HTML - Imperial Courtesan [v0.1.5] [Imperial Eagle]

The concept of the game sounds cool and different, but the execution leaves a lot to be desired. It doesn't even feel like an alpha version – more like a rough draft.
The images created with the help of artificial intelligence are good, but they are not very impressive. They are typical for such projects and do not stand out in any way. The game has a hint of a plot, but key elements are missing – no well-designed characters, no locations, no music. Although music may be optional, the lack of visual effects for all characters and environments is a major disadvantage.
Overall, it feels like this isn't a game or visual novel – it's just a text-based story with images of the protagonist. There's nothing else to it. Plus, the text itself was boring (at least to me).
I have no idea what the developer was thinking when he posted this "draft" for everyone to see. It's not even close to ready for release. The only thing interesting about it is its strange concept, so I can only give it 2 out of 5 points. Otherwise, it's all pretty disappointing.

hoping good things in the future, hoping for slowish corruption, blackmail (having to pay back favors?), and fun with the drunk status effect. not much right now tho. But hope the author continues it, Ai art looks fine so far.

Soulless AI pictures, inconsistent writing and overall just a very unmemorable experience for me. I forgot what happened the moment I closed the game and none of the characters really stuck in my mind either. 1 pity star for the somewhat creative setting but nothing that really saves the game - so far.

Pretty good for what it is. I hope the developer stays with it. Right now the story doesnt go very far and ramps up too quickly. It has potential though. Good narrative and character design and hits the corruption genre just right.

The author is quite skilled. Their attention to flow and detail is impressive.
Consider the following excerpt:
What I have a problem with is the pacing. Events progress too fast. We need more character development, tension, teasing, internal struggle, fear, curiosity, confusion, make me sweat goddammit!

Well, I have to say, as little as the game offered, it did make me sweat.

If the purpose of this demo was to show the author's skill, passion, and sensitivity in the quickest way possible, then I guess this was the best way to do it, wasn't it?

I hope you'll go back and fill the gaps you skipped, the fun is in the girl's struggle.

This is a gem that is in serious need of polishing.
I give it 5 unpolished stars.
The author should use their time well.

Best of luck,
You just earned a fan.

For what little is available in the initial release v0.0.5 Demo, what is there seems well written enough. So far the story starts what looks like 2 sorts of branching paths/methodologies to accomplish goals in a story of spycraft. The art so far is decent for the historical setting ofthe game and I kinda like the few pieces of art in game so far. Could use additional art, but for a first release this game is functional and I enjoyed reading the initial scenes. I look forward to future releases with more content.