TL;DR: Very consistently good VN with nice scenes and characters. Has some flaws but very much worth playing. Nyx has the best femdom I've seen in any game on this site, would recommend you download just for her honestly. Had dreams about her for 2 nights after playing the game.
Ah Oppai Odyssey, where to begin with you. When I first came across this game my expectations were pretty low, even despite the high ratings. I figured a game with a name like this was just going to be some trope-y terribly written weeb fantasy.
Boy was I wrong.
The writing:
Now I'll be the first to admit the writing in this game isn't going to blow your cock away with super deep and philosophical themes or keep you on the very edge of your seat in suspense. At the end of the day, it plays on tropes a fair amount, even to the point of including a pretty generic reclusive elf race. It's a generic sci-fi plot about colonizing worlds but the crew finding something much scarier than intended.
But that's perfectly fine. The story and world-building are good enough to keep you intrigued and motivated enough to keep playing in order to see what happens next. It gets the job done and isn't too in your face about it(most of the time). Honestly that's already extremely high praise coming from me because I'm sick of stories either being non-existent or having way too much focus put on them and acting like that's the main reason I'm playing. Oppai Odyssey takes a nice middle ground and it's such a breath of fresh air.
I say it's not too in your face most of the time because there is one section where the game gets very melodramatic and it's pretty damn sudden(the part where Sybil's ship gets attacked). I'd be fine with something like this, but the dev didn't really build up to it and just rushed to the outcome. If you're going to have a big traumatic event that alters the perspective of everybody, you need to spend time working up to the mood and climax you're going for. As is, that event feels pretty hollow and doesn't really evoke much emotion, especially because it's so tonally different from the rest of the game.
The renders:
Honestly not much to say here because you have eyeballs and can look at how good they are for yourself. I will say though that the dev pays a lot of attention to detail within scenes. Whether it's Nyx's eyes lighting up because of her crestology, the cat on the ship just showing up sometimes, or having characters sweat because they're working out. It makes the game very charming and shows how much the dev cares. The animations are decent enough and all the environments are detailed and well-done, no qualms there.
The characters:
Simultaneously the weakest and strongest part of this game. I know that sounds dumb but just hear me out.
You have Lym: An extremely generic childhood friend that has a crush on you. She's diligent, shy, and very sweet. Wants to stop living in the shadow of her older sister.
Doctor Clermont: A nympho doctor that cares for the crew. That's about it.
Nyx: A mysterious woman you find on one of the planets you go to. You don't know why she's there initially and she's very secretive, but she warms up to you over time. She's domineering and likes to tease people, but you can turn the tables on her and make her your subby bitch if you stand up to her. However if you allow yourself to become her plaything, she starts becoming much more affectionate and you essentially become her soulmate.
Noelle: Engineer tomboy that is hesitant to get into relationships and has some minor family issues. That's about it.
Sybil: A shy girl that lives in the shadow of her friend and partner. People often speak for her and she confides in you that she has a problem with it. She likes her partner and cares for her greatly, but Sybil wants to stop living in the shadow of others and start being her own person. You can either compel her into relying onto you completely or help her blossom into having a voice of her own.
You see the problem here? Characters can range from extremely simplistic fap-bait to interesting characters that feel layered and real. It's just really jarring going from characters like Nyx and Sybil to Noelle and Clermont, especially because the latter two are a part of your crew for longer. I hope the dev puts more effort into rounding out the amount of care put into each character, because it definitely feels like there are favorites.
Nyx:
And since we're on the topic of characters, the best one gets a section all to herself!
If I'm being honest, Nyx by herself is such a huge reason to play the game. She's handled wonderfully and is a perfect example of a great character in a porn game. When you first recruit her, she seems like just another character to join the crew, no big deal. But then you check her codex entry and see that she has a dominance bar leaning towards being full. Hmmm... How interesting.
You go do her scene and start playing a game with her. If you win, she shows you her tits. If you lose however, she teases you and her dominance bar goes up. After this, you always have a choice of either showing this dommy mommy her secret subby side or succumb to her will and be her plaything.
While I haven't fully played through a domming Nyx route, I've checked the scenes for it and I have to say it's done well. It's not exactly subtle, but the MC doesn't just start ordering her around like a dumb slut every chance he gets to bring her submission up. He does what she wants, but the way HE wants. Let's say she gets super horny for some reason and starts riding your face. You either let her use you for her pleasure, or you turn the tables on her, flip her on her back, and take control of the situation while still pleasuring her. It's a nice and logical way of getting this type of character to slowly submit over time.
Her femdom route though... Holy fuck her femdom route...
THIS SHIT IS PRIMO STUFF, LEMME TELL YOU WHAT.
It is the BEST type of femdom out there. She knows what she wants and takes control to get it, but she doesn't just treat you like some worthless trash. She praises you while you do it, and while she knows she has control over you, she never abuses it(too much). It's a slippery slope and if you give into her too much, she starts taking control in different ways. I won't spoil anything but it's *Chef's kiss* perfecto.
The MC's reactions to being dominated like this is very believable, too. I won't say how exactly, but it does lead to some wonderful interactions with Nyx that really shows she isn't just interested in treating you like a piece of meat. She really does care for you. You're her Aluwin, after all.
The scenes:
While they are good, most of the scenes feel tilted towards maledom and the MC taking the lead with most characters. Make of that what you will. I personally would've liked the option to make things more equal or have the girls take the lead sometimes. Not a big deal but it is noticeable.
I do have to admit that the lewd writing is VERY nice and such a breath of fresh air from the usual boring and terse shit I usually come across. The dev really knows how to make things lewd and appealing to read on that front, so I have to give massive credit for that. It might not seem like a big deal, but when there are so many games that have such shitty writing for the scenes, it really stands out when a game puts effort into it.
Conclusion:
Oppai Odyssey is a diamond in the sea of mediocre and boring Ren'Py games out there. It has great renders, appealing(albeit varying quality) characters, a nice story to help things along, good progression, and scenes that make your time worth it. It has all the benefits of a sandbox without the shitty parts, too. While it does have flaws, they don't get in the way of your enjoyment too much and can be remedied with time.
If I'm being honest bros, I wrote this review just because I'm simping hard for Nyx. I fucking love this bitch, dev you did literally a PERFECT job with her. She's actual waifu material, no cap.
Ah Oppai Odyssey, where to begin with you. When I first came across this game my expectations were pretty low, even despite the high ratings. I figured a game with a name like this was just going to be some trope-y terribly written weeb fantasy.
Boy was I wrong.
The writing:
Now I'll be the first to admit the writing in this game isn't going to blow your cock away with super deep and philosophical themes or keep you on the very edge of your seat in suspense. At the end of the day, it plays on tropes a fair amount, even to the point of including a pretty generic reclusive elf race. It's a generic sci-fi plot about colonizing worlds but the crew finding something much scarier than intended.
But that's perfectly fine. The story and world-building are good enough to keep you intrigued and motivated enough to keep playing in order to see what happens next. It gets the job done and isn't too in your face about it(most of the time). Honestly that's already extremely high praise coming from me because I'm sick of stories either being non-existent or having way too much focus put on them and acting like that's the main reason I'm playing. Oppai Odyssey takes a nice middle ground and it's such a breath of fresh air.
I say it's not too in your face most of the time because there is one section where the game gets very melodramatic and it's pretty damn sudden(the part where Sybil's ship gets attacked). I'd be fine with something like this, but the dev didn't really build up to it and just rushed to the outcome. If you're going to have a big traumatic event that alters the perspective of everybody, you need to spend time working up to the mood and climax you're going for. As is, that event feels pretty hollow and doesn't really evoke much emotion, especially because it's so tonally different from the rest of the game.
The renders:
Honestly not much to say here because you have eyeballs and can look at how good they are for yourself. I will say though that the dev pays a lot of attention to detail within scenes. Whether it's Nyx's eyes lighting up because of her crestology, the cat on the ship just showing up sometimes, or having characters sweat because they're working out. It makes the game very charming and shows how much the dev cares. The animations are decent enough and all the environments are detailed and well-done, no qualms there.
The characters:
Simultaneously the weakest and strongest part of this game. I know that sounds dumb but just hear me out.
You have Lym: An extremely generic childhood friend that has a crush on you. She's diligent, shy, and very sweet. Wants to stop living in the shadow of her older sister.
Doctor Clermont: A nympho doctor that cares for the crew. That's about it.
Nyx: A mysterious woman you find on one of the planets you go to. You don't know why she's there initially and she's very secretive, but she warms up to you over time. She's domineering and likes to tease people, but you can turn the tables on her and make her your subby bitch if you stand up to her. However if you allow yourself to become her plaything, she starts becoming much more affectionate and you essentially become her soulmate.
Noelle: Engineer tomboy that is hesitant to get into relationships and has some minor family issues. That's about it.
Sybil: A shy girl that lives in the shadow of her friend and partner. People often speak for her and she confides in you that she has a problem with it. She likes her partner and cares for her greatly, but Sybil wants to stop living in the shadow of others and start being her own person. You can either compel her into relying onto you completely or help her blossom into having a voice of her own.
You see the problem here? Characters can range from extremely simplistic fap-bait to interesting characters that feel layered and real. It's just really jarring going from characters like Nyx and Sybil to Noelle and Clermont, especially because the latter two are a part of your crew for longer. I hope the dev puts more effort into rounding out the amount of care put into each character, because it definitely feels like there are favorites.
Nyx:
And since we're on the topic of characters, the best one gets a section all to herself!
If I'm being honest, Nyx by herself is such a huge reason to play the game. She's handled wonderfully and is a perfect example of a great character in a porn game. When you first recruit her, she seems like just another character to join the crew, no big deal. But then you check her codex entry and see that she has a dominance bar leaning towards being full. Hmmm... How interesting.
You go do her scene and start playing a game with her. If you win, she shows you her tits. If you lose however, she teases you and her dominance bar goes up. After this, you always have a choice of either showing this dommy mommy her secret subby side or succumb to her will and be her plaything.
While I haven't fully played through a domming Nyx route, I've checked the scenes for it and I have to say it's done well. It's not exactly subtle, but the MC doesn't just start ordering her around like a dumb slut every chance he gets to bring her submission up. He does what she wants, but the way HE wants. Let's say she gets super horny for some reason and starts riding your face. You either let her use you for her pleasure, or you turn the tables on her, flip her on her back, and take control of the situation while still pleasuring her. It's a nice and logical way of getting this type of character to slowly submit over time.
Her femdom route though... Holy fuck her femdom route...
THIS SHIT IS PRIMO STUFF, LEMME TELL YOU WHAT.
It is the BEST type of femdom out there. She knows what she wants and takes control to get it, but she doesn't just treat you like some worthless trash. She praises you while you do it, and while she knows she has control over you, she never abuses it(too much). It's a slippery slope and if you give into her too much, she starts taking control in different ways. I won't spoil anything but it's *Chef's kiss* perfecto.
The MC's reactions to being dominated like this is very believable, too. I won't say how exactly, but it does lead to some wonderful interactions with Nyx that really shows she isn't just interested in treating you like a piece of meat. She really does care for you. You're her Aluwin, after all.
The scenes:
While they are good, most of the scenes feel tilted towards maledom and the MC taking the lead with most characters. Make of that what you will. I personally would've liked the option to make things more equal or have the girls take the lead sometimes. Not a big deal but it is noticeable.
I do have to admit that the lewd writing is VERY nice and such a breath of fresh air from the usual boring and terse shit I usually come across. The dev really knows how to make things lewd and appealing to read on that front, so I have to give massive credit for that. It might not seem like a big deal, but when there are so many games that have such shitty writing for the scenes, it really stands out when a game puts effort into it.
Conclusion:
Oppai Odyssey is a diamond in the sea of mediocre and boring Ren'Py games out there. It has great renders, appealing(albeit varying quality) characters, a nice story to help things along, good progression, and scenes that make your time worth it. It has all the benefits of a sandbox without the shitty parts, too. While it does have flaws, they don't get in the way of your enjoyment too much and can be remedied with time.
If I'm being honest bros, I wrote this review just because I'm simping hard for Nyx. I fucking love this bitch, dev you did literally a PERFECT job with her. She's actual waifu material, no cap.