Some of these early negative reviews are wild. Literally first version of a sequel, having to basically resetup and do a bunch of exposition, and people are complaining before Llama even has a chance? Dude made a fire game with the first one, the second will take some time, be patient my brothers.
This one has some great QoL updates, and takes off in a great new direction. Also weird to see criticisms of MC. It definitely is an evolution from Game 1. He's more quietly confident, and it shows, and it's consistent with his otherwise still respectful and reserved character. He steps up when needed. Loop One MC never would've stood up to Thad and charmed Ashley.
Some of the other smaller criticisms are valid. I'd love to see some of the main ladies get some slightly upgraded designs. Can we get new default outfits for Emily and co for S2? I know you added outfits, but they only seem to be in the bio screen? I wanna see some new hairstyles and sexy low cut clothes on our favourites during the main story loops! Just some basic twists! Some high ponys. Different color blouses. Pencil skirt for Emily instead of jeans! Or better yet, as they get more 'corrupted', you replay the loops but they're dressed a little skimpier, showing how the effect of the previous timeline run has made them a bit more sexual?
Also agree on some of the wariness with the two new male characters. I get it, there's NTR routes. I didn't touch them too much in the last game. I hope it stays the same here, and doesn't cut into the main story development too much. Give those dogs a bone I guess.
Also also, on the AI. Maybe like one or two posters in the rooms, can be fun, easy to change things up, fine by me. The main dudes are pervs, I like it. I even like AI art. But it's excessive so far. Tone it back. Maybe as an olive branch, commission some REAL fan art for posters and stuff to throw on the walls beside it?
All in all, still a really impressive first look at the new story. Can't wait for it to really dive in. Some of the new stuff, like Zel, new Lexx, and hints at more romance with Ashley, Steph, etc, are all exciting as hell. Will continue to be a patron if it keeps up this positive momentum. Thanks for all your work Llama.