I downloaded this several months ago because the previewed art looked really good. I have to admit I started the game a couple of times, but each time played only thirty minutes or so before losing interest. A few weeks ago I downloaded the latest version, plus a walkthrough, and decided I would dive in deeper and see if this game was worth my time. I'm so happy that I did because now I can't stop playing! "Photo Hunt" has a few flaws, which I will spell out shortly, but the unique, high-quality art, the variety of female characters and scenarios, and the writing work to make "Photo Hunt" a fun, erotic adventure.
This game is very similar to "Milfy City" and "Man of the House," two of the AVN world's better-known sandbox titles. The MC has to gain skills, make money, and figure out how to be at the right place at the right time in order to progress the stories and his relationships with the many female characters he will encounter. If you like that type of game, "Photo Hunt" will surprise you only in that it seems to have even more places and storylines to explore than those other titles. As an older man with adult responsibilities, I don't really want to spend hours and hours grinding, but with a good walkthrough, I will happily work my way efficiently through the paths, build my skills, etc. The reason is that I find games that build slowly invariably provide much more satisfying gratification than games that launch into sex immediately and frequently.
The stories and scenarios in "Photo Hunt" are familiar to any conniseur of porn. There's blackmail, sexual photoshoots, the divorced kid who returns to living with his mom and sister, etc. etc. As you might expect, strong realism is not what the title is going for. But the situations are plausible enough and the dialogue is done well enough that I can get into the story without rolling my eyes. Moreover, many of the situations--enhanced by the excellent art work--really turn me on.
I know that lots of people who come to this site and make these games are not native speakers of English, so I'm pretty forgiving of the odd turn of phrase or misspelling. Occasionally there is some bit of English that is really questionable, but for the most part it's really fine.
While the art is very good and there are tons of hot renders and scenes throughout the game, the animations are few and far between. Those that are in the game are not particularly well done, but they improve as you go along. Animations are not a big deal for me, but if they are for you, you may be disappointed.
The best aspect of this game, as you would expect, are the female characters. There are a few who seem quite unique in this kind of game. Jennifer and Monica are particularly endearing to me. I also find Evelyn and Alice tremendously sexy. Other characters, like Rachel and Fiona, are pretty standard to AVNs; nonetheless, they are well represented here.
Bottom line: if you want to use the walkthrough and have the patience to spend several hours playing before you get too far with any of the main love interests, you will be well rewarded. If you're looking for a quick fap, you're better off playing something else, or--frankly--going to a traditional porn site and watching a video.