VN - Ren'Py - Industry Baby [v0.3] [Ekko]

review for v1.0.

makes fuck all sense tbh.
all the girls are super cute, some good variety in the, animations are decent, did like how all characters are always wearing different clothes, nice touch

some of the writing is funny, but plot and setting make fuck all sense, did get better the more faded i got tho.

Honestly it was pretty good for a first release. There are some issues to be addressed but not so distracting to get your mind of the game. I honestly thought that the pacing between MC and Mariam's might have been too quick but that's just me i guess. The h-scenes are quite well done. Though it could use less cheezy dialogue tbh. There's not enough content to properly judge but there's definitely potential. Overall it's a solid release and I would love to delve more into the plot when the next update drops. 100% fully reccomend to play. Don't sleep on this people.

Surprisingly good first release. Surprisingly wholesome for a game about working in the porn industry and surprisingly few sex scenes (for now ) for a game about working in the porn industry too.

I'll preface by saying, if you're going to download it for the seggs, wait for a couple updates.

Pros:
- Good dialogue
- Good female cast (both models and personalities)
- Good amount of content, albeit almost no sexual content yet, which is understandable
- Good MC model, kind of different from how the typical MC looks in HS games, if that makes sense
- In the same vein, I like MCs personality, not too goody-two-shoes, but not edgy either, his reactions and way to handle things are fairly normal (normal is good, I don't need an extremely badass MC who deals with things in a badass way like it was a childlike fantasy, that's simply not realistic)

Cons:
- As of 1.0, the relationship during the first days with Mariam kind of... progress too fast, if that makes sense. MC becomes a ride or die friend for Mariam in a matter of two days. I would have liked to see those 7 initial days being used a bit more evenly to progress their relationship in a more believable pace.
- Even having praised MC's personality in the pros, I too believe he's a bit too... perfect? Although that is just a minor nitpick, I'd rather him being a tad too perfect, than being a complete idiot.

Overall I leave it at 4 stars, but I can easily see myself giving it 5 in the future.

The game is impressive for a 1.0 release, offering a solid overall experience. The story stands out with its catchy and addicting narrative, keeping players engaged. The developers have done a great job creating a captivating plot from the start. It's a promising beginning that sets the stage for future updates, Good job Ekko.

This newly released adult visual novel is a must-play for fans of deep narratives and mature themes. With a compelling storyline, well-crafted characters, and beautiful art, it ensures an engaging experience. The mature themes add depth, and the excellent soundtrack enhances immersion. Overall, it excels in storytelling and character development, making it a rewarding experience for genre fans.

I think the story premise isn't very believable but i think it's supposed to be goofy so it's fine enough when the few characters introduced at least seem to have some personality so there is a chance it ends up decent. It's also somewhat unique while still being full of cliches.

The renders are pretty good and the different characters look quite distinct.
The few animations are also fine and well directed, nothing exceptional but it's a good start.

Everything else seems acceptable too and there is a decent amount of content for a first version.

Great potential, 5 for encouragement and can be deserved for the final product if the dev keeps it up