Played the 0.4 version.
Gotta say, it feels like a slight step back from GGGB. First the improvements:
Art and presentation - huge improvement. Looks professional, in-line with actual indie studios that make VN's. I especially like the vibrancy of the colors, and the general aesthetics - very sleek. And of course the character designs are lovely, oozing personality.
The "Good // Bad // Money" stat system from GGGB has been tweaked and expanded slightly with additional stats, and an extra "spendable" resource called Will - think hero points from RPG's. The system is utilized quite frequently, and helps with immersing yourself as the two playable characters.
Now, the other half of what makes a good VN - the story I feel is weaker.
Its still miles better than most of the trash that is found on this site, but measuring ORS against GGGB is unavoidable.
In ORS the premise is: you (the player) takes the role of two characters, and either guide them into a romantic relationship, or have them hook up with the rest of the cast - or both..?
As things stand, the story feels very tilted towards the "romance" option, which also means it is a slow burn until things get spicy.
Trying to play any other ways almost feels as if the game is chastising you. This is especially true for the female character, where you have the option to hook up early with her waiter coworker. The game tries its best (and succeeds) to portray him as a chode, endearing as a sack of potatoes. Then proceeds to lay it on pretty thick, overtly and subversively, that you MADE THE WRONG CHOICE should you pursue that storyline.
Anyway, the story itself I find is not nearly as interesting as GGGB - which explored trashy D-list celebrity lifestyle, Street gangs, even terrorist groups in third world countries. Subtly critical, poignant, curiously believable?
In contrast, ORS is about the lives of artsy young adults, and uh... the economy is bad. They're also all either writers, painters, musicians or photographers working low-wage jobs.
Well, maybe if all of the city's youth didn't end up studying fine arts maybe the economy wouldn't be so bad? We'll probably never know.
Anyway, Eva Kiss is capable of better.
I have a feeling the story will pick up as development continues, so I'll definitely revisit my rating once the game nears completion.