I see that you also like Being a Dik which I also like but it seems that Intertwined has taken the top spot among my favorites.
I obviously got into these games first for the pornography but was pleasantly surprised that Interwined's story and characters, and the build-up to the relationships and physical intimacy hooked me more.
The Layla-Lexi confrontation scene shocked me. I was like "Whoa! An AVN with consequences (to the extent you can have them in games like this.) If I screw around, I can hurt characters and they will cut me out of their lives. It's so awkward when the Monroes go to your mom's restaurant while they both hate you.
(I've played two harem games and while they have their obvious appeal that I like, I am very happy Intertwined isn't a harem game.)
I was also shocked and impressed by the feelings from the Erynn-Lexi confrontation and friendship break-up. But I was also disappointed at how their friendship repair was handled by the developer (only available if you're on the Lexi path, if not, a make-up scene that's off screen. Both choices for me seem too easy for the amount of drama between the two friends.)
Yes, Nikki split after the cancelled wedding is sad. I haven't tried Nikki breaking up with me after she stays in the MC house.
I am more into movies, but I must say that this game has more emotional impact on me than similar, contemporary films (drama, melodrama, relationships, romantic dramas, romantic-comedies.) I would have to watch films from the 1990s, 1980s and earlier to look for that emotional fix.
On the Lexi, Nikki path with Val: Another forum member observed that if you're on the Layla path, Layla can link you with Val, but she can also block you from Val. Val will openly or in a subtle manner flirt with the MC in front of Layla, and even show facial displeasure at your loveplay with Layla, but there's a line it seems she won't cross because she knows Layla personally and as a teammate. But having no personal relationship with Nikki or Lexi, it seems the MC is fair game for Val.
On Elena: A lot of people are predicting a throuple with Elena-Layla-MC. But just like BADIK Josy-Maya, the developer might create an option where we have to choose between Elena and Layla. I agree that Elena seems to be the least financially well-off of the possible main ladies, and has the most "real" life problems that help endear us to her. The dynamics with Elena and her family creates an added layer not found with the other ladies. The MC always gets "intertwined" in relationship triangles. So far, Layla-Elena is the healthier version of what turned out badly (for a while) with Lexi and Erynn. Elena is trying desperately to be the great friend to Layla, but she can't deny her feelings for the MC at some point. (She's starting to slip already with her invitation to the MC to help her train for the cheerleading competition that Layla only finds out about on their bus trip. Will Elena keep planning these undisclosed "dates" with the MC? Will Layla catch them in a compromising intimate position (which would be a cliche so I hope not, ala BADIK Bella-Jill)? Will the MC confess his feelings for Elena or vice versa, with Elena confessing to Layla? I'm hoping for the throuple just to see what that's like or choosing between the two of them which will be very difficult.
On Iris: Yes I agree. She talks about getting with Erynn, but her silences, looks and half-meant teasing show her feelings still remain for the MC.
And Val's not even fully fleshed out! Phew! Will this go up to fifteen or twenty episodes?
On Cara: I hope she improves her character arc. She's lost a lot of layers since Riverside.
