I really like this game. I play on another site and just find this one. It have engaging conversation. Really good character and decent enough sex scenes.
I like how personality different with each girl and how they all are developed and have arc to them. It's the same with the story. It do a good job of not leaving you in one place for very long and explore addiction to great extent. But, there is much fun in it too.
Renders - This is hard one for me because they get better later. So I give 4.
Writing - I give 5 to this one of the best written game of this kind I play.
Story - 5 Like I say it does not leave you in one place, it evolve.
Overall - 5 I am always left at the end of one update wanting more. So that must make it 5.
Try this, it gets deep at time, but it needs to, and is also light the rest of the time.
One of the best games on this site. Great renders of beautiful women and also has a very good story. It also teaches those who never faced addiction with themselves/a SO or as a professional on the job what it is like for everyone involved.
Wonderfully written characters and a plot that's meaningful but not overly complicated. Good stuff.
The only reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is that, for some reason, the writing gets bloated/slight cringey during sex scenes. It's a little weird since the rest of the dialogue is written genuinely really well - feels almost like a different person wrote those lines.
There are definitely a lot of pop/culture references that will fly over peoples' heads (it did mine), but if you look past that, it's quite nice.
This game has a real problem. See, this game can be divided 50/50. 50% is a very good VN, it can get very emotional, has funny moments and the exploration of the life of a heroin addict is both unique, interesting and very well done (which could be expected from the dev's experience). HOWEVER, the other 50% of this VN is literally rants about whatever pop and cult culture the dev is into. It get's old and tiring quite fast. Look, devs putting references to their interests in games is normal and often something I like, but in this game it goes too far for me. In every single conversation in this game there's multiple cases of the dev taking advantage to reference and go on a rant about movies, shows and music he likes, which on top of that are often niche media interests from 20-30 years ago that most people frankly either don't remember or know at all. Hell, I'm a bit of a movie buff with a soft spot for old movies and I had no idea what half the movie references were about. It didn't bother much at first but slowly grinded me down until about day 6 and I just slogged sporadically until day 8 before I quit, because I found most of the dialogue completely uninteresting. The dev wouldn't need to stop it completely, just cut this stuff by half or something and it would make the game MUCH more enjoyable. It's very frustrating, it could easily be a 5 stars, but this reference fest has unfortunately made it almost unplayable for me.
A little too much reference to films and music for me and not really good animation but that in no way diminishes the good and sometimes emotional experience you get with this game.
Suffers WAAAAAY too much from the problem of "the author's voice". Every single character is virtually the same, with the same interest in movies. We get to experience this in the most banal, boring and obnoxiously long conversations over and over ad nauseam.
Sex scenes range from passable to laughably bad. Quite impressive how our protagonist seems to break the laws of physics and human anatomy when thrusting away.
I get the feeling that this got a high rating because of the personal story of the author themselves, not based on its own merits. I'm glad the author was able to get and stay sober, certainly not knocking that. But taken on its own, this one is vastly overrated.
I give this give game 5 stars...If I could give it 10 stars I would...it really messes with your emotions in a good way and through out the game you try to become a better person. I choose the sober path which fit me as a person much better...the women in the game are beautiful and caring...especially Samantha...she is stunning
I normally don't write reviews but this story is so good and doesn't have the attention it deserves. Hope it helps to get more people to play this great game.
English is not my first language, hope my review is "readable".
This is one of my favorite VNs. The story is very interesting and there's already so much content. Must be much more then 10hours (never counted). At start I feared it would be maybe to dark, because it's a heavy topic but it never put me in a bad mood.
Especially the girls are great, all with different personalities and problems but nevertheless lovable. While Audrey is my favorite I really like the interactions between Lydia and the MC. They are very refreshing and always so much fun to read. Never used heavy drugs by myself but as a smoker at least I can connect to the topic addiction and how hard it is to stop bad habits if your subconsciousness isn't ready for it.
Summary: great story, great charterers, good graphics, sound and animations
I can safely say that this is one of the most boring games I ever played and that's coming from someone who reviews and plays story driven AVN for a hobby, first of all there is so much meaningless text that could be taken out of the game that provides nothing interesting or meaningful, renders are basic, animations are weird and janky, the same songs play every few scenes, options don't really matter, lighting in renders is bad, the story is all over the place, characters don't feel remorse or face repercussions, other than Lydia the other girls have bland personalities, the game has walls and walls of text but you get the point I could go on and on about how bad the game is.
I thought about writing an in depth review of the game but there really isn't much to write about other than the game being painfully mediocre so I will keep this one semi short.
I spent like 4 hours playing this and wish I had my time back it was so hard to not fall asleep I am shocked why this game is so highly rated I wouldn't even rank this in my top 50 favorite AVN only positive I can say is props to the dev for at least writing about something positive and helping people understand addiction but in terms of game quality it leaves too much to be desired I cant rate this higher than a 2/5 otherwise I would be lying to myself.
sorry I don't really write reviews so it's kinda all over the place and there is mild spoilers
I would give this 4.5 but since I can't I leave it at 5
currently I finished chapter 11 and will wait a while to play season 2
this game isn't heavily focused in porn aspect of AVN and also is kinda in slice of life genre there is some drama but it's regular day to day kinda game so not everyone will like this game especially if you don't like to read I myself use the text to voice in ren'py so it isn't really a bother to me
even though renders aren't really good especially in sex scenes which is why I wanted to give the game 4.5 but I like the locations and charcters
locations: don't feel empty and there is this feel of real world to it the transition renders helped a lot like for example in chapter 1 Nethan and Lydia talk in their house then they go outside and talk then in the car then on the road then Nethan goes to pawn shop then comes back in the car then they wait in back alley for their dealer there is this sense of realism to it dialogue doesn't end in home then start again at pawn shop it's paced through the path I don't say its like this for all the scenes but I will say it was done enough that it doesn't feel like too much or it's a jump from one scene to another
characters: I like them, most of the girls have a history with Nethan even though they all like to laugh at his expense,they all are realistic as far as a AVN goes I like the dynamic between Nethan and Lydia they banter with each other all the time but they both love each other it really is shown when Lydia talked to barb about Nethan and how he handled stuff when her mother died and was there for her beside Lydia I really like Barb like how she is the one Nethan has the most history with and they clearly still loved each other when they broke up but they broke up because barb wanted to get sober and now that Nethan is sober they can go back to where they left off and be in each others life and Lydia is kinda insecure about it and I also like how Barb was kinda insecure about sam because she is kinda younger than her like I said I like the characters they feel real have emotion their background and history even the way they dress like how Nethan make fun of Lydia for wearing jean shorts and top all the time
here in the end I wanted to talk about small things I find interesting or nitpick a little
I maybe be reading to much into it but I like to think this is deliberate and is the real reason: Nethan said to Sam that she reminds him of himself and they are a lot like each other and that's why I think this is why Barb is really emotionally invested in Sam's recovery and she kinda see her as a substitute for Nethan
choises aren't really diffrent just kinda diffrent way of saying the same thing sometimes just one or two words change mostly relationship point change or some minor dialogue change later on like I don't know what will even happen with barb sub or dom points and I think I have to wait till the the end for mc to give Lydia's ring back like it doesn't make sense Nethan is working at pawn shop and they both are friends with the owner doesn't he think that Lydia will ask the owner about the ring?
I only went the sober route and don't know what happens in junkie route so I think besides this sober/ junkie route the only meaningful choise is working for Brenda or not and if not it will block the Brenda path and lead to another character that is otherwise you don't have any access to which I haven't checked it out myself
ok one last thing what I really like is tvshows movies musics actors singers and bands that have been refrenced in the game have the real name not like other AVN that use like porn parody names for them
there is lot of old movie and music reference like all the characters do them like developer taste is really shown, all the characters know what movie or show or song is being quoted well I can give most of the characters a pass like hey they know each others for years and spend a lot of time with each other and watched stuff together but when a random waiter did this movie quote stuff that was weird
I remember very clearly in the earlier versions/releases of this game where I was hesitant about giving it a try. A story with a drug-addicted MC really didn't sound like my kind of thing at all. It isn't some strong moralistic distaste for drug culture, nor bad personal experiences, it just isn't my thing. There's a significant 'powerlessness' in many addicts that just isn't as much fun to roleplay as it may be spectacular to watch in a movie like Trainspotting. Some people are thrilled to watch a train-wreck happen, while others are sickened, and I tend more toward the latter.
That's a minor part of it. Truth be told I was far more concerned that this was a very personal story to the developer, and might, intentionally or otherwise, be trying too hard to make a statement, or spread a message, over simply telling an interesting story in an engaging way.
So, I was cautious in trying it out, some versions ago, and very quickly realized that my worries were for nothing. There is plenty of choice and agency in the MC you want to play, and while there are certainly some strong messages and 'preaching' in the story, they are situation appropriate and educational, and don't detract from the story at all.
That then segues neatly into my feelings on the story and the plot. I'm a story loving guy. If the story is weak, or sucks, I am always going to notice it, even in big budget movies where insane action sequences and special effects are meant to stop you paying too much attention to plot holes or story logic.
One Day At A Time is aptly named. This is a day to day story, and thus somewhat of a 'slice of life' type, where small daily events and day by day steps are the focus, rather than big action scenes, or world-changing events. However, there is very good story and character development, and a genuine sense of progression at all times, at least in the choices I have made in my playthrough.
The story is all about the character journey(s), and in that, it is well told, well planned, and I greatly enjoy it. However, if the small details of characters are not your thing, then you may not enjoy it as much, and wonder why so much time is spent on characters watching a movie together, sharing inside jokes, or just having a BBQ. The clue is in the game's name. It is a story of the day to day.
Having mentioned the character journeys and character development being a main focus, let's talk about the characters themselves. The characters are a diverse cast, all well detailed, each with a palpable sense of their own identities and personalities. One immediately gets the sense that these are modelled directly on real persons known to the author, and that realism pays off.
Just like real life, some characters may make decisions or take actions that bug you sometimes. You can love a person and certainly not love everything they do, or like. Or at least, any well adjusted human can. If you struggle with such humanity in the real world then there's a fair chance you'll struggle with it in this story too.
I will take a moment to address that many of the characters that love each other dearly also insult each other, play quite mean pranks, and get very competitive with each other. This is not just something quite realistic, but is also, I believe as a writer myself, one of the things that help combat the feelings of the MC being weak or a simp. It gives you a stronger sense that the MC gives as good as he gets, and has agency, even when for writing purposes the other characters often have to lead scenes (so the writer can steer the story without unduly railroading player choices through forced MC decisions). It works really well in that sense, but I can imagine that it may feel a bit adversarial for some players who have never thought of telling stories from an author/developer POV where you have to know what is going to happen in advance in order to render those scenes.
The models... Ah, yes. Once again a fair variety within the restriction that obviously most of them are going to be more pleasing to the eye in a story than they might be expected to be in life. Let's simply say that they are all 'well cast' in their roles, predominantly attractive, fit, audience-pleasing choices. Then there is Sam who is just insanely hot.
Gameplay is very much a VN, but that's the exact right choice for this kind of story/narrative. Having to navigate a free roam environment or mini-game your way through cooking would certainly not enhance the experience.
Okay, so, a fairly long review, what is my TL;DR, right?
This is a five star game.
It doesn't get there on the visuals and renders like some, although there's absolutely nothing bad about the renders, poses, and general visuals of the game, but rather on the mastery of doing the small things well. Any fool can take an exciting scene and big action plot and make it exciting and filled with action. Doing the small things really well, believably, and engagingly takes real talent. This game showcases exactly that kind of talent, and has it in spades.
Review for Release 0.15.
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The structure of this review is probably not traditional, but it's what I feel it's right.
General Points:
Graphics: I found them sufficient. They were meant to help tell the story, not to be THE STORY. In that respect, they performed their role.
Animations: Like the graphics they were meant to be a supporting asset. While sufficient, there was a clear improvement from the start to the last one. Even if they aren't the best and even sometimes quite janky, I don't consider their role that important that it in any shape or form reduced my enjoyment.
The Cast:
The whole cast was admirably well designed. If beauty or hotness are subjective issues, their look fit their role, nothing more needed to be expected, but, was surpassed in all cases.
MC : His looks fit the role. I read several mentions that his personality was this or that, while every one can have their opinion, what was clear to me is that he's a nice cool kid I wouldn't mind to be friends with. I think that sums it up.
Lydia: In terms of looks, one of the best ones. In terms of personality, I have to be clear, I would marry her. With a few differences, I did. Her relationship with the MC is delicious and BOTH are responsible for that, but, her maturity and confidence are simply extraordinary.
Mary: Almost the last in terms of attractiveness for me, while beautiful and well proportioned, there's simply something in her that makes me rank her lower, I spent all the time playing, trying to figure out exactly what, but couldn't. Her personality is too similar to mine, I'm absolutely the wrongest person to say anything about it.
Barb: The second best in looks. This character had me from it's first scene and never let me go. A good combination of tough, sensitive, sensible and gloriously HOT.
Melissa: Much better with the second hairstyle. The way her personality shifts during the game felt quite real. I ended up liking her very much.
Audrey: Her looks are probably what I would place at the bottom. Not because she isn't good looking, but in this veritable sea of beauties, she draw the shortest stick. Unlike her looks, her personality is delightful and rivals only with 2 others.
Sam: My absolute favorite in looks. In personality she's right up there with Lydia, I couldn't possibly choose between them.
Kayla: Super Hot babe, so much so, that I consider her a class of her own. A fantastic sense of humor.
Shelly: Nicely balanced but one of the last ones. We haven't met her for long enough, but seems a nice girl with many interesting particulars to explore.
Angie: Good looking. I'll say I like her, so far, but, I still feel a bit guilty with her.
Brenda: Nice looks. Amazing personality.
Mom: Hmmmm, yumiii. I'm warming up to her, but, not there yet.
Rick: Nice looks. Didn't feel all that steady since his introduction, he showed a tendency for intensity, that put me off almost instantly.
Tommy: Great looks. From these 2 or 3 scenes he seems to be the opposite of Rick. Very calm and peaceful, like somebody that found his place and feels centered in it.
Jose: He looks the part. Very cool guy, with a great heart, the best of the secondary characters.
Reggie: His looks are improving, as would be expected. Nothing much yet.
The Story:
It is my understanding that this is a softened version of what would be a rather gruesome and hard to stomach story. I was personally and quite closely involved in stories similar to this. My real life versions didn't have this many successful results, and WAY many more Rick like endings. From what I could understand from this. so far, it is an attempt to show the people that would never been close to this world a palatable version of what it entails. It is much more didactic then it is realistic. All that happens in this story, is possible and it happens, it is however, and quite unfortunately, not the most common result.
Just as an example, after a dry spell, that lasted a week, on the day of the return, in a small town in coastal Portugal (the whole country has less population than large L.A.) I counted 25 od's. Many of them people with many years in the street.
We are, thankfully, spared from the gut wrenching pain and prolonged suffering of the families and friends, of the uncertainty and panic of the dry spells, of the euphoria and depression of the detox cycle. We are also spared of the extremes of the mental health problems that so many times accompany and develop within these communities.
Yes, it is a VERY sanitized and palatable version, but, one that allows a glimpse of the horrors that lie in a syringe. I found no lies, no imprecision, no fantasy. Yes, it is a VERY niche and uncommon possibility, but, real and verifiable.
There really was no need to go to extremes to paint it darker and gruesome. This isn't the medium for that.
The Sex:
You will excuse me if I have to say that in this case, it was, for me, completely secondary. Exciting? Yes. Could very well be a fade to black, my opinion wouldn't change. The threesomes being the best part of it all.
Conclusion:
While not a exhausting depiction of the sub-world it is based on, it is still a well done approach with enough depth to those that know about it, and enough levity for those that are being introduced to it for the first time. It isn't shocking. It isn't forgiving. It is, mostly, didactic. With a serious emphasis on trying to show the other side, that is almost always ignored or vilified. The only villain here is "The Disease". To my eyes, it makes a rather good job of explaining it and it's grasp on it's victims.
The love and friendship relationships depicted felt, in some cases, a bit rushed and oversimplified, this is mostly a consequence of the medium and a need for brevity, rather than an attempt to bring the sex scenes sooner.
For my tastes, my knowledge of the theme, my history and involvement with this, I felt all that respected and represented.
My Rating is mostly based on the Cast and the Story, rather than Graphics and Animations.
*****
P.S.: Expecting the continuation with very high interest.
I finally bit the bullet and decided to see why this game was so highly rated. I've always glanced over it , but the previews always looked really bad to me, so I'd put off giving it a chance. Well, I decided to give it a chance and I'm really unimpressed. I should have just went with my gut feeling on this one.
I'm convinced this game suffers from confirmation bias simply because of what it's about. It's the game equivalent of saying "I'm so sorry this happened to you, here's my sympathy and support that I wouldn't normally give someone else, for something else, were it not for the subject matter in question." I think this game is overrated. It's essentially a participation trophy.
Sex scenes and animations are short, and hilariously bad. I audibly laughed seeing the MC dislocate his legs and hips as he used the force to glide his entire body forwards and backwards in place. Same thing with the girls. Really poor animation all-around. All of the scenes (and there's hardly any here) are very manufactured and feel like they were only really added to put the "adult" in this adult novel. This is a text dump disguised as an adult game. It's like they knew that if no sex scenes were added, nobody would be interested in the game, so they sprinkled a few here in there to meet the quota.
Renders aren't great. Lighting is always off and it feels like your typical cookie cutter Daz asset dump where most of the girls look the same with different hair and/or sets of makeup. Stiff looking models with glazed over eyes that stare lifelessly into space like they're just dolls or props. Personally I don't find them to be all that attractive either. Very run of the mill.
The characters. It feels like the entire function of the MC isn't really as the main character. He's just there as a placeholder to agree with the vapid, annoying, and bland girls. The girls are the main characters here because all there is in this game is their constant, stupid conversations about nothing. Over, and over, and over again. Nobody calls out anyone on their bullshit, and accountability simply doesn't exist in this universe. It's basically Lydia, then a bunch of off-brand Lydias with different vices. It's actually hard to describe them separately if you don't mention their job, living situation, or looks. They're all essentially the same character.
Outside one specific junkie route, the choices are entirely useless and are there only to give you 3 ways to say the same thing, or 3 ways to simp for the girls.
Do you like movies? The author REALLY likes movies. And so does every character in the game. Equally. They all somehow like the same movies. Be prepared for tons of dated references that never truly feel like they belong.
The story... ugh, the story. I hate it. None of it makes sense. Where do I even start? They have FREE housing and living quarters? Family is there to support you? Large network of people you know that are also wealthy? No problem getting out of trouble with the authorities because you're somehow friends with talented legal aides? Parole officer who cares about you? Doctor "friend" that hooks you up? Access to easy travel and the means to go out, do whatever you want, and enjoy yourself? And don't even get me started on how "easy" the recovery is going for these people. It's a joke how simple it all is. I was seriously expecting some grit here. Some realism. Some tragedy and struggle. Nope. Just walls of text about nothing. Apathy set in real quick with this one.
I could go on, but honestly this is long enough. Whereas other games will have you hopelessly grind a sandbox, this game has you grind vapid, entirely banal conversations between the girls just to get to anything of substance. And let's talk about "substance" here. If this were about anything else, and no personal backstories were attached to this game, I'm confident it wouldn't be nearly as hyped up. Nothing here feels realistic, and instead of a grizzled story about the tragedies of true addiction, the lifestyle and hopelessness of street life, I'm greeted with an easymode version you'd expect to see some spoiled privileged kid who had a falling out with their parents go through, with almost all the means and resources they need to breeze on by, with little to no true hardship. It's almost offensive in its portrayal.
I don't think this game is worth your time unless all of that sounded positive to you. Perhaps, if you go in with the expectation of this game being a junkie power fantasy, sparse sexual content, and don't mind reading walls of text, this may be for you. It certainly wasn't for me.
Rating: ★★★★★
an incredibly compelling game that delves into the dark and gripping world of addiction
Its immersive story hooks players from the start
exploring the harrowing journey of a protagonist and the girls
consumed by the depths of substance addiction
devastating narrative consequences, broken relationships, and personal turmoil And you feel that each character has its own story and personality With remarkable depth and authenticity
It sheds light on the complexities of addiction and the power of redemption. Serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative potential of recovery, making it an unforgettable gaming experience.
the chemistry between the characters you will not find it in any other game
The only possible game that you do not need Skip button
There's a lot I love about this game. The story is about a very real and serious subject matter, but told in a delicate and even witty manner. It never holds you down with how heavy the topic is, but definitely hits you in the feels when it needs to. I grew up in an abusive environment as a kid, with alcoholism and violence at the forefront, so I relate to this story so much. I even had my own battle with alcohol abuse, so I understand how hard it is.
The character diversity and depth in which they are fleshed out, is done extremely well. Each one has their own unique background, look, and motivations to set them apart. They also drastically change as the story is told, which I feel like a lot of VNs out there don't do enough. My favorite character in the entire story is Lydia. I have loved watching her transformation from when she was a bit more aggressive and abusing drugs, to now being more loving and sober. Her wit and banter with the MC also reminds me of my best friend's parents, where they bust each other's balls, but you can tell there's a deep love there.
I felt like the story dragged a bit in some places, despite how well the rest of the story was told. Like I remember in the beginning after Mary shows up there was a pretty long scene that I wished would have sped along, and there was one towards the end of the story so far that did as well. One thing that really bothered me when I first started playing, was how Lydia kept calling the MC gay, like it was an insult. If it happens once or twice, it's not ideal, but it kept occurring which made me start to hate to hear the banter between the two. That and the back and forth was so heavy handed at the beginning, it started to become grating . Once the MC and Lydia become sober though, the banter really cut down with how heavy handed it was and I really enjoyed it. Now I can feel the love and respect the MC and Lydia have for each other, even when they are jabbing at each other.
One thing I hope to see in the future, is a way to end all these other relationships the MC is in. I understand that this one is a personal preference, but I would like to see the MC become serious about his relationship to Lydia now that he is above just giving in to his wants and whims. I understand pretty much being forced into these relationships, when he was using, he was used to doing whatever made him feel good. However, now that he is starting to rise above giving in to his urges, I would like to be given the option to try and amicably end these relationships. I felt like the story is leading to this path, and if it is you can disregard this entirely. I just hope we get to see him get serious with whoever the player chooses, or continue the harem thing, if the player so wishes.
Overall, this is a serious story told in a delicate and witty way and I can't wait to see where the story goes from here.
I wont lie this game was difficult for me to rate... The storyline is relatable to RL (albeit with a lot more LIs - it is a porn game afterall ha). It wont be for everyone however.
It actually took me 2 restarts before i got into this game. I am glad i peservered tho as the more you play the more you get hooked in and invested in the characters.
I rarely rate games 5 star as i always think they can be improved. however This is definately one of the top tier games on this site. Engaging Story, unique models, MC is lets say "realistically proportioned" which is a rarety in itself for these games ha, and... lots of lewd content.
As i say the story will not suit everyone, but its a very good game.
A very well done game. Well worth reading through the story which is unusual for a lot of games posted here. The characters are believable, and extremely well done. It gives the sense of investment in the characters which is great. Not to mention, there is a lot of adult content that goes with it. A very rare combination indeed, and certainly well worth playing.
This game was the opposite of the Deluca Family for me. With the Deluca Family, I had 0 expectations and came out blown away. I still think that Luna's backstory is hands down the best-written scene of any adult visual novel and frankly most other novels I have ever read.
One day at a time, I had the opposite expectation. I came in "knowing" that this game would blow me away since it has such a high score and was let down. Now I will give the author the credit that many others have given. It's abundantly clear that they know about addiction and the care they put into that specific subject matter is commendable. It's the reason I refuse to rate this lower than 3 stars even though part of me really wants to.
I also really like Lydia's character, however, unfortunately, part of her character (sassy, quippy, cheeky) gets taken and spliced into other characters which lowers her appeal. I hate Mary. Everyone calls her "sweet" but she's a bitch who refuses to take accountability for her actions. Yeah she apologizes for making mistakes like a normal person, but she also calls the MC a dick if he explains to her what she did wrong. The only way she doesn't do that, is if he goes, "ohhh don't worry, it's the other guy's fault, not yours, blah blah blah".
Audrey is another character I didn't hate but was annoying. She comes across as entitled and arrogant, which I guess is fitting considering her age range, but no one calls her out for it. In fact, none of the negative traits that the girls have is called out, only the MC who will simp his ass off for these girls.
The doctor woman was interesting because she acknowledges what she's doing is bad, although speaking as someone who used to work in the medical field, her excuse that "I'm giving these people pain pills because the gov't cracked down" is dumb. The laws used to be abused and were too loose. So many people died because they were abusing pain pills and people STILL try to take them too early. We call that non-compliant. These aren't Tylenols...
The sex scenes... made me laugh out loud. I'm dead serious. The MC's pelvis inverted and I burst out laughing. All in all, I commend the author for what they've made, but this wasn't my cup of tea. You may want to try it a bit but if you start to think you don't like it, don't be afraid to drop it.
Probably one of the best-written NSFW games I've ever played. Honestly, it's probably one of the best VN's I've played. The game makes the characters feel more real by dealing with an issue that is rarely touched on, let alone actually done well: drug addiction.
This allows the story to go in a direction rarely if at all trekked, making the story engaging and the interactions fun but down-to-earth. The characters are all likeable and feel real, you don't feel like you're just waiting for cutscenes to get your rocks off.
The sex scenes are alright, but the models are great, and overall it's an enjoyable package and I'd encourage anyone who can to subscribe to Raven's Patreon. The only issue I can see for people is that you might sit for a bit to get from scene to scene, so as a NSFW game it may be more beneficial to increase the number of sex scenes, but I'd argue if you're more of a 'romantic' that can make the scenes themselves more satisfying. I've played plenty of games where the writing is lengthy and atrociously written, so you either skip it all or force yourself to try and read absolute drivel, but the story is so engaging that it doesn't matter nearly as much.
One Day at a Time is a good game, I won't question that at all. Especially story wise, it's obvious the creator not only knows this world but also has some mature storytelling skills that allow for a good story to develop. Problem is that, for me, realistic as it is, it's also a dark subject to touch upon and play through. Also, all choices have potencial consequences but very often, the different choices are worded in very similair fashion or award points in secret stats that are in no way related to the phrase or conversation, thus leading to the fact that you have to play it with a guide if you want to achieve a certain playstyle because you can't often judge consequences of certain choices from the choices themselves.
Character models are fine, but I must admit I didn't take much of a liking to any of them (graphic-wise, their personalities and so on are quite interesting). Sound barely has any presence and sex scene animations are short and not too detailed, lacking much interest. At least I found no bugs playing through it.
So, all in all, while I do recommend it and think it is a good game, the ambiguities in choices and the dark subject touched upon plus the relatively low interest in the sexual side made me eventually drop it.
