VN - Ren'Py - Restore Her Career [v0.31] [Kalyha]

Relatively enjoyable experience, however one that suffers from its flaws greatly.
The MC is jerk, which can be positive or negative, depending on what you're into. Not going to list that.
Overall, the story is very rough around the edges, at points nonsensical.
Character designs rather rough too but that comes from being made in Honey select.

Pros:
- Realistic corruption
The corruption is very slow. The characters are unsure for most of the time. They are often discouraged and have to be pressured. It starts out simple... and there's so much to go for as characters are starting to accept their new positions
- No shying away from rough content
I think one of more stronger sides of corruption stories and incest is when you truly differentiate yourself by including some rougher content or humiliation elements. That may be up to an individual but to me, it's great. It's something rather rare.

- Corruption has consequences and progression
Some actions have actual consequences which inevitably end up being reflected upon characters. Like mother slowly over time getting used to being called slut or getting used to swallowing.
Or aunt being at first unwilling during anal sex. However, ends up later buying anal beads.

Cons:
- Repetitive character designs
Oh look. It's a big boobed milf. Nice. Not entirely anything ground breaking but nice. Oh what's that, another character? She has also massive tits? And wait, that one too? And that one? Oh...
Yeah. The character designs usually devolve into X woman with big tits. Very little variety on what you can pursue, more so with the sameface honey select models

- Too. Many. Characters.
One of the main problems is the fact that story lacks focus in its way. Tries to cram as much content as possible with way too many characters nobody asked for. First the family and neighbours are introduced. Fine.
But one chapter after another, you get randoms like gold-digger slut, a secretary, police officer or some random strippers. There is no need really for more. Focus on the ''main'' characters and leave new ones alone unless really neccessary.

- Story is all over the place and not very good
PREMISE of the story is good. Son corrupts mother into becoming basically an onlyfans mom. That is good.
However, shit progresses so quickly it's not even funny. One day you're nearly getting evicted, the next chapter they're so loaded, MC can afford a damn plastic surgery for gold-digger nobody gives a shit about.
You jump from Onlyfans plot to owning a strip-club that goes into your hands for the most stupid of reasons.
Alongside the fact that everything MC thinks of is accomplished and goes barely without a problem. There is barely any conflict.

- There is very little choice
Basically, one of the gripes I had was the fact that you can't very much interact during the sex scenes.
Let's be honest here. There are many VNs that beat others in their renders. So, one of the ways to make up for lack of... spice is to have interesting dialogues.
Give players during sex options to say or DO something.
Branching choices that result in different dialogues.
However, in the end, lead to the same result.

This is a niche story and acquired taste for sure. Especially when first getting into the story the MC takes some getting used to. I too had my time of thinking "You are a cunt dude". But then you start accepting it and sort rid yourself of these notions of normative behavior. Then the story becomes more and more engaging. This whole self acceptances of "this is how I am so be it" makes for a much more pleasant experience with the themes that are touched upon. Instead of lulling into the usual heavy internal monolog debating morality and consequences the MC is focused on his goals and we instead see how others respond and deal with their morals and how they change.

The different characters have very different attitudes and MC approaches them differently, even though the goals for them are sort of the same the different paths getting there gives a nice broad experience.

The story is not timid about the themes it chooses to incorporate like the cum feeding. I don't think I have seen other VNs just taking it head on and just making it a thing, a main thing, unpacking it and letting it live instead of this little naughty element that "we sort of do in the dark".

For me I like that this VN is a debauchery fantasy more so than many other VNs. This VN is very much something where I feel like just giving in and enjoying the ride, not getting into morals, consequences and outcomes.
It is the only VN I always keep the latest version saved locally as I usually delete a VN after reading it. (A little back up if there are too many sugary VNs and one needs a dose of FILTH )

I love this game. Women have huge boobs and round asses.

MC threats them like thrash and I love it. I'm so sick of all those vanilla game where the MC is the perfect boyfriend (but still fucks a lot of different women).

This brings a new corrupted perspective and it's perfect to let your fantasies go wild.

Being a fan of milfs with big knockers, it would be hard for me to not like this game. Honestly, this is probably my favorite harem game. While the MC does talk a lot of trash, he also comes off as someone who cares for the women he beds. And let's face it, being a nice guy would not allow him to pull off the corruption that he does. In the fantasy world that this game resides in, his methods make sense, at least to me. I look forward to more updates.

Very good! Especially Linda. She is the best. Please, do more content with Linda. I know most people on this site like Adrianna, but for me Linda's character is the best! I would not even mind seeing a separate game with this character in the title role from her point of view.

Before you play the game carefully read the disclaimer. Then read it again. The MC is a clinical sociopath: blackmails, bullies and flat out rapes the female characters in his circle. Last images of sex scenes is far too often seeing the girl crying from despair and hurt. Their inner monologues read along the lines "why did he rape me" again and again. In one scene, he tells his mother that they are broke via a fake tax collector and then in the next scene buys a side chick a dimond ring from the money mom earned because he convinced her to fuck him for internet porn.

We all know that porn games often follow questionable morale codes, this can be fun, and I am surely not suggesting you should read your Bible instead of playing this game. But if you think this MC's actions are even remotely ok for real life actions, you need to get help.

Pro's:
What I do like are some of the sex scenes, MC insists on the girls swallowing his cum and is a fan of anal sex so both these fantasies get a lot of attention.
Also, the images are nicely set, Dev has an eye for angles and where to place the virtual "camera"

The con's:
The unlikeable MC
not Tier-A renders
Story is quite flat, MC convinces his mother with child-like arguments.
All the girls have the typical porn game XXL-breasts
No sound, no amimation
Choices do not matter
Quite some language bleeps, not a native speaker

Review based on v0.22:

If you're into mom/son and corruption content, you should not miss this game. It is one of the best game of this genre I've got to play.

The story is the reason this game got so popular (renders are really good but I've seen better. I think it is made with honey select?). The relation between Adrianna and the MC is a gem and works really well. The mother is kind and submissive and her son is a manipulative bastard who takes the upper hand on her. The two fit really well together.
So yeah, the game contains a lot of blackmail and corruption (and that's pretty much on everycharacter), so take in consideration the dev's warning in the main page. Because if you're not into this kind of kinks, you'll hardly like this game.

The game is a VN, maybe even a Kinetic VN since most choices don't really matter, or at least it doesn't have that much impact on the story. As today, the game has a lot of content and many sex scenes. The fact that there are no animations doesn't bother me, sex scenes have a decent amount of renders so it's pretty good, even better than an horrible 2sec loop that we can see of most games...

The game is a slow burn so do not expect to have sex with anyone as soon as you start the game. Remember, the story is why this game is so good.

And finally the mother is freaking hot and most of the side girls are gorgeous aswell. Love the aunt and Linda, hope we're gonna have more content for her.

That's a solid game that deserves a solid 5/5. Good job Dev!

Women are great and sexy. Sex scenes are not bad even if there is no animation.

No sound at all.

THen there is the story. Obviously if you are not into a psychopath son wanting to have sex with his mother and all other females (but her mainly), you will not like. And even if you are into this fantasy, this may feel too awful/evil because there is no compassion in this. MC is an asshole.

Other than that, renders and visuals are really great.

Average note for the general feeling in this uncomplete version (0.22).

Its the best slow corruption game I know! If you are fan of blackmail and corruption you will love this. The MC is relentless to women and he has a strong perverted vision and goal in its head: HAREM! Noone should stop that guy and we players are allowed to witness the journey of him, becoming the master of many women. By the way its a honey select game but the models look good here and I can't complain.

Its so hot experiencing the steady corruption of the mother by the son. Story is good too and feels kind of authentic for this kind of game. Also there are enough nice women to corrupt over time beside your mother.
My favorite right now is Emma the neighbour and the mother of MCs best friend. She is like a willing sex slave and may help in corruption of others in the game - I love it!

"It’s a Fun VN With a Jerk MC"

I love how childishly jerk the main character is, he is supposed to be this sociopath that only cares about his own feelings kinda guy and does whatever it takes to get what he wants but those dialogs can end up being awkwardly funny it actually a charm of this work. I also love that they treat the women rough and they don't like it and even cry but the MC just basically goes 'just suck it up bro haha' to them.

Rating Distribution:
+1 Obligatory
+1 Irredeemable Horny MC
+1 MILFs Getting Blackmail and Treated Rough
+1 Nice Different Cast of Woman to Be Your Sex Slave
+1 Haha Why Not Haha

Even if storytelling is ametourish at most and naive in this game. It has a certain charm of horny teen fantasy. Dialogues are at most understandable and they keep certain traits of characters in it.. so characters have differences between them so it gives a little spice to this fantastic mix. Graphic is at most good for this type of game. Nothing to brag about but nothing to really point as flaws. Models are hot and sexy. So are erotic situations. It has similar depth of story telling to best porn movies at most. Nothing fancy, but it gives this "plot" a push and direction in which it has to go. Generally its a good fap material for incest lovers out there. It has shallow plot but quite erotic situations to see. It lacks animations which are one of main things I find to be dissapointing. For now its has good pace for this type of game. Not too fast, not too slow. Main good point is that there isn't any gringding or artifical prolonging of game with little content. It has quite a bit of content in each update. Which is a big plus for dev. If he makes a game with deeper plot, animations and better modles/graphic. Then I will join his patreon. For now its a promising dev that learns the ropes of game development and script writing.

The best slow-burn mom corruption game, period. MC starts out pretty ruthless but seems to be softening, dare I say even becoming likeable. There are a few great side characters but not too many to distract from the main 'theme'. Really good writing, steady stream of updates with decent amount of content, plenty of hot scenes and of course gorgeous girls. Keep up the great work Kalyha.

Renders are good quality but most of the models are your standard run of the mill HS2 models. The story is pretty abysmal with some large leaps in logic even for a porn visual novel.

I may keep an eye out for an update but I'd only recommend this if you've checked out most of the market and want to check out something made using HS2 and RenPy.

A game that will make you hate the MC.

Pros:
Good sex scenes
The psychotic son is done well

Cons:
Story is basic. MC manipulating/blackmailing everyone to be in his harem.
MC is very unlikable. While this is the point of the story, he says a lot of stupid stuff.
The girls are half-way retarded;

This game has such an amazing models and story is almost perfect. Navigation and game mechanics are decent. Targeted fetishes are excellent I really really liked it but there is just one thing that would make this game be absolutely incredible and that is ANIMATED H SCENES. Also with that being said I must mention that I like the models, outfits and everything in this game so much that this was the FIRST non-animated game I fapped to.

update 06-14-23
Well, just a small addon to my review.
I think i like the game for what it is.
Though i wished, for my personal play, that harem would be a choice rather than a must.
For story purpose it's probably needed to engage with all the women.
Overall i think it's a good game in that you are getting really action and a story where you really think the MC is a psycho. For him it's not enough to hump his mom but to make everyone a fuckdoll for different intent.

Choices. I think they are alright. Though ithink they could have more meaning. Like to have a true asshole path. The glimpse is there but it doesn't lead anywhere which is shame.
Though i know what is involved in making something like that happen. So i understand.
Though, why not?

Anyway, as far as porn goes with evil characters, this is a good game. Clearly for male audiences, it will be for anyone that dreams about having sex with mom.

----EOL

Here i will share my thoughts about the game.

I played now many games and this kind of sticks out.
Blackmail, corruption and the overall vibe.

First off, i think it would have been better if not all main character females would have such knockers. Perhaps its the style of game that demands it. Its like i am in a Russ Meyer movie.
All female looks great but i am not buying it really that there are old. So this is actually a let down for me.
I do, however like the clothing choices but wished mom would wear more often black nylons. Its just sexier and her high heel slippers.

MC is a real evil prick. Its a person that has to or will go to jail at one point. What he does is for the sex game of course a great story. Though i think he gets away way too easy with his blackmailing.

I played so far till he throat fucks mom for the photo shot on the bed.
As for the females, it is interesting that they do not share their "problems" but instead shy away. Of course that gives the MC more leverage to continue.

Mom in particular seems rather airheaded and too trusting. So much so, that she lets her son fuck her. I always think that it would be unlikely and more indirect forces are needed to convince her. She is just very good natured.

In any case, the game seems a great fab show. If you are looking for some fapping, this is the game.
Personally i wished i did not had to see the prick at all and just see his dick, hands, legs. But that would be it. He is just so irreprehensible.

Graphics are fine. I did not check the sound. I usually do not have sound on.
There aren't animations i think but thats fine too. Visually it works just fine.
The length of the game seems rather long. I have to admit that the birthday party was more of a drag for me but thats ok.

Overall i can recommend the game but wonder what faith MC will have at the end, if there is an end.

Btw. to my point in the beginning. I think it would have been better to send mom to the clinic to make "adjustments" for her job than having her finished from start. Especially if that is story ark for another character.

And whats with the hands up gesture? This seems silly to me but maybe a thing for the game. I just find it strange.
Its amazing how many time MC can actually come on a day. I wished i were that good in my peak days.
He is a sex monster. That must be it.

To sum it up, i think its a great game with lots of blackmail and corruption but i wonder why there is no prostitutions like Emma and Scarlett. It would kind of fit in the vibe of the game. On the other hand, he has his personal sex slaves.
I am not really criticizing the directions, its just that it could have in some instances differently. But i have to bow my head because i am not making games and like what i see.
Its impressive.

Since its work of fiction, there isn't really a right or wrong. I am already happy that i got into this style of game.

v0.21

I have been following this game since v0.11, but only now have I thought of reviewing the game. Personally the game does everything right from models to narrative based on the description. If you don't like corruption "mean" games then don't play this.

I would have liked it if the game had more choices for when you want to be a little bit nicer, but the latest updates look like they fixed this "issue". I like punishing bitches as much as the next guy, but if a bitch does her job, I'll reward her.

I did remove a star because it has no animation and that's a big deal for me, yes it would make the updates a lot slower and believe me when I say I feel that when waiting months for updates of certain games, but at the end of the day it's always worth it.

A very unique take on a VN, Imo still my fav of all time. The way it potay how MC has a screw lose and gas lighting his mon just turn me on so much, I really like bad relationship story, where x character have power over x character,

Every single time I return to this game completely forgetting what I'm about to deal with. Which, one could only imagine, adds to how much I dislike this game. And before anyone says anything, I can deal with a story about a sociopath or villain, if it's written well. This is not. On top of terrible grammar, broken english sentences, poor spelling, and bad plot, nothing about the story is enjoyable. MC is a grown man that acts like an eight year old. The mother is a "failing model" but the model used looks younger than you. And all the models have the same body, minus one that instead of a thin body and impossibly large missle tits, she has curvier thighs and even larger missle tits. Cool...

The story starts out with a black screen and a few lines of exposition. You lived with your dad all your life and for no discernable reason your mother couldn't talk to you, so after your dad dies and even though you're around 25, you go to live with your mom. She takes you in happily and the first thing you think is, big shocker here, "wow mom is hot!" And immediately after that, there is a 2 YEAR time skip stating "you share memories and time." Meaning NOTHING HAPPENED. And then one day MC gets mad because he can't find something in his room and decides, after hearing his mother lost her job, he's gonna corrupt her.

The Mother's character is just a mom that's trying to get by after losing her modelling career. The aunt is cheating on her husband so MC blackmails her, not for that reason, but because she walks in on him masturbating and he gets mad. The neighbor used to do porn so MC blackmails her too. Then MC's friend, Alex's mother, MC blackmails her too because Alex says his mother is hot. So naturally, MC has a beta male fit about it, then decides to get revenge. A police officer that you help for sexual favors. A gold digger you spoil for the same thing. It's all a bunch of boring, one-dimensional characters that MC treats like dirt. And they forget how badly they're treated between scenes most of the time too.

Everyone is miserable all the time and wants nothing to do with what's happening in the story. If the characters don't, why should I? If your thing is hating women in general and read at a 5th grade level then you'll love this game. Otherwise don't bother with this.

The whole thing needs, if not a complete rewrite, a proofreader, an editor, and to have the pictures compressed a bit. The file size is too large for what is here.

I like the way author progress. The victims had no idea they force each other to corrupt more. Definetly masterpiece.

However it could be great if the son or mother was far away from each other at past so they are kind of as stepparent/son for more realism.

5/5