(Note: This review is for 0.1 release. Entire thing is subject to change later down the line or after 1.0 releases)
Okay, my dumb comment on the OT aside, I liked this one overall. Setting and lore reminds me more of "Degenesis" rather than "Fallout," what with society regressing to a somewhat fuedal state (complete with "magic" and cults) in a post-apocalyptic future but with futuristic tech hidden under the earth and just waiting to be uncovered (with the results varying from beneficial to potentially apocalyptic). And I quite like the former, really. Still wonder how that's all going to blend in the future though (like will we be seeing computers and robots and other futuristic tech side-by-side with people wearing armor and swords and guns as we delve deep into the story or once we reach the titular city? Time will tell I suppose).
Also give props to the storytelling. Expository dialogue doesn't sound too "as you know-y" and feels more like a natural part of conversation between characters (at least to me). Sequential storytelling is also on point. Some of the shots really make me feel immersed in the setting and can be a bit cinematic at times (which is a plus). And speaking of shots, the location render choices are just...wow. I appreciate it when devs actually take the time to render/utilize locations in their settings that make you as the VN reader WANT to go there. So...that's a plus to me I suppose.
I think my biggest gripe with this release is the length. I know it's early days and this IS the dev's first game so I can understand why the dev might not want to bite more than he/she could chew. That said, this release could've been supplemented with at least SOME sort of adult content (other than seeing Mateo's (MC) magnum dong, anyway) to whet the appetite and also add a little to the runtime. Seems only fair, IMO, especially since this is supposed to be an AVN I believe.
As for everything else (character render quality, music, sound ambience, MC design)...they're all...okay. Not much of a standout so far but...they're all okay. MC design for one is cool (though the hairstyle really could use some work IMO...like I'm fine with long hair in fact I dig a character with long hair...it's just the style that bothers me, but I feel like that's just a "me" problem). But every other character...yeah they all feel "just" okay, I suppose.
Overall, gripes aside, it's a good first release, and I'm curious to see where this story leads.
(Also how much will I have to pay the dev to just make an after credits outtake in 1.0 of the main cast just playing Magic and Manticores? Just...just asking)
Okay, my dumb comment on the OT aside, I liked this one overall. Setting and lore reminds me more of "Degenesis" rather than "Fallout," what with society regressing to a somewhat fuedal state (complete with "magic" and cults) in a post-apocalyptic future but with futuristic tech hidden under the earth and just waiting to be uncovered (with the results varying from beneficial to potentially apocalyptic). And I quite like the former, really. Still wonder how that's all going to blend in the future though (like will we be seeing computers and robots and other futuristic tech side-by-side with people wearing armor and swords and guns as we delve deep into the story or once we reach the titular city? Time will tell I suppose).
Also give props to the storytelling. Expository dialogue doesn't sound too "as you know-y" and feels more like a natural part of conversation between characters (at least to me). Sequential storytelling is also on point. Some of the shots really make me feel immersed in the setting and can be a bit cinematic at times (which is a plus). And speaking of shots, the location render choices are just...wow. I appreciate it when devs actually take the time to render/utilize locations in their settings that make you as the VN reader WANT to go there. So...that's a plus to me I suppose.
I think my biggest gripe with this release is the length. I know it's early days and this IS the dev's first game so I can understand why the dev might not want to bite more than he/she could chew. That said, this release could've been supplemented with at least SOME sort of adult content (other than seeing Mateo's (MC) magnum dong, anyway) to whet the appetite and also add a little to the runtime. Seems only fair, IMO, especially since this is supposed to be an AVN I believe.
As for everything else (character render quality, music, sound ambience, MC design)...they're all...okay. Not much of a standout so far but...they're all okay. MC design for one is cool (though the hairstyle really could use some work IMO...like I'm fine with long hair in fact I dig a character with long hair...it's just the style that bothers me, but I feel like that's just a "me" problem). But every other character...yeah they all feel "just" okay, I suppose.
Overall, gripes aside, it's a good first release, and I'm curious to see where this story leads.
(Also how much will I have to pay the dev to just make an after credits outtake in 1.0 of the main cast just playing Magic and Manticores? Just...just asking)
