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Just got all caught up. You made a good callOk, I'm sold. I'll play it.
SSS turned out to be one of my top favorite VNs of all time, and I love "stranded in a deserted island" as a trope, so I have very high expectations for this one.The new game from Pent Panda (of Short Sad Stories fame) is apparently coming along well, and there will be an early preview version by the end of summer.
The game is called Almost Castaways and revolves around two girls who "suffer a silly shipwreck and end up stranded on an uninhabited and somewhat strange island." This concept was chosen based on Patreon votes. From what little Panda has shared, it will be a story-driven sandbox game like TZYC with survival mechanics.
I like being the self-appointed PR person for his games, so here are a few teasers
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I just finished playing version 2.4 and could not agree more. Holly shit! I started playing with high expectations due to all the reviews, and I still got amazed at how well-written it is!I finally played Zero End's latest chapter, and I can't believe how much I loved it. No other VN so expertly balances gravity with levity. One minute, you have perfectly in-character humour like:
... and soon have it followed by Brianna's most excellent rooftop sequence. It's so wonderfully well done, especially if you've failed to save her, as I have.
With this chapter, I felt even more strongly that this game is meant to be played without pursuing any LIs, save perhaps Marie. The game actively rewards celibacy with smarter dialogue, insight and intrigue. I love it!
From the beginning, my favourite characters have been the ostensible villains - Marie, Silver, and Swansong. I now feel a bit vindicated for my faith in Marie. Her backstabbing was telegraphed well in advance, but the possibility of her real motivations being agreeable to Caleb is looking stronger than ever. Similarly, Silver and Swansong both have more heart to them than their roles might otherwise imply. Especially for Silver, her connection to Marie and her inability to defy Marie must be related to the Daughter of Eve bit, but it's hard to see the whole picture just yet.
Likewise, Lilith has been a brilliant introduction to the cast. Her motivations are shrouded, but I didn't expect the game to steep her background so heavily in Jewish mythology. It has much creative potential, but I wonder if the dev might write himself into a corner? Lilith's fate in the mythology might not fit fell with the Son of Adam / Daughter of Eve thing that's going on. Still, it should be exciting!
Anyway, it's high time Zero End made it to the list. Better late than never
I agree. I was reluctant as the tags and description were not that enticing, and I thought it was just another game with some lore sprinkled here and there. Now it is one of my top 3 favorite VNs.If the past year of content has been up to the standard set by earlier updates it's one of the easiest recommendations on the site
I didn't have the option not to save her, but honestly, I didn't find something that made me hate her either. She's a "villain" but rather a loose one, and after saving her I got to know why. If anything I left feeling rather pity for her.Having played through the updates of Zero's End I've missed, I can say it rapidly advanced to the very top of the story driven urban fantasy mystery AVNs (yes, all 3 of them).
I really liked how high the production value of it is, the ui, soundtrack is evocative, yet unobtrusive, and gameplay elements that are frustrating enough to qualify as actual gameplay but not enough to put you off.
Story progresses at a good pace, it doesn't feel like it's rushed or too drawn out, given the gallery menu, we're about 20% in, and the entire thing should be a length of a decent movie, or at best mini series rather than multiple season monstrosity some games tend to devolve into.
I can't say I share the impression of the above mentioned rooftop scene, at that point I had more compassion for Langdon who at least helped us on his own volition. Brianna was a total bitch and I could not care less about what could have happened. I am missing the reason that forced Caleb to be a dick to her if you choose to go and have a chat, but frankly, I don't care enough to replay and see if there's anything else to it.
The scene that was the highlight of the entire episode for me was when you hang out with Alice. Having to inadvertently hurt her with indifference without even being aware of the reason why was heartwrenching.
I can't say I share the impression of the above mentioned rooftop scene, at that point I had more compassion for Langdon who at least helped us on his own volition. Brianna was a total bitch and I could not care less about what could have happened. I am missing the reason that forced Caleb to be a dick to her if you choose to go and have a chat, but frankly, I don't care enough to replay and see if there's anything else to it.
I didn't have the option not to save her, but honestly, I didn't find something that made me hate her either. She's a "villain" but rather a loose one, and after saving her I got to know why. If anything I left feeling rather pity for her.
Sure is nice to bring MC back to total neophite sub zero humbling status with every other update.I guess saving Brianna is not an option depending on the path. Depending on how you see it, I probably did something wrong (or right) and saved her. Not by option, the VN took the MC there and I had no agency over that decision.
I don't regret it tho, her background and how she explained her story toned down the dislike I initially had for her.
Is the game already ended? I see it has 1 ending, but it is not clear... I don't like uncompleted games as I always forget to update on them :/ if it is not ended I preffer to wait until it isI finally played Zero End's latest chapter, and I can't believe how much I loved it. No other VN so expertly balances gravity with levity. One minute, you have perfectly in-character humour like:
... and soon have it followed by Brianna's most excellent rooftop sequence. It's so wonderfully well done, especially if you've failed to save her, as I have.
With this chapter, I felt even more strongly that this game is meant to be played without pursuing any LIs, save perhaps Marie. The game actively rewards celibacy with smarter dialogue, insight and intrigue. I love it!
From the beginning, my favourite characters have been the ostensible villains - Marie, Silver, and Swansong. I now feel a bit vindicated for my faith in Marie. Her backstabbing was telegraphed well in advance, but the possibility of her real motivations being agreeable to Caleb is looking stronger than ever. Similarly, Silver and Swansong both have more heart to them than their roles might otherwise imply. Especially for Silver, her connection to Marie and her inability to defy Marie must be related to the Daughter of Eve bit, but it's hard to see the whole picture just yet.
Likewise, Lilith has been a brilliant introduction to the cast. Her motivations are shrouded, but I didn't expect the game to steep her background so heavily in Jewish mythology. It has much creative potential, but I wonder if the dev might write himself into a corner? Lilith's fate in the mythology might not fit fell with the Son of Adam / Daughter of Eve thing that's going on. Still, it should be exciting!
Anyway, it's high time Zero End made it to the list. Better late than never
It is not. It has an "ending" in the sense that at some point MC gets to decide if he wants to deal with the problems he is facing in the university or if he wants to walk away.Is the game already ended? I see it has 1 ending, but it is not clear... I don't like uncompleted games as I always forget to update on them :/ if it is not ended I preffer to wait until it is
I haven't played this one, but I tried the dev's previous game once. I gave up after realizing it was a generic Honey Select girl-collector harem and those are four words that do not appeal to me. Is this one any different?
I haven't got to complete all there is up to the last release, but so far it would seem. MC does have to get to know multiple LIs there, but the premise does not seem to build a harem, but rather (if that is your choice) to have an affair before they move on.I haven't played this one, but I tried the dev's previous game once. I gave up after realizing it was a generic Honey Select girl-collector harem and those are four words that do not appeal to me. Is this one any different?
No attempt to disrespect you, but, you've asked twice.Can anyone please suggest me some 3DCG games where the female protagonist or love interest is a famous actress or model like in hillside, leap of faith and isabella????
Is this one any different?
Yup, I just let go of one of the LIs and she has crossed to the other side. A bittersweet feeling, as she had a lot of trouble, and while the romance part was sweet all the baggage she had to solve to be able to cross to the other side was very bad.The premise would look like Ghost Whisperer, save that in here all the world (including MC) is dead. What he has to do is to help people (male and female) to solve their pending issues so they can move on to the new world. So while you do have the option to develop some closeness to the LIs, the premise is always to help them move on to the next life, which would remove them from the existence plane MC is (thus not having a harem persé).
Nice! Was this the last one? I remember the dev saying something about being just a couple of chapters away from the ending.Chapter 23 of Price of Power isYou must be registered to see the linkswith massive story developments, even explaining story beats from some of the earliest chapters. It should show up here soon, I think
IIRC, it's supposed to be 26 chapters.Nice! Was this the last one? I remember the dev saying something about being just a couple of chapters away from the ending.
No, there will be 30 chapters. Also, the dev has recently quit his job to do this full-time, so the odds of completion are looking pretty goodNice! Was this the last one?
Thanks! I remember reading it in his patreon, but it was quite a while ago (around Chapter 20, I think).IIRC, it's supposed to be 26 chapters.
Awesome! I greatly like that VN and his writing skills are on point.No, there will be 30 chapters. Also, the dev has recently quit his job to do this full-time, so the odds of completion are looking pretty good