I played this game right after Lust Vessel from the same creator, and unfortunately it does not meet the same quality standards as the previous title.
The switch to 3D models is an obvious downgrade, as the characters simply don’t look all that good. That in itself could be bearable, I’ve played a lot of porn games with really shitty artwork, and loved them anyway. But the transition to 3D models had a considerable negative effect on the plot itself. Where Lust Vessel was tightly packed and focused, NBNL is all around the place. Since 3D models are cheap and easy, the game starts 23 character in the relationship menu from the very first release and several plotlines with varying degrees of importance. Quantity has a Quality of it's own, but the sheer volume of characters this early is worrying.
The main plot itself… Is fine. It’s a nice idea, guy gets slutty body, tries to make things right for a change. But the game fails to stay true to its own premise. The player can act like a total cunt to Mya, and has no trouble earning money as half-naked Instagram model – which, granted, is a step up from whore, but is it really *that* much of a step up?
The writing itself also could see improvement. It's *okay* at the moment, which is not enough if the art and the plot do not impress.
I feel like there’s potential there, since the concept work itself is solid – handful of stats, nice plot ideas, relatable characters, (Elizabeth, Sienna, and Maya all strike me as interesting, but Maya disappointed a little by basically railroading the player into a one of two plot lines from the start, rather than let the player evolve it more naturally over time). However the game just… Keeps expanding into new routes.
There’s no focus, and I fear that will be the doom of this project. I hope the creator proves me wrong.