barglenarglezous

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This game must be quite something to have 471 pages of comments and 11.5gb of data to download... What am I getting myself into...?
A Visual Novel that's already the longest known to man and only about %33-%40 complete that fits into the "existential horror" genre and is a subversion of the game you were likely expecting when you clicked "download". It's a game with porn, not a porn game (if that distinction makes sense to you, the porn isn't the point). It will judge you for considering it a porn game. Repeatedly.
 

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This game must be quite something to have 471 pages of comments and 11.5gb of data to download... What am I getting myself into...?
You ask yourself what kind of game this could be. But as people gather to answer you, you get distracted by a passing bird. Possibly a heron. Your mind goes somewhere else. You follow it. You end up in front of a well. You look down. But when your eyes make contact with the bottom, you realize that it is you that you are looking down upon. When you blink, you are back at home. It's time to play the game that will be either one of the worst or best experiences of your life.
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Also, there is a girl with blue eyes in this game named Ami. She's worth it I'd think.
 

LessonsInDissonance

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Let me guess, whatever the fuck this is is in the game and is unavoidable and I will hate myself for reaching the point of seeing whatever THIS is?
This isn't in the game yet.
The image is meant to be a joke and satirized summary of how nuts this game can become.
If you are looking for a quick wank, this isn't for you, but if you're looking for something much deeper that will change your life, then you must play the game. I guarantee you will never find anything like lessons in love, it's not for everyone, but if you do like it, you WILL get addicted worse than crack.
 

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A Visual Novel that's already the longest known to man and only about %33-%40 complete that fits into the "existential horror" genre and is a subversion of the game you were likely expecting when you clicked "download". It's a game with porn, not a porn game (if that distinction makes sense to you, the porn isn't the point). It will judge you for considering it a porn game. Repeatedly.
Longest visual novel... so that will probably take me several weeks to play, or... months?
Existential horror, has horror tag... I don't like horror but generally things that aren't considered jumpscare but more unsettling rather than sudden I can easily handle... which side does this belong tho?
Not sure what you mean by a sub version there. Guessing you explain that in the next sentence.
Hmm... Sort of like, pretty much any game with porn out there like uhhhh GTA? But I mean, judging you for considering it a porn game? How bad can it be... (gonna regret asking, aren't I?)
 
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VoidExile

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This isn't in the game yet.
The image is meant to be a joke and satirized summary of how nuts this game can become.
If you are looking for a quick wank, this isn't for you, but if you're looking for something much deeper that will change your life, then you must play the game. I guarantee you will never find anything like lessons in love, it's not for everyone, but if you do like it, you WILL get addicted worse than crack.
Understandable. If I like the art style I will play it regardless if it has good porn or not. I'm generally here for the story event. If I weren't, I would just visit PH or some image site or just play an action game or something
 

LessonsInDissonance

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How bad can it be... (gonna regret asking, aren't I?)
You will definitely regret playing this game, everybody does.

The only difference is whether you will regret it because you hate it, or regret it because you got addicted to it.

Just play the damn game and remember that WIRES is your best friend.
 

VoidExile

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Awww shit. I think I just scared off a new player player with my ill timed post :KEK:
Nah, I'm expecting an explanation here. You don't send random memes to new players expecting them to understand after hearing how fucked up the game could be
 

shmurfer

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Nah, I'm expecting an explanation here. You don't send random memes to new players expecting them to understand after hearing how fucked up the game could be
That image is a VERY generic example of what the game comes up with every now and then. Kinda like if someone's body exploded in the modern fallout games. A moment that happens all the time and really means nothing at the end of the day.

Are there any actual subjects you refuse to deal with in stories?
 
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DeanNoriko

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Longest visual novel... so that will probably take me several weeks to play, or... months?
Existential horror, has horror tag... I don't like horror but generally things that aren't considered jumpscare but more unsettling rather than sudden I can easily handle... which side does this belong tho?
Not sure what you mean by a sub version there. Guessing you explain that in the next sentence.
Hmm... Sort of like, pretty much any game with porn out there like uhhhh GTA? But I mean, judging you for considering it a porn game? How bad can it be... (gonna regret asking, aren't I?)
I don't think there is a huge point in explaining you the game in detail.
The sheer amount of posts in this thread, the number of reviews and the quick replies probably already show you that this is a very popular title.

Coincidentally we were just talking about how "fucked up" we all consider this game to be and why we like it a few pages back. You can check out my take on it here if you want.

At the end of the day you only really need to know two things:
  • This game is not for everybody. Its main themes include various traumatic experiences, such as depression, death, pedophilia, grooming, bullying, etc. and may cause triggers to people sensitive to such topics or who are in a susceptible mental state themselves right now.
  • This game is very well written and long as fuck. Like, actually well written, not in the "for a porn game" sense like you'd read on a lot of reviews for other games on here. Dev cooks in that regard.

For the rest, I'd say just play it and get your own impression and don't spoil yourself too much, I guess. Just don't necessarily play this game with the goal to get off. Treat it like a book that you want to read bit by bit and be patient with it. It's worth it.
 

VoidExile

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My two main concerns are this: Is there jump scares, and a lot of them all things considered?
And: What type of cheating is there? Mc being cheated on and girl being hurt, mc being cheated on and the girl isn't hurt, or the mc is the one doing the cheating?
The only thing I don't do well with is lots of unpredictable jump scares and the girl being hurt in cheating scenarios. I've had a certain braveheart academy do that but it was obviously avoidable. I learned my lesson after that.

Okay so, I've watched people play DDLC before, that was obviously not what people expected. Any similarities there?
Then there is Scorn which is... very fucked up, but I barely reacted to anything I saw, like, at all. Iron stomach? Perhaps.
It's the jump scares that get me.
I've been around, seen things.

Honestly, I think if existential horror is more in the text format, I should be completely fine. The implication that this is a long game is great for me, but I question if it's worth it if my initial two questions don't yield favorable responses.

Oh shit, one more thing! Do beloved characters suddenly die unexpectedly???
 

VoidExile

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That image is a VERY generic example of what the game comes up with every now and then. Kinda like if someone's body exploded in the modern fallout games. A moment that happens all the time and really means nothing at the end of the day.

Are there any actual subjects you refuse to deal with in stories?
Yes "
My two main concerns are this: Is there jump scares, and a lot of them all things considered?
And: What type of cheating is there? Mc being cheated on and girl being hurt, mc being cheated on and the girl isn't hurt, or the mc is the one doing the cheating?
The only thing I don't do well with is lots of unpredictable jump scares and the girl being hurt in cheating scenarios. I've had a certain braveheart academy do that but it was obviously avoidable. I learned my lesson after that.
Oh shit, one more thing! Do beloved characters suddenly die unexpectedly???"
As quoted from my comment above.
Those are things I don't handle well, but I am otherwise pretty resilient
 

Detective Dc345

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Yes "
My two main concerns are this: Is there jump scares, and a lot of them all things considered?
And: What type of cheating is there? Mc being cheated on and girl being hurt, mc being cheated on and the girl isn't hurt, or the mc is the one doing the cheating?
The only thing I don't do well with is lots of unpredictable jump scares and the girl being hurt in cheating scenarios. I've had a certain braveheart academy do that but it was obviously avoidable. I learned my lesson after that.
Oh shit, one more thing! Do beloved characters suddenly die unexpectedly???"
As quoted from my comment above.
Those are things I don't handle well, but I am otherwise pretty resilient
There are quiet a bit of jumpscares and you're going to have to play the game to answer the rest. Any further answers would be spoiling the game.
 
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