Seeking Hidden Gems?

[Arabi1]

With your own preferences, it doesn't matter if it's Mmc, Fmc or gay main character. All are acceptable.

Sharing your favorite games is also encouraged because I belive every man's favorite game is a gem.

 

[Ukghar]

Let's say A Father's Sins - Going to Hell from my favourites list. I thought it was funny even without knowing the main story, but I played the main story first so that it may have influenced my judgment. The rest of the games are more or less acknowledged as good or excellent.

"28. A Father's Sins - Going to Hell - stupid, funny
Neutral; almost lack of story; ok graphics; funny; negative; mostly entertainment.
Add info: At the time of adding to the list game have very negative reviews. However, considering how much I laughed compared to the short length of the game, it deserve 5/5 score imo. "

 

[Pretentious Goblin]

https://f95zone.to/threads/what-are-your-top-recommended-games.177449/

 

[Arabi1]

Let's say A Father's Sins - Going to Hell from my favourites list. I thought it was funny even without knowing the main story, but I played the main story first so that it may have influenced my judgment. The rest of the games are more or less acknowledged as good or excellent.

"28. A Father's Sins - Going to Hell - stupid, funny
Neutral; almost lack of story; ok graphics; funny; negative; mostly entertainment.
Add info: At the time of adding to the list game have very negative reviews. However, considering how much I laughed compared to the short length of the game, it deserve 5/5 score imo. "

Thanks for the games. I also checked your list and its amazing.

https://f95zone.to/threads/what-are-your-top-recommended-games.177449/

Are you sure these are still your favorites? This is from 2023 and I have played 2 of them and I know iNSight of you.

 

[Pretentious Goblin]

Thanks for the games. I also checked your list and its amazing.



Are you sure these are still your favorites? This is from 2023 and I have played 2 of them and I know iNSight of you.

Oh yes, I rarely play new games and finding anything on their level is like once every 2-4 years now. I only care about well-written corruption non-VNs where the angle isn't romance or forced rape, so the pool is small. That said, try this if you haven't. Not enough gameplay for me, but the scenes are hot stuff.

 

[Mr. Cofman]

Arabi1 I still can't seem to find Mist inside your recommendation list, hmm -_-
By the way, what can you tell me about Rance series? Specifically about Rance himself.
I have concerns about him, that he might be too disgusting as a main character, and I won't be able to enjoy the game because of it.

 

[Arabi1]

Arabi1 I still can't seem to find Mist inside your recommendation list, hmm -_-

I've visited this thread more than 10 times, it's one of those cases where I say "I'll download it later" and that day hasn't come. I avoid Visual Novel and Renpy because my main interest is gameplay and I don't like to gamble on this engine to see if it has a good gameplay system or not unless I've exhausted all my options. Now that you mention it, what do you think of the gameplay in this game?

By the way, what can you tell me about Rance series? Specifically about Rance himself.
I have concerns about him, that he might be too disgusting as a main character, and I won't be able to enjoy the game because of it.

You are right. Rance's personality is the opposite of the main character from Evenicle 1. The good thing is that Rance's games are funny. You don't have to play Rance, there is an anime that summarizes the events of the first part and you can judge the series from there:

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[Mr. Cofman]

I've visited this thread more than 10 times, it's one of those cases where I say "I'll download it later" and that day hasn't come. I avoid Visual Novel and Renpy because my main interest is gameplay and I don't like to gamble on this engine to see if it has a good gameplay system or not unless I've exhausted all my options. Now that you mention it, what do you think of the gameplay in this game?

Hmm... the gameplay is rather simple but still is a fine distraction from the story.
As a part of gameplay, you have to explore bunch of different locations in order to gather resources, build things inside your "base", find survivors and progress story overall.
If I remember correctly... though you can pick a location you want to visit, once you inside a location, the movement reminds me of old point and click games, where you can see your surroundings and can pick a direction you want to go.
There is also a simple battle system and level ups. And of course a few weapons you will craft or acquire later in the game.
All in all, I think it's not too bad.

You are right. Rance's personality is the opposite of the main character from Evenicle 1. The good thing is that Rance's games are funny. You don't have to play Rance, there is an anime that summarizes the events of the first part and you can judge the series from there:

Aster and Rance both driven by lust to be honest, haha! Though... I understand, the way that Rance deals with his lust would make him an outlaw, so to say.

 

[Arabi1]

Hmm... the gameplay is rather simple but still is a fine distraction from the story.
As a part of gameplay, you have to explore bunch of different locations in order to gather resources, build things inside your "base", find survivors and progress story overall.
If I remember correctly... though you can pick a location you want to visit, once you inside a location, the movement reminds me of old point and click games, where you can see your surroundings and can pick a direction you want to go.
There is also a simple battle system and level ups. And of course a few weapons you will craft or acquire later in the game.
All in all, I think it's not too bad.

Hmm, you convinced me. I'm going to download the game now so I don't miss it later.

Aster and Rance both driven by lust to be honest, haha! Though... I understand, the way that Rance deals with his lust would make him an outlaw, so to say.

The game that gives me the vibe of an outlaw hero is Harem Collector, his class is literally "Warlord" and the dev made him an edgy atheist who hates religion and morality to the point that the "vilians" in the game make more sense than him. Also I played a game that made fun of this like naming the MC "Hero...?" in the dialog scenes, I don't remember which game, but his actions were questionable.

 

[Mr. Cofman]

Hmm, you convinced me. I'm going to download the game now so I don't miss it later.

I hope you will enjoy it :3

The game that gives me the vibe of an outlaw hero is Harem Collector, his class is literally "Warlord" and the dev made him an edgy atheist who hates religion and morality to the point that the "vilians" in the game make more sense than him. Also I played a game that made fun of this like naming the MC "Hero...?" in the dialog scenes, I don't remember which game, but his actions were questionable.

I'd find it difficult to enjoy controlling the main character who makes a little to no sense, especially compared to the villains.
I mean... the reason he is gaining progress through the story and events is YOU, The Player.
I, personally, would not want a character I do not like to progress.
But thank you for telling me what this game is about. Now I know what I DON'T want to play :3
(It is abandoned anyway. It would be sad to be interrupted because the game is unfinished )

 

[RayBar]

Its quite late at night,so I will only list a few (tho some might not fit the "hidden" or "gem" criteria). Also, I won't be able to write an in-depth summary or might not even be able to give a flattering description since my memory isn't what it used to be(it used to be shit but now its non-existent).Also,I abhor Daz3d so you won't see those games in my list,even koikatsu and honey select to some extent(unless they are done extremly good).


https://f95zone.to/threads/mechanica-a-ballad-of-the-rabbit-and-mercury-final-loser-s.94550/
Amazing game with beautiful visuals,great music and nice story. Most definitely one of my GOATs on this site.

https://f95zone.to/threads/yes-my-lord-final-doubles-core.131133/
I am a sucker for RPGM ,unfortunately its cluttered with dog-shit,this however is quite good. Beautiful animations,nice story with multiple endings and the dungeon/combat is quite fun. Best part is the main-menu that changes depending on your progress(love it when a game does this type of stuff).

https://f95zone.to/threads/my-maid-dreams-of-electric-sheep-v0-6-3-dodongamagnifico.127494/
Might not really be "hidden" at this point,but it kinda was when I discovered it. Took me by surprise and blew me away,won't write much since its still an ongoing project,do check it out yourself.

https://f95zone.to/threads/doll-room-final-jyu-zing.100492/
Nothing much here...You are in a room with a doll and fuck said doll.The End. May not be considered a "gem" but its definitely "hidden".

https://f95zone.to/threads/little-sister-sweet-neoteny-final-adults-hobby.149087/
Once again nothing much is happening here, a short 10min game where you wander a dungeon with your sister in order to fuck her. There is a story tho with 3 different endings(kinda) and some extra fluff that unlocks after you complete it once.
Again may not be a gem,but I really dig the whole 'wander around with your companion and romance her' shtick(most of this list is just this),simple and vanilla,unfortunately not many games do this .

https://f95zone.to/threads/round-and-round-molester-train-final-dispair.126854/
Definitely should not be a "hidden gem" but surprisingly the game thread is quite small.One of the best games of its genre.

https://f95zone.to/threads/dungeon-with-girl-v1-1-0-tadatada-stupid.165878/
Again, "wander around with your companion" routine(fcking love it), unfortunately its polluted with NTRape ,but fortunately its easily avoidable.Wished the Dev dedicated more time to Vanilla scenes since they are very good.

https://f95zone.to/threads/lilith-in-nightmare-v4-0-circle-tekua.67492/
GG(I am tired af).

https://f95zone.to/threads/wings-of-seduction-bust-em-out-v1-00-022-ramen-cat-studio.184607/
Came out last month but probably will not get much attention. Bullet hell game with surprisingly fun and engaging gameplay.


There are many more that can make this list(bless this site),but I am entering stage-6 dementia so I have to stop now

 

[Goeffel]

^ "yes my lord"

that's the one I have not yet played, but look forward to. That developer Doubles*Core is the newest on my list to look out for. They can write well, both comedy and lewd.
but occasionally it will dip to be lowest level. I am coming to believe raising and then undercutting expectations is a trademark of theirs? for anything, including quality, or where the story seems to be going.
Like, in From Frontier for example you get a tentacle monster scene. So, yeah, we all know how that goes ... and just when you think this, it goes some most unexpected way

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The late game increasingly had me expecting the worst, ever since soso and not given a choice, all "yeah, let's push this >>warning! Imminent DOOM!<< button ..."
and then ultimately the least expected character saves the day, in the most unforeseen way (by bringing up all the objections I had), and even more: I can not remember any game or story overall that dared to take this approach.

I hope their other games will also be as full of surprise, without it becoming an empty gimmick.

By the way, what can you tell me about Rance series? Specifically about Rance himself.
I have concerns about him, that he might be too disgusting as a main character, and I won't be able to enjoy the game because of it.

I had/ have the very same reservations.

But ever since I read that the (iiuc. female, btw.) writer for Eiyuu Senki has written for Rance (don't know if for some titles or all of them) I switched from "will never want to play" to "I WILL someday play".
She really knows how to write funny, adorable, silly, cute, and even if given the chance based characters, situations and dialogues. ofc. depends on how much freedom she's given.
(not to say there weren't also cringe things/ situations/ "things")

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sorry Arabi1, I can not think of a favourite of mine that is even close to "hidden"

 

[Arabi1]

^ "yes my lord"

that's the one I have not yet played, but look forward to.

I recommend it, the gameplay is unique and fun. I mostly forgot why I put it on "good enough" on my list, but thinking about it, I should replay it and reconsider putting it higher.

sorry Arabi1, I can not think of a favourite of mine that is even close to "hidden"

No worries. I enjoy new replies to my posts and they are all welcome and yours was detailed and elegant so thank you for that.

 

[Mr. Cofman]

I had/ have the very same reservations.

But ever since I read that the (iiuc. female, btw.) writer for Eiyuu Senki has written for Rance (don't know if for some titles or all of them) I switched from "will never want to play" to "I WILL someday play".
She really knows how to write funny, adorable, silly, cute, and even if given the chance based characters, situations and dialogues. ofc. depends on how much freedom she's given.
(not to say there weren't also cringe things/ situations/ "things")

As long as rape is optional or justified (for the main character at least), I will be able to enjoy the game
After all, I already played three games made by AliceSoft. Toushin Toshi 1-2 and Evenicle.
In Evenicle you can't rape anyone, with an exception where it is unavoidable but justified, and in Toushin Toshi it is optional.
So... is it wrong to expect the same from Rance? I can only wonder...