VN - Unity - Out of Touch! [v3.96.2] [Story Anon]

tldr: 1st act conflict is so good that it makes literally everything after it look like complete garbage when the rug gets pulled from beneath your expectations. Not enough sex to keep you in its overdone setting. Read a good YA novel instead. 10/10 intro (up to the resolution of the inciting incident), 5/10 overall. The game's title reads as entirely ironic, because the writer has their finger on your heart and then becomes completely out of touch.

So... this game is a prime example of the kitchen sink overflowing. It is very nice to look at, there was clearly a lot of craftsmanship at work, but sadly it wanted its cake, to eat it, and then to eat every other cake too.

Sadly a lot of good games with simple and beautiful dramatic groundwork fall victim to this explosion of goofy garbage. This game had an excellent start, and I do mean excellent. The opening conflict is so gripping and I couldn't stop until I saw where it went. The introduction of was a hilarious little moment to break up the severity, but didn't really interrupt the drama and was just a bit of fun. Little did I realize it also sadly opened the door for the writer to use biggest crutch in all AVNs... sudden fantasy bullshit.

EDIT: I am using hyperbole when I say "sudden". The fantasy elements are set up from the start, but they go from a light sprinkling on top of a good story to becoming the entire driving force behind the story. Once the character's motivations take a backseat to the magic plot we've all seen before, I got out of the car. /EDIT

Don't get me wrong, fantasy bullshit can be very fun, but the whiplash in this one is jarring. The dad thing near the start does it for fun, but with that aside the tone was set for a really good, simple friendship drama with a lot of good (and hot) characters and an excellent inciting incident ripe with great interactions and so much potential for more. However, once this initial drama hits its climax, the game immediately cracks its established world in half because from what I can tell, most of these writers have no idea how to have conflict in their harem story without falling into garbage cliche fantasy god/demon/dimension conflicts because they are too scared of monotonous melodrama. I've played plenty of games that did eventually get stale from lack of good conflict, but I still prefer that to whatever the hell this is. And it was extra disappointing considering how stellar the beginning was.

I literally skipped through the entire first overproduced sidetrack montage into the fantasy garbage because I was trying to get back to the real story and just hoped it was more goofs. I was sorely mistaken, and despite making it all the way to chapter 21 I had to quit because it just wouldn't stop.

All the seeds were there and each had so much potential, but they were planted in bad, overused soil. I cannot in good conscious recommend this even over so many more poorly made games if only because I'd rather be mildly entertained by a casual story than be so disappointed by something that promised to be better. It's just bloated, and completely fails to recapture the high bar set in its intro. There isn't enough sex (next to none FYI) to keep me going through the very boring magical bullshit plot. If it had started with that, this would be a 9/10, and maybe for a lot of you it still is, but for me it barely scrapes a 5 out as it clotheslines itself on that set bar. Go read a real fantasy novel because this doesn't capitalize on anything it promised by the amazing first act or what is expected out of AVN entertainment in general.

Played up to Chapter 21:
Pros:
- Incredible introductory conflict
- Well designed, fleshed-out, cute, and interesting characters
- Realistic and character appropriate dialogue
- Great production design
- No shitty grind mechanics

Cons:
- Sudden magical bullshit
- Takes its magical bullshit entirely too seriously (after introducing it in the least serious way imaginable)
- Tone deaf twists
- Only 1 sex scene (2 more technically but they aren't given enough time or effort to count. This wouldn't matter if the magical bullshit wasn't there and the main plot was unique in any way)

Wasted potential is worse to me than no potential at all. I'd rather just jerk off.

I strongly recommend *Out of Touch*. It's a Koikatsu-based kinetic novel (meaning more linear than most VNs), but StoryAnon is particularly talented at shot composition, and pushes Koi to its limits. It's built in Unity to support animated combat segments in the future, though right now there is only a single proof-of-concept fight at a key moment in an early arc. The developer has also put a lot of effort into the musical selection for the game, with a number of pieces being commissioned specifically for it.

The story is about a group of friends (one boy, a whole bunch of girls, and I bet you can see where this is going) reconnecting after a long separation. Then it starts getting *really* wild. The story takes its time to build believable relationships between the cast (both with the MC and between the girls themselves). Some of the best moments are simply them bantering amongst themselves as friends. Initially it's rather light on the lewd scenes, but as the story progresses they start coming (ba-dum-tish) increasingly often, and there is care to make each unique and interesting.

A brief description of the main cast if you're somehow not sold yet:

• Sarah: A California beach blonde with a wonderful tan, who is somehow both incredibly wholesome and incredibly horny.
• Victoria: Tall, midnight-haired and built like a supermodel, with a past full of trauma she's trying to stay ahead of to be strong for her friends.
• Leah: Daughter of an aristocratic family, with all the manners, poise, and elegance that comes with it, but an ocean of anger bubbling just under the surface.
• Teresa: A timid, motherly girl with a gentle soul, a soft spot for the protagonist, and huge...well...you know.
• Ashley: A tiny, fiery redhead with boundless enthusiasm, and a drive to make her senpai hers, whatever it takes.
• Many more girls (at least three that I would consider in the "core harem" that I'll let you discover on your own) covering pretty much every archetype imaginable.
• Our protagonist, CJ, who defies description. He's probably the most interesting harem-story-hero I've seen, and certainly the most unconventional. Most importantly, he's a good person who treats his girls right. It's entirely believable that he can have such a collection of beauties doting on him.

Saw this on itch and wanted to share review here too.

Game is very colorful and very psychedelic if i am using the word properly. Feels very memey in the beginning, but as you go further along is a very good story. Lots of beautiful girls too. Feels like you are on a trip as you get further in too, almost like you are taking the road down towards a fantasy full of randomness. Keeps you on your toes and is very unpredictable. But the sex is also very nice in this too, and keeps me very interested. 5/5 stars will keep watching this.

A) How would i describe this ?
= Stupendo fantabulously phantasmagorically magical collection of pixels meant to service your heart not your crank.

B) Who should give a shit?
= You....you should. Are you like me who has played 100s of AVN and just tired of endless smashin of genatalia in every other game? are you tired of MCs and characters that are shallow and who are just horny all the time? Are you someome who wants a good plot, fucking fantastic characters and stories, action, good art, and awesome music? Then look no further. I almost slept on the game b/c it mentioned high school and we all know how those games go....but this....oh boy this is a game that is anything like high-school, it's so plot heavy on fantasy elements like gods, demons, but at the same time explores the human psyche and emotions through plethora of characters.

Pros: Beautiful and trippy art, you like anime then this is a no brainer for you, Music is so well selected, writing is top notch, insane amount of content, characters are so nicely written, MC is so fucking nice, Plot is banger!

Cons: NONE. Yes sometimes things don't make sense and some weird things happen but that further enhances immersion cuz the MC doesn't fucking know what or why's happening either lol.

Verdict: This is nothing like any other game you have played trust me. It's a MASTERPIECE! The MC actually had a huge impact on me. First, kinda made me more religious considering if there is a god who cares for you and is non-judgmental... then maybe I can love him too. Second, kinda made me curious with my taste. I always go for tacos but after seeing MC made me realize that maybe I just like someone that is a decent human who is kind, non-judgmental, patience, and gives unconditional love. So next times maybe instead of tacos I'll give chorizo a try.....


Go play it already!

Out of Touch has got to be the best-looking and well-written VN of today no question. If you like to be invested in your characters and the world they live in, then this is a story you absolutely can't miss. Each character has been crafted to a point where you can't get them confused with each other, their models are wonderfully rendered and they fit the character they embody well. This story contains many emotional story beats that keep you wanting more chapter after chapter with many laughable moments sprinkled in there. The comedy in my opinion is great however I will note that if you dislike silly moments in your otherwise serious story then you may not enjoy it as much(which is on you just saying). There are clear arcs introducing each character, for the most part from their point of view allowing you to step inside the head of the character and experience the world for yourself. The hot and heavy scenes for the most part come in in the lateish chapters of the story so if you are looking for more sex than story then I would suggest shutting up and get to reading because it doesn't just throw characters together physically without there being some connection. The quality of every render is amazing and somehow even gets better with every chapter released. The team behind it is currently working on adding combat to the game as well as adding animations to the scenes currently in the game. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone with a functioning brain that likes quality stories.

Great story, Great visuals, Great Music, and obviously a lot of passion into this project. I didn't know what to make of it a t first but It's proven to be a very touching and engrossing story. Truly not just "another porn game" but a true work of art

I downloaded because I saw a big titty girl with a sword and stayed because, damn, the story is actually so good. I binged this in 3-4 days.

The characters are really good and compelling. Lots of juicy trauma drama. I found myself saying "oh you poor thing" quite a lot. This is very much a story game and it does take a bit of time to build up but the pay off is worth it.

Honestly, I'm not even all that interested in the sex part, not to say that it's bad or anything I'm just more invested in the story and the characters.

It can get a bit psychedelic at times, especially during the climaxes of arcs and when it does, it gets a bit hard to understand what's going on. Not the biggest deal but it does get a bit distracting.

Every now and then there's a meme thrown in an otherwise serious point which can also take you out of it a bit but it's ok, not a big deal.

Very much looking forward to seeing where this goes.

also Jamie's newest outfit (as of ch41) is fantastic and I'm loving the character progression.

Absolutely one of the best AVNs out there. You may be turned off by the art style, or the humor in the prologue, or the implication of NTR. Do youself a favor and play the game anyway. you'll be hooked a few hours in. Excellent writing and art that is far better than your average Koi game.

An excellent story-driven game. Has some really cheesy scenes and weird transitions but the absence of mediocre minigames and the strong characters make it a great game to binge through. Some scenes will make you think the game is just one big shit-post and tbh some of it is but it also contains some really serious scenes to contrast that and it makes you wanna find out what happens next. The best part about the game is the characters. They all develop in some way throughout the story and become closer to each other. I can say that even some characters that came across intially as just stereotypical assholes were much deeper than I first thought. All in all, it is the best game I have played on this site and one of the few games I have played that actually made me care about fictional characters.

I usually dont like the artstyle and usually dont like the engine. Not really into anime too (only dbz). Usually i shouldnt like this game. And i prefer games which more choices and branches.

But it just doesnt matter. This game is fucking AWESOME! If you like avns and good storys you will love this game no matter what. Its one of the best.

Super emotional and deep story and characters, hilarious crazy villains, deep bonds and friendships and great twists.

Super fast updates (every month), the dev deserves way more support!

Yeah, dont want to spoil anything, just play it already!

While the writing and art are very good, first 20 chaps feel like a huge waste of time. Obviously I am not fit to lecture people and especially this author on how to write games, but I think you need to have porn in your porn game. Basically, at ch22 it feels like a 4 hour long intro and i don't think that a disclaimer justifies this. And it's a damn shame cause the game is really good and at the same time barely playable.

Essentially, this is a kinetic novel so there's no choices that change the way the story moves on. There is not much in regards to sex scenes compared to the actual content in the game but the story itself is great, intriguing, and definitely keeps you hooked.

I admit at first thought, I assumed this game would bore me due to the art style as I'm not a huge fan of the anime-esque characters. But, playing through the game and experiencing the story, even with the comedic and dumb moments, definitely changed my mind and kept me intrigued and wanting to read more. I do feel like the story and progression also helps enhance the sex scenes that eventually come up and make them feel way better.

I enjoyed this game for what it was and hoping the game continues on well.

This is a great game with a tremendous amount of story.

I passed over this game several times due to its art style and my neutrality towards the harem tag. However, the game quickly assuaged my biases as it blasted me in the face with 80s Japanese music and vaporwave aesthetic before introducing a cast of compelling characters and a believable world.

I recommend this game to anyone willing to initially tolerate a bit of teenage drama, so the story can take you on an adventure through the minds of a bunch of hot, young adults with an incredible amount of daddy/mommy issues.

Genuinely excellent writing, well off the charts of what you'd tend to find in an H-game - particularly in how it approaches certain topics, early on. It takes its time exploring its cast in with its feet firmly on the ground, waiting until you've made a genuine connection to these people before the fantastic and bizarre begins to creep in. Well, except for CJ Senior. Though even that, in its ridiculous tonal whiplash, somehow works, despite having absolutely no right to.

Not a game for a quick fap, maybe not for a fap at all, but absolutely worth experiencing on its own merit.

I wanted to enjoy this game, as the renders are good with some great character designs. The issue is the plot, both in terms of quality and quantity.
So I didn't mind the story the game is trying to tell, however there is way too much, the dialogue feels extremely stretched out and my interest was completely gone after around 20 chapters of the game.
TLDR; story sucks and there's way too much, characters and renders are good

VAPORWAVE

A fantastical story about a bunch of friends and a bunch of trauma that would make Stephen Hawking jump from how good it is (and he's dead).

I can't stress enough how good some of the character relationships is and how well depicted it is, the amount of care put in the shots, the movie feeling it has and the soul that's been poured into it shows. And it does so in beautiful ways.

It's one of the few stories that makes you wish there was less sex and more action, vaporwave and trauma fighting done by underprepared people, ever hoping to make themselves a better version than the ones they were before. Some do so out of love, and others do so out of selflessness, and the fact that you can tell unsaid motivations should tell you all about how deep the writing is at times.

No longer with a rough start, the Cro'logue has bumped out the number of people that would have abandoned it before.

The dev strives to deliver content every month, and of high quality, mind you. So all those that stay say the same, we want more .

Also don't die because we want to see the end of this lmao. Much love and hope that to whoever reads this to give it a try, by chapter 22 you'll know whether you wanna stay or not. And while that might seem a big number, I assure you, that's some of the best writing I've ever had the pleasure to read.

Story
I'm earnestly playing this game for the plot. It's a good enough story that it could stand on its own without explicit content IMO

Originality
It's honestly a complete shitpost at the core of the matter, but it takes itself seriously enough and does enough with its themes/characters that its a comepletely unqiue and enjoyable experience.

Renders
The renders are great, there was recently a resolution upgrade and the author puts a ton of effort into the renders. This game is full of conversations and a render is rarely used for more than three or so lines. Tons of good renders.

Sound
The soundtrack is top-notch. The author paid a clearly talented individual and the music is skillfully implemented to match the tone of the scenes.

Performance
Silky smooth performance even in the battle scenes.

Bugs
None so far!

Animations
There are not many animations as of now, just a few pre-rendered videos. That is changing with coming updates because the project met a funding goal. The animations that are present are good but do not expect animated sex scenes until the updates catch up.

Voice Acting
Only one character is voiced at the moment, but it's extremely well done by a professional voice actor.

Grammar
Zero issues spotted on my play-through. Author has a dedicated space to report these as well.

Amount of content
The game is on chapter 40/100. Each chapter varies in length so that doesn't necessarily mean it's 40% done, but I'd say it's around there. Dozens of hours of content if you read all the side events and explore all the dialogue.

It's perfect. This story got so much emotion and care out of me, that I felt like I was really there with the characters. It has the amount of debt, that a classic book would have. I never thought, that a VN I got from this site would make me shed a tear. And on top of that, it's sexy as well. I love it, no doubt about it. It deserves 5 stars.

My only criticism is, that CJ doesn't have a manly body. The guy nas female hips and time shoulders.

This game has a cinematic quality in terms of its ability to use framing and edits to tell a story. Unfortunately, too many of these edits (jump cuts, if it were video) are too abrupt, which left me confused early on. And while the story itself touches on a number of serious themes that could make for a very compelling adult game, the way it's told is simply juvenile. I'm sure it's deliberate, but like a Bollywood musical that plops an upbeat song-and-dance right after a death scene, this game had too many jarring tone changes for me to take it seriously. Some players may not mind it; some may even like it. But if, like me, it is both unexpected and unappreciated, you are probably better off playing something else.

I thought this game is some kind of joke game that did not take itself very srly so I do NOT expected much from it, I just play it since I'm bored, but boy I was very wrong, the story are very good if you stick to it long enough, and most of the time it will be moment where story turn dark or very serious(Which is good btw) and the character growth don't even talk about it, it's damn good(chef kiss). If you play the game just to find some quick fab material or do not have patient to read a lot to text, don't ever play this game, it's not for you.

EXTRA THOUGHT:
1.OUR CJ clothes choice look so damn ridiculous especially his other side clothes, it's like he came out of 70 or 80 and combined it with fat otaku and hippie clothes which I hate, but the more I play the better I feel about his clothes lol.

2. the music choice in this game make me feel like I'm drunk and drowning while music is playing and it's not few times but MOST of the times it's kind of weird

3.I bust out laughing every times CJ transform, the music, the pose are god made perfect , I love it