I haven't been getting much sleep so I had planned on going down a little earlier tonight, until this dropped. I knew it would come out on the 14th, it was only a matter of when and I was insanely excited so chances are I wasn't gonna get any decent rest anyway.
Finished it in it's entirety. Loved every second of both paths, though I probably loved Claryce's path a bit more because while it was still episodic, it felt way more emotionally investing than James' path, which were a series of sexual adventures with no strings attached. My favorites of James' path were Jessica, Elena and Keisha. I would put Keeley on that list too, but she shined so much greater in Claryce's path.
I played Coffee with Keisha a long time ago but I hardly remember anything from it and I think I remember that game being pretty difficult. Obviously, if Keeley wasn't specified, I wouldn't have recognized Keisha but I knew I loved her when I saw her. I'd love a new story with her as well.
Claryce is also my type of girl. She's incredible in this and I actually really connect with her on a spiritual level in large part due to her being an artist that feels like she lacks creativity. As a straight man, it was actually much easier to identify with Claryce than it was with James because of this inner conflict. On top of that, she's so damn sexy. I don't have a single complaint with her path.
The only complaint I have with James' path is a "complaint" I always have with Tora Productions. A lot of the girls were so great they could've had their own solo stories. Tlaero expressed great love for Jessica's model and I would love to see Jessica herself in a solo story about her marriage, but I wouldn't mind seeing her in a different story (and name) altogether. And like I said, I'd love an expansion with Keisha's new model.
God, there's so much more I have on my mind about this game. I loved seeing Tlaero's model. Her model is so unique and beautiful, just like the rest of Mortze's models and I love the end game interviews and talks as well. Elena said it, but I never dared to cause I thought it would be a little disrespectful and possibly creepy, but since those post credit interviews were all in good fun, yes, I am one of the fans who would love to see her character model naked.
I'd even love a solo game with the character she plays in this game, but I imagine that'd be pretty uncomfortable.
Since this is all technically "acted", it would be a cool thing to actually see a game where the actors live their "real" day to day lives. (If Mortze were to live day to day life with the the storm trooper helmet, I think I'd die of laughter.)
I can go on, but the sun is rising and I have yet to sleep. Plus I'm starting to ramble. Anyways, great game, and with the world in the state it's currently in, this was a gift. Really worth the wait. Can't wait for the second episode of The Warrior's Heart as well as whatever else is up Tlaero's sleeve.
I'll rate this game properly later today maybe. (Obvious 5 stars from me if you haven't guessed yet)