VN - Ren'Py - Imperial Chronicles [v0.11] [Lazy Monkey]

v1.0

Fun to read teen fantasy novel with meaningful choices and lots of sexual content. What more could you ask from AVN.
Interactive story is almost good enough alone. Sure it has the normal problems of drifting off, before returning back to the main plot. But even if there are lots of characters and stuff to happen, it never feels like the story is moving aimlessly. There is good amount of stuff from the past, so that you feel like past decisions do matter (don´t care if it´s just an illusion, just that it feels like they do matter).

Writing is good. There is lots of different kind of characters and conversations. Writing and decisions gives great flexibility to "roleplay" a character you like. Dislike someone, love someone etc. It never feels like the game would force MC to love, fight and die for someone. That is just one of many reasons why characters are more likable.

Sex scenes are good. Not visual masterpieces, but good. There is well made love scenes and spicy lust scenes. And sometimes your decisions affect what kind of scene you will see. Game does so many things right to make sex scenes more meaningful and effective.

The man knows how to make some good incest fantasy games.
Good updates, consistent, hardworking
If all the devs were like him, porn games would have rivaled the triple AAA games by now.
Wish his next game will be a space fantasy

Probably the best game I’ve played on this site - and the first one to convince me to support the developer already out of sheer gratitude for the experience.
Visuals are great. While bodies are rather standardized around conventional beauty, they are made with precision and care, with special regard for my personal Achilles heel - faces and their expressions. You can actually see the emotion: from mischievous curiosity to shameful rage. And that is just the beginning, as beyond succulent flesh author also actively using a variety of hairstyles, habitual and exotic accessories and a lot of exquisite costumes, which actually utilized during scenes - and I think most would agree that a true man of culture prefer some subtlety. Even unimportant objects on the background are given some care, although backgrounds themselves tend to be rather plain. The weakest part of the product is animations - they are present, done without overt mistakes, yet simple and not very impressive. All in all, there are better visuals on the market, yet it is close to the point where it’s mostly a matter of personal preferences.
Characters are awesome. Truly. Genuinely. They are THE hook of this game. Even MC, despite all the confinements bestowed by his role - and genre - is still very much not a blank slate and has a lot of both vices and redeeming qualities, regularly shining throughout the narrative. And he is the second weakest of the main cast. The author generally done an excellent job in endearing characters to player - I was touched in a small way even by the conclusion of a rather unimportant and banal episodic character with no intimate scenes, dying because of his own stupidity. While main girls and player’s interactions with them are truly top-notched - I repeatedly felt my heart strings tremble. Even dialogues during intimacy tend to be meaningful, although sextalk is probably the least memorable part of the experience. I also want to stress, that male characters, while overall being less developed than female ones, still interesting and aren’t played just to make MC a hero at their expense.
Narrative. Not perfect, yet still quite compelling. The most important thing to say here is that most places where suspension of disbelief suffers the most seem to be done for the sake of brevity and keeping the rhythm of the story. Especially near the start, where it is so important to capture the attention of the reader. I think it’s a right choice - as much as one may enjoy a bit of a wordy fat, everything is good in moderation. Between a proper flow of dialogues/events and infodumps for largely not critical context I would have certainly preferred the former. There seemed to be a lot of hooks in the story - like a LOT - so I sincerely hope, that author made an extensive plan beforehand, otherwise there is going to be a lot of cutting and trimming. Humor is not overabundant and usually fit the situation. Worldbuilding and its demonstration is significantly above passable.
Interactivity. Choices matter - and not just in a way “you won’t see this particular act of intimacy”, but has the ability to provide a significantly different path forward, even thought the end result for the world will be mostly the same. Think Telltale Games and their Walking Dead. However, here lies an issue demanding a mild criticism: it’s rather hard to understand when and why you missed something and so it’s either resign or annoying and grueling work on checking all the possible sequence. Thankfully, such things can be relatively easily be patched by QoL additions like gallery or in-game tracking of variables.
Sound. Present - which is already a significant step forward from previous project. And it’s done nicely. Music appropriate for the moment, opening doors, apple crunching, laughter, pounding and moans. It’s not particularly spectacular, yet undoubtably adds a lot to the overall experience.
There is much more that could be said about this game - like how, to my delight, I felt a bit of Crusader Kings vibes - yet I would hopefully make a full review after the game is finished.
Sadly, a significant chunk of this product’s charm could be lost in translation - I played in Russian. But, this also can and almost certainly will be helped.
You definitely should try it - your first playthrough wouldn’t demand much, yet it would be sufficient to check game's correspondence with your tastes.
All in all, the game made with love and talent - 10 out of 10.

good incest game , i very like in scenario , i hope author can continue make likely game. I will all support. The story include mom,sister , any family role who your can think. I special love mom who so sexy and excite in this game.Long time to not see incest game that impressive.I recommend everyone.

The quality of the renders and animations is, alas, worse than average, BUT the plot and dialogues are beautifully written and read with interest, plus there are significant fetishes for me. I look forward to any subsequent update and hope that the author will improve his rendering skills!

Up to about .3 this game is a 5. But then it's a downhill slope.

You start out as a ridiculous prince with a lot of character growth to do, and that's compelling, that part of the game is when it's at its best. After that, all the character growth is just kind of handwaved as taking on more responsibility and the character becomes 'king' in affect - if not in effect.

After that, I just got bored and uncomfortable. There's too many of the hallmarks of the Russian first language writers I often see here - "It's not rape if she gets wet" "Democracy is a nice idea in theory", "It's easier to make the main character look like a good person by making everyone else in the world worse", which all became a lot more front-and-center when the character started to hold power.

Also, I'd have liked it a lot more if the game spent more time on characters outside of the main characters immediate family or, at the bare minimum, gave a bit more agency on who to spend time with. I like that it's a linear story rather than a sandbox, don't get me wrong, but it ended up feeling simultaneously myopic and unfocused.

The game hints at a much larger world but, by spending the whole time trying to bone your sisters, you only ever get to see one family's view of it - and only through their bedroom window.

I really enjoyed the story in this one. The pacing was excellent but I'll be honest, if you're just looking for a quick wank, then this isn't for you. There's a whole fleshed out history and world in this game. The sex scenes are secondary.

best Fantasy VN I have ever played, with so many choices that branch off to so many paths in the stories that guarantee so many hours of entertainment. Not only the story is exceptionally good, the models and choices of character outlooks are carefully picked as well that created an interesting fantasy world with many intriguing personalities.

I wish I'd known about this game's existence earlier. It's a pretty amazing fantasy VN, and the empire building interests me almost as much as the relationships. The LIs are great, especially for an incest lover. The dev releases frequently a good chunk of content. This is a straight up upgrade over Vis to me.

Few concerns for the future however: Russian is the main language of the game and the English translation really suffers. There are multiple parallel paths that make me worry about the overhead work for the dev on branches that few will play, and it will get harder to keep track of them. The scenes with the Queen are starting to get repetitive. The choice of wife nearly does not matter as we have so few scenes with our wife. Now there's a risk our relationship with one specific LI isn't allowed to have a positive outcome. And the MC tends to be a cunt even in the most heroic playthrough.

Many areas that cause me to worry, but very satisfied with the game so far.

5/5
1.Your choices REALLY matter. There is so many different paths to explore so many options and i still doesn't discover them all!
2. Characters with personality and a lot of sex content with them
3. Story is very interesting. In some games you just press skip and wait until next sex scene but this one hooks you.

One of the best games ive ever played hence my first time giving a review it has fantasy, royalty, politics, outstanding dialog(with the script mod), incest, prophecy, a crazy amount of promised pregnancy, a horndog protagonist with a somewhat moral character highly recommend

What can I say, great story, excellent flavour, many paths you can take and the game is very dynamic, your choices actually affect the outcome. Might be one of the best games I have played here if we are being honest.

Imperial Chronicles [v0.8] by Lazy Monkey

Overall Rating: 9.5/10
Fantasy fans, rejoice—this game is a captivating gem that’s hard to put down.

Strengths:

• Compelling Narrative: A richly crafted story that pulls you into its fantastical realm.
• Stunning Visuals: Gorgeous renders that bring the medieval world to life.
• Perfect Audio: Music and effects that seamlessly match the game’s atmosphere.
• Lengthy Gameplay: Packed with content for a satisfying experience.
• Plentiful Hscenes: A robust offering of adult scenes for mature players.

Detailed Review:
Story - 9.5/10

Imperial Chronicles casts you as a Western prince, exiled in youth and summoned back to wrestle with politics and power. The narrative shines with its gripping plot and impactful choices that split into diverse paths. A unifying main storyline ties it all together, while unique scenes add layers to explore.

Renders - 9/10

The renders score a 9/10 and are a feast for the eyes. They vividly depict a medieval fantasy setting with striking detail, immersing the viewer fully in the world.

Animations - 9.5/10

Animations earn a 9.5/10, shining brightest in Hscenes. They’re fluid and well-executed, though most stick to a single looping sequence. It’s effective, but extended play might reveal the repetition.

Hscenes - 9/10

With a 9/10, Hscenes impresses with quality animations and appealing character designs. Ranging from short to medium length, they begin with still-image foreplay before transitioning to looped animations. There’s a generous amount—side characters enjoy 1-2 scenes, while main characters and love interests get more, though some LIs feel shortchanged.

Sound - 10/10

The sound design is flawless at 10/10. Background tracks perfectly suit the fantasy vibe, and sound effects elevate gameplay and H-scenes, delivering a truly enveloping experience.

Playability - 10/10

Playability is top-notch, earning a 10/10. Choices abound and meaningfully shape the story, inviting multiple playthroughs to uncover every route. Technically, it’s rock-solid—no crashes or slowdowns to disrupt the fun.

V0.9

first off, that version number. it does not appear to be trying to tell a story itself, like days of old (2016/17 ish), what madness is this? it is almost like the developer wants our full focus on the actual game, rather than the showcase of inventiveness that pillocks....er....developers keep using. shocking!

secondly, there is a strong 'game of thrones' sense about this one, or for me at least. no winter king but still many similarities. court intrigue for sure.
of course we get to play as a lannister, incestuously. not an unusual kink as i keep hearing how we are all some God's children. the real world is just incest on a grand scale apparently.

thirdly, this is a Visual Novel. i make the distinction because many feeds carry the tag yet provide anything but. i have yet to read a Novel that has a point and click or free roam section. i have read a few game books but these are not Novels.
i also make the distinction despite sentences like " Is it a good day for the gods in her face today, isn't it?". i know, i too had to re-read before thinking 'er....what?'. there are even bits of dialogue hidden below the screen where the developer has added more text than can fit the text box, a sure sign the developer does not check their release before they dump it on their contributors.
but despite the poor translate at times, it does have a good solid story. plot is a little weak but it is delivered well enough and may well hold your attention beyond sex scenes. certainly i have not been skipping along like many alleged VN's.

if the writing (translate?) was a little better this would be an easy 4 star for me, but is also lacking something a little more. a decent antagonist? an actual reason for the character choice at the start? i don't know, just something as so far i have been reading and reading and it all just feels....single paced? no rollercoaster like a decent novel.

really worth a read, just not doing itself full justice in my opinion.

I don't get the overwhelming hype behind this one. The story and characters are good, but still fairly stock. Rough translation and grammar hurts it slightly, but overall I would say this game is good (but not great) as a narrative experience.

The visuals are my biggest issue. In fairness there are loads of animations and they are fairly high quality. If you weigh animations highly then this is a big deal, but I can take or leave them. The actual renders are detailed, but really grainy. Like distractingly so. Better care should have been put into the polish of these images because it undercuts the really detailed environments on display. I never feel emersed because I am constantly thinking "Oh, this image didn't go through enough iterations. That's a shame."

Outside of the environments everything else is either average visually or slightly below overage. The girls are ok but are clearly using older Genesis models. In particular the hair on most of them looks kinda bad. Posing is ok, but sometimes stiff. Lighting is hit or miss. Sometimes notably good, sometimes mediocre.

The sex has its moments. The writing is often at its strongest when portraying sexual tension and desire and that helps a lot. The scenarios are typically quite vanilla and dull but there are a few wider exceptions. Its the kind of game where I think you need to be really invested in the characters and situation for the scenes to really hit hard. That is usually hard to do for me in such a mechanically light VN; this is where gameplay intergration helps. Overall the sex is north of dead average for sure, but nothing truly great.

The technical polish also feels lacking. Like the gallery is buggy and doesn't automatically end the replay at the end. It just keeps playing the game from that point. A very odd bug that I cannot wrap my head around.

So yeah. Mediocre visuals, good but not great writing, good but not great sex. And not an ounce of gameplay or mechanical depth to be seen. I could see myself bumping this to a 4 at some stage, but right now I am just too underwhelmed to get myself there. Why is this game currently being lauded as one of the best on the site? It falls well short of that for me.

Simple summary
This is a very remarkable and thoughtful work.
It really deserves the audience to savor it carefully.
Why do you say that?

It mainly has the following characteristics:
First of all, it is more of a pure novel than a game.
Compared to AVN, which emphasizes visual content and performance,
He is more inclined to focus on and express the plot part. This description means
He prefers the plot novels that used to be presented on paper, which rely on the imagination of the audience.
To supplement the insufficient image content

The content is mostly static, static, low-frame images (but with good models, and the light performance is enhanced in many places)

So here is a special suggestion to add sexual intercourse scenes
Especially when inserting
(This is a very important and useful key)

2. He is a very carefully written content (even though many places here lack supplementary explanation and logic
This is also true from the perspective of the design conditions in the world view of this work)

Especially wrote about human nature, politics
So if the development and production team wants to fully display and emphasize these features
So I suggest you think carefully.
This is not to say that these contents are unpleasant.
It is precisely because of these characteristics that the main structural content
So it should be clearer, more cautious, more complete, and more fluent.


Three Next
Let me briefly explain the impressive part mentioned.

1. First of all... I like Oufeilia the most
He has a very attractive appearance and a cute personality.
Development and production team
PC has to catch the pro sisters' preferences
amazing
It's amazing

2.
Next is mom
He is my designated queen choice (what princess night, this must be the queen night

In particular, all kinds of stupid and low-level actions of the protagonist do not detract from her temperament and wisdom.
This is simply talent.
Noble
(Development and production team, you have demonstrated noble and worthy)

3.
The rest is relatively free color matching
Just like things
I like Spring's first impression, even if she is just a country girl... (It doesn't matter, in "We Go West", my mother also has a country girl look)
(Production block, please give me the follow-up...)


Lockhart's mother, (Does he represent the archetype of a Western woman?)
Val, I'm surprised that the opening character... doesn't have much screen time... (The Red Emperor appears more than him, right?)


There are many, many supporting characters...


4. I like it very much

MC chooses magic and travels through the wormhole with Big Sister
This is cliche (and relatable) but I like that the devs remembered to include this

But at the same time, many of the contents are too restrictive.
Like
Bookworm will definitely lose face in front of ISIS and won't be able to do anything more against Val
or
In the reunion banner (resistance to the coup) the MC didn't perform well enough... (at least I think so. A prince who has been exiled to the grassroots for 10 years and has enough knowledge and training
Even if the ministry is directly involved in military
You should also have at least a certain level of knowledge and understanding of negotiation, power struggle, and intrigue.



Four
1.
But I still have to remind you again
This work shows that the plot is well described
But seriously lacking performance

Notice that I want to see acting, taking action, not talking, imagining.
(This is not different from our traditional Eastern opera performance ideas)

2.
In addition, in fact, the main structure
Begins with linear (main structure)
This avoids the uncertainty and time sacrifice of multiple routes and cultivation.

3. There are many more even if they do have characteristics
But here is the part that I think is a pity

Get eyes from cass
I don't hate or repel obstacles
But there are too many obstacles.
Even if this is a problem of character design and structural design

So the production team can consider returning the eyes to Cass
Otherwise I would not have the heart to treat Cass badly.
Because you set the eyes as the MC.

4. There is some content
Due to limited development resources, it has been shelved.
Not yet complete


at last

This is probably the first and most complete review I have written here.
Looking forward to your guidance and suggestions

It took me a lot of time, seven or eight days, to complete the content of version 0.8.
Equivalent to 8*14 hours, more than 100 hours of reading and comprehension
(Both English and Rucia are not allowed here)

So, when can I take Aurora and ISIS at the same time? It doesn't seem to conflict with each other. Haha.

Imperial Chronicles [v0.8] [Lazy Monkey]
Overall - 9.5/10
Highly recommend for fantasy enjoyers.
Pros:
Good story, renders, sound and length
Good amount of Hscenes
Cons
Some choices lead to unexpected paths
Hscene distribution some LIs get almost nothing
Story - 9.5/10
Set in fantasy medieval times - you MMC are the prince to the west. Exiled at a young age but bought back in to deal with politics etc.
Interesting and engaging story with many choices that branch out -> still main storyline but many scenes to be found.
Render - 9/10
Animations - 7/10
Mostly for Hscenes, they're good but usually 1 animation that is looped
Hscenes - 7.5/10
Good animations + good models
short mid length - mostly still frame foreplay into repeat animation sex
Good amount - 1-2 for random side characters, most MCs/LI have a good amount
Sound - 10/10
Fitting bgm
Good sfx
Playability - 10/10
Many choices - good for replays
No crash or lag

Probably the best Fantasy AVN on the site.

Despite the poor English and blurry renders it doesn't take away from the game in any meaningful way, and it's just a testament to how great the story is.

The lore and world building are fantastic. There's just enough of it to make the world feel real, but without bogging the game down to being a chore to read.

There are no obvious choices. Right and wrong are usually just a matter of perspective.

Play the game blind and it'll keep surprising you on every playthrough.

5 stars is mean to be excellent its not excellent but between so its VERY GOOD game! The plot is interesting, good balance between story and lust content, its not those games were its 95% storytelling. I enjoy every update all the Li are beautiful and unique personality never saw those model in any other game. This game has minor replay value but still has some replay with 3 different path and it's true that some choise really matter! be careful =). Some sex scene angle should be better/ more polish . Anyway apparently its only the first season and its a very good game I think it will be excellent with the next season


PS :I add 1 stars because it is one of the very rare developers who release update every 2 months with a lot of content each update!

Cons:

• Some grainy renders and short looped animations.
• A few grammatical and spelling errors.

Pros:

• Plenty of different paths and choices; you can play as a decent guy or a complete asshole.
• Beautiful models and lovable love interests, especially the family.
• Very active developer with good communication and frequent updates.
• An intriguing story with solid development and exciting twists and turns.

Overall:
The pros far outweigh the cons. If you enjoy fantasy, incest and/or multiple paths, this game is a must-play!