If you want a game where two of the LI's look the same, the writing is cliche, and choices don't fucking matter, look no further than "No More Money." I don't think I've ever seen a game that has so much potential be ruined by a clear lack of effort. And if everything I hear about the dev's last game is true, it really doesn't help this game's case.
For a game that tries to push across the whole "you're poor" schtick, it's not doing a good job. Actual poor people don't go shopping every day, they don't eat out all the god damn time, and they certainly don't prioritize those things when they finally get their hands on some cash. And I speak from experience. I mean, hell, the mom hasn't even tried looking for a job, and her youngest kid is still in school. Not a very attractive quality if you ask me. I'm not even going to get started on the sister route. It's the typical "accidentally see each other naked all the time" droll. It's not funny, it's fucking stupid. Not to mention she has absolute ZERO redeeming qualities. She's still in school, she's a little smartass, AND she shits on the MC's girlfriend pretty often (who, at this point, has done nothing wrong).
The worst part about this game is that the father, who is made to seem like an irredeemable asshole, might be one of the most relatable characters. He's supposed to be the breadwinner of the house, but he was recently laid off and he had to take one hundred of his former employees with him. Hell, one of them even killed themselves afterwards and another couldn't pay for their cancer medicine. That shit will mentally tear you apart, yet not a single person has asked him how he's doing. Now, that's certainly no excuse to treat your family like garbage. You should never called your wife a "whore" and try to play it off like office talk. That's scummy.
The only saving graces of this game are Lisa and Lauren, in my opinion. Yes, they are cliche as well (super slutty girl and inexperienced rich girl), but I do enjoy the characters. They compliment each other well and I'm watching this game solely to see where their paths lead.
For a game that tries to push across the whole "you're poor" schtick, it's not doing a good job. Actual poor people don't go shopping every day, they don't eat out all the god damn time, and they certainly don't prioritize those things when they finally get their hands on some cash. And I speak from experience. I mean, hell, the mom hasn't even tried looking for a job, and her youngest kid is still in school. Not a very attractive quality if you ask me. I'm not even going to get started on the sister route. It's the typical "accidentally see each other naked all the time" droll. It's not funny, it's fucking stupid. Not to mention she has absolute ZERO redeeming qualities. She's still in school, she's a little smartass, AND she shits on the MC's girlfriend pretty often (who, at this point, has done nothing wrong).
The worst part about this game is that the father, who is made to seem like an irredeemable asshole, might be one of the most relatable characters. He's supposed to be the breadwinner of the house, but he was recently laid off and he had to take one hundred of his former employees with him. Hell, one of them even killed themselves afterwards and another couldn't pay for their cancer medicine. That shit will mentally tear you apart, yet not a single person has asked him how he's doing. Now, that's certainly no excuse to treat your family like garbage. You should never called your wife a "whore" and try to play it off like office talk. That's scummy.
The only saving graces of this game are Lisa and Lauren, in my opinion. Yes, they are cliche as well (super slutty girl and inexperienced rich girl), but I do enjoy the characters. They compliment each other well and I'm watching this game solely to see where their paths lead.