VN - Ren'Py - Sofia's Dark Fantasies [Beta v1.06 - Episode 1 + Special] [Greuceanu Heavy Industries]

PROS:

Renders are great looking and the AI polish, although still improvable, gives them a nice realistic touch.

CONS:

The story is boring and dull, but most importantly the writing is awful. It looks painfully AI generated, dialogues feel more like a third person narration, are confusing and often times repetitive.

Just skip through it enjoying the great graphics, there's not much else to see. I truly hope devs would consider rewriting all dialogues while keeping the visuals.

All I see people bitching on AI, but the game's AI is different i suppose, its not completely AI made, as a daz artist i can see that the asset and models are of daz3d. this looks like a new concept and good use of AI.

The renders look realistic and top quality, the story is good, perfect for someone into corruption tags.

Would love to see more of this combo,good luck dev.

Pros: The AI CG is nice to look at.

Cons: The animations are extremly choppy and need a lot of work or just remove them entirely.
There's virtually no story and what little story we do get is boring.
The protagnist isn't likeable for a corruption game the protagonist needs to be somewhat innocent at the start, but in this game she's not and there's no urgency for the player to corrupt her because there's no real build up or payoff.
Routes so far aren't complex and if you choose loyal options you basically just skip content with no alternatives.

Overall this game does have some promise but it needs a major rewrite of the story, better animations, and the protagonist needs to be rewritten too in order to be likeable.

Seems to be an AI CG Kinetic Novel rather than an actual VN or game of any sorts. Maybe the routes are leading to meaningful branches in the story but, as of the moment of writing this, the "choices" are either "watch the scene" or "don't".

VERSION: 1.06
TLDR: Not bad, good renders, models and effects but lacks that something...

PROS:

1. Models are very nice, effects and look is good, no doubt there.
2. Writing is solid and structured well.

CONS:

1. Feels clinical almost, transitions feel like that are sudden and not smooth. Jumping from one moment/scene to another.
2. The "story" and characters are dull and uninteresting. Story I can let slide but the MC needs a bit more depth. I am not a fan of the over the top with the whole barbie almost bimbo look to the MC.
3. The MC personality is also too eager to want to step out and do "slutty" stuff. Whats more is that you pretty much have to do that to have any decent H content...
4. H scenes are not bad but not great either, hopefully this is simply due to the setting and will improve once the MC starts stepping out more.
5. H scenes are too forced and unnatural IMO, more time is needed for inhibitions to be broken or more character development is needed IMO.
6. Animations need more work and are simply not natural and lack quality.
7. More risque and kinks will make this game better for me and hopefully that can be expected in the future.

SUMMARY: I'd give it 3.5 stars, its decent but I was not feeling interested in reading it as much as seeing it. The models are good and there is potential, but that depends on how its implemented. Hopefully it will become more interesting...

My feeling is that the developer can do modeling very well but lacks implementation and the creativity skills (wrt story and characters) needed to make this game very good. Either that or should focus more on the latter to get a decent balance.

5/5 graphics
5/5 story
4/5 content size

the renders look top quality
loved the game story as well

cant wait for next update

following the game since it nearly started and it looks like the game is growing greatly hope to see more content and story progress in future

Renders are pretty good I'd say it's the best I've ever seen so far. i wish the developer good luck in his next updates and im looking forward to it
Here's my honest ratings about the game.
Graphics =11/10
Intro=10/10
Character design= 9/10
Sound design =8/10
Story = 8/10
Enviroment=6/10(It needs better HDRI backgrounds and better assets)

I'm really liking this use of AI enhancement and think there's a lot of potential here, so I'll def be keeping a look.

At the moment the story and pace is kind of off, which is understandable since it's early days, so hopefully it will improve in the future.

Finally, the male characters are ugly ass dudes, which is a creative choice I'm personally not into. That's my 2 cents.

Well, I will admit the dev is talented. The renders are really good as is the lighting, staging and blocking. Plus the women are hot. It's always fun to see arrogant women knocked down a few pegs especially by a few nasty old guys, but that's as far as it goes. I would expect more of the same moving forward.

The story, however, is just non-existent and it rambles along, not making much sense. You kind of piece together a general outline but the sex app comes out of nowhere and did not seem to fit with the Sofia character.

IDK... it's actually not a bad start and I know there is an audience out who does not care about story/plot etc so I am sure this will do fine. Just don't expect too much.

Using the example of this game, I am once again convinced that luxurious graphics and wonderful character costumes are not a guarantee of a successful project. In this case, it’s a set of very beautiful pictures and that’s it. The fantasy ended there. For now, the name dark nightmares against the backdrop of gray reality is more suitable. I respect the author’s opinion and wish him success, but I think if he doesn’t finalize the concept, the probability of success is small

This game has so much potential : Story is great, model for FMC and other girl are great, and render are top quality. The corruption grow slowly but nicely, it would be bad if it was too fast, the speed here is good. There is a lot of variety, and again, the use of AI to just add small detail on already good quality 3D render give them an unique and better look than in most games here. Can't wait to see more of the story !

The game has probably the greatest renders in all of AVN world, never seen AI and Daz used this well together, it makes every image as if it's a real scene from a movie.

The story is amazing, the game feels so smooth and it makes you wonder what's about to happen next, which is a writer's dream and I envy your talent in that regard.

I have just one little tiny problem with the ugly male figures I think some handsome guys would have made more sensual sense, but it is a personal choice and everything else is perfect with this game, especially after the new update, it has become infinitely even better <3

Sofia's Dark Fantasies [EA v1.05 Beta]

Pros:
The MC looks really sexy, and it's impressive that you can craft a face with AI, and have fairly decent facial expressions.
It's really a breath of fresh air not to see the same basic models all over again.
The other character faces are well done also, although there are too many ugly guys imo.

Cons:
Other than the models, there's sadly nothing else I can say positively about.
The story is really boring and has the MC narrate her daydreams that basically consist of lazy porn tropes, like dreaming about having sex with the repairman.
Her scenes are not animated and are mostly presented with a few pics, which looks incredibly dull.
The writing is pretty dull and adds no emotion.
I will keep following the progress of this game and will update the rating if it improves.

Even though it is only getting started, this new project has the aspirations and goals that many aspiring artists in this genre have when they decide to take the risk and create an AVN.

We're already observing something fresh and encouraging. With the use of AI technology to improve images, new ground is being explored, and as a result, we are seeing a developer that actively interacts with the community.


I'll be watching the game's progress, especially the meitle to enjoy, since the art of the game is already outstanding and there are a lot of potential.


It's been a nice start, and I believe many of us are hoping the developer luck with this game.

I was pondering if I should give this game 2 or 3 stars. Went with 3 in the end.
1 star is for the idea of combining 3d rendering with AI to enhance the experience.
1 star is for how pretty the female characters are (AI enhancing does wonders with that).
It's clear that the developer/developers care about about this. There was one thing that impressed me, at some point her pants get ripped and they really look ripped. They even have rip marks on the edges of the rip.

Now for the bad:
I don't like extremely big breasts women (especially when they look like bad implants) but that could be my preference.
The AI need some more work. While the MC is very pretty in a few renders:
1. She always has way too much makeup. At times this is a turn-off for me.
2. Some angles aren't too good with the AI yet and she looks bad like the most plastic bimbo alive.
3. Her breasts are terrible. If the idea was big low quality implants that look nothing like real breasts, the purpose was achieved but I hope that wasn't the purpose.
4. She always looks photoshopped. You can see more skin details on a homeless guy that you see on the MC.
Because of the makeup thing, I find all other female characters prettier than 90% of the MC renders. They all look like models but have menial jobs which is not that credible (although for LA maybe it is so).
The lighting is not good, I expect also a result of the AI, needs some more work.
Sometimes the proportions are waaay off but not always somehow. There is a scene when the MC goes to sleep and she looks too big for her bed. Made me think of the Goldilocks story where she tries the bed that is too small.
Some of the expressions are not good. They also don't match the story. One scene it says she rolls her eyes subtly and she looks like she is throwing the biggest fit ever. Nothing subtle about her there.
A lot of poses look very stiff, especially during the "sex scenes".

This was about the graphics, now to the story:
I've seen mentioned in other reviews and I realized how right they were. I felt completely disconnected from her story and towards the end just skipped to see if anything interesting happens anymore and I didn't know why. It's because it feels like we get a narrator story about Sofia (the MC). and it's not really a story either, more like a summary of what she does, what she feels (sometimes). It also feels weird that it has the feeling that the story follows her throughout the whole day but that's clearly not true. She does very little for that to be her whole day but if it's not I wonder why we get some of the mundane and uneventful moments included.
She at some point runs home, scared by a guy that was watching her. The guy casually walks after her and he completely keeps up. Never misses a bit.
Again about the running (it happens a lot) she runs at some point I would say fast but with the size of her breasts, running in any way would surely not be the preferred way to keep in shape.
She puts on "comfortable" lingerie to go to sleep alone. Hint: it's not something anyone would consider comfortable.
She has makeup at all times (sometimes very extreme). When waking up, when taking a shower, when getting out of the shower.
She has a 50 year old husband that looks at least 70. Moreover she sleep alone and he doesn't give any signs of even sleeping in the same house as her. Completely unclear what that is all about.
Any "interesting" content is through her fantasies. This feels like a cheap copout to show stuff before she gets corrupted enough. Although from the way she imagines things, she is already kind of corrupted, it's just that she's not met yet the rapists she fantasizes about.

TLDR this game has potential (at least in terms of graphics) but the story needs a lot of improvement as it reads as a 16 year old teenager's fantasy.

fantasies, reality. fantasies become reality ...
renders and animations are great
writing style is great but details of story could be better
i wish don't make her tits bigger than this in futures updates ! and be consistent on releasing updates

Alright, so...

Pros:
- Solid graphics
- Pretty MC
- Good English
- Somewhat promising story

Cons:
- Certain assets are low-res and scale is off at times (size of Sofia's bed f.e)
- Writing seems a little uninspired, most dialogue starts with "Sofia this..Sofia that."
- Story pacing...GOOD LORD

That last point is my biggest gripe with the game so far. The pacing is ridiculous. And I'm not talking about corruption or progress in general. This game made me feel like I'm speedrunning it. Sofia wakes up, Sofia on a run, Sofia back home, Sofia goes to bed, Sofia in her office, Sofia getting coffee, Sofia back home, bed, office, run.. BANG BANG BANG. Like good lord, relax. The music only accentuates this feeling. Everything is WAY too fast. Writing speedrun, render speedrun, everything speedrun.

I've never played a game that had me feel like I'm under pressure for no reason. It's like the game is trying to tell me that I have no time left. We need to go. NOW. GO GO GO. Lmao

The dev REALLY needs to tone it down in my opinion.

Anyway, this game could be something to look forward to. But for now, I'll have to give it only 3 stars. Best of luck for the future development!

This new project , whilst in its infancy, has the hopes and dreams many new talents into this genre has when they decide to take the plunge and make an AVN.

Already were seeing something new and positive . New grounds are being trodden , with the enhancements to visuals using the emerging new tech of AI and with this were seeing a devleoper that is actually engaging with thecommunity.

Its pleasant to see they are taking feedback and critique well and answering questions about this title . Its also great to see them quell any misconceptions with a recent post about the AI work , with a comparison shot netween DAZ and the additional work they have put into the renders with their AI tools

As we see from it were getting some really great detailed characters , and its looking good for them fresh out of the gate with this title.

It may be a really fun title to enjoy

I think lots of us wish the dev well with this game , its been a good start.

MC have the most beautiful face of all AVN right now and the other girl are stunning too thanks to devs and daz

MC represent how beautiful women crave for money by the old guy but all of that I really hate this type of guys and what this gold digging world has become
** But that's the way the story will go because the story is about golddigger.

MC body feel weird and unreal too like golddigger in real world that gone through a lot of plastic surgery would be no attraction to that

There are no good looking men in the AVN but it's understandable

Story is just follow the narrator it's not feel like you go through MC story it's just feel like you watch some documentary

2 star for beautiful MC and another beautiful women

Top class renders
Decent scenario
Gorgeous female
The developer is showing interest to make it even better
First release is satisfying enough

Maybe you could make her husband in the script a little older, not mid 50s
I would love to see some lesbo action in next releases