VN - Ren'Py - Light of My Life [Ch. 8 v0.8.1] [Naughty Road]

very much a solid title. At first i didn't think that i would like the characters in the story, but as i got into the game, the story was solid and i came to quite enjoy the characters. I would recommend folks to give this game a go.

Animations 5/5
Story 5/5 and 1/5
Renders 5/5
Gameplay 2/5

The story feels pretty natural and the dialog is very well written, but also lengthy and overbearing hence the double rating. This is a A to B game with few choices, about 5 HOURS of constant talk, no breaks except chapter ends, and no free roam. The animations are well done, but very limited, I counted maybe 2 or 3 sex animations excluding masturbation. Incest is in the game but has optional roles for those, like me, who are not into Incest, noting that the optional roles are also very well written.

In conclusion and after playing through 3 chapters, this is a game that I would play once and only once. The story too heavy and feels too much like a carrot on a stick.

Dudez. This is my first post. The creator should be genuinely commended for going above and beyond.

The whole thing is just artfully *chosen* with a clear author vision. Yes, there are naked girls, but they feel and _look_ genuinely like the bodies of and owned by real girls. Come in to this game trying to vibe the characters instead of looking for cheap thrills, and you'll be rewarded. The renders are treated with as cinematic zooms effect that give the images a feeling of drama and emotion that really help advance the story. Different strokes, people. It's a wide world, and we can appreciate a wide range of viewpoints.

For me, I'm tuned into this one. It has a clear and fresh vibe.

well written story with char. that feel real . the graphics are oriented towards realism which is refreshing and doesnt let you know if your actions are ''Wrong '' or ''right ''. i can see how one can play it multiple times to see how the story changes even in such a early stage .

Really enjoyed this one. Fantastic renders and unique style. Slow games like this really balance on a knife's edge because, let's face it, none of us play these games to read a badly written novel, when there's no action. Fortunately, this is both well written, doesn't get overly wordy, and really nails the pacing and tension build-up well.

Can't wait to see more.

The build-up/tension is perfectly paced. The character models are truly unique and lovely to look at. The characters themselves feel painfully real. I am eagerly looking forward to seeing more updates on this title. Thank you for your fantastic work.

Unique models make this game stand out from others, but excellent writing is what makes it great. The story is well crafted and really gives each character a developed personality. With only a few characters introduced so far, the story feels very intimate and personal; quite different from many VNs where you'll meet 20 women and bed them all.

The story is a bit of a slow burn, so there might not be as much graphic content as some would like. It's still early in development but I already consider this one of the best VNs on this site.

Initially I scrubbed this under the rug because I wasn't immediately attracted by how the girls look but recently was intrigued by its very high F95 rating so I gave it a go.

WOW! An exceptionally well written story + high quality artwork + exquisite attention to details come together to produce a fantastic game. Instead of trying to get you with the most lewd visuals, the game builds an enchanting atmosphere around very good cinematography, quality artwork and a story that is miles above most other games in conveying how deep levels of perversion can happen IRL.

Bravo NaughtyRoad! I might just have to support this even though I can't make truly anonymous payments. It's that good.

Just played it for the first time

Was a nice and entertaining 4 1/2 hours

Had me cracking up with some situations, always love some humor in a VN.

Absolutely love the models btw...I do not get the people disliking the models???
(Probably because they do not have DDDD cupsize boobs)

Ok i have played this game from day one the models used drew me to it right of the bat
Not using the usual models and graphics was a stroke of genius well played NaughtyRoad
secondly the story well what can i say gripping well thought out and funny
so it's 5 stars all the way
Thank's NaughtyRoad

Two things I cant stand in a lot of games on here that this game does NOT have. Boobs the size of volleyballs, or a dick that looks like a wood dowel... both is found with many of the games that use Illusion assets and this does not have any of that. Very unique and great build up so far.

Absolutely wonderful game. Well written and unique. Sexy and sentimental at the same time. It's a really warm story of family love/incest, without the usual thropes of playing around as a pervert dad stalking his daughters and manipulating them behind their back. The characters have some depth, and the story flows pretty well.

I was prejudiced because of the very different models but damn that game was amazing. Content and pacing seems good. Chapters have satisfactory playtime and I am really invested in characters. Writing and animations are really well done.

So... A while back I commented on this game and even though I heard great things about it, I still could not get into liking the models as their "looks" were "off" to me.

Someone mentioned they fade away the more you play and they do.
The dev's I guess purposefully made them so different looking and I feel it's such a great thing as both characters seriously grows on you. You have no choice but to love them and their "looks" fade and they become beautiful as their personalities win you over.

I can see why it has so many great reviews, the story, the characters, the mood, the images and camera angles are exquisitely done.
The game has some really great features implemented. The whole game a long with the story flows and are really professionally done.

If you are here for more than just fap games and want enriched story with amazing characters... You have to play this. Saying that there a great sexual tension that is slowly being explored and developed at the right pace I feel.

Well done dev and I am big enough i hope to admit i summed it up wrong the first time around....

My sentiment is not unique; nonetheless, I hope the team will hear my words of praise.

I've played plenty of games in which the storytelling was passable (e.g. DMD) and even charming (e.g. Summertime Saga). Beneath the dialogue and humor, however, is not a compelling story. In these games, I was purely motivated by thirst, and never once wondered where the story would lead me.

This game compelled me and had me engaged like no smut ever has. I was honestly reacting IRL to this story. Other developers please take note of how well a storyboarded game is received.

Excellent story that makes you care about the characters and left me wanting more. I genuinely felt bad for the eldest daughter once you (start to) find out why she acts the way she does. Can't wait to see future updates.

Great game to play. Once it hooks you in you cant stop playing. Looking forward to next update. The girls interactions are the most realistic in any game i play. Many thumbs up. Very enjoyable

Reading other reviews, i see this game already has extensive praise heaped on.
I'll add my comments to the from a technical perspective; this game must be considered one of the best uses of Ren'Py I've ever seen.

- fantastic character animation loops; subtle but enough to add that hint of life
- great use of in-screen effects such as zoom, parallax, and Tachie (the figures displayed / animated over the background layer when in conversation scenes)
- generally good transitions etc
- full support for extensive character renaming / "relationship" definition changing
- clear and effective way to lock or unlock the platonic routes for the two main heroines
- consistent art direction and UI implementation


Apart from the extremely ambitious and high quality implementation, the game also has:
- excellent writing (with a few minor exceptions) and no mangled english
- excellent renders (posing / lighting/post-work)
- virtually unique character models regarding the looks / morphs
- clear attention to detail and customised textures so the images are unique.
- what seems to be hand-built custom 3d models for some of the sets/backgrounds ( at least not re-using the same old standard daz environments)

Edit.) My reaction following the release of Ch. 4 v0.5.0: This is the best written Visual Novel on this website. Period. End of story. I prefer linear ren'py games over sandbox and there have been few that have caught my attention to follow until its end or whenever the author decides to discontinue the project. None other Visual Novel* (except for one other visual novel that has recently come out, Summer Scent), actually has me reading every single line. This is more like an extremely well-written book. I actually feel the emotion of the characters, whether that emotion be happiness, confusion, sadness, regret, etc. It's remarkable really; these characters are written as if by a professional writer. The character development here is something on another level. Please read the updated TL;DR for my overall opinion.

TL;DR: If you're looking for a well-written the best written VN on this website with its fair share of adult content, this is a contender for being the best one available on this site. Kudos NaughtyRoad.

Ratings:
Story: 11/10
Characters: 10/10*
Renders: 10/10
Sexual Content: 10/10
Overall: 10/10

*The models for the characters in this game are based on taste but the artist naughtyroad is certainly aiming for "realism" here (not the uncanny valley kind). It happens to be spot on for me.

Summary: A father and his two daughters lose their mother in a tragic accident 5 years prior to the games beginning. You (the father) must try to mend and maintain the relationship you have with your daughters, as well as develop relationships with those at your 9-5 job.

Review: First things first, I rarely review games on this site. If I do, that means that the game has gone far and beyond what is expected for a VN. If you're thinking about trying this game, please absolutely take the time to. The author has created, so far, an excellent story that is not your run-of-the-mill harem VN. The two daughters in this game possess realistic qualities that make them feel more like human beings, not just fodder for your fapping pleasure. But that does not mean it is drawn out like others where it takes a few updates to get past just sneaking glances at characters (like found in some other VNs on this site). There is no lack of "content" throughout each chapter. In summary, if there is one thing I can say about this game, it would be that each update leaves me not only satisfied, but wanting more. I very much look forward to future iterations of this story.

Solid so far with plenty of content. Unique characters and very well put together, which goes a long way these days considering some of the crap that continually gets hammered out and uploaded. Keep it up, looking forward to the next update.