There's a few points others have said that I want to echo:
Yes, this is a pirate site but that doesn't negate our experience. People put a lot of time into writing in-depth reviews, answering questions, and helping players progress. It's a community tarnished by the idea that everyone is a freeloading pirate and nothing more. I supported and bought games because I found them here.
Yes, this is a porn game but that doesn't mean it needs to be mindless smut. Play something that has a deep story, interesting characters, and invest more than sticky tissues into it. Dismissing it as "a porn game" leads to settling for mediocrity.
Yes, the dev can do what they want... but they're also duping their supporters who didn't pledge for this entirely new direction. It's also unfair to those that legitimately enjoy the initial vision of the game. Having a legacy version is bizarre.
No, giving constructive criticism is not hate. A lot of "defenders" seem to view any post that disagrees with them as a personal attack. Feedback is vital for any creative project, especially if you're taking people's money. Some here were paying.
I understand why some devs and their loyal fanbase dislike coming here: we can be blunt, may seem ungrateful, and they can't delete comments they disagree with. That's why some devs try to foster a positive presence and it tends to be successful... not so much here. I'm rather bummed out to learn it's a VN. Unless the writing is good and choices matter I doubt I'll play again.