Finally, the game is finished, so I decided to give it a try. Overall, it's just mediocre, even if I disregard the content involving Gloria.
After playing and reflecting on it, I have to say I'm surprised by what can be accomplished with the RenPy engine, and even more surprised that it runs without any bugs. Initially, I felt overwhelmed by the various GUIs and options, but honestly, I appreciate that aspect since I prefer games that offer both gameplay and visual novel elements. This game manages to combine both aspects, and I must admit that the beginning had me hooked. The story starts off strong, the music and sound effects are really good, and there are numerous well-done animations, both NSFW and SFW. If the content involving Gloria had been handled differently, I could have overlooked it to some extent, and the game could have received at least a 3 out of 5 rating. If the harem path had been written by someone who understands romance, it could have even reached a 4 out of 5. Unfortunately, the majority of the game focuses on Gloria's actions, which involves her "whoring out" the other characters.
The renders are decent for Honey Select, the lighting isn't the worst I've seen, and the character models look great. Gloria, being my favorite, was the main reason why I waited for the game to finish. (What can I say, the allure of a hot yet uptight, bitchy, angry MILF can really captivate a person, am I right, guys?
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However, I must express my disappointment with how the game played out and how it ultimately concluded. But I can't really blame the developer since it's evident that he enjoys the NTR aspect, where the main character "whores out" the girls, as it seems to be the core of the game. I did try the alleged "harem" path for the two girls first becuase Im obviously gonna do that. Otherwise, I would have simply enjoyed the gallery and moved on. But I have to admit, my expectations weren't high, and the experience wasn't enjoyable. It's not the worst attempt at a "harem" I've seen from a developer with a sharing fetish, but it's far from being the best.
Time passed quickly as I reached the end with those paths, and I felt like I had somehow skipped some scenes. It left me dumbfounded when I tried out the "whore" route, as it had more content and played better. Yes, the girls turned into dumb bimbos while the main character enjoyed his "sloppy seconds," but in the end, it made sense within the game's setting and overall theme.
In the end, it's the same old story. You're lured in by the "harem" tag, only to discover that it's not really a harem. The hottest chick, Gloria, has the content that I'm not fond of, and I find myself staring at the screen, unsure of who is more foolish: me for playing it, as it's clearly a game focused on "whoring," with the other path receiving much less attention, or the people in the comments who mentioned that it's worth a try.