So the game makes mention that actions i might want to take are cut-off from first time play, that i'll need the be in a NG+ to access them... but on the face of it that sounds really annoying, is there any real benefit/cost to playing it properly or is cheating the stats higher going to mean i can save my time and just enjoy the content without arbitrary barriers? I'm not judging anything, i've only stuck a toe into the game and now sweet fuck all about it or its mechanics.
This game is specifically designed to
not be a grind where you're supposed to build up stats before you get the sex scenes or story content. By cheating the stats, you're not only going to break your save, but you'll also skip a large number of sex scenes.
Cheating your stats won't help you enjoy this game. NG+ is a special case because of magic trickery happening behind the scenes that ensure you still get to see the scenes despite having improved stats already.
Edit: ok, continuing on a bit... is this game sort of roguelike? Your stats carry over and you only have like 10 days to 'win' before a Majora's Mask style reset?
Not really, though your description isn't entirely inaccurate. In any case, there is no time limit in the current version of the game, except for one particular quest that is clearly signposted when it happens.
Hi, Belle! First of all, congratulation! I love your game! It's really one of the best if not the best!
One question... I finished the normal game and now I'm on the new game plus. Should I wait for the final version or is it worth playing it now as it is? Or should I play the normal game all over again -- since, as I understood, it's finished bar minor adjustments -- and then play the "new game plus" when there's the final release?
I'm working on the main difference between NG and NG+ right now, which is Sister Agnes. Her story will only be available during NG+. Should you wait? That's up to you. If you're still missing scenes in the gallery, you might find it rewarding to seek those out in NG+.