VN - Ren'Py - Halfway House [Ep.11 - Bonus 7-8] [Az]

That game is really great The characters, the renders and the story are really awesome.
It's a different kind of story I never saw in the VN I've played before.
Looking forward to the next update!
10 from 10 points for this masterpiece!

Ive read a review here that i can say i suscribe totally, but i dont know if i will be able to make it to chapter 5.

Renders look awesome, the lighting is really good and never too much or too short, or one of those that go full on subsurface scattering stuff.
Characters look good visually, posing maybe goes a little too far with back arching, cringy and puts me off a little, BUT:

Even though characters are interesting, story develops just slow and nothing happens, just teasing and perving everything so i cant take any attempt at a relationship seriously when the MC is a horny clown.

And then chapter 3 happens and the clown decides to put a blanquet on a girl to cover her Jeans so he dont cover her tits and perv on the girl?
If that girl is your love interest theres defintley something wrong with your head.

Why not just cover her a take the oportunity to create some intimacy and conection between the two? So you can make a joke about the mc being a horrible human being with 0 gratitude or empathy?
Its not like the pace is bad, its the fact that at the star of chapter 4 theres nothing more than small hints to what the game wants and where is gonna go.

for instance the sex part that doesnt exist for half of the game at least, in my playthrough i counted 2 tits that you get to see perving, and 1 tit that you get to see because some rapist show it to you (nice message to teach your kids) And you get to see the same penis 2 times.

Maybe its a good game when it has 12 episodes, and some payoff exists, cause right now at chapter 4 most of relationships havent moved much and still new characters are being introduced.

If something happens to change this, i fear its gonna be one of those rushed 180s that some games pull when they run out of ideas and turn into a mindless fuckfest.

Pretty good game, too early to say with such little content or development in the story.
Mostly dialogue with little development but I found myself not being overly bothered by it since it's quite well written, witty and humorous at times.
Most characters feel like they have some personality unlike alot of other games on this site raghter then every female character just being a potential bang.
Though the choices through the game sofar feel like they doesn't matter much atall with afew obvious exceptions and that's somewhat of a bummer.

Think this could turn into a great game, will be back once it's completed!

It's a slowpaced (longer the wait, bigger satisfaction) type of game with drama elements . Beautiful renders and animations, rich character design, absorbing story. Very nice piece of adult game library. It's one of those games that is a must try and see for yourself.

Simply a fantastic game.

These characters are more than simply renders. They have depth, emotion, and thought put into them. If you're looking for a porn game, go right ahead but if you're also looking for an interesting story that will keep you captivated for hours, then this is your game.

The renders, as I've mentioned, are fantastic. They're so alive and full of depth and furthermore, they're all so high-quality.

Gameplay mechanic wise, it's about what you'd expect from a visual novel, so don't go looking for a house party or battling giant demons, as you won't get that here. As a visual novel, it really comes into its own, with such clean interfaces, you'd be shocked that to know, aren't made by a AAA company.

Just, all positives for this game. Play it, if you haven't, it's totally worth it.

This is an excellent game where the MILF landlady is actually the landlady and the roommates are actually the roommates! I didn't think they made such games anymore.

The story is interesting, the women pretty and the sex scenes spice things up. The game updates every 2-3 months or so.

So far so good, I never give 1 star or 5 stars to unfinished games so don't take it personally dev.

I honestly like this game, although there is a lack of porn in it, imagine I came for the porn I stayed for the plot and teasing .

Now for some ratings:

Renders 5/5
you can see the quality, episode one was a ok but by episode 5 you could clearly notice the render quality being really great.

Story 4/5
Unique so far, I have played quite a few, although it feels like you general landlady and housemates kind of story but at least it has an unique spin on it. The dialog in general ok, there were times when it was a bit cringe but dev seems to be aware of that as Emily tells the MC that quite a few times, some other parts were funny, I rarely find myself smiling when I read VNs but this one had a few funny dialogues in it.

Characters 4/5
Well so far so good, I knew Samantha looked familiar from somewhere, I will not spoil it nice one dev, the only issue I have is with Ashley, the rest are ok, but Ashley feels shallow it is maybe my thot sensors being triggered, probably she will have a back story at some point. The MC is way to good with his speeches considering his time in juvie ) what the hell did he read in there, all Sanda Brown novels ) (my sister loved those books)

There is a lack of action so far, but to be honest it is ok, actually some of them felt forced, probably a dream scene would have given the players some fap materiel, but it is what it is.

All in all a good game, There are still 2 rooms free in the basement dev fill them up

This is a unique game for me. Story is really something else than I have seen before. Renders are beautiful and girls are hot. Writing is good I am so into this game via conversations. Lewd scenes are pretty sexy.

Story telling part is great been following the game since ep1 . Renders are nice but animations are short , longer animations would be a great addition to the game. Game has typical vn style no need to bang your head and pointless clicks . Overall the game provides a good experience and story telling is nice.

Great surprise! Interesting and different story, not obvious, with all characters having an unique personality and motivation. You don't play just for the sex scenes, but also because you want to know the story ahead

Beautiful renders, beautiful and very interesting girls.

You know when some games end and you feel sad when it ends, I mean not about completion but I can't get mroe of it because it's incomplete. This game reminds me TV-Series, that you get attracted gradually and when it ends, it destroys you and gives a hole in your chest. I hope story continues much more.

One of the best! Love the characters, love the story, very well written. There's way too many Ren'Py games with badly written and absolutely abnoxious characters out there, this one really surprised me. Very good indeed!

This is one of the best VN games. Even in its incomplete state, it has a lot of content. The story is great and I read almost everything, and I don't do it in every game. The art is also amazing. Different girls with different characters. Most importantly they have a realistic look, without over sized boobs.

What a joy to experiance a well written and directed avn

This AVN is well written, has excelent Char's and art is excelent.
The story doesnt bog down has witty and charming dialog that goes well with the char's presented.

will def be supporting theDEV as well as eagerly awaiting updates.

Ohh boy...another hyped game...
Lets start with good, and then you guys can decide if you should try this.
Girls are beautiful. Nice variety, mature, adult and teen. One of the best looking characters in VN,(except Asian doctor which is really boring and plain)They just have that something cool about them. Renders of scenery are top notch. So many details, attention to details and so on... No bugs, very little grammar errors(no complex story tho) and no mistakes in character posing, clothes etc...(everything seems like quality and natural)
So far so good right? Yeah, easy 4 star...

And then the bad!(yeah, nothing good worth mentioning)
You play episode 1 and you think wow, I can`t wait to corrupt these girls... Then episode 2, also...so nice, its 5 star game so far...(some problems here and there, but lets not be picky)
Story begins to develop...and develop...and you start to worry...
Then episode 3!!! Again, some humor, nice renders...little teasing...and then...dialogues become like talking to a 10 year old kids... And go on, and on...Until something really weird happens...
Then episode 4! Ohhh boy... Balls are starting to hurt...I`m starting to skip the ridiculously long and boring dialogues... Its just disaster at that point...
Ok episode 5 begins and...it can`t be any worse then ep4 right? Wrong!
Its just...I can`t ...really can`t...
2 stars and lets call it a day... Blue balls, dialogues galore, and lots of gay and womanizer aftertaste from this game... Pass...

Found this in the trending. It should be in trend for a long time. The style of the story design is quite unique and very attractive. About the artwork, it is very lucrative, specially the characters and backgrounds (i.e. I mean every thing). Found the jokes and comedy used very delightful and engaging to the story.
Only the game mechanics took some time to understand. Overall, It is much better than usual qualities adult games. Though the quality of Ren'Py games are quite good, this game would stand among them as a jewel.
Looking forward for later episodes.

One of my favorite games here, as Renpy games goes.
Story is well written, got some humor and interesting characters, as well as story development.
This rule of having to write more than 200 chars for a review is a bit too much. Perhaps lover it to 140 or so?

Halfway House is by far one of my favorite Visual Novels so far. Six chapters in and I hope there are at least that many to go if not double that.

Pros:

The characters are great for the most part. The looks. The dialog. The motivations. Everything. Kudos on that. Even some of the side characters have me chomping at the bits for more. Ashley, Emily, Shiho, and Samantha are excellent and promising in the sexual department. Luis is an awesome buddy character with superb interactions and had me close to laughing on a few occasions.

The sex so far. The sex so far has been quite provocative and nicely done. Damn. The end of the first scene if you played your cards right.... Wow!

The story line is excellent. I am mixed in hoping they churn this series out at a faster rate and wanting them to keep a steady pace of continuing this game with a solid and enjoyable plot.

The buildup. Yes. I'm saying it. The buildup is nice. Waiting to do the deed with some of the characters or even push to a deeper deed is nice and realistic for those who have done any actual dating or been in relationships.

Cons:

The sex. Wait. How is this both a pro and a con? Well, it's a bit lacking. Six chapters in and I've netted three sex scenes and some peeping activity. It's quite well done, but maybe tossing in a wet dream or three might have been nice to keep sex added without taking from the plot.

The probation officer is a bit more cartoonish than the other renders. I don't know. I wish they would have made him a bit more realistic. It isn't a big deal because I'm hoping we don't get anything romantic going with him, but it still hurts a bit in my humblest of opinions.

Overall thoughts:

If you want loads of sex, this isn't for you yet. I am saying yet, because of the buildup. I am of the belief that we are going to be seeing plenty of that in later episodes. OK. Belief might be a bit strong, but I am definitely hopeful.

If you are interested in a solid story with great character development and excellent graphics, do not skip this one over.

Beautiful and fun game, where you find lovely storyline. The story is interesting and fun and promises funny development. Ashley is very exciting and uninhibited, Emily are timid and lovely and the music is perfect.

This game feels so ALIVE. By that I don't mean the characters blink now and then (*cough cough*). I'm talking about the footprints on the bathroom floor or the stain on a plate after a meal. The renders are so crisp you can't distinguish it from reality sometimes. The use of google street view images is clever and really well done. The best compliment you can give to the characters is that they're all unique; Em in particular is a sweetheart. The journey from the halfway house to the hospital is the BEST travel scene done in any adult VN.

Looking for flaws in this game is basically nitpicking. I'd say the plot has slowed down significantly since the early chapters but if this is going to be a slow-burn drama about these characters instead, I still wouldn't mind. There's a lot of trash on this website but this one is a bona fide gem.