Ren'Py - Completed - Long Live the Princess [v1.0.1] [Belle]

Quite possibly the best writing seen on this site. Rare that a plot is interesting enough to take a central role that provides so much replayability. Excellent game, excellent writing, great characters and worth returning to every so often

An adult game like this has no right to be this good, you come for the sex but stay for the story. Its really immersive and the characters are so well motivated. Also there are so many endings one can go for, I kept my saves and returned to them after i had finished to see what other path it led me to

Hey, and actual good sandbox AVN

Hot characters and scenes with an interesting lore and story make this game genuinely fun. Protip: select no time limit. The 50 day limit seems impossible to achieve without doing a second playthrough, even knowing all the solutions you'd need to speedrun damn near everything to get a better ending.

A great game, the scenes are really cool and the gameplay too, it doesn't change much from other renpy games, but it's still cool, the strong point is the story which is very well done, and the range of choices you can make, I think it's a very complete and enjoyable game to play.

One of my absolute favourite games, often come back to replay it (lots of replayability too).
No other games measure up to LLtP in terms of choice and multiple endings. Hope for a sequel or spiritual successor someday.

The main story is well written, with just enough humor sprinkled throughout to keep things from feeling dull. The dialogue is solid, and while the overall plot doesn’t quite reach the level of engagement I was hoping for, it still works. Where the game truly shines is in the individual stories with each love interest — those are easily the highlight. Every girl is well-written and developed, each with her own personality and charm. The relationships you build with them feel meaningful, and the final payoff is satisfying, especially since everyone gets an epilogue.

I’m usually not a big fan of sandbox games, but this one handles the structure really well. There’s a good amount of freedom and branching without feeling overwhelming. You can shape the story through your actions and decide which girls to pursue, and the game offers a strong sense of progression. Replayability is also a big plus — after finishing once, you unlock a “plus” mode that lets you carry over your stats for another run, encouraging you to try different endings and achievements. That said, at some point, you’ll probably need a guide if you’re aiming for 100% completion or specific routes.

Visually, the game still holds up nicely even if it’s showing its age. The characters are detailed and appealing, and the backgrounds do a good job setting the tone. The only real downside comes during the sex scenes. There’s a heavy focus on close-up shots, which pulls you out of the intimacy those moments could’ve had. On top of that, the variety is limited and the animations are quite simple and short. Despite that, the overall visual quality remains pleasant throughout.

Overall, it’s a strong sandbox game with great character writing, enjoyable relationships, and a ton of replay value — even if the main story isn’t as gripping as it could’ve been.

Based on everything

• Story & Characters → A solid narrative that leans on great character moments rather than plot intensity. 7,8/10
• Player Choices → Excellent sandbox design, great freedom of choice, and a rewarding “plus” mode that makes replaying worthwhile. 8,7/10
• Visuals & Animations → Good for its age, but limited variety and lackluster animations bring it down slightly. 7,1/10

One of the most interesting games on the site, it has its share of issues and quirks. Overall it's great fun and checks all the boxes. Mostly the "do i skip dialog" and the "lets play, just one more quest" box which is is elusive to many games. Top marks. Great job.

Long Live the Princess is a fantastic adult VN that mixes well-written scenes and mystery plot. With multiple branching paths and meaningful choices, it offers plenty of replay value as you unlock new scenes and explore different outcomes. The erotic moments are well-written and blend perfectly with the story, keeping you engaged both in and out of the bedroom. Whether you’re in it for the heat or the plot twists, this game delivers on both fronts.

4/5 if you're here for a good fantasy sex game, 3/5 if you're here for a good fantasy sex game with incest, as there's only a sister and she wasn't that important to the story / game nor did she have that much to do.

That said, it was still pretty good overall with a guide (wouldn't recommend this game otherwise unless you love wandering around doing nothing).

This is one of the best games on this site.

1. Open world sandbox actually means something.
2. Requires some investigation from the player side. Actual detective style gameplay
3. The renders and animations are nice. The entire game sticking with 1st person perspective is nice.
4. A lot of player choice. This game never feels linear.
5. The story is actually also pretty good.
6. Lots of development for each love interest. It isn't just collecting 2-5 scenes per girl and that's it.

Tip: the time limit is very generous. I had no problem completing every girl's story and get the good ending in the 1st try going in blind.

God-tier game.

I came here for the adult scenes and eroticism, but man did the story and writing leave a mark. Not that the sex scenes were bad, mind you - they were fantastic all the same.

This game was extremely well thought-out, beginning to end. The characters were loveable and different. The story and development were phenomenal. The writing is top-tier. And, of course, the sex scenes are everything you want them to be.

Honestly, I've rarely had a game's story (in general) floor me like this.

I highly recommend playing this game. You'll be missing out if you don't.

Exceptional premise. Perfect execution.

The story is excellent but ending lack something, there is no harem ending where i can have all the girl i have relationships and marry them, i could only choose a single girl and leave other crying and it broke my heart seeing them alone and walloping in sadness.

One of the games where the story really is very interesting and kept me invested. Not just the hot scenes and renders. Everything is well done. Really recommend anyone to play this through, not just the sex. Story is good

The game was amazing in terms of story, and some of its designs.
There are some reservations such as animations and epilogues but most of it is overshadowed by how great everything else is.

I would put this as a must play game.

While the game is sometimes difficult especially when wanting to reach certain endings, it provides a lot of fun and action in an interesting world through interesting characters involve in an interesting plot which is something that many other adult games do not achieve

This is a very good game, multiple endings, and very good storyline. I wish we have more games with this kind of story. The graphics are a bit outdated but trust me the story writing is worthy........

Let me start this review by saying I usually don't like visual novels but I have read that this game is a master piece so I had to try it.
I was not disappointed, this is truly a master piece.
Belle, you are a magnificent genius.
Visual Art 5/5
Story 7/5
Gameplay 4.5/5
Length approximately 25 hours (50 for all achievements without using a guide) assuming you don't skip text and scenes
If you are skip-frenzy and just want the important bits, I would say 5-15 hours

You are a lousy truthsayer, a kind of detective, who can tell if some is lying. Ask questions, find clues, uncover secrets, rinse and repeat.
Learn spells, level up your skills and use your powers for good (or evil, it is up to you)
Captivating story filled with thrill, action, mystery, betrayal, love and abandonment.
Gameplay is not that solid. There are not that many things to do around. Having said that, there is always something new to pop or new options to unlock that will keep you on your toes.
Different girls to have fun with and a lot of action to go around.
A lot of choices (or actions you do) have consequences.

Cons:

• Some achievements are ambiguous
• Ren'Py
• Sometimes progressing the story locks the progress of a girl. You are kinda forced to either max girl progression before continuing the story or wait for NG+. It is not that big of a deal just a mention-worthy
• Wardrobe options are a bit lacking

Tips:

• Incest is avoidable also there is a different version where it is completely removed
• Choose the timed gameplay after the tutorial, do not be afraid to test things. I got most scenes in first playthrough even though I made a lot of mistakes
• Try to figure out what you can get out of every part of the day. Then optimize your gameplay accordingly
• NG+ has some extra content (previously unreachable)

I have absolute banger with this gem, the author knew exactly what they want with the lore, characters and storyline. Honestly, no games on this site came close with the suspension they build up throughout the whole playthrough.

There's so much things done right in this game to talk about, so i'm just gonna say that the whole "debating" mechanics is the most spot on to me, for once they make you use your brain in a porn game. Respect my guys!

However, i do have to say that making the cast mostly woman so that the player have a chance to get into their pants do hindered some plot points the authors were trying to make, one of them is Samarah - Nell relationships. It would add a lot more nuance and depth if Samarah remain an authority figure that distance from the player so we can appreciate her more than being just a rage-horny-barbarian kind of character for most of the games. That's just my opinion anyway.

Anyway, still a great experience for me. Thanks for being so creative with this one Belle!

Not many titles could have me go for a third play, this one did! Some of the tone in the game tends to float between comedy and a serious plot (something that i will use as a excuse for the bad ending on my first and second run) but once everything is put together it creates a masterpiece of world building and character development.

My few complains about it would've probably been the clutter in the "clues" tab, some of the clues once used would disapper while others just remained there for no aparent reason, at times in the story (such as help Evelyn with the arrest of Thadeus or visit the Fairy Queen) the game kind indicates it is a big choice that could interfer negatively with your goals, but they happen to be beneficial to the good ending.

While i am sure the developer heard this many times i still will say once more: Thank you for this amazing experience.

I see such a plenitude of praise here. I want to be a part of that tribe. BUT. I've tried getting though the first few minutes a couple of times over the past year or so -- and I'm sorry to say, I just could not STAND the wink-wink-nod-nod I-know-more-than-you vibe I was getting. The thing with the "choices" that ended up being "oops, you're too much of a dweeb, nope". Dev know more than reader, uh. I absolutely HATE that, and it ended it for me. Sor-ry!..