0.14D

Let's start by saying that this isn't your typical Ren'Py game. You aren't a fresh-faced 18 year old kid with absolutely no reason to exist within the narrative framework. There is no grinding for arbitrary relationship points. Rather, the game focuses on decisions you make that impact your political and social standing within a post-apocalyptic society attempting to revive the structures and institutions of Ancient Egypt. Influences are the S.T.A.L.K.E.R., Fallout, and Mad Max franchises.

Plot: You play as Zaton. For the past two or three decades, you've honed your craft as a Desert Stalker; a mercenary in the employ of the Queen of the city of Zeta. This allows you to eke out a comfortable existence on the Zetan outskirts with your wife Zahra and your adult daughters Shani and Ain. Everyday life is disrupted when you find an elfin mutant nicknamed Ivy while hunting for artifacts in the ruins of Cairo. You quickly become embroiled in a major power struggle between the city Elders, the outcast Mutants, frontier Raiders, and the half-zombified and militant Decayed.

Graphics: While there are some models in the early game that are kind of wonky, these quickly become some of the best and most emotive models possible, and almost all of them are hard 10s. There are no ugly LIs here, no weird uncanny valley things to be seen. Daz does have some issues with clothing here and there, but it's not really that noticeable unless you're actively looking for it.

Writing: I'm not an Egyptian history specialist but the devs do a great job of writing according to what's understood to be the Ancient Egyptian value set. There's incest, but it's not the "oh God what happens if my wife finds out I'm fucking my daughter/stepdaughter/tenant's younger sister". It's accepted as a normal fact of life in the universe and . On the non-erotic front, everything feels lived-in, as if there are actual people going about their lives offscreen.

Characters: The named characters all have well-defined roles within the main character's household or in their respective factions, and most of the LIs have slight quirks that make them easily distinguishable. For example, Asha and Kyra, the Raider sisters, are a package deal, and except for the first time you meet them, you always interact with both of them. Kateryna, the girl who fled her hometown in Eastern Europe with her merchant uncle, is mousy but very curious, with a maternal streak . The best part about this is that they don't feel forced into their roles at all; they all have in-universe motivations to act why they do.

TL;DR: While there are many games with ancient or postapocalyptic settings, this is one of only two games that I know of that incorporates both; and of the two, it is far and away the superior of the two. The models are excellently done, the story is highly immersive and not just an excuse to fuck anything with a pulse, and there's plenty of development left for the game to be fleshed out even more.

really great, its a porn game so obviously lots of fucking and eroticism etc, but it also has a really serious story that draws from classics like STALKER and other post apocalyptic games, the gore can get kinda excessive, but thats the story they're going for and you do have the option to limit your exposure to it, characters grow really nicely and i like the depths to some of the main characters, particularly Ivy and Shani, great characterization and expression of their thoughts and feelings, love having personal moments with characters since they can showcase genuine connection with one another like you're watching a show/movie