Ren'Py Horton Bay Stories - Jake [v0.5.5.4] [Lumphorn Games]

[Porthas]

So the game has potential to have an interesting story and interesting characters, kinda like an entertaining VN/movie:


But instead it's all caught up in a framework that sets everything up to resemble a Disney animatronic ride, where if you go on the ride more than once, the immersion into the story/entertainment is lost in a sea of repetitiveness.


I'm not sure why games like this have an appeal, because this is obviously not the only game here with this type of framework/design.

 

[Inzi1993]

how to trigger adel lucas scene?

 

[NateGrey]

So the game has potential to have an interesting story and interesting characters, kinda like an entertaining VN/movie:

But instead it's all caught up in a framework that sets everything up to resemble a Disney animatronic ride, where if you go on the ride more than once, the immersion into the story/entertainment is lost in a sea of repetitiveness.

I'm not sure why games like this have an appeal, because this is obviously not the only game here with this type of framework/design.

I find it hard to disagree with you on this. I enjoy the game, but that's despite the huge sandbox structure they set up, not because of it. It sometimes looks a bit too ambitious, with loads of characters (most still "in development") and locations (some of which have a huge number of sublocations). I usually just play the main story when it updates (and like you said, that part is good), and do one or two of the sandbox things when I can be bothered.

 

[Lord Bradley]

I wonder if someone could share just the walkthrough please? I read it is in game files, but my copressed version doesn't seem to have it and I don't wanna download 5gb for a text walkthrough file haha. Thanks in advance!

 

[The_fallen_dragon]

Is there a way to trigger sex with marry? The logs talk about getting her pregnant but I have everything max with her and nothing is changing.

 

[The_fallen_dragon]

So the game has potential to have an interesting story and interesting characters, kinda like an entertaining VN/movie:
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But instead it's all caught up in a framework that sets everything up to resemble a Disney animatronic ride, where if you go on the ride more than once, the immersion into the story/entertainment is lost in a sea of repetitiveness.
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I'm not sure why games like this have an appeal, because this is obviously not the only game here with this type of framework/design.

Because it's called, "a game" that's what people like, the ability to explore, look around to see what we can find and what not. If it's not for you that fine but not every has your same tastes.

 

[Mendez]

Because it's called, "a game" that's what people like, the ability to explore, look around to see what we can find and what not. If it's not for you that fine but not every has your same tastes.

It may also be alright to assume that since this game is called Horton Bay Stories - 'Jake', there is a strong possibility that this very town will have multiple stories and the framework will likely be used for those future games and stories. Also, I think depending on how you play this game with the NTR on and constantly battling against it while still managing to bag all the girls, a good alternative name for this story could be called HBS - From Simp to Pimp.

 

[En]

I wonder if someone could share just the walkthrough please? I read it is in game files, but my copressed version doesn't seem to have it and I don't wanna download 5gb for a text walkthrough file haha. Thanks in advance!

Here ya go

 

[Porthas]

Because it's called, "a game" that's what people like, the ability to explore, look around to see what we can find and what not. If it's not for you that fine but not every has your same tastes.

It can be "a game" and not feel like a Disney animatronic that you've seen 10,000 times. Bioware and CDPR pulled this off rather nicely, though not perfectly. "It's a game" is not an excuse for repetitive gameplay/scenes/scenarios.

 

[The_fallen_dragon]

It may also be alright to assume that since this game is called Horton Bay Stories - 'Jake', there is a strong possibility that this very town will have multiple stories and the framework will likely be used for those future games and stories. Also, I think depending on how you play this game with the NTR on and constantly battling against it while still managing to bag all the girls, a good alternative name for this story could be called HBS - From Simp to Pimp.

Not gonna lie, this got a chuckle out if me.

 

[serkan34]

when do i have to go to the gym for shower quest?

 

[Stil996]

I wonder if someone could share just the walkthrough please? I read it is in game files, but my copressed version doesn't seem to have it and I don't wanna download 5gb for a text walkthrough file haha. Thanks in advance!

The walkthrough is packaged with the game

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[Stil996]

I love the ambition of this game to have so many characters and by definition so many potential routes, but the main downside is that it makes any update feel tiny in comparison with seemingly everything you want to do being blocked by WIP signs.
Is there are kind of roadmap that might give an indication where various characters/routes are on the development queue?
The advanced massages for example, I'm mostly here for the Milfs.

 

[fidgetspinner]

I want to like this game. But I find it very tedious and buggy with a lot of event either to obtuse to be triggered or having no proper way to get to them. Also what's up with Adel demon face?

 

[punisher2099]

It can be "a game" and not feel like a Disney animatronic that you've seen 10,000 times. Bioware and CDPR pulled this off rather nicely, though not perfectly. "It's a game" is not an excuse for repetitive gameplay/scenes/scenarios.

Wait, is this one of those vns where you have to repeat certain events to advance? Like Foot of the Mountain?

 

[Lord Bradley]

The walkthrough is packaged with the game

Wasn't in my game files I dunno why.. I used compressed version. Thanks!

Here ya go

Thanks!

 

[King22422]

how to trigger adel lucas scene?

Read the walkthrough that is included in the game download. 1. You need positive friendship points with Lucas 2. When Christine and Lucas fight, you have to defend Lucas 3. You have to meet Adel in the kitchen at 4pm 4. NTR on then the sequence should be triggered

 

[Canto Forte]

Yup .. defend the drug rapist because him having a GF means
he be fkking everyone else and treat her badly.

The lengths playes go for the misery dumb fkkery scum of the earth scenes
is hylarious and beyond stupid.

MC is sure to lose everyone being this misguided.

 

[Porthas]

Wait, is this one of those vns where you have to repeat certain events to advance? Like Foot of the Mountain?

Yes, you have to repeat.

 

[Lord Bradley]

Hmm... I experienced Chris x Lucas fight and sided with Lucas. Adel has lost her virginity as well. All three of these characters have plenty of friendship, attraction and corruption stats. Main story have only last quest left (visit lab in morning with Jackson) which I am not doing since I still wanna do side events, even then guide said you only need some previous main quest events not this one. But I can't seem to trigger 16:00 Kitchen missing Adel event.

Any ideas what's missing?

EDIT: Nvm, i'm an idiot. Visiting lab is not the last main story quest, and after I did that and visiting University dean after than it all started showing up. Sorry my bad