VERSION: Ch.1 v0.30
SUMMARY: Not bad start at all, interesting story, decent quality overall.
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.
PROS:
NOTE: The following remarks are my personal opinions and thoughts, which may provide more context and could be useful to the developer.
Generally impressive VN, I like it and find the story and characters interesting. It a little different from the general themes which is refreshing. It also has some deeper, more complex themes and more profound characters. Attractive characters and decent dialogue. There are however some details to iron out, parts that need polish and some quality control is needed.
That all said, I can honestly not complain much at all about this one, its actually damn good and does some things other VNs have not done, it feels unique in all aspects, even if some differences are minor or subtle between this and general VNs this flows and fits well together, clearly much thought and effort went into it. I highly recommend it.
SUMMARY: Not bad start at all, interesting story, decent quality overall.
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.
- Model Visuals..................... : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- General Visuals................... : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Animation Quality................. : ⭐⭐⭐
- Character (Persona)............... : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Story Quality & Pacing............ : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Writing Quality & Dialogue........ : ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- UI & Game-play Mechanics...........: ⭐⭐⭐
- Playtime & General Quality.........: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Sounds & Music.....................: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- H-Content & Fetishes.............. : ⭐⭐⭐
PROS:
- Decent looking models, MC looks a bit young but it works and his persona is a jackass with some weird psychosis but interesting.
- Writing is decent, structured and reads well.
- Story seems pretty decent and interesting including the characters.
- Dialogue is thoughtful, realistic, interesting and generally good.
- Music and sounds are decent and fits the scene nicely.
- Dialogue box can be a bit smaller on the font IMO.
- Some mismatches during dialogue where MC name gets confused with the other party e.g., First time in the kitchen Melissa and MC convo.
- Added to dialogue there are some typos or spelling errors here and there like "It frights me to see..." should be it frightens or scares me.
- While models and general renders all look good at least in terms of details, shape, style and artwork, the quality is a bit grainy. Its not a deal breaker, but its obvious..
- Style is pretty good, has a few elements like noir vibes, some dark and gritty elements. Very realistic.
- Animations are not bad, because of the realistic elements they have but they not really "animations" per say. See cons
NOTE: The following remarks are my personal opinions and thoughts, which may provide more context and could be useful to the developer.
- Starts of a little jarring, not a lot but its apparent, the writer does not explain much or set the stage much for this one which may throw you a bit trying to catch what is going on. I recommend just go with it for now and see if it plays out or becomes a shit show.
- Some extra checking on the dev side with the odd bug here and there would be nice, I say bug but its more like a typo with mixed character dialogue
- While textures or rather renders are bit on the grainy and lower quality side, there could be merit to using this as too smooth feels more artificial. At least that is one argument one could have, even though I still would opt for the smoother renders simply because its possible and I like my VNs like that.
- Animations are not bad, they work in this style but its not like your traditional animaitons that are smooth, more interactive, longer, better quality etc. Not total gripe but one does like pretty and nice things...
- I would like to see some more tags, future ones, plans for the game and potential kinks. This VNs dark themes and the world it moves in will allow for a bunch so hopefully we can see more kinks
Generally impressive VN, I like it and find the story and characters interesting. It a little different from the general themes which is refreshing. It also has some deeper, more complex themes and more profound characters. Attractive characters and decent dialogue. There are however some details to iron out, parts that need polish and some quality control is needed.
That all said, I can honestly not complain much at all about this one, its actually damn good and does some things other VNs have not done, it feels unique in all aspects, even if some differences are minor or subtle between this and general VNs this flows and fits well together, clearly much thought and effort went into it. I highly recommend it.