RPGM Holdcraft Chronicles: Aki [Ch.9] [Seez]

[Vampire_Lord]

Here are my thoughts. I played through until Chapter 5, a blind playthrough.

Honestly, I'm not sure it's worth "playing".

The beginning, maybe Chapters 1-2 or 3 are pretty decently written. You get a feel for the characters, they are likeable and funny and cute and the situations they are put in are semi-realistic. But then out of nowhere, the kind-hearted and naive Aki, cheats on her husband by masturbating her friend, Nicole. And then we find out she's into girls which comes as a shock to her husband. I like lesbian characters and content a lot but it falls short here. We are given NO inclination of her attraction until Chapter 4ish when her husband confronts her about it and she's like "Yeah. Girls are hot. I've always liked them."

The biggest issue for me though is as soon as Aki's first transformation happens (her boobs and ass grow), EVERY. SINGLE. SCENE. is a sex scene, or has some form of debauchery. Character's are having sex in the public, in spite of being worried about it before, and for some reason, Aki and Nicole are like, welp now that we've messed around once every time we see each other we're going to have sex. No way around it. This is before they tell the husband what has been happening between them.

I know Aki's starting to become corrupted but it's implied the corruption is just more or less beginning to affect her by the end of Chapter 4, yet she's cheating, uncontrollably lusty for everyone BUT her husband and conspiring against her husband, the man she fell in love with and started a business with. She lets him cheat simply because she's been cheating and wants to be absolved of that guilt.

She's incredible unlikable at this point.

Other than that, you aren't given any choices in the game, except what order you want to view sex scenes in. You have NO say in what occurs throughout the game, so I'm reluctant to even call this one. It's on par with a visual novel where your choices, if and when you are given them, don't matter in the slightest. Because it plays out regardless.

The art however is pretty great and it seems as though a lot of care was put into it. So I commend the author for that and the writing from Chapters 1-3ish.

i feel you

 

[Zedas]

Does anyone have the 0.4.5 save?

Look at the previous page, I dropped it

 

[Missmiles]

While I don't hold as negative an opinion of the game as the one upstairs (or previous page, if applicable), but I will say this: this update was disappointing, in more ways than one.

As Chapter 5, this should at least have progressed her one stage of corruption. She's faced herself and understood where she sits in terms of desire and lust. The process of detaching from her husband has begun. It really should have been one full stage of corruption.

Instead, we get this...beginning of a chapter. Most of the effort seems to have gone into rendering that massive (spoiler) scene with multiple interactions, dialogue and animations. Credit where it's due, the scene was not bad...

Though, it was all wasted effort, if you ask me. I'd rather have a couple more personal scenes and the corruption to go with it because that's what makes the story (and game) good. And now there's 5.5 in between the next update. If Chapter 5 had been a proper chapter in the story, this side plot would be something to look forward to. Now it feels like we're getting this possibly non-canon filler after a cliffhanger that really shouldn't be one.

Disappointing update.

 

[Creator Seez]

It’s been a very surreal experience releasing a product to the public. Getting used to getting feedback from different sources has been very interesting. If you guys ever want to actually chat about the game come join us in the discord. Feedback there is generally better because it’s more conversational and misconceptions can be easier to avoid.

A lot of the feedback in here is just people not liking particular aspects. This is the first thing I have ever created and this game has always been intended as a learning experience for me to make better products in the future. I know that I can’t please everyone.

Honestly since I’m only able to work on this on my 2 days off a week from work, I’m quite happy with what I’ve managed to make. It’s kinda cool to be compared to other creators doing this full time. So, I’m just going to continue making my dumb little game, flaws and all, and enjoy doing it!

I appreciate the feedback regardless! Thank you all!

(This isn't a response to anyone in particular. I just wanted to share my experience a little bit.)

Side note: In the Discord I’ve started showing little teasers of the next game. It’s mostly just character designs and design document talk right now. I gotta finish Aki first before really diving into the next project. But if you are interested to see what the future plans are, come join us!

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Ch. 5.1

 

[Cholta]

This update, I have nothing to say, wow. Keep going like this.

 

[Yamakasi20]

wow, did not expect this game to be this good and hot. Great job, dev!

Saki stole the show for me.

 

[Joe87467]

Good job

 

[TotallyNotFappin]

I haven't played the recent updates yet, but I gotta agree on some things some people said about the FMC and the futa Gal she meets.

I like the first 3 chapters and the whole setup of corrupted by futa dick and stuff...
BUT those 2 gals give me green haired FMC from "The king of summer" vibes (If you know, you know):

-Wife is irredeemable cheater
-Futa is "trying to change her past ways", but fails miserably (If she even tried)


Still like the game tho', my suspension of disbelief is just very strained, it's not as bad (in the updates I've played) as the game I mentioned before... I could not continue playing that one, I hate her and every other lobotomy patient in that game

 

[comrade007]

Man some of you guys in here have some weird expectations. It's a PORN game about CHEATING. This stuff is written to hit a fetish. One that is incredibly unrealistic. Then people in here are surprised and disappointed that NTR characters in games cheat with loose shitty logic. Guys that's the whole point.

 

[icollectsouls]

Personally, I actually like the stuff involving Aki + Nichole (and the other girls), even with the way it's gone in recent chapters, but the newer content involving Jake just isn't doing it for me. (Gonna throw it in a spoiler box as a courtesy.)

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[jjnm]

This is the best game I have ever played, every part of it is great.

 

[Lucas_Alfred]

With this update recently in my opinion I give it a 7.5/10.
Because I got bored with the scenes of the futa girl with blue hair and especially the casino scenes.

I really love this game like ntr but there are scenes that I like and those that I don't like and I didn't like a few of those although I did like the beach scene
I really loved the previous version about the protagonist's family.

 

[FeLisk]

Amm
Did something happened after 3-rd chapter?
Some weird comments are here

 

[TotallyNotFappin]

Man some of you guys in here have some weird expectations. It's a PORN game about CHEATING. This stuff is written to hit a fetish. One that is incredibly unrealistic. Then people in here are surprised and disappointed that NTR characters in games cheat with loose shitty logic. Guys that's the whole point.

That's like telling me I should be happy with a Well-done steak dinner because I love steak.

I know these stories require suspension of disbelief and am willing to do so.
Just pointing out some things I've noticed.

Edit: started playing again from the guy turning into a shemale... I forgot this guy was the typical blind and oblivious NTR MC

 

[Creator Seez]

Amm
Did something happened after 3-rd chapter?
Some weird comments are here

It’s a few people expressing their dissatisfaction with how the story has gone. It has happened every update. Not much I can do about that. I’ve found that it is still worth looking at because there are comments that have a snippet of information that is useful. Nothing that would make me make major changes but people will take things differently than I thought they would and keeping that in mind can be helpful.

At the end of the day, it’s very much a vocal minority in here. For every 5-10 people that are grumpy about something I have about 150+ people signing up for free membership because they want more updates. For this update in particular I had a pretty decent jump in monetary support. So much so that I may move to doing this full time in the coming months.

People are far more likely to make negative comments than positive, especially in a forum setting. Just remember guys, it’s a porn game. Don’t take it too seriously. Thank you all for playing! If you come back that’s great! If not, I hope you find something to your tastes!

 

[Gabrielss]

It’s a few people expressing their dissatisfaction with how the story has gone. It has happened every update. Not much I can do about that. I’ve found that it is still worth looking at because there are comments that have a snippet of information that is useful. Nothing that would make me make major changes but people will take things differently than I thought they would and keeping that in mind can be helpful.

At the end of the day, it’s very much a vocal minority in here. For every 5-10 people that are grumpy about something I have about 150+ people signing up for free membership because they want more updates. For this update in particular I had a pretty decent jump in monetary support. So much so that I may move to doing this full time in the coming months.

People are far more likely to make negative comments than positive, especially in a forum setting. Just remember guys, it’s a porn game. Don’t take it too seriously. Thank you all for playing! If you come back that’s great! If not, I hope you find something to your tastes!

Don't worry brother, there will always be negative comments, but there will always be many more positive comments.

 

[TotallyNotFappin]

It’s a few people expressing their dissatisfaction with how the story has gone. It has happened every update. Not much I can do about that. I’ve found that it is still worth looking at because there are comments that have a snippet of information that is useful. Nothing that would make me make major changes but people will take things differently than I thought they would and keeping that in mind can be helpful.

At the end of the day, it’s very much a vocal minority in here. For every 5-10 people that are grumpy about something I have about 150+ people signing up for free membership because they want more updates. For this update in particular I had a pretty decent jump in monetary support. So much so that I may move to doing this full time in the coming months.

People are far more likely to make negative comments than positive, especially in a forum setting. Just remember guys, it’s a porn game. Don’t take it too seriously. Thank you all for playing! If you come back that’s great! If not, I hope you find something to your tastes!

I'll apologize for being grumpy and admit you're right about negative comments.

Let me say this: Keep going. The game is hot, I like it.
I just can't help myself and empathize/look to deeply into the characters. (I do this with every media)
I guess I like being a critic too much.

Thank you for making this game, I've wanted a good futa NTR game for a while and got too excited

 

[{Jeizaguretokanteishi01}]

It’s a few people expressing their dissatisfaction with how the story has gone. It has happened every update. Not much I can do about that. I’ve found that it is still worth looking at because there are comments that have a snippet of information that is useful. Nothing that would make me make major changes but people will take things differently than I thought they would and keeping that in mind can be helpful.

At the end of the day, it’s very much a vocal minority in here. For every 5-10 people that are grumpy about something I have about 150+ people signing up for free membership because they want more updates. For this update in particular I had a pretty decent jump in monetary support. So much so that I may move to doing this full time in the coming months.

People are far more likely to make negative comments than positive, especially in a forum setting. Just remember guys, it’s a porn game. Don’t take it too seriously. Thank you all for playing! If you come back that’s great! If not, I hope you find something to your tastes!

love the game please dont change anything keep up the great work

 

[Creator Seez]

I'll apologize for being grumpy and admit you're right about negative comments.

Let me say this: Keep going. The game is hot, I like it.
I just can't help myself and empathize/look to deeply into the characters. (I do this with every media)
I guess I like being a critic too much.

Thank you for making this game, I've wanted a good futa NTR game for a while and got too excited

Hey it’s no big deal. It’s nice that people want to look at the game with a critical eye. It means they care to some degree. But I’m really not writing this to be taken too seriously. It’s here to hit a couple fetishes for those who want it and to give me practice in game dev.

There are some very valid criticisms in here that I totally agree with. I’ll talk about two of them and give my reasoning for why things are the way they are.

• It’s not really a game/No choices/Linear/No mechanics
  • When I started I had no clue what I was doing. I wanted to keep it as simple as possible to make the update/chapter experience as good for the user as possible. So I wrote a simple linear story to get the job done. I understand the engine well enough now that I could go back and add mechanics and make it well enough. The problem is that my code was so shitty at the start that to make those changes it would be very very time consuming. So much so that I would basically have to remake it from scratch. That doesn’t even take into account the narrative changes that would be required. I don’t think anyone here actually wants to wait 5 months for me to rebuild everything with minimal differences and add no new content.
• Narrative is too sped up
  • Yeah that is totally fair. The main reason it is this way is because I’m really trying to keep this game small. My goal is to make two small games for learning purposes and then make a much larger project that utilizes everything I’ve learned. If I were to make this game pacing better the game would have to have at least 5 more chapters, probably more and that would make the game way too big.
  • The other side to this is that I think some people in here tend to forget that the vast majority of people are here for the porn. I’d bet money that more than half of the players read 20% of the dialogue tops and skim/skip the rest. So yeah all the scenes going forward are full of debauchery. This really shouldn’t be a surprise…

There are a lot of other comments I could address but many of those are based on assumptions/misconceptions or their personal preferences. It’s just not worth it to respond to those.

Just remember there is more to the story. We are only half way through after all. I hope everyone looks forward to more!