Version reviewed: 0.1.2
Hero's Harem Guild is a straight up masterpiece. Komisari knows what he wants out of the game and story and implements it splendidly. Just by simply existing it causes all your other favorite games to appear less than by comparison.
Pros:
+ The plot and story are intriguing. I am unashamed to admit that I teared up at some points, even with my jaded and black heart.
+ Characters actually feel like people with their own personalities, motivations, and desires.
+ The gameplay, for a Ren'Py game, hits the sweet spot between engagement, complexity, and player reward.
+ Visuals are stunning. There's no uncanny valley or simple quick grab screen shots. I myself find large breasts to be a turn off, but Komisari has, through the use of black magic and Koikatsu, managed to make even the tiddie monsters attractive to me.
+ Audio as well is amazing. I generally do not consider audio an important aspect to games, but even I found myself rolling back at times just to hear audio clips again.
+ Updates are massive, like, leviathan sized.
Cons:
- The sense of loss and listless after completing current content.
- Some upgrades feel more expensive than their worth. While annoying I don't think this is worth knocking off a star.
- Your standards for h-games will rise. Hero's Harem Guild is truly the ambrosia of h-games.
- Komisari currently retains his freedom and is not shackled to his desk forced to pump out more of this masterpiece.
I feel that everyone should at least try Hero's Harem Guild. Force your enemies to play and know that they too must wait for updates to this work of art along with you. Your best friends too, This game is too good keep to yourself.