VN - Ren'Py - Opening to Love [v0.4] [JAI-Investigator]

The game starts with you, an IT guy employed in an Accounting Office, getting a new cellphone from your best friend, who quickly tells you that she's worried about the fact that you never had a girlfriend nor a date, and pushes you to start having dates with other women to get yourself some romance.

The game is well written. The character's design and scenarios are well done. The game UI is overall well polished and characteristic (which means, it wasn't copied from somewhere else). The devs surely did absolutely great on that matter.

The story, from the little that we have seen so far, is also pretty interesting. You manage to go on dates, meet women in your daily routine, but nothing feels too off or out of "real expectations". Things flows normally, as they would if you were lucky enough in real life. Nothing really feels out of place, rushed or unnatural. And, honestly, that's a great thing, especially on Erogames.

Regarding the mechanics, it's hard to say. I usually open this rating on machanics because there are games that goes beyond the usual visual novel mechanics, some of them bringing up minigames, or a more complex route system. This one follows the usual standard visual novel mechanics, which is a good thing. Traditional is good, and it fits the aspect of the game itself, so it's natural.

Overall, pretty good game. Keep up with the good work, devs.

This is a really nice little gem! The AI art is well done, consistent, and everyone is unique in their own way. The personalities are fleshed out, the MC acts like a real human being with real human doubts, and the story supports him in his endeavor to start dating! It's a little unbelievable at times for how women suddenly throw themselves at him, but that's the power of being a protagonist. It's a really nice little story that makes the reader feel good after reading it.

I would personally like an option to skip the quick-time events,but I applaud the effort to make this more game-like.

Overall I love how this is started, where this is going, and I'll be keeping an eye out for updates eagerly.

One of the better AI games.

The writing is honest, casual, and pretty good.

Some of the scenarios could use work... the 50 year old personal trainer looks like 20

The story is interesting; it's a decent start with a lot of options.

The AI art is gorgeous and stays consistent. The characters all have the same AI Style but look unique enough.

The only thing I disliked was the cringe-quick-time "games" where you had to press buttons quickly or need to press space with the correct timing.

They distract from the story and, more importantly, the actual sex scenes. How can I enjoy the content if I'm forced to play a 25-year-old Newgrounds-style flash game garbage?

Just scrap that shit.

Anyway, it's worth a play.