Ren'Py - Gabe's Ghost Hunt [v0.15] [Trash Master Thoth]

i spent 5 hours trying to figure out this game and when i finally beat it, all i get is a mediocore bj scene and I dont even get to do anything sexual with the black haired girl. I don't understand why this is so highly rated, if your going to use ai, then you at least have more than enough time to make a good sex scene to reward the player for all their efforts, but nope the author leaves us blue balled and stressed. I dont understand why this game is so highly rated because sure the author tried to do a unique mechanic, but its confusing af.

• Art (ai)---{5} The art is good and I didn't pick up on the ai influence too much. I still did get the ai feel from time to time but it wasn't much.
  • Art Direction---{4} A slight lower score for unfinished assets and low variety of character art during hunts, which is understandable for a proof of concept release.

• Characters---{4} Not being able to name any of the characters, including the MC, might be a negative for some but it wasn't an issue for me. Most characters have clear, understandable personalities established and the connections to each other are done fairly well, which helps the NTR Rout. The two men who show up to help with the hunt aren't fleshed out much. Other than their looks they're functionally/narratively the same, which is mostly fine
  • Dialogue---{3} Disclaimer, I am not a big fan of VN. My main issue with the dialogue in this game is the same issue I have in other VN, way too much of it to the point I get bored and start skipping. I like dialogue/narration to setup and carry a scene but in my opinion, based off my preferences, VN tend to add dialogue/narration to the the detriment of the pacing of the overall story and/or gameplay experience.
  • Plot/Scenario---{5} I like the general narrative setup and the implementation of the NTR and non NTR Routs. Including a way to avoid NTR through gameplay (succeed and get the girl/girls or fail and watch the girls fall for other men) almost always helps to make the rewards and "consequences" more impactful.

• Gameplay---{3.5} The gameplay mechanics are somewhat confusingly explained but after some trial and error attempts I think I mostly figured them out. Being able to save at any point helps a lot and also allows you to repeatedly guess the ghost you are hunting at the end of the hunt. The actual mechanics behind figuring out what ghost you are hunting are a little complex but kind of interesting to play with. The save feature allows you to straight up ignore the hunting mechanics though and allows you to focus more on the placement and interactions of the MC and coworkers, in other words letting you NTR the MC or develop a personal/sexual relationship between the MC and girls while preventing the male npcs from claiming the girls. The way the game sets up the voyeuristic encounters through gameplay is well done and is the main feature I will be looking forward to.

• Overall---{5} The game, as of the 0.1 release, is very short and lacking greatly in content but succeeds in giving you a good idea of what to expect. I think for the most part, all the game features come together to create a fun and engaging experience. One main suggestion I would ask for if possible, is maybe adding another FC for the hunts who tries to seduce/interfere with the MC intentionally sabotaging his relationships with the other FCs. Either make her infatuated and clingy, toxically so, who wants the MC to herself or make her an agent of Gabe to interfere with the MC so Gabe can get closer to the other FCs.

Excited about the potential of this game. I has a mix of elements of both VN and Sandbox and has an interesting concept. And hopefully being that it has Ai art scenes will be able to be produced a little faster than hiring a 2d artist. Keep up the good work dev looking forward to seeing how it develops.

5/5

The title mixes supernatural action with an adult storyline, bringing a ghost-hunting vibe combined with elements of corruption and NTR. Gameplay revolves around exploring haunted locations, facing malicious entities, and at the same time following a plot where the girls are gradually corrupted by the influence of these spirits.


The atmosphere is dark, yet sprinkled with moments of tension and curiosity, creating a constant sense of danger while keeping the player hooked on the unfolding story. Progression is marked by choices and events that show how the characters are affected—both physically and psychologically—by supernatural forces.


Overall, it’s a game that stands out for its unusual theme: blending ghost hunting mechanics with an adult narrative of transformation and possession, resulting in a unique experience for those who enjoy this kind of setting.

For a 0.1 release, it gives an interesting premise. The dev managed to showcase what the game was all about in the initial release of the game, which is a good move a lot of devs are not bothering to do.
As for the gameplay itself, it's kind of a Phasmophobia whack-a-mole with NTR mechanics where you need to investigate the area Phasmophobia style while your female friends might get corrupted by males who are doing the same thing. Both in the sense of gameplay and NTR genre representation, it looks like a pretty decent concept. I also liked the bad end scenario, hope dev expands on it in the future. There is also a social media timeline feed that is always great for NTR games, as it gives sneaky updates on the girls.

So far, everything looks solid for the 0.1 release, and I give it 4/5. If Dev does not abandon it and updates will come at a reasonable pace with him developing on the mechanics that are outlined already, I will revisit this review and give it a 5, but I will leave it 4 for now as it is too early to tell. I decided to leave an honest review, as I have seen some dumb reviews from other people crying about not having a redo-button and giving this promising game 1 star because of it, which is ridiculous and straight up unfair.

add a BACK button or the ability to go backwards to change choices. i am clicking past things without being able to go back or redo or confirm things i cant change. very annoying.

fix player guide to be way more simple.
make the introduction to this game a lot more simple. like get hcontent out to the player, no matter how they play, within 10 minutes.

this was a pretty quick download and delete for me, based purely on the clunkyness of it all.

For a demo, I really liked the gameplay. I expected something more intense, but I don't know if I skipped it, but I wish there was a better tutorial on how to use the objects. I don't know what the bouquets of flowers were for, and I would like to know if there was a scene where you could see the companions having some sexual interaction. I only saw that on the map they came closer or sometimes they moved away but always in the same room.

This review is for the 0.1. I really loved to play Phasmophobia, so the idea for the story is great. The art is pretty and consistent. There's almost no erotic content, but the plot is nice. I hope it evolves during the next updates.

I reviewed the 0.1 version of the game.

First of all, it must be said, that there is not much content yet.
It takes 20, at best 30 minutes to complete this version of the game.

I liked the story intro but the gameplay feels somewhat unnecessarily complex with randomly placing different things and people in rooms and always walking back to the van to watch if you found a hint regarding they specific type of ghost in the house. Personally, I perceived this gameplay as rather boring since it stretches over ten turns. The art is good and MCs companions look hot. Unfortunately, MCs name is not customizable, so you are basically some "Sev" guy that may get NTR-ed by some Jake Paul style celebrity that puts stickers on your girls exposed tits.

Overall, this could certainly develop into a fun game, but right now it isn't something special and the limited content does not allow you to fill your evening with it.