I'll say up front, that the sex scenes are the most important part of an AVN to me. If I ranked this game through chapter 4 (v .4), it would have been much lower. However, the game greatly improves the sex scenes from chapter 5 on featuring:
- Attractive love interests, even if not hyper-realistic.
- Great range of body types.
- Full animation (i.e. motion).
- Sound effects (they get much better in the later chapters).
- Excellent use of speed as characters approach climax.
- Great use of body physics.
- Good variety of positions.
- Good scene length overall.
- Good use of camera movement, at least in the earlier scenes.
- Harem playthrough seems possible (at least through chapter 8).
I could only come up with a few ideas to improve the scenes (at least for me):
- Inclusion of female voiced moans and squeals.
- Ability to select and revisit positions before the scene ends.
- Some full sex scenes with side characters.
- Better distribution of sex scenes throughout the entire game.
The last point was the biggest issue for me. Chapter 1 included a full sex scene with Eva. Thinking that set the tone for the rest of the game, I found myself disappointed chapter after chapter with no full scenes like that again. Rather, you are limited to flirting, kissing, and at most oral sex with your love interests. For me the frustration culminated with a big old blue ball at the end of Chapter 3. To Caribdis' credit, he does improve the quality and quantity of the scenes starting in chapter 5 with a character even noting the afore mentioned incident. I understand wanting to save full sex scenes with love interests until you've "done the work" to charm them, but in the meantime, I would have liked some full steamy scenes with side characters until you reach that point (e.g., Maat, Welin, Regina, etc.).
The story is interesting, and the setting opens unlimited possibilities for stories and adventures. The dialog, for the most part, is very good and the humor hits well. There were a couple times where I felt the MC was predatory (e.g., first romantic scene with Annie) or "simpy" but if you can overlook these instances, you'll enjoy it.
I highly recommend this AVN as long as you're willing to put the time into it. Based on what I like, I didn't find myself fully enjoying it until chapter 5.