RPGM - Starflint Descent [v0.2] [Threadweaver]

I'm not going to lie, I hope this game doesn't die, I really wanted a game like this but so far I haven't found it and I hope there will be a lot of content with wolves and other beasts like monsters in the future

Review of Version 0.2

• Impressions: Version 0.2 is a significant improvement over the initial release.
• Fetishes: Commendable range, with scenes that are genuinely captivating and intensely engaging.
• Artwork: Impressive, even though it is AI-generated.
• Gameplay Loop: Initially confusing but becomes enjoyable once understood.
• Potential: Despite being in its early stages, the game is remarkably engaging.
• Future: Hope the developer continues to expand and refine it, as it holds immense potential.

This game is truly remarkable.

I'd like to preface this post by stating: This is for what is the current version being V0.1, and assuming the game is in it's Alpha Stages. This review will change as progress with development does.

This game, in its current state, has many bugs. However, the artwork that's in the game so far is pretty decent. I do believe a story should be more clearly given, if it indeed has much of a story. If not? I'd highly recommend there be a story written, even if the most basic of ones, to flush out the world a little bit with lore. That being said, the bugs that do exist in the game in its current state desperately need some attention before any further development in other areas, really nail down the spots that players currently have access to.

I just hope the dev doesn't think this too much work and will continue working on the game, because under the rough exterior does have some promise of a game that can deliver.

I know some people are totally against AI work, and that's fine. Me personally? I don't really care, as long as the smut is good.

The game itself is Two Stars for me, but I'm going to give it a Third for potential for now, we'll have to see as development continues.

Damn this game is aweful...
Shitty AI art, first scene is already extremely bad and you do not even see it.
There are random game over events that cause you to lose much of your playtime. This game is so incredibly shitty I can't even properly describe it. This is perhaps the WORST GAME I have ever played on this site.
Also the items and skills the "Hero" has are a joke. Probably the default RPG maker items. They do not even exist. He is weak AF and the whole game makes no sense. Some NPC's also call mc a girl and mention some things that can happen in the future. The lazy dev did not even add event stages to his game. AI Mindrape chaotic garbage game from start to finish. Also we do not even get the story and have to puzzle it together because you just walk around aimlessly like a retard.

The nice game is also funny AF. If you win you get twice as much as you should because the author is a dimwit that forgot to first subtract your bet. Example: Bet 15 gold: lose = you lose 15 gold win = you win 30 gold because you never had to pay the 15 gold because if you lose you only lose it after the outcome.
You also randomly get crime with no explanation.

There are random assets that block you, you constantly run out of bounds. It's pure shit even a skilled 12 year old could avoid creating. Some doors you can ENTER but NEVER leave. You chase crystals and notice some look the same as the others but you can't pick it up. Just does nothing. Some NPC's do not even have dialogue and some objects are so bugged you glitch out of your space. Many doors & entrances, cave entries do not work. Some tiles you can walk through, other tiles that LOOK THE SAME block you. This is like maze simulator 0.1 (shitty alpha version of it). Day & night resets by entering leaving the mines again and glitches your game.
Everything is so low effort shit even the small details... the food vendor says: I have been hunting and fishing in these parts for years and you see a big fish getting roasted... so what does the vendor sell? Apples and bread... of course with no descriptions of what these items actually do. This game is easily a -10 / 10

I see NO potential. ABSOLUTELY NO potential.
This game does everything wrong you can do wrong. Not 1 thing is actually well done. Glitches, lazy writing, bugs, horrible scenes.

This review was written for the version 0.1, where it is obvious that the game needs a lot more work.
I will look back into the game after a few updates and hopefully can increase the rating then.

The story of the game is rather simple.
You have to live as a poor slave and try to survive in a mostly female dominated world.
The concept is not completely unique, after I have already have seen some games like this, all made in RPG Maker and currently mostly unfinished ones.
Hope this turns out better for that project.
The overall tone of the game is quite dark and harsh.
Yes it matches the setting, but if it is fitting for a porn game, is a complexity different thing to judge.
There might be people who can get off to this, personally it is not my taste.

What is promising is the game loop.
You have to maintain a balance between stamina, hunger, taxes to pay and so on. (nothing new so far)
While actually seeing some progress in the game, as you clean up some of the rubbish lying around everywhere.
Could be a promising concept, if you really get to see some cleaner screens and more beautiful scenes in the future.
So to create the feeling of working yourself out of a harsher environment and getting a reward for it later on.

AI art is okay, could be a bit better, but is definitively not the worst I have seen either.
Some characters don't match the style of each other perfectly, but it is okay.
It is just weird to see characters with random skincolors, like blue, without any explanation about the race and stuff, but maybe they get a bit more backstory later.

But still there is a lot of stuff that really needs improvement.
I understand, that one wants to release a early version, whiteout much content, to test out a general concept and stuff, but this still should at least be polished a bit.
I already ran into multiple bugs during playing and some would have been quite easy to spot and fix for the developer.
For example exploring place you shouldn't be yet: Running around in the brothel at day lets you walk into rooms but doesn't allow you to leave them again, forcing you to load an older save.
It is just like the developer just intended to allow the player only certain things to do and didn't expect anyone to not follow that exact route.
So it seems the developer hasn't bothered much to actually test other cases or think about what ifs.

Also it is hardly annoying to walk somewhere just to read 'currently no content'.
Then just highlight these spots with an symbol or something or just don't place a character there yet, if you can't interact anyway.
The way it is now is just to frustrating.

And the most annoying thing is the lack of tutorial or explanation.
Sometimes you just get a random game over screen and it is not communicated why.
Have finished work and got your pay? - Sudden Gameover.
Choose a 'wrong' option in conversations? - Sudden Gameover without any additional line of text.
I just don't get it.

I don't got the feeling, that investing and taxes where explained good either,
And it just feels like there is not much porn content for now.
Probably not because it is actually missing, but because you have to do certain things to unlock them, but don't get any hints how to do so.
Sometimes you even can guess that there should be content at a certain space, but you don't get helpful insights, why it isn't there.
Just sometimes there are texts like 'you are not on the job', but without finding out, what the correct one would be and how or where to start it.

Overall the game has some good ideas and has some own ideas and concepts created by the developer, but most stuff seems just like the rather blunt recreation of things, that are already in some other games exactly like this.
Game needs a lot of improvement at multiple spots.
The person that has created that game is probably doing it as a hobby, but I don't think the person has really deep experience in game design or development.

10 out of 10 for the retinal membranes. The game is great and good. Reminds me of my game which is in beta test. I hope they don’t abandon the game and finish it. To the author, health, happiness and more motivation to finish the game.