VN - Ren'Py - Completed - Occultus: DoD [Ch. Final R1] [BC]

Rating Ch 1 v2
I am not especially interested in lesbian action, tats, or piercings, but I am interested in stories and storytelling. This dev comes through on the storytelling and story end, so my indifference to some character traits is moot. Here we have classic noir detective elements deliberately inserted into modern times: an interesting mystery that the player already knows (because noir) is bigger than the MC realizes, prophetic doomsday dreams, lots of uncertainty as to who can be trusted... the whole detective fiction shebang, made unique by the modern setting and lesbian MC.

The writing is also very good just from the mechanical point of view. Prose is descriptive, dialogue sounds very natural, word choice is excellent (and sometimes deliberately over-the-top), and punctuation and spelling are virtually flawless.

What more could a player want? Just plain more!

Updated to Chapter 5 Rev 1

Four chapters on, and (for me) this is the most elegant and well constructed story I have come across on this site. I get that the style (slow in progression, heavy narration) and the theme (lesbian only paths) don't rock everyone's boat... with a quick snear at some of the reviews posted on here dishing this fine work because it ain't their "cup of tea" [ok but why bother leaving a review with a low score not because the VN is bad but simply because it doesn't rock your boat?!]... but wow does it make for a magnificent ride, if you like well-crafted stories full of intrigue and imagination. Occultus DoD is a class act, and everything it has to offer is done extremely well. I love the story, the characters and the wonderful narrative and dialogues. It is a brilliant ADULT VN, and the author has managed to produce something very special. Treat it like a quality TV series; don't try to rush through it, chill out and enjoy the ride, because it doesn't get much better than this. 5/5.

Chapter 1 Rev 2

Let's call this the Intro. Occultus DoD has a unique charm and style, featuring a gorgeous MC. What I particularly liked about the Intro is the quality of the presentation. This VN is slickly constructed, the story unravels organically and the various characters are interestingly created and nuanced. BC knows how to please, both visually and cerebally, and Occultus DoD has already ticked so many boxes (for me). If the Intro is a sign of what follows, then Occultus DoD will be truly excellent.

This seems like a great VN, especially for an initial release. I see a lot of potential. The MC is a (primarily) lesbian woman, which is already plus in my books. She is a typical private investigator character, but she doesn't seem like a cliche. The other characters seem interesting too. It also has some fantasy aspects, gonna have to see how that plays out.

As for the technical aspects, it looks very good. The lighting is good and the character models look excellent.

Edit: The update multiplied my interest in this already excellent VN. The introduction of was done well and I'm even more intrigued by the ending. Eagerly looking forward to the next update.