Review for NTRRPG Gaiden 1 [ATN]
To preface, this is another RPGM game that incurs the ever-glaring question whether linear "glorified visual novels" warrant using an engine other than one used for VNs. To me, the question always seemed void, since sex games can also be a medium to further a niche kink/idea and give it a bit of dimension for immersion's sake, even if shallow.
So. If you're a degen with a thing for weird, japanese games, this is certainly worth trying if the following doesn't ick you. It caters to two kinks:
insect/filth &
maternal NTR. As someone who doesn't have mommy issues and only came for the former, I genuinely wish I suffered from the latter; for what the game sets out to do, it does so well, and manages to hit some sweet spots. Sweet spots for those it was designed for of course—degens aching to see
There are 6 scenes in total, and the Corruption/NTR can feel rushed for some tastes. To be fair, the developer set out to make a ~2 hour experience, and for a 2 hour game, it can't be called barren. We're given opportunity to observe changes to our heroine's demeanor in an episodic fashion after each sex scene, by clicking on the same objects and observing slight changes in her comments. The dialogue... leaves something to be desired. You can see the dev tries to give Natalia (the mom) characterization, but she still feels a bit shallow. We could've definitely benefitted from a backstory where we could take in the bond with our parent. Build it up so there's something to tear down! The "plot"... in a very
porn plot fashion unapologetically revolves only around our mom's corruption, every single scene taking moments to remind us how it's inevitable and destined, and we're only a clueless passenger.
The scenes themselves are somewhat well done. The dev even sprinkled in a good old 'unaware NTR' scene which is just a bit lackluster. The art has its charm, especially since it's *that* amateurish, peculiar anime art style that you see in niche japanese eroges, that get you morbidly curious. The delivery of the text leaves a bit to be desired. The narrating voice butts in every once in a while to announce what's happening on the screen,
that we can see, and occasionally the commentary is hot, but mostly distracting. The audio/SFX are nothing to gawk at, just stock RPGM music and ill-fitting sex SFX, for the latter I'm even inclined to give it a minus. Ejaculations sound like lawn sprinklers.
All told, for what NTTRRPG Gaiden sets out to deliver, it almost succeeds to hit the spot. Whether it's me not quite digging the mom NTR thing, or it being a result of lazy writing eludes me. I'd give this a 3.5, as I can't really be mean to a game that I've actually really liked. 4 will suffice. Oh, and there's an untranslated sequel apparently.
And a translated prequel on DL-site that's not on here. Have fun