Ren'Py - Completed - Lust & Life [v1.6.241029 Extra] [Astaros3D]

I really liked this game. Astaros always manages to make amazing daz3D renders. However i do wish he wouldnt put the games in renpy. Between all the animated scenes, renpy isnt a powerful engine which can handle it, leading to lag and stutters in the game.
The plot is also a bit lackluster, but it gets the job done if youre just looking to jerk off. I do wish that there was a sandbox mode for the other characters like the doctor and neighbor, because so far it looks like a one and done scene.
however he did put alot of effort into this game and its clearly visible

struggling to choose between 3 and 4 stars so i'll just give it 4
good: scenes are pretty good
bad: game ramps you up and right when it gets interesting it ends
also, there's a lot of grinding for no actual benefit other than maybe to make it feel longer, it's super annoying to have to play the game with 3-4 walkthroughs on the other screen so i can follow each characther's story

tip: use the cheats and walkthroughs, go to options, max mana, get all the money you need and skip every mini game, maybe play the mini games once so you know what you're "missing"

So, the big problem I had with this game, is that it... felt too short?

The game is also confusing at times, for exemple not telling you when or where you should click in certain events.

But yeah, my main gripe is it fell short. I started enjoying the characters, and suddenly the game was over, and I was like "wait what? This is it?"

Wich in turn, brought the whole experience down.

Sad!

3 then 4 stars.

Everything becomes relative after a while. At this point I am really used to but no less resentful of games jerking me around and shifting tone late in game.

So I really extra appreciate one that doesn’t. What you see is what you get. It doesn’t betray itself in the ending like so many do. For the most part if you see an attractive female it isn’t just a tease.

It’s a pretty simplistic relatively short game and there isn’t much depth to the story or characters but they are hot and many manners of encounters occur with them.

It’s not super straight forward. There is a task list but it is woefully incomplete and highly vague. So you spend a lot of time wondering around trying to make things happen when they are only going to happen when some amount of time has passed or some other event has occurred. This list could have easily told you the next thing you need to do for each quest line. As is, without the walkthrough there is no way to know this and the walkthrough available is very non-linear forcing a lot of bouncing around in it to get things to progress.

The game scales a bit unevenly making it take longer and be more repetitive than it needs to be, for example getting stuck trying to get enough money required to advance the next plot point when you can only earn so much a day. So max it out nothing more to do for the day. Go to bed. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.

There is a fight mechanic that really doesn’t work especially with a mouse and there is no way to win the initial fight with the uncle but it sets you up like you could possibly.

There is also a love mechanic that really only works at designated and prompted plot points so it might as well have not existed.

It’s biggest flaws are missed opportunities (angel demon sex would have been hot and fit well with dream sequence and helping the competitive sisters/roommates get along seemed like it was demanded by the natural progression of the story and a perfect use for the love mechanic) and lack of clear action paths. And for me, that the MC is a short, scrawny guy with weird douche hair and a pinched face that looks like a poorly made mannequin compared to the female characters. Every time it pans away from his pov to include him it is jarring.

Use the walkthrough and probably use a cheat or a mod for the money. Game is multiples longer without them for zero additional benefit.

I read many negative comments, but personally i liked the game, as i did with all Astaros3d work, including Island of Lust.
The story can be thin, but i liked most of the girls and the animations which is what i mostly search for here.
One thing i particularly appreciate is the skin texture of the girls. Though i'm not an expert of technical aspects, it looked very good to me.
I didn't get bored playing the game and cheats helped to make it shorter.
I would have preferred to not be forced to play with Lily and Vicky, but all the other girls are pretty hot and i'd like to see them again ))) with a special mention for the doctor and Vanessa.
The game doesn't go deep into the characters and all is pretty simple, there could have been more dialogues between the MC and the girls or with the policemen, but this game deserves at least 4 star to me. That said, since the girls are hot and the animations are good (with a good sound) i decided to give 5 stars.

Review of [v1.6.241029 Extra]

OK GAME , I've been playing for a while, I hope I remember everything so I can evaluate it.

You wake up in the hospital having lost your memory, you remember some fragments but not everything, they still chase you to put you in jail but a woman takes you into her house after almost running you over.

Typical free roam, click&point and a house full of women that you corrupt and fuck little by little.

The game is already quite a few years old and for its age I think the quality is decent. Don't expect anything out of this world but I liked it at the time.

PROS

• Good renders
• Normal animations with audio
• Decent Story
• Lots of sex scenes

CONS

• Horrible MC
• Repetitiv

RATING :

Content: ⭐⭐
Sound: ⭐⭐
Renders: ⭐⭐⭐
Characters: ⭐
Animations: ⭐⭐⭐

Final conclusion: ⭐⭐⭐ OK GAME RECOMMENDED if you like free roam and lots of sex scenes

This game is seriously bugged. If you don't follow the guide 100% and say the wrong thing to Mia, or get in the negative with her, you need to start over. The see boobs quest does not trigger when you actually see boobs from the neighbour or in the shower. And it is impossible to get Mia neutral or positive when she first is negative.
This "game" is literally "follow the guide 100% or you will fail/suffer."

This game is a well-executed, sex-scene-driven experience. While I somewhat enjoyed myself, the lack of story depth and unique conversations didn’t elevate it to a game I’d consider replaying.

The main character isn’t exactly Prince Charming (and no, not Shrek 2's Prince Charming). Instead, the protagonist feels more like a mix of conscience and angel/demon, as they seem to be the driving force behind every event. You get the impression that none of the choices or actions you take really stem from the hero or yourself. Despite this, the overall tone feels somewhat grounded in reality.

The main love interests are solid and engaging, mainly due to unique character traits that make each of them stand out. This creates a sense of investment in individual interactions. Unfortunately, the supporting characters feel underdeveloped. Their absence wouldn’t have made much of a difference, as they add little to the overall experience.

The story is almost nonexistent. There’s little to no interaction about what’s happening, aside from moments tied to major shifts in the narrative.

The visuals, however, are the game’s strongest asset. The lewd scenes are excellent, featuring well-crafted animations that make them genuinely enjoyable. Even if there were occasional flaws in character art, they didn’t detract from the overall positive impression. The settings are also well-designed and contribute to the experience.

That said, much of the game feels oddly empty, reducing it to a series of sex scenes. It often feels like the game encourages you to hold "Ctrl" and skip straight to the action. It’s reminiscent of a mobile game—a starting point for future projects rather than a content-heavy, polished experience.

I wouldn’t recommend this game to players like me, who seek added narrative and gameplay value beyond just watching adult content. However, for others who are primarily interested in the lewd content, it could be a great fit.

the combat is idiotic, and the game walk is not very helpful. Animations are ok, MC's "size" changes size throughout the game which is quite annoying. I dont have anything else to say but I guess i need more characters.

This game is disappointed .
+PROS
-Animation quality is decent just above average.
+CONS
-Did not complete the game lot of s*x options are there but not implement.
-After game ends it rediret to main menu then Why the open world/Free rome.
-The grind is tedious(luckly there is inbuild cheat).
-The story mid, rushed Ending.
+And if u played the previous update there there is only 2 animation(Ending scenes).
Conclusion
Just find another game this is not worth it to play even for the animation/scenes its not worth to download.

When I first downloaded this game, it was pretty good and was basically half way done. Then I think in 3-4 years, I hear nothing of it. I redownload it with my favorite tag on all games " Completed". At that point I can't remember this is a game I play. A lot of model looks alike after years!

I replay it and I feel that the negativity may be due to the grind. Unless you scum save and play with inifinite money and cheats, the repetition can lose a LOT of the charm this game has.

Why? Because it just kills the fluidity and I remember the first time when I played it, the absence of Walkthrough meant you had no idea if you took a right decision or missed content.
Considering the time it took, the grind, I feel I understand someone who may have given a lower note.

But Cheat, max cash and mana, and you'll enjoy a rather fluid game with minimal grinding making this game much more fun and only 4-5 maybe 6 hours long!

What a horrific beginning to a game, with the fight with "Uncle". There is no explanation of mechanics, and if you perform a Cross, you completely refill the health bar of "Uncle". The fight can be won by spamming Uppercut and reloading until you win via RNG, but then "Uncle" just gets up again and then you're forced to repeat the same thing over again. There is absolutely no point to this fight as you have no agency in it. It's just there to get you to the next screen where you're waking up from a car accident. It's completely unnecessary. What a waste of time.

I didn't get very far despite my interest in models/look. Helping with math homework where the maths not written out properly so it's easy to get wrong, and then taking forever to win the stupid rng fight minigame saving after, and finding out reloading the save puts me back before the fight? No thanks.

This Dev makes it so hard to love his games. The models are unique for sure, but still hot and his stories are very clever. I wanted to give it some love as it's much better than it's current rating.
It's not path driven, so go crazy! However, this game barely attempts to guide you in any way, so a WT Mod is absolutely necessary, which is why I can't give it 5 stars. (You'll literally fumble around trying to figure out of things work, which stalls the quest until you do.) However, with that mod, this is a very enjoyable game, so give it a try.

Very good, I liked the plot and some of the scenes were quite hot, especially with the redhead.

Sad that the ending is too rushed and ends with a fight (clearly not the game's strong point due to the randomness).

Version: 1.5.2

I dropped this game after it was occupying space for years on my hard drive. Reasons being:
MC looks inbred and stupid
everything is so fake and robotic with their doll like expressions and reused template moans
the plot is dumb and not even in a comedic way not a fan of bimbo so all the tits and asses just look like inflated balloons
it gets grindy with farming affection

what was okay was the relatively smooth animation and sheer volume of content
traversing map is easy once you get certain items
built in guide


It's an old game now - just left a review for statistical purposes.

Nice game but promised much more.
Biggest negative is end of game felt way rushed.
TBF the sandbox can also be frustrating. Ensure you have walk-through handy.
Pros = models are way hot and porn scenes are very fap-able.
Gets four stars because his cougar is delicious.
TBH I often replay the cougar's porn scenes. She is very yummy.

To put it briefly, I'm surprised this came after My Cute Cousin, a game I truly enjoyed. This game has a lot of the hallmarks of what I would think is a new developer and even though the game has a decent story and great models it felt like the game was fighting me to find them.

Pros:
- Beautiful Models
- Decent Story
- Variety in body types, interactions, and personalities.

Cons:
- The story often felt out of order based on how characters react
- The in-game hint system would often be wrong or just vague
- There is no roll-back
- Dialogue responses change seemingly at random, causing you to quick-save so you can see if the person you just fucked will actually respond well to you coming onto them
- The game is sometimes hostile in it's design, ex: you will open several packages throughout the game, and for no good reason you have to use a knife from you inventory every time or the narrators will call you stupid
- The game randomly at times hides where you can click for seemingly no reason

Overall, the game is good enough to merit a playthrough, but I'm not even going to go back through to grab the gallery pics I missed. I highly recommend having a walkthrough of some kind open and saving once every couple minutes so you can back up when a girl gets mad at you.

This is a surprisingly good followup to My Cute Roommate/Cousin. I wasn't sure at first if it came before or after MCR but playing it you'll see references to the other so there you go.

So the premise of this game is kind of unique and there is some interesting ideas in it. I looked at first that it was going to involve a magic system but that only really come into play a couple of times and is just sort of forgotten about most of the time.

Like MCR, I love the set up for and the sex scenes and the scenes themselves. However I think the story kind of falls short of fulling it's promise and it sort of just ends. It still a great ride just not for the story.

One major improvement over the other game is it didn't seem to soft lock as easy as the other. I also liked the hint system though I played the game with the walkthrough mod and didn't even click on the hint icon as much as I maybe should have. Still I was able to get through it game much easier. No restart or anything. Still suspect soft locking was possible though.

All in all the story is could have been more fleshed out but it's not bad and you'll be able to enjoy the scenes without many issues. I'd also like to see a sequel with the mother shown at the end.

Story (3/5):
At the beginning it was intriguing, but over time it seems that the thread is being lost, it seems that the developer only thought of the beginning and the end (a bit forced in my opinion). The way the mood changes with the women feels a bit forced.

Gameplay (3/5):
The mechanics of the schedules and places where the women are seem good to me, I feel that the map is a bit wasted as well as the scenarios, unfortunately once you finish the game or you can explore freely, so you will have to load the most recent game to re-explore everything. In the same way I feel that some characters had very little participation

Animations (5/5):
Of the best parts, the women have different body designs, some have the same body type but at least there is variety, I liked the scenarios as well as the HUDs design

Sex Stuff (4.5/5):
Very good positions, good transitions, although sometimes the situations seemed a bit forced and convenient. I really liked that there are different angles as well as animations in the scenes. Perhaps it was necessary to use more places in the house to have sex