VN Ren'Py Layla: Shattered Hopes [Ep.1] [OtB Games]

KnaasterPaster

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Oh, well. This 1st episode is only an introduction to the girl.
I guess I'll wait a few updates till there is a game to play.
Anyway, thx for sharing
 

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Impossible to even guess at what this game might be, to say it's even a teaser is pushing it, nothing at all happens.I'll check back in a few months to see where it might have progressed to.
 

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While the game does explore darker themes, it’s not just about 'whoring yourself to ugly bastards.
I’m aiming for nuanced characters—yes, there will be some creeps (where would the drama be without them?), but also well-written, believable people.

As for mindless exploitation? Nah. There’s actually a badass storyline where Layla can thrive in the city—power, ambition, and hard choices included. Stay tuned!
This sounds promising, and I'm certainly eager to support any game that favors static images over animations. But I am curious about what happens to Layla if she manages to hold on to her morals. Is there still a game, or do we just miss all the content? In my experience it's usually the latter, which is my big problem with most corruption games.
 
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Hey everyone, let me address something important upfront. If you're looking for quick adult content where you can just skip through the text, this game might not suit you (Of course, you’re free to play that way—who am I to stop you? But rushing to the ‘good parts’ means missing the slow burn that makes Layla’s journey truly gripping. Her choices only land with real weight when you’ve lived through her struggles alongside her. And without that buildup, even the most intense scenes lose their punch—context is what turns mechanics into meaning). My goal is to pull you deep into Layla's world through tense, immersive dialogue that gets your heart racing - I'm working hard to ensure dialogues stay compelling, not just functional. The intimate scenes are designed as the explosive payoff after all that buildup, like the perfect cherry on top. Don't get me wrong - there will be plenty of steamy content, but this isn't just a collection of explicit images strung together without purpose.

Development update: Episode 2 is already well underway. Right now, building trust with our community is my priority, which means releasing more frequent but slightly shorter updates. Once we grow our supporter base, I'll put future episode length to a community vote. But for now, this approach lets me maintain quality while keeping the story moving forward consistently.
 
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This sounds promising, and I'm certainly eager to support any game that favors static images over animations. But I am curious about what happens to Layla if she manages to hold on to her morals. Is there still a game, or do we just miss all the content? In my experience it's usually the latter, which is my big problem with most corruption games.

Rest assured, the 'light future' path won't lack adult content - Layla will simply face different challenges than the 'whore route'. I want to emphasize this doesn't mean she'll solve everything through sex either. My goal is to make every scenario feel organic to her journey.

This route will likely branch into subtle variations - one where she embraces dominance, another with more sexual exploration (but with real psychological consequences, not just reverting to the whore path). Each will have its own authentic struggles and rewards.
 

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From the overview of the developer's notes in the Developer Notes section, I was completely drawn in, but honestly, Layla is not hot or beautiful.
Layla isn’t conventionally ‘hot.’ That’s intentional.

She’s not a supermodel who gets everything handed to her. She’s an ordinary girl facing problems she can’t solve with beauty or big boobs—which lets me create a rare kind of story where you’re not the center of the universe, but someone struggling to survive in a world full of... very attractive competitors.

Also, a heads-up: As a new developer, I’m still refining lighting and details. She might grow on you in future updates!
 

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That was the first thing I noticed, and I thought it was intentional, so I was not mistaken. Interesting approach. The majority of the AVNs that have female main protagonists, the devs aim to create the hottest possible woman, a FMC with a common or normal appearance is refreshing. I think the thing that may have scared those who tested your initial release was the old man groping her out of the blue, with points for the "ugly bastards" type of FMC AVN, but as you're saying, it seems that's not the target of the AVN.
This is my attempt to break genre conventions - the payoff will be events and scenarios you won't find in typical AVNs.

As for the 'ugly bastard' trope - to each their own. In one path, you'll be stuck dealing with them on their terms. In another, you'll be the one wiping your boots on them. But you're absolutely right - glorifying them isn't my goal here. Ted? He's just... a victim of circumstances :ROFLMAO:.

Oh, and a quick note—I’ll do my best to make the characters more visually appealing so you don’t feel like you’re surrounded by ugly bastards the whole time. :ROFLMAO:
 
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Layla isn’t conventionally ‘hot.’ That’s intentional.

She’s not a supermodel who gets everything handed to her. She’s an ordinary girl facing problems she can’t solve with beauty or big boobs—which lets me create a rare kind of story where you’re not the center of the universe, but someone struggling to survive in a world full of... very attractive competitors.

Also, a heads-up: As a new developer, I’m still refining lighting and details. She might grow on you in future updates!

But my dick doesn't get hard by her. Isn't one of the really big goals of adult games to make your dick hard?
 
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Layla isn’t conventionally ‘hot.’ That’s intentional.

She’s not a supermodel who gets everything handed to her. She’s an ordinary girl facing problems she can’t solve with beauty or big boobs—which lets me create a rare kind of story where you’re not the center of the universe, but someone struggling to survive in a world full of... very attractive competitors.

Also, a heads-up: As a new developer, I’m still refining lighting and details. She might grow on you in future updates!
That's certainly refreshing to see in porn games because it's true. If you look like an average girl, you can't compete with other girls who look like Disney Princesses, Hollywood actresses or models. Beauty is a gift and a curse. Beautiful women have line of men to choose from, but average girls are invisible to men and also it's not easy to get a job if you don't have the looks and skills.
 

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But my dick doesn't get hard by her. Isn't one of the really big goals of adult games to make your dick hard?
That's a fair question! While physical appeal is certainly one aspect of adult games, my goal with Layla is deeper—it's about tension, psychology, and the slow burn of corruption (or empowerment).

That said, I'm actively working to enhance: Seductive dialogue that builds anticipation, mood lighting and visual polish, scenes with intense payoff for those who invest in the story.

If her current design isn’t your preference, I completely understand—tastes vary! But as my 3D art skills evolve, so will she. Stick around; the best is yet to come.