VN - Ren'Py - Lust Guide [0.4.0] [Lust Sakura Games]

Animation: It's a bit static, animations are decent quality. But the models are really nice and I like the variety so far (though all on the bigger boob side)
Story: Nothing crazy although there might be some corporate espionage soon.
Scripting: I like the characters and the development of the "Teacher" corruption is well done.

This game is a solid choice, I'm not a huge fan of all the choices, I wish there was a mod or walk through to help with that. Overall a fun game.

Reviewing 0.4.0

TL;DR: This game is a bad joke, the writing is a mess, the characters are awful, the english is broken, just do yourself a favour and read this before downloading the game.

Premise

At some point, i just gave up, i'll review what i saw.

Pros

- The synopsis is one hell of a bait, and yes, i fell for that. Good Job XD


Neutrals

- Up to preference, but i like the characters' bodies(aside MC)

Cons

- Every female character looks like Angelina Jolie in a different phase of her life, with a few tweaks here and there, including some of the most masculine jaws i've ever see, something that will make Antonio Inoki and Giga-Chad look like a sissy, you can slice ham with those jaws.
- The plot is so weird, like good premise but the execution is so bad that turns the synopsis into a bait(yep, this is why i think the synopsis is bait), want an example? MC has the sex-syndrome (Hyper-sexual syndrome, which is another thing in reality, and it's "being super horny", which in males, appears has having boners/erections, and in this game this involves his immunity-system and stuff) and apparently a lack of sexual release twice a day leads to death...problem is, MC due to a heat-of-the-moment mistake, stays 3 days without "treatment" (aka fapping, and the game states he can't do it alone, he needs "a hand" from other people), still doesn't die, still doesn't suffer at all, we see no reason to think his life is in danger. The developer even forgets bits of the plot, for a good chunk of the game: in the intro we learn that MC wants to be a writer and got an internship in a new city...the internship is completely forgotten...
- MC's mom is weird, is a weird person personality-wise (she doesn't look like Angelina Jolie, but another actress that i forgot the name), she decides on her own to wank MC because she loves him, okay that's...nice and expected in this kind of game, but then MC says something wrong in the heat-of-the-moment, and she pretty much refuse to even look at MC, so no wanking for MC, and the game acknowledges that MC's mom knows that not fapping MC is pretty much like starting a countdown to his death, and MC needs to cum a lot, twice every day to just...not die (these are the doctor's words, true or not...we don't know because MC never experiences problems from not cumming, aside the first time when the syndrome gets discovered); So imagine loving someone, this person has diabetes, and for some reason can't take the insulin shot by themselves...and after an argument you decide to not give them their shot...you're implying that you being right is more important than this person's life (the very same person who is trying to apologize for 3 days, but you're ignoring them out of spite)...This is MC's mom...it's cute but has these moments where she makes no sense, she is just as evil as MC(we'll talk about it soon)
- MC is one of the dumbest guy in every VN i've ever played, top4 or 5 and at the same time, he is an absolute jerk, with no self-respect and no moral compass either. He tries to bang his mom or have more than just a wank(which he can't have by himself...because whatever, his dick doesn't get hard when he watches porn ALONE, deal with it), he goes back and forth between being genuinely nice, and literally drugging his mom with sleep-aids and aphrodisiacs because he knows that he needs them to "get her", which quite fucked-up, considering that when MC finds the "Lust Guide" we got the promise of either going romantic or dominating...but this? It's just evil, it's a silent admission of "i know i can't fuck her unless her mind is altered by drugs and other substances"....so much for romance...

Conclusion

Like i said, i don't need to finish the game or anything, i see a pathetic MC, who exploits the only person who gives a fuck about him, while that very same person is willing to put his life in danger for a minor mistake, so much for being each other's most important person in their lives, and "How far do you want to take a relationship? Will you choose the path of domination or love fantasies?", huh? This is why i mentioned that the overview of the game is bait, because it mentions love-fantasies, implying that not only there should be love but we can choose to have the love-part...but so far? Nothing but MC trying to exploit his own mom, because handjobs aren't enough for him, literally taking advantage of his own suspicious (due to the fact that MC is fine when he doesn't get those handjobs i mentioned, which is indeed suspicious) sexual syndrome.

I dont think the reviews do this game justice.

At the begining and after reading the reviews I thought its just gonna be another one of those.. mom and son meh games but I was very supprised with what followed.
I get the complaints about zombie looking MC but theres kind of a story behind it. The writing is great, obviously done by an inteligent person, though it seems there some translation mistakes here and there.
In fact this is one of the best mom-son kinky romances Iv seen ( and iv seen most) Also I think models look more than fine, the animations are kinda basic but seem to be improving.
All in all if this dev had a budget for top notch animations it would close the circle since from my perspective everything else is covered.
Also i have no idea how the hell did they manage to pack the current content on wtf 417mb?
In any case, since the story is progressing at a rather normal pace I recon there should be a lot more content to come and I will definately follow its development.

This is one of those games that seemed interesting at the start before quickly degenerating into a forgettable, trope-ridden mess.

Gee, a "20-yo" boy that looks 13. Never seen that one before. (And whose face and body are nightmare fuel. For God's sake, he looks like Gollum. )

Or, the single Mom Teacher who always dresses in lingerie or extremely low-cut blouses, who seems all too eager to strip off her clothes and jerk off her son Student at a moment's notice. She's either too stupid to get what's happening or so gullible as to accept any excuse to have sex with the boy.

If he's just a "Student," then why is he living with a much older woman? It's obvious that the dev is just trying to get around Patreon rules, but throw in a line or two about where that relationship is supposed to have come from. Oh, and figure out a better way to have them address each other. "That sounds fantastic Teacher." "I can't believe my Student is going to move out on his own." Christ.

Tropes? Let me count the ways. The boy's dick is a foot long. Every female has ZZ-cup tits and asses you could park a motorcycle in. The boy has a disease that requires him to ejaculate constantly OR HE'LL DIE. Jesus. "Gee, Mom Teacher, don't you want to keep your son Student from dying?" Sleep sex. That's new. For some reason, the voluptuous nurse wants to constantly bang Gollum the boy, even though he looks like 10 miles of bad road and that he'd snap like a twig if she sat on him. No Dad roommate's husband. A nefarious organization is looking to, I don't know, make money off of his "uncommon hypersexuality disorder?" More nefarious than the doctor and nurse who are willing to do anything to keep him to themselves?

Best line: "Now I'm doomed to jerk off like a monkey if I want to live."

None of these things in and of itself would be too egregious, except for the dev's last changelog note: "I always strive to think outside the box and come up with new ideas. That's why I made this update - to provide content that stands out from the rest." Except every trope known to adult visual novels? And now, thanks to the dev's acquisition of some new costumes and poses from some asset store, a new version featuring comics. Yup, comics. And poorly done ones at that.

Nope, I'm done.

Initially I have been keeping tabs on this game since its debut despite the fact that its visuals are rather generic. The characters, while straightforward, might be deemed shallow by some of you guys, with the protagonist being a stereotypical shota with an oversized penis attempting to seduce his mother (who looks more like an older sister in terms of appearance). Yet I still enjoyed playing it and followed every update for each path. It's akin to fast food - you know it's not particularly special, but you still enjoy it when it's delivered to your doorstep. It's a pity to see how the game has declined over just one update.

While the game initially showed promise, it is still in its early stages so the “best” part wasnt even shown…I wish I could see it lol. The primary focus currently revolves around the mother who can be corrupted or seduced, offering players some choice in how they navigate. However It is important to note that there are limitations in terms of character development for the other love interests, like in terms they are none... Currently, only the nurse character has two sex scenes and the very, very little interactions with the other love interests primarily seems to be focused around quick sexual encounters. Not great but I take what I can get.

However, since it's “just” fast food, some stuff which might not be troublesome in other games -> will do here since it's pretty much easily replaceable for me. You see, the plot here is rather simple:
MC wants to bang Mom -> But has Big Penis “Problems” -> Goes to Doc (Love Interest) -> She tells Mom to relieve him -> MC wants more and finds a book -> It's a tutorial on how to bang your mom -> MC does it lol.

While the game may not be groundbreaking, it delivers on its promise and I personally enjoyed it. As a simple man, I appreciate straightforward stories too sometimes. However, there were some red flags that I initially overlooked. The inclusion of a second male lead character who dictates and influences the actions of the main character, both in terms of explanation and sexually, was not to my liking, but it was kept relatively minimal. Unfortunately, the problem lies in the recent updates, where the game has taken a shift in a direction that I find bad,

It appears that the game is taking a harem direction, as indicated by the introduction of multiple love interests in the banner. However, an unpleasant development arises in later playthrough. One of the love interests not only engages in sexual activity with other characters, but it is also showcased and unavoidable. Moreover, this character is from a separate comic by the developers, with her own distinct main character. This raises multiple issues including the aspect of NTR (netorare) as well as the mixing of characters from different universes. Additionally, it becomes apparent that this character plays a significant role in the story, yet cannot be a part of the harem. This choice reflects poor game design and raises further concerns about the overall direction of the game.

In response to the issues raised, the game's developers have made some adjustments in the current version. While the character's sexual activity with another "man" is still present, it is no longer with her own son from a previous comic by the developers. Instead, she engages in lesbian sex with a random girl using a strapon. However the game still elaborates on what happened in the previous comic as canon, but it is unclear whether this content will continue in this game or be greatly reduced.

Overall, these changes are a step in the right direction, but it remains to be seen whether the game will continue to improve or if it will remain "meh" from this point on.

This game… it’s like it’s two different games:

Game 1: I nice little Mom Son game, like all the others. That doesn’t bother me. I don’t need more than white bread, black coffee and classic porn games. The visuals vary from Good (the love interests) to Bad (the zombie boy MC).

Game 2: There’s this WAY over my head psych / pop-psych dialogue that… really… REALLY… doesn’t belong in a porn game. Not to count… formal… as… FUCK… thoughts and discussions even about day to day things.

So, for me, make the dialogue casual, upgrade the (might as well be) undead MC to something… anything closer to a human being… and it’ll be a solid 3… maybe even 4 star. Till then… for me… it’s a 2.

v0.3.0
The game was good and promising so far, but as soon as they introduced that scene with the doctor banging another guy, everything fell apart. It's not good to show people fucking each other. Especially when the doctor says that the MC is so fucking important to her. So that's where the NTR comes in, even if it doesn't fully cover it, but that's what it is. As already said, the player thinks all along that the doctor is his woman. Not anymore and now she can fuck off near the MC, because at least harem players won't touch that whore with a long stick. The story can barely be affected by the players, so the player can't drop that bitch out of the story for good altogether. The only move that helps is to press the ignore button.

This would have been a damn good game if it hadn't been ruined at that point.
Characters: 4 star
Idea and gameplay: 3 star
After the doctor's scene everything looks 1 star when I can't finish the game.

Mediocre game in almost every regard. The dialogue feels as if it's written by someone who doesn't know that people are different. They all feel somewhat the same
in their reasoning. The plot isn't meant to be super realistic so it's important to remember that. What I didn't like was how awkward the character interactions are.

I'm sorry to have to give it such a poor rating but if it looks like it has improved in the future I mighit give it another go. As of right now the story is about as generic as it gets, but what really brings it down are the graphics.

The renders are low standard, all the models need some serious help but worse of all the MC looks like they dug him out of the french catacombs and draped some skin over him. The art is what really pushes the score down.

v0.2.0

I expected this to be worse than it was.

At first it seemed like it would be another typical excuse to experience a fetish with a day in the life story telling. Ya know, lazy and has no point.

It has that, but there is some other plot that hints at a beginning middle and end set up.

It is short but not terribly short. I enjoyed the lewdness there is so far.

Ignoring version numbers and going by feeling, If I had to give a progress of 1 through 10, 1 being why did you even upload to 10 being completed, I'd say... 4/10? Maybe.

The writing can use more effort. It feels kinda unnatural
story is great.
there are some sex scens
models are hot
it would have been nice if the the game looked more modern. The game looks like it is from 2017

Usually when a game is this new, I tried to give it a break. Can't do it here. The issues I have with it seem to be conscious design choices by the dev. The story is nothing new but I like the bit of resistance the not mother puts up. There is a typical mystery with pharmaceutical companies and usual porn logic tropes, all done pretty well. Animations are a bit stiff but passable. The dweeb of a sickly 12 year old MC really irks me but I imagine some people like that, so no points off for that.

The models are all "meh", with oversized T&A, no problem. You can tell extra effort was put into the caretaker, but "swing and a miss", she alternates from looking too young to down right scary. What gets me the most is the HORRIBLE writing. It reads as if it was written by an Asian Mr Data. Whoever does the translation should be taught how to use contractions, or be fired. Real people just don't speak like that.

I'm fairly tolerant of things like this, but i just can't get p passed it. Played to the end and it didn't get any better. If anything it got WORSE as the games progressed.

Appreciate that if you're teacher dressed like that IRL she would be fired, hire a native English speaking proofreader, and you could have a really good game. JMO

I mean this is barely a game and the premise is nothing new. A non-incest incest game where the MC is trying to bang their not-mom/aunt/sister. Some of the characters are weirdly invested in MC's dick. But that's okay, this is a porn game. At least we get to see which virtual targets our MC's going to do the 3d pixelated samba on the virtual bed. New characters are introduced and while it is not complex we can expect more in terms of story and content in the future from the Dev.
This is not a complete review of the game, since the game is in it's inception. The review will change as I play the future releases.

V 0.1
Excellent game (as for now it's only a first very promising startup):
- nice bodies, faces, costumes and graphics
- not too much text (aside of sometimes in the intro)
- straight concept VN, no sandbox yay!
- and so nice concept! So much possibilities!

Only one point was illogical: First MC can not therapy himself, but when roommate is angry, MC is after all able to therapy himself?

Hopefully, maybe MC at some point will get some healthier eyes, not sure about that.

I'm not going to lie, I didn't expect much from this game, but after playing it I was pleasantly surprised! The models are very good (mainly the mother's) and have an athletic physique that I personally think is beautiful, the quality of the images is also very good and the game's choice system makes it more dynamic and interactive, but at the same time without creating unnecessary complexity, overall this is a great game for incest fans who want to see beautiful athletic moms and an engaging story.

So far so good. Not done playing the game, but I still want to give a quick review. Animation is good it is not the best, but still good. Storyline is pretty good and the women are pretty well done. Hope the developper plan to be serious about this game and do not plan to quick in a few months.

What can I say? I like this game. A lot.

There are a few errors here and there. Like when the MILF roommate talks, it shows that the MC is talking instead. And one time the game referred to him as "her" instead of him. But the overall writing structure is good. Pretty good spelling, grammar, punctuation, and flow.

I liked the models and the renders. The story and game was magical and captivating. And there was so much content for just a Prologue. That made me super happy. I get tired of games where the first release has a few lines of dialogue and a room change and that's it. This felt like a long Chapter 01. Maybe even two or three short chapters.

I liked the MC and MILF roommate characters, but I also liked the nurse and doctor characters too.

I liked how the game let us give the main characters names, so I didn't have to use the Universal Ren'Py Mod.

I really hope that this developer gets a lot of patrons and that he makes a lot of good games like this. But I would recommend to also create a SubscribeStar account in addition to Patreon because the later is not taboo friendly. We define the relationship of the MC and the MILF roommate, but it's not difficult to see that this is intended to be an incest game. And the MC looks like a young shota. So having a SubscribeStar (that is just like Patreon, and perhaps even better even though less people use it), is not a bad idea.

I look forward to future updates for this game, and I want to thank the developer for his creative art piece.

A little hard to review this one, but I will say this game has potential to be good, perhaps within the genre of male domination.

At this stage, the game really is just a prologue and has maybe about 15 minutes of content. It does set up the main characters and gets right to the point, which I appreciate so if you're seeing this when a future version drops, I would assume it to get right into the main plot.

Now this main plot is what may be the deal breaker if you're considering playing this VN. First things first, the MC clearly looks very young, so if you aren't a fan of what you see in the preview images then I would recommend staying away.

There is optional incest in the game for a relationship you set between what appears to be mother and son.

However, it's a cliche story of how the MC has some hormonal problem and needs to jerk off a lot so his mum's going to help him with it (remember 'Measuring your cum'?).

He will later find a book that's about to teach him how to corrupt any woman he desire. So, if this is something you're tired of hearing about, then I again recommend staying away from this one.

Now for the good things:

I can tell the dev has put in some effort into the renders and writing. The story wasn't written amazingly well or anything, but there weren't any typos nor any signs of 'Engrish' anywhere so that's good.

The game already has lewd content, even one scene with his mother so I don't expect this to be a slow burn.

The game appears to have two paths, a romance one and a maledom path. I chose male domination and it appears this path has potential.

Mainly because the MC didn't really start feeling bad about his kink and saying things like "oh I shouldn't be doing this".

Spoiler: There is one lewd scene with a nurse where he chooses to keep doing his thing rather than let the nurse keep control of the situation and that is the only reason I will be keeping an eye on this game.

Overall, I'm willing to look over the cliche's and am looking forward to see how the MC will corrupt/dom his mum. Normally I would have rated three stars for alright/not bad, but being a prologue I don't want to discourage people from at least trying this game so there's the extra fourth star.

If you do a good job on the next version dev, I will be happy to support your game, just not yet.