VN - Ren'Py - Completed - Leap of Faith [Ch. 8 v1.0.3] [DriftyGames]

This game does suffer from the "everyone is just so gosh darn nice" syndrome. If the MC rejects a LI and chooses another, everyone is very grown up and mature about it... Cause THAT happens in real life. Granted, there is plenty of drama and while everyone is nice, they all have some emotional baggage to make them interesting.

Lexi the pop star is another issue. Her life is totally unbelievable. I won't spoil anything but I had a very hard time buying her. At all. Good thing she is smoking hot.

I love the MC. While his back story is a bit odd, at the point in his life where the game starts, he is a lot of fun. He's the kind of guy I would have liked to have been. Well, without the Arctic Silver hair.

Somehow, the dev gets you hooked on all the characters. It is well written and is clearly in the top 3 VNs on this site. The music, quirkly characters and dialogue help take you on a fun and emotional journey that you do not want to miss.

It's like the TV show Friends except with some diversity and real emotional issues.

UPDATE: Now that the game is complete, I took some time to re-read my review and for the most part, it still stands. The bottom line is it is a great production and the dev works hard to pull at the heart strings as well as adding some adult content. It's funny and fresh and, as I said previously, still in the top 3 VNs on this site.

I will say, the ending caught me a little off guard. It seems like there were still some plot holes left open... like what happened to the dude/stephanie watching the MC? If you totally reject Stephanie, why does she show up in the ending? There are others, but overall, they really don't matter. Take the time and play this VN. You will not be disappointed.

So... this latest chapter absolutely wrecked me. On so many levels. As someone invested in this story, as someone who has grappled with depression, and as a father... This was just very difficult to get through. But it was absolutely worth the effort.

This is a masterful story told in a way that makes you understand, even before it's revealed, that the writer has been here before. That he has put a lot of his heart and his love into the story he's telling. The revelation as to why, however, is the most crushing thing I think I've ever read in fiction.

I've always thought Leap of Faith did tremendous things with music, beyond what nearly any other game has managed. That is doubly true of this chapter. As always, it's just really well thought-out and it always adds to the story. I wish this were true of many more adult games. But this is the standard-bearer for music in AVNs.

If you haven't played this, do it. If you are dealing with your own emotional demons... Maybe give it a pass for now. Either way, know that this is a story that is going to bring you both joy and sorrow.

The animations are technically great, but the scenarios they depict are generic for the most part. A lot of 'fetishes' are covered, but none are really fleshed out in a way that would make them interesting.

I am kinda addicted to these games, I have played at least 200 of them, and I have to tell you... This is pretty much the best one I've ever played. At first, I was a little disappointed that there was no harem route, but the story itself.. Dear God..

The writing is fantastic, both story-wise and in conversations.
The animations, scenes, and images are just top-notch. Super high quality in implementation and presentation.
The explicit scenes, for each path (or at least for the one I have played through), are not often, but they are very well done (and I really liked this because the story was just soo great).

If you like to sometimes play VN not just for the explicit scenes, but for the story. Play this game. Hell! Even if you only like explicit scenes, play this game as well, as they are good and you will experience something absolutely wonderful.

Pretty good game, handles hard subject matter well, with a bit of slice of life. The character personalities are mostly well developed and 3 dimensional, though sometimes the story can give you slight whiplash with the pacing. Most of the time the pacing is on point but once or twice it felt rushed.

Wow, I´m honestly a bit speechless after having played the last update 6.1.
I came expecting a nice story, some sexy animations and a few laughs...
And I got this.
Serious, this is lifting storytelling in games on this platform to a really new level.
The scene in the supermarket just gave me chills.
Anybody knowing this kind of feeling of anxiety can truely relate to it.
And it was written really well, very well.
Regarding the further continuation of the story I won´t tell (and spoil) anything, but my deepest respect to the author.
I really hope there was more imagination than personal experience in your story.
Chapeau for this great storytelling and really thank you for this unexpectedly moving story.

Drifty really did a great job about this game, everything, from the story, the characters, and it's just feel we're all really the one who experience it, good job for driving us into this masterpiece, this one goes to one of my favourite Ren'Py Visual Novel of course, you did a great job Drifty

Drifty has done such a great job at making you care about the people involved in LoF. They are all broken in their own ways. You get a chance to help each of them grow as individuals (and put your penis in them if you want as well, duh).
This game is a great example of what I always think of as an Adult game that has some pronographic elements. Think of it like America Pie, not a hentai/porn. This does mean the primary focus is story and relationships, but I totally love it.
My final praise for the game is that Chapter 6 was good enough to make me give my first Patreon sub. I have been playing AVNs for a while, but always been too cheap/poor to sub. I am happy to say that this changed my opinion on that subject.

episodes 1-4 were worthy of 5 stars, the renders are great the story was interesting, and the choices seem to matter, but then episode 5 comes out, or should we call it episode lexi, as pretty much the whole episode was her, even if you was on another girls path, just lexi lexi lexi, and it still disappoints me even though I actually like lexi, then episode 6, came out, and it pure trash, a dragged out have to message or ring everyone at the start, a skinny dipping scene, where your the choice given to you is pure useless, and may as well not be there, a pointless prom thing, a girl you saved once decides to jump off the exact same bridge, this game really has gone down in quality and very fast, think dev would be best deleting last two episodes and trying again, they are that bad, play episodes 1-4 after that don't bother

A good story with beautiful characters where your choices matter. Love the music, also the summary at the end of each chapter where you can check your progress with each girl. Looking forward for more.

Chapter 6 update was my first play for this game, and I am unsure how this did not come across my radar, but extremely happy it did.

I am not a fan of what I call "Nice shoes, wanna bone?" games. By no stretch is this that type of game. It is obvious that Drifty is commented to the story, and quality of this project. Every thing from the renders, to the music, to the comedy that is actually is funny, to the lows of emotional moments.

Aside from a 5 rating, I guess the best complement I can say here is I am going back to see other romance paths, even tho I am entirely happy with the path I went with (Lexi)

Right... So I've been in this forum for a couple of years and have never given a review for a reason, and it is simply because I skim through most of them if I find the writting boring or unapelling.


Because of this, I tend let updates pile up and I only start games when I think they have enough content to entertain me for a couple of hours, and then, if I like it, I become a patron.


In the case of Leap of faith, I was fortunate enough to play it for the first time in the 0,6,1 update, and boy was I in for a ride. I didn't skim through it once.


All characters have their own personality, agency, distinct dialogue and even some small body language gestures you can were put in with a lot of effort and tought. You can tell the author has read some books on writing (or youtube videos, there are some that are a goor resource too) and is experienced in the craft. And one character in particular, has been suberbly written, You can tell the author put his heart and soul into that character so it doesn't misrepresent or insult anyone. With that managing to do something really tough, which is in an adult game to not sexualize trauma or mental illness, and represent it extremely well.


And if there is one thing I respect immensely in an author, its his will to see his creative vision through. Yes, I've read some comments complaining about this not being an harem and not giving the MC the chance to cheat... But they all don't matter because that's not the story the author wants to tell.

This is by a large margin the best adult game I've played and its not even finished yet. I 10/5 recommend.


And Drifty, if by any chance you read this review, thank you for making me feel.

This game may not have the best renders or animations or lewd scenes but I can truly say that it hits you deep in your emotions by its amazing cast of characters who are all unique and lovable.

What makes this visual novel truly special is the music and out of this world storytelling. You are truly on edge about what will happend next and the story is very engaging and hilarious. Some scenes just make you burst out in laughter by its sillyness and Drifty is a comedian at heart.

This game is truly a masterpiece, 5 out of 5 stars. If Drifty could up his render/animation like DrPinkCake did from Acting Lessons to Being a DIK and remove some choice restrictions (cheating or not always be nice guy). I wouldnt be suprised if he climbed up the ranks in adult visual novel industry.

Great story, visuals, and soundtrack. Masterclass. Legit got emotional, characters have depth and likability. Something I'll never forget, Legit can't wait for any updates. Glad I had the pleasure to experience this.

Great renders and a real story.

Deals with real issue of suicidal thoughts whilst also maintaining the entertainment of an adult game.

I would easily recommend the game to those looking for a meaningful story and also a great presentation (graphics, animation and pace of the story.)

Well what can i tell you about this game, it a word "Masterpiece".

The renders, animations, models, storyline are outstanding, this is one of only a handful of games i truly wish time to go fast so i can get the next installment.

The storyline has many twists and turns and many paths which will allow for mulitiple playthroughs to see where each path takes you.

I have my path with lexi currently and Chapter 6 is all storyline there are no lewd scenes, but you know what i didnt care i was too wrapped up in the story.

Finally i agree with the warning at the end of chapter 6 in my current game because oooof that really did hit me and was damn hard to see that part of the story, its a game yes but seriously it is hard to watch that part and i only hope that Chapter 7 really does make it up (with the immortal words that this is just a game)

The writers, Devs and all involved thank you for this and i really cannot wait to see the next installment.

UPDATE FINAL VERSION

A Huge thank you to the developers you took me on a emotional rollercoaster, I laughed I bawled my eyes out (especially end of chapter 6), the paths you could chose all different and all great endings.

I will miss the characters even though it is a game you really get to know them and now it's ended I shed a tear that it is no more. Perhaps in future games you can bring the characters in, just like the character from chasing sunsets (at the pier before boat trip in chapter 5).

If I could give it ten stars I would this is one of the best games I have played and I will play again eventually but I am sorry it came to an end but Thank you Thank you Thank you for creating this masterpiece.

It has everything: good personalities, balanced comedy and drama, nice renders and lengthy chapters. It has some good adult scenes, but this game is about the story, not a non stop jerk off fest. Maybe keep that in mind, if that's all you play VNs for.

And I wanted to wait for the full release, but after the ending of Chapter 6, I felt like I had to show my appreciation.

One of the best games with good renders and an amazing storyline out there . Not the same cliche story with father of mc dead and him banging every girl , but different LI's having different problems to deal with .

This is the best game I have found on this site. The story is great, it's incredibly well put together. Not to mention, the creator has a great sense of humor, I had to laugh out loud several times during the game. Looking forward to the next chapters.

(Review for version 0.5.51c)

Leap of Faith is a nice little wish fulfillment/harem simulator. You’ve got several (mostly) beautiful love interests:

- The ex you’re not over, who has the perfect excuse for leaving you long ago.
- Two bisexual women who want to welcome you into a thruple.
- The broken girl who doesn’t let anyone in, but will make an exception for you.
- The childhood friend with whom you’ve had years of sexual tension, on and off.
- The humble and kind (but world famous) musician with endless money and a mansion where you spend your days partying.

The quality of game development is great. There are opportunities throughout the story to interact with your phone to unlock different options in scenes or increase your relationship with characters, which is a nice touch of depth. The models and backgrounds are above average. The soundtrack is unique and pleasant. The writing itself really delivers on the erotica front, with good pacing, a healthy amount of teasing before the sex scenes, and some spicy content during.

The one thing that stops me giving this game 5 stars is that I haven't felt much depth in the story department for the entire game. In addition to most of the characters feeling more like flat character archetypes than individuals, nothing’s really established as being at stake, such as interpersonal drama or a central conflict, for all of the first 4 chapters. As much as I’d love, in real life, to have 6 women at a mansion paradise are all throwing themselves at me and then easily shifting gears into friendship with no hard feelings if I decide to pursue their friend instead, it doesn’t make for a very interesting story.

Events in chapter 5 make it look like this we may be getting some drama and consequence soon, so hopefully I’ll be bumping this up to 5 stars soon by the time the story’s finished.