VN - Ren'Py - Island of Desire [V0.01] [OGRE3D]

  1. 3.00 star(s)

    An_Able

    [Review for v0.01]
    Unfortunately, as it stands now, the game is little more than another slop VN on a platform filled with them. That doesn't mean it's irredeemably bad or anything, but there's a long way to go.

    The premise is pretty simple, nothing that's never been done before, and I don't really mind the exaggerated proportions. The renders are fine, though the animations have a bit of a beginner vibe to them, and I really like the music used. Ultimately, though, there's nothing here that particularly stands out. And on the other hand, it has some pretty glaring flaws.

    Chief among said flaws is the grammar. Other than the exposition at the very beginning, there isn't a single line that doesn't have at least one grammatical error. Another flaw is the writing as a whole, the dialogue is incredibly stilted and unnatural, people talk at instead of to each other, and if I have to read something being described as "interesting" again I might just go mad. It's clear the dev isn't well-versed in conversational English or in the English language altogether, but a dedicated editor would probably fix these issues. Still, I place a lot of importance on the legibility of a VN, especially when it has four and a half stars.

    Now, normally I'd just rate this two stars and never touch it again, but I'll put my biases on clear display: I am much more lenient with a game if its main focus is breeding, and this one gets bonus points for having (basically) Amazons as the main girls. I'm a weak man, and whatever integrity I carry in these reviews does not hold up to the fantasy of getting a bunch of virgin warrior women pregnant.

    So yeah, 3 stars and I'll be keeping an eye on it. I do hope the grammar improves, though.
  2. 4.00 star(s)

    _raisin

    "Interesting premise" is about as much as I can say for now. Ticks all the right boxes for me to overlook its alibi story. Choices so far don't seem to matter much, which I guess is understandable for an initial release. My main gripe for now is that the first release, which is supposed to make a good first impression, didn't receive the necessary level of polish. The animated scenes are poorly looped and look like they've been filmed mouse-controlled free cam. Not to mention the fact that you get hard stuck on any animation unless you toggle skip unseen and then skip via keypress while trying not to overshoot. Environments are okay from what I've seen. Except for the oracle room. For some unexplained reason that place looks almost like it's out of some industrial/steampunk word. Also... Liam? Really? This is the least "Liam" looking MC I've ever seen. Idk why that grinds my gears so much. Yes, you can put in a custom name. Still....
  3. 5.00 star(s)

    14137

    You should be able to tell from the preview that this game is unique.
    I am just expressing my opinion now :
    The existence of this game is to challenge homogeneity and many conventional rules.
    In my opinion, the female characters in this game are a bit exaggerated.
    But I understand the creator's thinking. Creating something unique in a stagnant environment is something worth encouraging.
    At the same time, I think the story of this game is pretty good. It has original ideas .
    The visuals, music, and text all have a unified style, creating a wild, mythical feel.

    I will continue to pay attention to this game, and if there are any problems in the future, or if it give up halfway, I will lower the star rating.

    2025/8/23 v0.01