Ren'Py - Completed - Space Journey X [v2.00_010c] [y.v.]

This was another tough review.

The art was interesting, but not amazing. The story was good but not great. Bonus points because it is an actual game.

Given where we're at, it was a little surprising to me how much fun the combat was.

Sorry this is a little choppy, but again, this was tough. It definitely gets very very grindy (to the point where I didn't finish) and the quest hints are definitely inconsistent.

TL;DR - decent game that goes on too long

Space Journey X is an adventure, point-and-click game made by yv, with some very similar mechanics as his previous game The Princess and the Tower. The models are really good, one of the best made for a game, specially for a Renpy engine. But sadly the art is not enough to compensate for the massive problems and obnoxiousness this game has. The amount of time this game requires for you to start seeing the most mellow and basic of scenes or simply progressing the story is absurd. This is one of the grindiest games that one can possibly conceive. Many solutions are hidden behind the most confusing paths imaginable without any guide provided on how to progress on, or even creating new mechanics that were not previously used or explained. It feels like yv makes this on purpose, planning methodically how to make the most obnoxious jumble of obstacles imaginable, constantly pulling your brakes. Truly, he is a master of the craft. Since The Princess and the Tower, yv improved tenfold his talent for creating the most annoying gameplay loops known to men. The incessantly blocking of relationship points without any warning and without any explanation on how to move on, the boring excessive precise gameplay, and the unnecessary grind demanded just to see a mediocre scene make Space Journey X yet another waste of great modeling talent, to a worse degree than The Princess and the Tower. On day three hundred, with everything maxed out, on the xeno system I decided to back off because this game is just not worth it, and I suspect any future game by yv will be the same.

Review of Space Journey X. Versions played: 1.30 and 0.7.
Overall Assessment: Excellent game.

Pros:
- The artwork is good and polished.
- The characters are quirky and fun.
- It's an actual game - there's a challenge to it (as opposed to the mindless click-fest of a VN)

Cons:
- The game can be a bit of a grind.
- There's not always a substantial increase in content per release (though as of Version 1.40 , there's a LOT of content overall).

There's a lot of content and systems here... but sadly, as an AVG the reward to grind ratio was just was too low, and sadly it continues to decline as you progress through the story, which turns into mostly fetch quests and space combat and resource management.

It's truly unfortunate, since with more focus on the adult content this could've been a great trainer game with an interesting setting.

Really nice gameplay, really nice girls, felt like jerking off to Barbie dolls!
But yeah I enjoyed the gameplay most of all, something about space just gets me hooked to these games.
The writing could use work, a waste really to have the scenes, but not the writing to extend them a little.
but as far as plot goes it's good, just not sex writing.

V. 1.40_18

Let's face it, y.v. knows how to make a game.
Progress may seem slow, but it pays off. The game is long, generous and addictive. I spent hours on it.
Of course, it's not without its faults, but as it's not finished, I suppose some of them will be improved.
What works particularly well is that new gameplay elements are added as the game progresses, preventing monotony.
You can feel that the programmer is having fun creating mini-games, such as space battles, but the best part is the creation of sexbots, which is this game's greatest achievement.
The erotic content is fairly soft, but no less enjoyable.
I think this production should have a higher profile on the site.

Once again, an engaging storyline with excellent artwork and of course, the sex! My only wish was that there is actual animation (but I'm not complaining about the 3D models here) and sounds. Otherwise, amazing game!

v1.40.18

This game is weirdly addicting but at the same time a little disappointing.
The story and characters are fine but nothing really special. The art and dialogue are decent enough. The mechanics work well.

It does have a significant amount of grind, but once you get past the mining and start to unlock more options it becomes pretty fun. The only part I really had a problem with was when you have to grind for a specific item that's completely luck based to get. That's very close to the end too so it really destroys the pacing.

The other big issues are the puzzles. There are 3 puzzles right before the end of the game and they feel pretty out of place. The game has plenty of strategy before this, but no puzzles iirc. So suddenly having 3 fairly hard ones in a row is a bit of a pain. Particularly the last one is just kinda bs. It's pretty unclear what it wants but even when I knew I had no clue how to get the answer. The game really needs to draw your attention to these things so you remember them for later.

Finally it's clear that this game just isn't completed. Hopefully it will be in the future, but right now all the dead ends and "wait for future updates" are really annoying.

If those few issues are fixed this game could easily go to 5 stars but right now it's just a little mediocre.

OUTSTANDING, UNIQUE, AND JUST PLAIN FUN!

Discovered your work with The Princess. I think it is nothing short of fantastic! I'm always looking for the next update and to see what you'll do next.

What's to Like :

1. Your Unique style of character art that separates it from the more commonly reused characters in Renpy games.
2. You have a great and slightly twisted sense of humor
3. Challenging but managable and balanced gameplay and puzzle system; with enough sex to keep it interesting.
4. You are active, accessible, and accept the good and bad of feedback, complaint, and unreasonable annoying whining from people you GIVE your hard work to for FREE in this community !

What's Not to Like -- NOTHING

THANK YOU!!! Keep doing what you do, and I'll keep playing.

Space Journey X is a masterclass in blending artistry with interactive storytelling. From the moment you step into this fantasy world, you're greeted by breathtaking artwork that transforms each scene into a living, breathing painting. The developer has poured their heart and soul into every visual detail, from the intricate character designs to the lush, expansive environments that feel both grand and intimately immersive.

The dedication to quality is evident in the seamless integration of art and gameplay. Each frame of the game feels meticulously crafted, with color palettes that shift to evoke emotion and environments that respond dynamically to player choices. The fluid animations and stunning visual effects are not just eye candy—they enhance the narrative, making every quest and character interaction feel more impactful.

The commitment to delivering a cohesive and visually stunning experience is further exemplified by the game’s seamless blend of traditional and innovative art styles. It's clear that the developer has invested countless hours into perfecting the visual elements, and it pays off with a game that’s not just played but truly experienced.

[After playing v1.40.18]

For the most part I found the gameplay quite entertaining, more than the story itself or the porn. Though is quite grindy, if you like the style it won't feel boring.

I have to say that it's one of the games in Ren'Py that surprised me the most as it does some things I wasn't even sure that could be done in Ren'Py (that also makes that sometimes things don't work as good as other games, like battles, but still, it's perfectly fine). I would have prefered some managing elements were better developed and more connected (not having missions in one PC in a room and the stock you manage in a different room and then only having the possibility to know how much material you have in the hangar in yet another different location, needing to go to one place to other to remember how much you have, but anyway, it's still managable.

Story is fine, but still lacks something and some characters are not exactly used enough. Also, though the game is reasonably "Completed", let's be honest: there were many obvious routes that were going to be created and were just cut to put a quick complete, and character stories that never get explored. And It would be a nice detail if the game still receives a new update to take out all the "in future version" and the items that never get used (like the tickets for advanced training) and the options that weren't developed (pet tricks, for example). When you're playing a game apparently "complete" it creates unnecessary expectations.

Porn-wise is ok, graphics are nice and the sex, training and that are done ok, but to be fair it's usually just a pic or a couple pics here and there.

It certainly was enjoyable and yv0751 seems to be a interesting developer to follow, there's a lot of potential there.

Excellent game. Even with the NSFW parts it would have been a fun Space Opera, in top of that it has a wide range of scenes ranging from vanilla to kinky.

- PROS:

• Sound gives an adequate atmosphere
• Good user interface making it easier to manage the different game sections
• Space exploration with a sense of thrill and adventure
• Combat mechanics not frustrating but not too easy
• Ship upgrade mechanics that add depth and hours of fun
• Kinks and minor niche kinks as pony play
• The particular and sexy model design

- CONS

• Discipline part seem very underdeveloped with submissiveness stat largely unused, same with pet sub-plot and items
• Transition from external to in-game walkthrough have some gaps making it difficult to complete all gallery/enjoy all content
• Even if the game length is adequate, plot seems too hurried, jumping from system to system with almost identical layout

In conclusion, a excellent game that I'd love to see deepened and expanded (hopefully the kinkiest bits)

(v1.40.18)
First of all I would like to say that sandbox mechanics are pretty good for a Ren'py game. Trading, upgrading ship parts, bot creation, finding missons for funds and battles etc. they are pretty good but there is a thing bothering me which is mechanics are a good foundation but I did not notice a proper buildup on them. I mean I work my ass out to create a gen3 bot come on man give me some options to do with her instead of only renting it or selling. Art and animations are unique I liked it. Well... To be honest animations a little bit chunky but its alright cus i liked the art and character designs so it compensates the rest. The sad thing is variety of animations and sexual encounters are not sufficient for a game like this. It is a good sandbox nice rpg element good foundation and story but it feels like it is not in a state which is reflecting its true potential.

Рус:
1.шикарные Анимации
2. много персонажей с которами можно взаимодействовать
3. немного странная система боев но в целом норм )))
4. очень понравился стиль рисовки )))
5. хоти и RPG с элементами найди, прожми, вопше не душит это !! наоборот хорошо играется )))

Минусы лично мои )) :

1. Невозможность кастомизировать ботов без персонального чипа !! без него они все одинаковые это печалька !(возможно я что то не открыл конечно ибо я только во 2 системе но пока что думаю так если что удалю )))
2. Нельзя Андроидов которые ты создаешь расположить в корабле ! я бы хотел их расположить их по короблю ! например в Ангаре или на мостике (хотя бы просто спрайтовые ))) как на планетах обычные НПС)))

Eng translite!

1.Gorgeous Animations
2. a lot of characters to interact with
3. a little strange fighting system, but generally normal)))
4. I really liked the drawing style)))
5. Want and RPG with elements of find, live, it doesn't choke you!! on the contrary, it is well played)))

The minus are mine personally)) :

1. The inability to customize bots without a personal chip!! Without him, they're all the same, it's sad!(maybe I didn't open something, of course, because I'm only in 2 systems, but so far I think so if I delete something)))
2. You cannot place the Androids that you create in the ship! I'd like to arrange them around the ship! for example, in the Hangar or on the bridge (at least just sprite ones))) like ordinary NPCs on the planets)))

Decent game with a lot of wasted potential.

The game got amazing character models, a cool travel system between one place to another alongside with an intriguing story but that's about it.

Absolute terrible sex animations that's just side scrolling of 2 pictures and the lack of sex scenes after grinding for 30 minutes straight makes it not worth it.

Its a shame cause I wanted to like this game more cause of the characters.
The gameplay is really grindy and confusing if you aren't looking at the walkthrough you were gonna have a hard time progressing. There's literally so few scenes that are worth going the whole game thru especially if you are playing with one hand.

A game that surprised me a lot. In short, the story is about our protagonist who has been thrown into a Galaxy that is not his and now he has to return home with the help of various characters. A game where you have to manage your ship, where there are secondary missions capable of making you earn money through the transport of goods, naval battles and so on, but also other methods of earning money such as Bots. The story can be very entertaining and the same goes for the various characters. The women that our protagonist will meet are very beautiful and all very different from the others. The sex scenes are interesting as well as the way in which they are unlocked. A game that I recommend!

Surely one of the most well done and professional-looking games on this platform. Lots of mechanics, interesting story and well polished UI.

The only thing I'd improve is the amount of H-Scenes, these are a bit scarce compared to the vastity of the game.

However, considering that it is the work of a single person, one cannot help but be satisfied with it. I really appreciate the efforts and the dedication of the developer!

Imo, one of the best game ever.
Graphics, story, everything is either funny, sexy or both.
The is not enough system to vistit but very enjoyable to play.
Hope it will grow a lot .
Definitely a Must Play

I played the whole game all in once after the full release and had to play several hours for some days (after work)
I liked the art - especially the puffy nipples shaved pussies. (It's a shame, I couldn't get someone to use the Krell shaver!)
I also liked the gameplay - the shortkeys can be very useful.
The combats were well balanced - not too hard but also not too easy.
And I liked the developing stor, too. So one wasn't able to rush too fast to the end.
It's a great game!

Very very stiff especially the animation no hardness from it that for sure.

You have to really really really love these types of games and the grind, thinking, and play style as a whole to appreciate this, I am not one of those especially since they just sex bots and below average characters with again bad sex animations so no pay off.

Would give it a +1 if you are really into this and wanted a "real" puzzle space game.

3/5 average only play if this is what you looking for and have a Lot of time to kill.