HTML - Inner Empire [v1.7] [Defiant Explorer]

I have to agree with other reviewers, this is very well done but I am also concerned that Inner Empire might be abandoned due to the incredible amount of content that would be required to fill this world.

But pessimism is no way to support content creators and when in doubt, for the accused. World building, narration, character design and RPG features are all top notch and I didn't feel that I miss out by not having more visual representation. It has enough visuals to flesh out my imagination and as an avid novel reader I don't mind HTML at all. The game does not shy away from difficult topics like war, rape and trauma and does not treat them merely as a kink either. You can start with a very very sad background story or find a more pleasant starting point for yourself, that's entirely up to you. From there it's basically streamlined sandbox.

Inner Empire could become a great adult RPG and I will follow the development very closely.

The game as it currently stands (1.0) is quite short but really promising and displays really interesting mechanics. I like the fact that it went for a RPG-style progression while having a story that always moves forward, thus preventing a grind.
The lewd parts were well written, I am not sure that I have seen them all or maybe all the tags aren't implemented yet (twins and rape for example).
Also we don't get Bronze Age settings that often and they will always get points from me, so I didn't hesitate too much before posting a 5*-rating.

Well, the writing is very good, the pictures/graphics are nice and fitting. The story is interesting and one wants it to continue. Furthermore the characters are well presented. But the "game" is VERY short. Ok, one can go through the different origins, sure. But for a "1.0" it feels like a demo with a add for Patreon/Subscribestar at the end. Probably it is really to be considered more as a chapter than whole game.

This was such a fun game. Very well written and the play scenes were just so funny! I didn't come across a lot of sexy stuff, so that is sad. But overall I had a great time with this. Please write a lot more!

Not only fun porn but a fun and actually interesting game. I'm honestly a little sad that I have to wait now to explore more of the world. The in depth and colorful character creation backstories is a particularly impressive touch .

I've got a couple problems with this game:
The tags and the version number are very deceptive - For 20 something tags there are only 5 sex scenes, that are not very descriptive and consists mostly of dialogues. And while the author tells you the game is at version 1.0 which gives the impression of a completed work - it is more like 0.1, there is only one chapter with about 20 minutes of content.
Another problem is the game is way overly ambitious, there are many origins and a large amount of texts that come with, as well as different dialogue trees according to these origins. There are also a lot of encounters that do not lead to scenes and only serve the purpose of worldbuilding which takes itself way too seriously. This sort of work much more likely than not end up being abandoned but we will see.

This game is really good, especially for a text-based HTML game. I recommend playing this game at least once.

The writing is really good; it isn't overbearing or lacking. It actually immerses you into reading what the game is about instead of you just clicking that blue link to progress through the story.

The world building in this game is very intriguing. The expositions are tucked away in a single hyperlink so you don't have to read through a wall of text all the time.

The humor in this game is also spot on. It's not trying too hard or a hit-or-miss thing. Same goes for the the dialogue and the event(s).

That being said, some of the dialogue choices are a bit... forced. That, however, will not stop me from being piqued and watching over the game.

As for character arts, I honestly do not care about whether some game has pictures or not so I do not really care. They do look pretty and good enough for the game.

All-in-all, this is a promising game, no doubt. Should the developer read this review, please do prioritize on progressing the story instead of fixing any minor issues that does not really break the game in some way or form. I saw and played a lot of interesting games such as this one and had their potential stripped away with endless bugfixes and "polishing" the same scenes over and over for the past 3/4/5 years.

- Good Writing: The way the writer tells the story is persuasive.

- Wide Customization: Although it's an early version, it has wide variety of customization options. It's also great to have conversation options added from the selected background.

- Artworks: not so good, however, it is still an early version, and it is not a disadvantage to compared to other advantages of the game.

- Has great potential to watch with interest.

So much time and effort went into this game and you can tell. There are plenty of character customization options for the character and how you play the game plus depth to the story, it's a bit odd but I like that.

Now that is something else. Loved this game from the very start. There is roleplay, but it doesn't mean checking your stats every time. There is worldbuilding, but no walls of text with boring exposition. The dialogues are great, the characters are believable, the story is engaging and doesn't just drop you in a consequence of endless sex scenes. A lot of attention to details like the threat of pregnancy, which is usually totally omitted in adult games, and that makes it all very realistic.
Looking forward for more and more updates, hope inspiration will not leave you, love your work.
Reminds me a bit about lots of story-driven RPGs, especially A Dance with Rogues module for NWN, I chose orphan background because of it.

I really enjoyed this first chapter. The mechanics of the game feel very well-thought-out and clean. The Skill check system feels intuitive and engaging (it reminds me a bit of Disco Elysium).

Overall, I liked the writing very much. The Dialogs feel authentic, and I enjoy that the Game does not hit you in the face with a wall of text. Instead, exposition is hidden behind hyperlinks. I first ignored most of them and could follow everything pretty easily. On my second playthrough, I was more interested and uncovered them all.

The game opens up with a noir feeling and a mature atmosphere (which is ironically untypical for adult games IMHO). The pacing of Lewd stuff is not over the top, and the player character response to that content feels like an aspect of the RP element and not just random sex scenes.
The content of the Story is pretty slim at the moment but nonetheless thrilling

The Character Artwork is not Brilliant, but it does help immersion and feels consistent. The Icons for Skill Checks are beautiful and well placed (informative). The Maps are neat (like from a well-prepared Pen and Paper Gamemaster) and give you a good understanding of space.

I will follow the Games updates with great interest.

What a pleasant find this game is! Text based, female protagonist, customizable personality, no combat and it seems pregnancy will be a major part of it as well. Interesting world building in the right dose, gritty and grounded without unecessary bloat or ott fantasy elements. Writing is pretty good too, evocative enough but still straight forward.

I'm very excited to see where this goes.

Looks good so far for chapter 1, I like the branching choices, and different origins which different paths available. If continued could have nice replayability; the art is limited due to being a text adventure but it is also decent. Exploration is cool for this adventure game.

This is the first text-only (essentially) game I've played through and really enjoyed. The world-building and dialogue drew me in and kept me around.

There is a decent amount of content for the first release, though I have not gotten everything, I feel satisfied. If this game is ever completed, it will be something special.