VN - Ren'Py - Giant Guardians [v0.3.77] [Giant Guardians]

I love reading visual novels (mostly japanese and anime-style) and have already read quite a few, but I have never read a single one about giantesses and in a European fantasy medieval setting!
I accidentally found out about this visual novel relatively recently on a site that allows you to pre-test various video games before you decide whether you want to buy the game or not. I don't know if I would have found out about it any other way. It's hard to say for sure.
I don't think I even read the description of what this visual novel is about, my attention was drawn to the title and cover, and then to the screenshots. That day, it just happened that the distribution of this visual novel was updated to the latest current version and it appeared in the list with other games that were recently updated. I went there to check something specific and was about to leave. However, I noticed this visual novel and became curious. I didn't know about it before and didn't even suspect that such a thing could exist.
Initially, I didn't have any high hopes and probably even had a bit of a skeptical attitude to some extent. But I still decided to download it and see what was there. It was a big success for me that day and it's good that I made the right decision.
Quite quickly I realized that I was starting to like what I was seeing, hearing and reading. The skepticism quickly disappeared.
I think that in this case, making exactly this beginning was a reasonable decision. It allowed us to synchronize with the MC in a sense: we, like him, found ourselves in an unknown place with no idea of who we are and what is happening here. And as the story progresses, we gradually receive new information and we begin to build a general picture of this world, its rules, its inhabitants. And I really like the approach that allows us to see some events from different perspectives (it reminded me of the experience of playing the original "Resident Evil 2" and "Aliens vs. Predator 2")


I have read all the routes and additional stories that are currently in this visual novel (v 0.3.76). However, there are still some scenes that I have not seen and some dialogues (judging by the image gallery), but this does not prevent me from having a fairly complete idea of a product so ambitious and promising, with a competent approach from the developers, of course.
That is why I rate this visual novel so highly and wish it success, further development and improvements, fame and popularity!
A fairly large number of routes, many characters with their own physical characteristics, backstories, character and culture, which will increase the likelihood of finding the most interesting characters and developments for yourself. The presence of choices, of which there are many and they have an impact, only enhances this advantage.
I like this story and its atmosphere, I like the style of narration, character design, musical accompaniment (combining in the set both a more modern sound and the very same typical for the fantasy European Middle Ages, when listening to such music you imagine exactly such a world).
I like that there is variety here and there is something to choose from. Also, the presence of "gray morality" is clearly demonstrated here and without critical thinking you can fall into a trap, make rash hasty conclusions about some events and characters.


I think they should have announced themselves on Steam. More people would have learned about this ambitious project. I think this visual novel has potential. I would be one of those who would buy this game on Steam and some additional materials for it if they were there.
This project could develop and have regular support for many years, increasing its fan base. But on the condition that the developers focus on this game, do not lose their enthusiasm for it and stick to common sense and consistency in their decisions about what they want to add, change, improve and in what direction the plot will develop, the relationship between the main character and the characters.

Easily the best game in the Giantess genre—not just because of its niche appeal and how it handles the fetish elements, but also thanks to a colorful cast of heroines, an immersive world, a solid story, and a sizable amount of content. I’ll briefly cover each point individually and try to be as concise as possible:



1) Story + Lore

The tone of the story varies heavily depending on the route you decide to play (of which there are many), and each of them gives a piece of the puzzle through which you can have a complete picture of the world. The result is a relatively expansive map that at times branches beyond the borders of the main setting of the story.
The use of amnesia to introduce a blank slate protagonist is a common trope, however, it is done tastefully here as it is tied to a mystery that is likely to play a role in the overarching plot in the future.
Admittedly, the weakest part of the story is the writing as it suffers from repetitive prose and a lack of proofreading that sometimes makes for a painful reading experience, but not outright illegible.



2) Love Interests

With a colossal selection of over 18 heroines, each having a route that varies in theme and tone: from pure love stories to outright sadistic horror shows, there's literally something for everyone to enjoy (as long as you're into giantesses, that is).
The cast is incredibly diverse—not just in personality, but also in aesthetic, and how their stories are structured. Some routes feel like deep character dramas, while others lean hard into playful or terrifying power dynamics. It's this variety that keeps things fresh and encourages replayability.
As a personal anecdote, in order to balance out the experience, I picked up one of my least favorite heroines' route: Nyxmay. The result was surprising as while she remained one of my least liked characters due to her unabashed sadistic proclivities, her route successfully made me sympathize and even understand why she is the way she is by giving us a glimpse into her tragic background.



3) Amount of Content

If there’s one thing this game absolutely delivers on, it’s sheer volume. With over 18 unique heroine routes—each offering a couple hours of content—it’s not an exaggeration to say you’re getting dozens of hours of gameplay, especially if you're aiming for every route. In addition, each heroine route has a subroute split that decides the dynamic of the relationship usually in the form of a binary: either a good/healthy outcome or an evil/toxic one.



I could easily go more in-depth on each of these topics, but since the game is still in development, consider this a partial review—one based on the currently available content. A full verdict will have to wait until the final release (or at the very least, the completion of one heroine’s full route).

That said, it’s already clear that this project is something special. The sheer scope, the creativity, and the passion behind it are all evident—and it’s only fair to highlight the developers’ consistency and rigor. For over three years now, they’ve maintained a rigorous biweekly update schedule without fail, a rarity in this space and a strong sign that the project is in reliable hands.

If you’re even remotely interested in the Giantess genre, this game isn’t just worth checking out—it sets a new bar for what’s possible in the niche.

I usually don't like vn game but this one i love
Maryen : i like you to Ok
Eliette : like a sister to cute
Sheina : angel to hot
Regina : OK to boff
Diula : eueeee to what
Naya : funnie to i lke you
Kendra : i hate you to why not
Nyxmax : hot to i want you to death
yakuu : i hate you to Ok
Madea : i like you to please be my wife
Pyeka : cool to ok
Bezvalline : so cute to i like you
Margarita : ok to girlfriend
Vai klis : ok to my wife
Croixelle : ok to boff
Synanla : i don't know to i still don't know
Kive : ok to ok
Malka : boff to ok
Maids : i am ready to i want more
Queen : ok to strange woman i want to know more
For now 0.3,75 uptade

Ok, I don't usually do reviews, partly because I'm lazy, and partly because other people here in the community are much better at it than I am.

But I have to say, this is by far one of the best NSFW game I've ever played, especially in terms of story, well-paced, engaging and most importantly, the way the MC deals with the gianteses is simply wonderful.

Welp. New fetish unlocked i guess. I thought the vore stuff was really stupid but then i saw the reviews and pics and thought "what the hell" and it was really hot.

Add even more kinks! ntr, toilet etc.

The game is awesome, choices matter, a lot of scenes and different heroines.

As someone who's had a Giantess fetish for quite some time, I can confidently say that this is one of, if not the best Giantess games that I've ever played. This is the first game that I felt really nailed the Giantess theme without relying on shrinking the MC through supernatural means in an otherwise normal environment. The devs built up an incredible world that actually feels lived in, with plenty of lore to experience.

Pros:

+ Great Storytelling and Worldbuilding - As I said before, this game actually tries to be something more than just a porn game. There's a story to be told, and it's up to the player to discover it through the routes of different characters. This is a world where Giantesses and Humans can actually live together in harmony and function as a normal society... but of course not everyone gets along. In fact, there are plenty of conflicts between the two in the story, some political and some personal. Depending on which location you end up in, you can either live (relatively) safely or be on the verge of death with one wrong choice of words.

+ Plenty of Characters/Love Interests - There are a respectable amount of characters in this game that have their own playable routes, and that's not even including the plethora of side characters that don't (at least not yet). There are also many hybrid Humans and Giantesses of various races, and some of which even have unique abilities to spice things up a bit. I feel like there's at least one girl in this game that will somewhat suit your tastes. Don't be complacent with just one or two girls, try to find as many paths as you can and see what they have in store. You might be pleasantly surprised.

+ Choices Matter - Believe it or not, your choices as a tiny and insignificant Human in this world can actually affect not only your own life, but also the lives of the Giantesses around you. This game is by no means linear. Depending on your choices, you will end up in completely different locations and with completely different girls than you would have otherwise. Choices can add or remove 'relationship points' with the girls and possibly set off certain flags that can be good or bad. Even if a certain choice doesn't currently matter in this version of the game, it may very well affect things in a later version. Not every choice has a huge effect on the story, but you might just help save a life (including your own). Choose your responses wisely, and make as many saves as you can so you can try different paths.

+ Various Fetishes - I know some people may wonder, "how could they possibly keep this game interesting when all the girls are so big?" Well my friend, you'd be surprised. There are both gentle and cruel Giantesses; some fall madly in love with you, and others see you as nothing more than a pet. Some like boob stuff, some like butt stuff. Some like foot stuff, some like mouth stuff. Some like growth stuff, and some like... crushing stuff. Certain girls are more closely tied to certain fetishes than others, so that's another reason to try many different routes. (But most of the time, you can find a little of everything in each route).

+ Detailed Artwork - Each girl has several detailed art pieces for romantic and/or lewd scenes, and the MC is often featured in this art as well. These art pieces are also slightly altered depending on the girl's emotions or what's happening in a scene (i.e, girl gets added blushes or sweat to her body, MC falls in her breasts, etc.)

Neutral/Warnings:

-/+ Art Style - The promotional art for this game might've been accurate at one point, but currently it's quite misleading. Many of the scenes in the screenshots have been redrawn and are much higher quality now, and the same goes for most of the game's scenes in general. However, I know that art is subjective, and most people might not like the current art style compared to the old one.

-/+ Game Overs - In this game, it's possible for you to die, depending on your choices. I wouldn't recommend spamming through all the text/choices without saving frequently, or else you might just end up at a dead end where you can't use the Back button to save you.

-/+ Blood and Violence - Since there is crush-related content, that in turn means there is also blood in this game. Nothing overly grotesque like entrails or anything, just some red ketchup splatters on hands or feet. Also, text in certain violent scenes can go very in detail, so be warned. Not every route has these things, and you can usually cause/prevent it based on the choices you're given, making it optional.

-/+ Lack of Diverse Body Types - Women in this game are either thick, or insanely thick with no exception. If you're a fan of petite body types and were hoping for Giantesses on the slimmer side, I'm afraid you're out of luck. At the very least, there are a few muscular women here and there.

-/+ Complicated Routes - Some routes are more complicated than others to reach or navigate through, and will require trial and error or a walkthrough in order to get your desired outcome. Some fetishes may be completely excluded from a girl's route if you failed to pick a specific choice at a specific time. This can be especially annoying if you plan to 100% the gallery. I know that some people like it this way, but some may not, so be warned.

-/+ Limited 'Back' Button - Anyone who's played their fair share of visual novels is aware of the existence of the back button. In this game, you're only able to go back by about 2-3 screens when advancing. I'm not the type of person who spams through all the text anyway, but this can be annoying when I want to go back and change my previous decision or remind myself what a character said a short while ago. Just be sure to save often, especially when you reach choices.

-/+ Typos/Broken English - English isn't the main language of the devs, so you'll find some typos and grammatical errors as you advance. They're usually not too bad and are easy to interpret, but there are a few moments here and there where I had to really think about what was being said.

-/+ Very Little Gay/Lesbian Content - The MC is male, and all love interests are female. While there are a few female-on-female scenes in the game, the majority are only female-on-male and vice versa. If you were hoping for more than that, you'll probably be disappointed.

Cons:

- Uneven Route Lengths - One of my few gripes with this game is that the content is heavily imbalanced. Some girls have plenty of content in their routes and receive frequent updates, while other girls have comparatively shorter routes and don't receive updates as frequently. This could be a good or bad thing depending on which girls you're interested in, so I'd recommend savoring each scene you have with them because their route may end faster than you think.

- No Animations - This game features entirely still-images and sound effects, and has no actual animations besides the basic Ren'py camera panning. Personally, I think the game is perfectly enjoyable without animations, but since there's an 'animated' tag on the game page, I thought that I should clarify this.

- NOT ENOUGH CONTENT - Yeah, I'm being petty. I want more. I NEED more. This game is too good. There's just never enough content for me to feel satisfied. But alas, such is the pain of playing a game before it's finished.

Overall, I'd say this game is more than worth your time, even if you don't (currently) have a Giantess fetish. Who knows, maybe you'll awaken fetishes you never knew you had.

best in the genre, very solid, so many different options, choices

sexy 18+ scenes, the narrative and story are also pretty good

I pretty much boot up the game every time it gets updated


Giantesses are sexy af, some paths though need some fleshing out

> Be me
> Don't get the appeal of a giantess fetish
> Bored, decide to try the game because of the reviews
> Right at the start there are lots of choices and an interesting plot
> "hehehe this giant tanned angel is so precious, what will happen if i stay inside her stockings..."
> Acquire a giantess fetish
> ??????
> Profit, there's still tons of paths to try and cute/scary girls to known

p.s. the art improves significantly in the important scenes and the sound adds a lot to the imersion. The game could use more variation in body types (gimme a petite giantess pls)

This game is entirely responsible for my giantess fetish awakening, and for that I give it 10/10

Mostly great art, great variety of pathways, my only gripe with it is that there isn't more of everything, which is the best complaint an unfinished game can get if you ask me.

This game is one of my favorite porn games of all time, and it is my favorite visual novel game of all time. the game has a wide variety of content to, from a gentle and kind relationship with someone bigger than you and marrying a giantess to live on a farm, to more intense things like vore or brutality, as long as you like giantesses, this game has a route for you. and the game has an extremely good story too, being one of the few porn games where I enjoy the story just as much as I enjoy the visuals.

v0.3.59

Simply put, one of the best ongoing AVN's.

Don't be put off by the preview images, they don't do the game justice and should really be updated, as drawing style and design have significantly improved over time. I assume many, like me, would have passed over the game, due to it.

Regardless, it grows on you, anyway.

Of course, if your fetish is giant girls and kinks related to it (size difference, female domination, vore) the game is definitely worth a try.

Plot is original and rich in lore, thus it's not a cookie cutter setup, and characters, while following the well-known tropes, stand out and provide a good variety, so most players will be able to find at least one LI to their liking.

Lastly, the novel seems really well thought-out in advance - it stays to its roots and does not pretend to be something it isn't. What you get in the beginning, is what you can expect to get in the most recent content, in terms of overall theme and mood.

Great. There are entire branching paths that feel unique but also interwoven with other story lines creating a connected narrative. I havent experienced all the girls but so far even if some similiar themes exist they are different in the approach for each girl. I never enjoyed the giantess trope in others games but i am glad i tried this one.

This game (version 0.3.55) is incredible. I started by following the demons because the dialogues at the beginning were funny. It was a mistake because I ended up in the SM version of the game (which I don't necessarily like) where every misstep leads to death. Then I followed the angels and OH MY GOD the contrast between the two routes. I don't want to spoil anything, but ending up as a farmer with a loving cow wife after doing the demon path was one of my best VN experiences.

I didn't have I giantess fetish, but now I most certainly do.
Fantastic art and a huge variety of giantess girls to meet who all feel unique. I don't think I'll find a giantess game as good as this anywhere, its spoiled me. With so many branching intermingling paths it will be a long while for this game to be finished but there is a ton of content already. Give it a try, you won't regret it.

This is not a game I thought I would ever be interested in, but after trying it I was definitely won over.

The way the world is explored from different perspectives depending on the route you have chosen is a very unique and interesting form of storytelling. I am enjoying it so far, though I could see it getting difficult to manage as the game progresses.

The writing has been good despite some wonky dialogue. I am guessing this game is translated, as there are some consistent spelling and word choice errors. However, the dialogue and plotting still work regardless of some technical faults. I enjoyed most routes I played, even ones I didn't expect to enjoy.

The art is great. It can be a little inconsistent, but nothing too egregious.

The only gripe I have with this game is that the cast is massive. This isn't an issue now, but it appears like it is only going to grow larger in the future. Since each route is fairly exclusive, and there is also some minor branching within each route, my worry is that the branching is going to spiral out of control.

IF this happens, I may have to revisit this review. Everyone is going to have their fav paths (Sheina, Croixelle, Kendra for me) and the more characters that get paths, the less attention EVERY character gets. I only hope that the dev has a plan to address this.

So much roots in this game, haven't finish them all playing 3rd day in a row. My favorite so far is Yakuu, hope to see continuation of her story soon.
The plot is also great, makes me want to play even after post-nut clarity

First things first, this is by far the BEST giantess VN I have EVER played, hands down. I have played a lot of them, and to be honest, not many of said games hold a candle to this work of art. If you are into being a tiny / macrophilia / ect, give this game a try! Each of the giantesses have their own personalities and major fetish they focus on. For example, one of them is motherly and very protective of you, which leads to you riding in between her boobs frequently. Where as another character is all about vore, and eating tinies.

My ONLY complaint, is that some giantess routes are a bit harder to get to then other, so a guide may be necessary if you're looking for a certain giantess on a subsequent play through.

Cool game. I really liked it. Each character has its own character, attitude to the main character. A very interesting history of the world, which is intertwined between different kingdoms and their guardians. Interesting and exciting intimate relationships with each of the guards.

(0.3.41)
Before the review starts, a small remark: Don't get scared by the game title picture or screenshots. Most characters are already redrawn in a prettier artstyle.

This game is just great, that's an easy way to put it.
While being a fetish VN, it's still trying to tell a deep story to a player. Thanks to devs hard work there is already a lore of this universe to get involved in. My opinion might be subjective, because i'm not a VN connoisseur or anything, and didn't play much of them in my life, but it's generally very good. It nicely utilizes it's fetishes, which is the most important thing. Characers are not blank, they have their advantages and disatvantages, they don't act like cliche heroes, who will always do "the right thing".
The game has hours of content on the main story + a handful of side stories, that were created with the direct help of high level supporters and may or may not be related to the lore (some of them are quite bad and short though, but it's not really something to complain about)

The game still has its issues:
1) The fact that most of the characters and scenes were redrawn, but not all of them, gets caught in the eye, especially at the starting scene.
2) Some storylines have a big amount of typos, logical inconsistencies in dialogues and other technical issues.
3) This might be very subjective, but i noticed that the word "to nod" is overused. Characters keep nodding even when they don't really need to. Same goes for the amount of apologies given between mc and other characters. It is, of course, makes sense at the "good" line of the story, but damn, sometimes it is so uncalled for, that starts to be annoying.
4) Some people might be dissapointed that, despite the fact that the game already has about 5 major storylines to go through, which then divide by even more depending on your choices, none of them are finished yet. And it gets worse when the story ends on a cliffhanger instead of a transition between the events (at least one does, but i will not spoil). This con is of course temporary, since the game isn't abandoned.
5) 90% of characters have, if I may say, a "perfect shape": big boobs, butts, wide hips, narrow waists and of course very revealing clothes. It's not like I would prefer an ugly character instead, it undermines the whole concept of a fetish game after all, but seeing porn stars everywhere feels like, I don't know, a lack of variety? Also the fact that most of them are drawn from the bottom perspective makes it even worse, because sometimes all you can see is a walking butt when character is turned back at you.
6) That's probably subjective, but another problem that I see is a character archetypes exaggeration: There are absolute sadists, there are naive, prideless and way too gentle characters that will forgive you literally anything (except for your death, I suppose), way too lewd and "playful" ones, and only 2 or 3 that are sort of in between those sides. Maybe this was intended, since it's a fetish VN, but for me the amount of gentleness or sadism is so much that it just breaks the character. This mostly applies to gentleness of course, it's much easier to explain cruelty and violence, when someone is simply bigger and stronger than you, but when it comes to "kindness", you start feeling that this 15 meter (or whatever, I didn't measure) girl in front of you acts like she does not because that's her personality, but because she is some sort of a babysitter for MC and is forced to tolerate anything you do. These characters are never upset, never angry at you, which devalues their temper. You know they will tolerate anything the game allows you to do, you know you won't be punished even a little bit, and that really sucks. Characters can be kind and gentle, but at the same time they should have at least some of self-esteem.
7) Despite the fact that a tremendous amount of work was done when it comes to an art, ther's still some picture patterns that are really needed in the game. For example: there is no pose of a character, when you are behind them and they are not looking at you. I'm pretty sure they need to see where they're going at least sometimes. It gets even worse when, according to the text, they are literally looking somewhere else, and the text goes something like: "You are walking behind [a character] that is looking at [an object]", but on the screen you see how she stares right at you.
Same goes to moments when you, for example, are held by someone. It just zooms in the center of torso. Sometimes you simply get lost and don't understand what is going on in the scene.
I also noticed a lack of face variations too, which makes some characters to always smile or look sad (when it's not intended of course), or change their mood way too fast, like when a character is shocked or mad or whatever, but in milisecond it starts smiling again like it forgot what just happened. To be fair, that's pretty uncommon, so it's not as bad as it sounds.
8) Animations, if you can even call them that, are... let's say: They're not particularly bad, but it won't be any worse without them. It's always just a screen movement, and i'm not talking about scenes where it's actually needed, like when you gaze at something too large for an eyesight, but about action scenes. It feels like: "Yes, game, I already get what you are trying to show, you're just overdoing it". The realization itself is just too clunky in it's concept. It's not needed in my opinion.

To sum up. "Giant Guardians" has it's problems, but if the "Size Difference", femdom and other fetishes included in this game are your thing, then it's definetly worth playing.

Really good game. I tried it because I was looking for something different to play and it didn't dissappoint! Got hooked up by the story. Your choices matter a lot since there are lots of girls, dead ends and several kingdoms which have their own nature (like VNs are supposed to be). Lastly, I didn't expect to be into giantess fetish, but somehow this game managed to make me a fan of it!
Pros:
+Really good story.
+Decisions matter.
+Lots of paths.
+The art is superb (Girls and Backgrounds).
+I like the music very much.
+Rare fetish that is used really well.

Mids (These not bother me):
+/-Some fetishes (like vore and blood) are a bit extreme for some people.
+/-It has lots of blood and graphic violence.
+/-You can go full femdom or full gentle femdom.
+/- A few girls look somewhat similar in some of the scenes.

Cons:
-It has no animation so the tag should be removed.
-Some paths are a bit short right now.

Overall, really good game, really good art and really good story. The devs are doing an excellent job. Some fetishes may not suit everyone and that could be a turn off, but nevertheless you should try to play this game! These devs should get all the support!
This is my first review (sorry if it's too long lol).