VN - Ren'Py - Our Red String [Ch.14.1.2 Beta] [Eva Kiss]

TL;DR The half of this game featuring the MMC is good, even great. The half dedicated to the FMC, sadly, mostly just makes it worse.

[Played through 14.1.0]

ORS features distinctive art, relatively solid writing, a cast full of distinctive (if trope-y) characters, and many branching decisions. I could imagine that if the game only had the MMC POV, it would be an easy 10/10 for an indie AVN.

Unfortunately, the FMC has a bunch of unappealing creeps and simps for LIs. Of course there's nothing wrong with that for a pure FMC corruption game, but IMO there's massive tonal whiplash when you switch between her and the MMC, who's smashing models, childhood friends, and the cute, shy nerd from work who's always looked up to him.

On top of that, while the game is overall quite polished, including the writing, there's many instances of the characters being childish, hypocritical, or both. For example, both the MCs have the option to cheat on each other - indeed, it seems encouraged from the gameplay perspective as you gain critical stats and options - despite the fact that both of them literally start the story recovering from being cheated on and having their hearts broken. Yes, it's important for characters to be human and flawed, but when they're all idiots 50% of the time, it turns into a bad soap opera.

That builds into a further issue where it's hard to care about the details of what's happening in the plot. Actions and consequences play out in a micro scale, and it feels cobbled together. Basically the only serious consequence I could actually give a shit about was towards the end of the current content when Wade and Cindy finally broke up after a chain of events started by the MMC. Considering that's not even the main LI/plot, and how much other random crap is going on, that's a sad quality for a game of this size.

I know this sounds quite negative, especially when I actually think the game is quite good. But it's simply frustrating that a game that had this much effort and care put into its development falls so far short. It fails to strike the balance between gratuitous sex and serious themes, even though it clearly tries so hard to provide some kind of commentary on romantic/sexual relationships and finding yourself as an adult.

I'm amazed at all the high reviews, it's a slice of life novel where nothing really happens. The images are really poor to the point where visually it offers nothing, so you only have the text to create any lewdness to fulfil the brief of it being adult or visual. It fails, it's just a novel. The biggest issue is what's the point in pursuing a relationship with one of the LI's? There's no visual rewards from doing this and it's such a slow burn to get there, you might as well just chat to Perry or write your novel. Added to this is if you pursue another LI you seem to end up with conflict, as the VN seems to be designed to only allow one girl at a time or all hell breaks loose; you're the villain, its all your fault and all men are scum. Yawn! All the effort with no reward, just agro. The final issue is the bizarre idea the dev has come up with is dating yourself, as the MC and the FMC can be together. Weird and crazy. I don't understand why, at the start, you can't choose to be either the MC or the FMC, avoid this problem, create a shorter and snapper read by reducing going through the same story from different male and female perspectives. The constant repetition of events is tedious. It is well written with interesting characters and if something actually happened, would have made a brilliant novel. As it is, it's the type of novel that you can pick up at at an airport and read for an hour or two but you don't mind if you lose it somewhere on your trip, as the ending doesn't really matter. Entertaining for a bit but forgettable.

Probably the best erotic game I have played. The story is great, with lots of different paths to pursue. Lots of hot characters and combinations the two playable characters can pursue. Art is overall very good, though sometimes faces look odd.

one of the best porn games I ever play, It's amazing how he manages to combine an engaging story with a drawing style that isn't often used but that makes a great impression.

I hope new updates continue to come out, 11/10 more than just perfect

he art style has vastly improved over good girl gone bad!
best sexual visual, best artwork, best storyline, multiple of character for playing, multiple of chapter being develop. good back ground music and voice. interesting vote play game method.

in short: The best adult novel I've ever played so far.
it's one of those vn where the story and characters are so well-crafted that you end up forgetting about the adult content.

Im on my second run, and it's impressive how the author managed to create so many choices in a novel with so many chapters, while seemingly working alone. The characters are so immersive that they feel like real people thrust into the novel. Soundtrack is beautiful and accurately convey the feeling of each scene.

I hope there are many more chapters to come, because I can already feel the emptiness of having to say goodbye to this universe forever.

I’ve been a fan of Eva Kiss since Good Girl Gone Bad, and Our Red String is another absolute banger. This game hits like that one song you shuffle to and suddenly can’t stop replaying, and somehow exactly what you didn’t know you needed. You know when you start a game just to kill a few hours, and instead it ends up taking over your brain? Yeah, that was me here. I thought I was in for a casual distraction, but this thing completely blew my expectations out of the water.

Our Red String doesn’t just hand you a story, it throws you into a messy, beautiful, frustrating, and addictive web of choices that actually feel like they matter. Playing both Lena and Ian is a genius move. They’re two people at crossroads, fumbling through dreams, heartbreaks, and bad decisions. But the magic is in how your choices shape them, sometimes in ways that completely blindside you. One moment you’re sympathizing with Ian’s screw-up, the next you’re cheering for Lena to finally stand up for herself. Every decision ripples outward, often in unexpected ways, and suddenly you’re down a whole new path you didn’t even know existed.

What makes it all land is the writing. The characters aren’t cardboard cutouts; they’re flawed, layered, and painfully human. They argue, lie, backtrack, surprise you with their vulnerability, and it all feels real. Conversations flow like actual human interaction, which makes the gut-punch moments hit harder. Even the adult scenes aren’t just tacked-on fanservice; they grow naturally out of the relationships and choices you make, adding emotional weight instead of pulling you out of the story.

Visually, the game is stunning. The art is clean, detailed, and expressive, with characters who actually look like real people with personality and style. For a 2D visual novel, the presentation is top-tier. CGs and backgrounds feel carefully crafted, not recycled, and little touches like music, gallery updates, and polish in presentation make everything feel alive. The soundtrack also sneaks up on you, fitting scenes better than you’d expect, and the dev’s consistent updates show a level of care you don’t always see in long-running projects.

At its core, though, it’s the experience that makes Our Red String stand out. It’s not just a visual novel, it’s an emotional rollercoaster that’s equal parts sexy, heartbreaking, hilarious, and thought-provoking. It’s the kind of game that lingers with you, making you reflect on your choices long after you’ve closed it.

If you’re looking for a VN that respects your intelligence, values your decisions, and delivers a story with real depth, this is it. It’s messy in all the right ways, endlessly replayable, and easily one of the best games in the genre.

Easily one of the best games on this site. Gorgeous visuals, tons of choices, and every decision actually shapes your story. You can strut around as the ultimate alpha or end up the awkward virgin watching your girlfriend get taken by someone else. I’m giving it a 9.5/10. My only wishes? Nicer-looking nails on the characters and a touch more interactivity in the sex scenes. Even so, this is an absolute gem and a must-play for fans of the genre.

I don't normally review or comment, but I feel like I have to for this one. This is the best one I've played on F95 so far. The way the choices diverges the plot, how it's written so well, the "realness" of the character's choices, decisions and reactions to events and others just makes this game top tier. Even if this is not your genre or type of game, you HAVE to give it a shot at least once.

GOAT (10/10) - Followed by Good Girls Gone Bad, Eva Kiss once again releases a hell of a game. I have played this game a few times, and you can feel the choices changing your story, which is fun.

Characters are varied and hot and the script is good enough to keep you engaged. Lots of choices to make to adapt the game somewhat to what you want.

If in the future sex scenes could be interactive this would be the best game ever.

This game is one of the undeniable goats. Many games offer decisions. Very few make those decisions count. You can play this game 5 times in a row and still miss out on entire character paths. The scope of this game is insane. The art style is brilliant. The story is brilliant. The characters are hot. It's a goat. GOAT

amazing game, very high replay potential and lots of variations in the paths. The writing is excellent and you can connect and shape the two main people. Normally i would say the main love path is boring but Eva makes even kinky fun options in the main path available so its def worth it. I also enjoy the constant push pull relating to wanting to watch them cheat on each other. The game has fun real consequences and personalities

Our Red String has some pretty phenomenal writing - as far as slice-of-life style erotic games go, this is pretty much peak. The characters have strong depth and coherence, and the game features a very diverse cast of likable people. The LIs in particular caters to a wide variety of tastes in terms of personality and appearance, and there's something for everyone. The world feels lived-in and there are numerous side-plots that are actually pretty compelling alongside the main characters arcs.

The game offers a surprising amount of choice, maybe not as much as GGGB (so far), but that's to be expected. The way Eva Kiss has managed two POVs with this much branching is pretty impressive. I appreciate the way the game not only makes your choices guide the narrative but also meaningfully shapes the characters development in terms of their ability to handle different situations, for example: if you consistently make Ian act in a cerebral manner he'll better handle situations which require him to outsmart someone or come up with a logical solution to a problem. If you develop his romantic side, he'll better handle sexual situations, and so on.

Not to mention, the art is pretty damn great.
All in all, one of the best games on f95. Highly recommend.

It's the best 2d vn ryt now
So I’ve been glued to my screen playing Our Red String for the past few days and I’m not even kidding when I say this thing owns me now. Like I was just looking for something mid to kill time, but this VN went full god-tier outta nowhere.
The art? Clean as hell. Characters look , and the CGs actually feel like someone gave a damn. No reused trash backgrounds or lazy edits. It’s smooth, detailed, and everything just clicks visually.


But the STORY, bro. It’s messy in the best way possible. Characters make dumb choices, catch feelings, cheat, fight, spiral—just pure chaos. And it feels real. You pick something thinking “lol whatever” and suddenly boom—entire route blown up.
It’s adult but not cringe, which is rare. The scenes make sense, they hit emotionally, and it’s not just there for clicks. Also the music?? Weirdly good. Sets the mood perfectly when you're deep in some emotional mess.
Honestly this VN is cracked. If you like story-heavy games where your brain gets cooked from making one wrong choice, Our Red String is it.

This is by far one of the best written, developed and hottest games I've ever played.
The storylines branch far and wide for all the tastes and all the girls selections are beyond perfection, this game definetly shows how a game can be engaging and hot.
Also Holly is one of the best girls by far and her corruption storyline is well done as well as her romantic one with either of the MCs

I wanted to rate Our Red String for a long time but haven't had the chance. I am currently bored of all the other AVN slop that's out there but every time I comeback to this, it truly feels like a breath of fresh air. Similarly to its predecessor, it makes you feel like you have control and agency over the story. This is something that other VN's and devs fail to understand or capture. Why make me play something, to just click through and not have any agency and not feel a single ounce of investment nor emotion towards the story nor its characters. I would gladly choose a different medium if I wanted to experience a story that way. The character art and background are hand drawn which shows effort and investment into the game development. The characters visually look and feel like real people but also feel "fictional" at the same time...if that makes sense.

Anyways to summarize:

- 5/5 Art
- 4/5 SFX
- 4.5/5 Writing
- 5/5 Choices/Player Agency
- 5/5 Replay ability
- 4/5 Development Time

One of better games on here and pioneer in many was plus it is more about people exploring sex rather than turning it into a competition so plus in my book. And the game has a lot of content and lot's of choices which is always a good. It let's you tell your own narrative. And it makes for truly good game. It's some fresh air in the sea of the same old tropes and stuff. So best of luck to the dev with finishing the game and even more better projects in the future.

damn .... What a great 2dcg renpy VN. it's one of the best in the "grounded" genre.

I went the corruption route for both. man It's dark. not necessarily extreme, and it's really really hot and spicy yes, but also a bit depressing if you go that route.
the dialogues and description are great too. not too verbose, not too succint.
I don't know who eva kiss is but I'd wager it's a lass, because you can definitely dive into the character's psyche and personality. I felt those people were real. all of them . they're complex character each with their past, and none of them fall into the usual cliché.
It doesn't feel fake at all. the build up to full-on corruption ( which for the moment the only route I picked ) is done slowly but very very well.


the art is phenomenal too. Also If you play the previous game, there's a lot of tie ins and cameos. though you don't need to have played the former one ( which is also fkn great by the way, but not as good as that one) to enjoy that game.

Also there's a boatload of content. easily , EASILY 20+ hours if you read.
you can't help but get attached to the MCs and those are the best VNs.
I didn't care much for male MC at the beginning ( the game has both male and female MCs you see the story from both POVs) but his struggles definitely grew on me. I was annoyed at myself because he felt relatable and just ..... great.

I wanted to see the MC lass get railed asap but I surprised myself on pondering choices many times, because I wanted both characters to have a favourable outcome. The story ACTUALLY overshadowed my urge to see spicy content.
which is why I ended up a bit sad at the end of my play through ( I played it through many days an hour here and there and went full "bad choices" .
so it was like a book to me. a pretty bittersweet one at that.

I'll definitely replay it in a more positive route because I don't consider my choices canon. Those 2 should end up together. I want them to be.

The "group of friends" setting is fucking well done. I've never seen it done that well honestly.

whoever did that game is definitely used to writing deep characters with engaging story and spent a long ass time fleshing EVERY SINGLE one of them.
I can't wait to see more of it.

Our Red String is one of the best adult visual novels on the site in my opinion.

The writing is mature, engaging, and nuanced. Each character feels real, with motivations, flaws, and consistent development. The choices the game offers really make a difference, and you feel like you're shaping the story with each decision.

The ability to play as two different protagonists (Lena and Ian) makes the experience even more interesting, as it allows you to explore different points of view and situations.

The art is beautiful, stylized, and conveys the emotions of the scenes well. The adult scenes aren't played randomly — they're part of the evolution of the relationships and have emotional weight.

Oh, what a great game! For those who like corruption with progress, this is an excellent game in that sense. Both Ian and Lena have their separate stories, but the achievements affect each other. This makes you rethink each choice in the long run!

The characters are very well done, Alison and Louise for example. I'm not a big fan of Evy, but she is a character. The couple Wade and Cindy, the various possibilities, but no character has evolved as much as Holly... 10 out of 10 for the characters and the development of each one!

The story is great. The choices make a difference. The difficult life that the two protagonists lead connects with the problems in real life. It's really worth it. I'll recommend it to my friends rsrs