VN - Ren'Py - Shadows of Ambition [Ch.6.1] [AbyssGames]

This game is great, Just download it.
actually download it and then support the dev too.

The pacing has gotten kinda fast as of 6.1 so hopefully , we can see things get back to that tension of boundary's being pushed having impact, as right now it feels like its an all out sprint. But the artwork makes the short cummmings worth it.

Best NTS/Cheating game out there. Yes its AI, but its also hand worked to the point its not just slop. Its perfect. Props to the dev for the art and for the story. The relationships, the drama its all really well developed.

Checked this one out since I've been looking at some AI art games lately and this was rated well. Though it's one of many AI CG games, this is one of the few that stand out with really great animations and consistent art that's well cleaned. It's top notch and superior to most animations by far. If I had any gripe I'd say I just want more Lilly scenes

Top quality among the games using AI to generate images (obviously does a TON of post-production work). Would love to see more games of this quality. The story really bumps this to 5-stars, which some of the other quality AI graphics games lack.

The art looks amazing, but it's pretty standard for these AI generated games. There aren't any choices or very unique characters, so skipping or skimming some of the dialogue felt necessary when playing.

It's not terribly written, but it feels like the writing is AI generated/enhanced since a lot of it is just empty. You already know what the characters want (they aren't complex) and what they're doing based on the images, so it becomes to verbose and fluffy.

The story itself involves the main character getting propositioned by many women but also getting cucked by other men with these women. He justifies it in exactly the same way as other AI games with the "swinging" tag. I always find these stories to be somewhat deranged, partly because the fantasy is even more unrealistic than typical harem adult games I'm used to, but also because it feels formulaic and lacking in human reasoning.

I think my review will just repeat the nice things that other have said. The game is one of the best so far in my opinion. Art is 10/10 with animation and color theme is just consistent throughout the game. Story is I think 9/10 some of the details make sense, some doesn't in my opinion but I wouldn't complain much for a sex game to have more story twists. Overall, 5/5 star for me.

The game lacks a bit of choice in terms of when and with whom the heroine will have sex (due to different preferences).

For example, the short BJ scene in the cafe [Ch. 6] was unnecessary, too quick and abrupt (making it seem insignificant), although in terms of its importance and depth of fetish, such a scene could have been practically pivotal. It would have been possible to get by with just the HJ for now, stretching out the timeline a bit more until the turning point, making the introduction to such a BJ much more detailed and emotionally escalating. This is my personal opinion, and most likely wrong, since the overwhelming majority (99%) liked it.

Most likely because the scenes in the previous update were already considered introductions to any subsequent abrupt and quick sex scenes.

And I'm even ashamed to complain about such a trivial detail, because this project is definitely groundbreaking, taking the VN to a whole new level of quality storytelling: numerous scenes, humorous events, a simple but consistent distribution of roles for the characters surrounding the main character and heroine, leading everyone step by step into a deeper fetish. The player is simply bombarded with a huge amount of small and large goodies, all played with a wonderful AI style.

This game is currently one of the strongest of recent times (AI makes updates faster and richer), on par with "My New Girlfriend" and "Moonripple Lake".

POSITIVES

- Animations and renders are fantastic for AI standarts.
- There is an actual story besides sexual intimacy, it is not perfect but at least it makes you believe these characters actually have real lifes.
- Characters look diverse, they feel different too.
- Musics, sound effects etc. are all well used.
- Dev is a good guy.

NEGATIVES

- It doesn't feel quite like a NTS game to me. This is a personal preference but stag MC isn't my thing.
- Lack of choices.
- One of dev members is really rude.

Objectively this is a really good game. If you are looking for hardcore NTS you can be disappointed, but swinging type of stuff is there.

This is the best NTS game ever made. The characters are great, and there's a real plot.

The animation and the girls are top-notch. It's so much fun to encourage the main character's girlfriend to team up with others.

And the trans girlfriend is super hot (optional).

Great game, I can't wait for updates!

Ok, this is a not the typical unfolding of things, that alone sets this one apart.

No, the MC is not the typical scared cuckold, it brings a fine balance to the dynamic that feels more genuine despite ofc the usual "invisible hand" of the author here and there.

The plot is interesting, and the way characters are placed almost never felt forced thanks to the caring in the context that also fits the overall story.

images are super consitent, hot and abundant, and that goes with sound design.

An amazing experience, must play, thank you.

The high praise this game gets is well deserved, there's good character progression, the layout was purposefully "hostile" to the MC's prospects, with multiple characters trying to corrupt him and his girlfriend, but he becomes more dominant and assertive, capable of wrestling control back when he wants to. Alice is loyal, dedicated and initially shy, which makes her "coming out of her shell" all the more interesting.

The author takes a very free and dynamic approach to character evolution. As a KN, you might not expect most characters to be so accomodating, or willing to push the boundaries of their personality type - but they do, and that makes them feel deeper. The slutty best friend who can admit her surprise at how bold her friend can be (instead of always pushing her further, these comments make for a moment of relief in that arc's tension). The domme who can admit the MC's own dominance impressed her - but soon after, impose her limits (or should I say, off-limits) - it dispels some the sourness of her character and is great teasing overall. The GF who discovers a cuckquean side while also enjoying teasing the MC.

There's a story tying all these shenanigans together. I just hope that, as it progresses, the MC will trust his girlfriend with the whole story of what's going on. For one, lying makes him feel less assertive and insecure. As their characters and their relationship progresses, it feels like not telling her everything makes the MC feel like he's being overprotective, while at the same time keeping her vulnerable because of what she isn't aware of - just telling her about the conspiracy and all the details would be the best way to protect her. Always feels like a miss when a character behaves in a dumb way, especially if you don't have choices. Maybe it's to justify later developments, but it keeps me restless and I prefer a more relaxed reading! Not enough to remove a star, but the game would be much better, imho, if the MC quickly dropped the fear and dread tropes and brought his gf fully onto his side.

Review as of chapter 5. I'm a big fan of NTR and sharing, so I may be a bit biased.

I was a bit hesitant after seeing the obvious AI art, but this game seriously blew me away. Most of the girls' body types are exactly the same, which is an expected limitation of relying on AI CG. But the characters are so well written and varied in their personality that it doesnt stick out too much. That and the body is just crazy hot.

Currently there is very little kink exploration but the NTR is done EXTREMELY well. The sex scenes are well written and very hot, even just basic groping scenes are executed in a way that is difficult to describe. The way Luke and Alicia egg each other on to go further is believable, wholesome, and a massive turn on.

The main fault I have is that some (non-sexual) scenes suffer from word bloat and could definitely be trimmed down after covering the main points. Remember a line of dialogue needs to either A) progress the story or B) provide character development. If dialogue does neither of these, then it should be cut.

Fix the word bloat and its an easy 5 stars, I cant wait for future chapters.

This game is an nts sharing lovers dream...

If you like nts / sharing, play this game now.

Pros:

- Art is amazing, the animations are really good, especially toward the end
- Girls are hot and varied
- Has an interesting story with actual twists and turns
- a very good amount of content, further along than most nts sharing games
- the nts is done generally well

Cons

- dialogue is a bit too much at times
- a lot of internal thoughts that slow down the pacing slightly, causing me to want to skip it
- the game doesnt take itself as serious as some other similar games. This causes the nts to not hit quite as hard.

Overall, great nts game, not perfect but it deserves a 5/5

Currently my favorite game being developed. The game doesn't beat around the bush with content coming early. The animations are top tier and seem to only be increasing in quality as the game develops. I continue to enjoy the diverse cast of characters. My favorite currently being Sophie. Having more interracial games like this where the characters aren't stereotypes is a real plus makes and me look forward to how the game develops. Overall right now 5/5.

This game is quickly becoming one of my favorite adult games ever
It is a visual novel with a stunning art style, incredible characters (both in design and personality), a story so interesting it's actually worth playing the game for the story alone, but obviously you want the spicy stuff, and AbyssGames has created some of the best explicit content around

This isn't a game to be played, it's something that should be experienced and savored
Each update is truly worth waiting for, and judging by how this game improved over time, the future looks bright and sunny over Nyctora City

Don't miss this one

I like the direction AI is heading. Many ordinary users with great ideas can now give fruit to their imaginations. With a little dedication, something that has become generic—like the AI genre—can become something totally unique, as this one has been. I was particularly fed up with AI, because it was all the same thing and I was even afraid to play these games, but I was really surprised! Not only this one, but two others (College of Mysteria and Moonripple Lake) also captivated me.

And the netorase, as approached by this dev, is different. Those who are squeamish about thinking they are “Beta” in an NTR/NTS game, will not have the same feeling in these games.

It's probably the highest quality AI porn game in this site. The art style is very nice and the quality is always consistent. It touches a lot of flavors of porn categories but tries to do them with good standards. The girls are all unique from each other and have varying personalities. Overall, a solid game and a testament to what AI can do.

Before Shadows of Ambition and another game similar in style, I wasn't the biggest fan of kinetic novels. I'm still not, but those two games have such great visuals, characters and sex scenes (and kinks) that it more than makes up for it.
Shadows of Ambition have some notable specifities that make it really special, and I appreciate the pace of the story a lot. The latest update (chapter 5) advanced things quite well for the main couple, I hope it'll continue like that, it's one of the best nts games ever right now.
If I had to point out maybe one bad thing, I think the way the fmc is constantly trying to reassure the mc (like 10 times by scene) is too much, but I get it maybe it's necessary for the sensitive crowd out there. Alice is by far the best character for me, but Sophie has grown on me. Andrea is cool too, I hope she'll expand her horizon like the other girls lol. Waiting for the next update now...

This game started slow, but it has quickly risen up my personal ranking and I would easily call it 10/10. The pacing is great and the art is just as nice. The MC, FMC and the side girls all have very distinct personalities, and the overall mysterious narrative is also a good hook. The most recent update (Ch5) was incredible and I am excited for what the next updates will bring and how to keep up the intrigue and how the MC will interact with the different girls.

My personal favourite girls are Alice and Andrea.

Shadows of Ambition is legit a really good experience. You've got a lot of fetishes you gonna like, if the premise is yours. The amount of content is really really good for a game that "young". All the girls are pretty damn hot! You don't see all scenes animated, but the scenes I wanted to see animated are animated and lookin pretty good! If you like games with those tags, you won't get disappointed!