Seeking Closure part 6 is out
I haven't play it myself but am about to
I haven't play it myself but am about to
Recommending Story-first games
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Thank you. Can u if possible please recommend some 3DCG games like broken promises or getting intimate where the MC meets someone like a childhood friend or LI after a longtime????
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This is a tough question, bro, although there are many games with this trope, most of them can hardly be called story-based which is the topic of this thread, they are all usually about a MC who returns to his "roommates" and corrupts them, and the focus is on the corruption part
Anyway, at the risk of getting a disapproving look from Jufot, I would suggest you to start with this:
https://f95zone.to/threads/leap-of-faith-ch-8-driftygames.48734/
A very nice game where a couple of the main LIs matches your request, although the plot doesn't exactly focused on the MC reuniting with his past.
https://f95zone.to/threads/chasing-sunsets-v0-9a-stone-fox-studios.62625/
Some people here may consider it too porny
But that doesn't make this game any less story-focused, very well written, quite exciting and the main storyline has the elements you've been asking for.
https://f95zone.to/threads/intertwined-v0-12-3-nyx.53676/
Another popular game, more reminiscent of a Latin American drama, but very well made.
Thank you bro, I have played these 3 games actually. Is there any other games if possible that u can mention?This is a tough question, bro, although there are many games with this trope, most of them can hardly be called story-based which is the topic of this thread, they are all usually about a MC who returns to his "roommates" and corrupts them, and the focus is on the corruption part
Anyway, at the risk of getting a disapproving look from Jufot, I would suggest you to start with this:
https://f95zone.to/threads/leap-of-faith-ch-8-driftygames.48734/
A very nice game where a couple of the main LIs matches your request, although the plot doesn't exactly focused on the MC reuniting with his past.
https://f95zone.to/threads/chasing-sunsets-v0-9a-stone-fox-studios.62625/
Some people here may consider it too porny
But that doesn't make this game any less story-focused, very well written, quite exciting and the main storyline has the elements you've been asking for.
https://f95zone.to/threads/intertwined-v0-12-3-nyx.53676/
Another popular game, more reminiscent of a Latin American drama, but very well made.
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Looks like you cherry-picked the best ones I can come up with. That's the problem with recommendations
You don't know how familiar a person is with AVNs. If you're just starting the mature and popular games would be a first-choice. Otherwise you should look from something relatively new.Whatever, have you played this?
https://f95zone.to/threads/artemis-v0-5-1-digi-b.77680/
One of the main girls is you childhood friends, although the whole story isn't about it. But it's a good story. But porny
https://f95zone.to/threads/stwa-unbroken-pt-6-stwadev.85108/
Again, the MC knows one of the main girls from the childhood. Very interesting written story and the game contains one of the best redhead characters I've seen so far
https://f95zone.to/threads/after-that-night-ch-7-xinkala.128353/
I wouldn't recommend this game in this thread, but it reminds me of Getting Intimate in some ways, so you can probably give it a try.
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Fallen's new update is out. It's a short one, but still lovely. The game works best when you 1) play without the incest and 2) let Lola's personality shine unhindered. That means not getting in her way when she manipulates other men with crude sexuality (so don't try to be macho) and playing along when she is seemingly crazy but actually looking for affection.
Shards of the Past also has a new chapter. I've been looking forward to this for a while. We learn that Valdrid has no memories of his time before meeting Quinara. I imagine this is narrative groundwork for a future Chosen One plot. Maybe he is some long-lost royalty? The dream sequence that night at the farm certainly suggests it.
I loved the side story with Maggie and her family. Those events are the direct consequence of the hatred perpetuated by Branson and his ilk, and this was a good way to show how much collateral damage they leave in their wake. And what an excellent introduction to Viviara
Shards of the Past also has a new chapter. I've been looking forward to this for a while. We learn that Valdrid has no memories of his time before meeting Quinara. I imagine this is narrative groundwork for a future Chosen One plot. Maybe he is some long-lost royalty? The dream sequence that night at the farm certainly suggests it.
I loved the side story with Maggie and her family. Those events are the direct consequence of the hatred perpetuated by Branson and his ilk, and this was a good way to show how much collateral damage they leave in their wake. And what an excellent introduction to Viviara
I am glad you enjoyed it! And just you wait, I might have some surprises for you yetShards of the Past also has a new chapter. I've been looking forward to this for a while. We learn that Valdrid has no memories of his time before meeting Quinara. I imagine this is narrative groundwork for a future Chosen One plot. Maybe he is some long-lost royalty? The dream sequence that night at the farm certainly suggests it.
I loved the side story with Maggie and her family. Those events are the direct consequence of the hatred perpetuated by Branson and his ilk, and this was a good way to show how much collateral damage they leave in their wake. And what an excellent introduction to Viviara
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My thoughts during the dream sequence went immediately into the direction of cryogenic storage or some hightech escape system (unknown woman: ...don't leave us...), maybe some bunker like fallout? or maybe more the horizon zero dawn/forbidden west direction? can't wait for the next update!
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Ah, I completely forgot about the high tech bits from the last chapter! Maybe Valdrid's from a pre-apocalypse group with access to tech and some sort of bunker. Definitely feasibleMy thoughts during the dream sequence went immediately into the direction of cryogenic storage or some hightech escape system (unknown woman: ...don't leave us...), maybe some bunker like fallout? or maybe more the horizon zero dawn/forbidden west direction? can't wait for the next update!
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How do you feel about giving negative reviews on story criteria for games that clearly have a plot, but where the dev obviously gave other stuff like kinks and edgy nonsense more priority than a good plot, good characterisation, or even good spelling and grammar? There's a VN I played a while back and I think it's terrible in a few ways and overrated. It's clear I'm not the audience and the kinks weren't for me, though that wasn't too obvious from the tags, and I don't think low scores are fair just if something has kinks I dislike. But plot and other aspects of writing are like way more fundamental for a VN. I think it's normal that "story fundamentals" have more weight if a game's in a genre where story is important, but should they ever make the difference between 1 and 5 stars?
I guess I'm really asking if I should start giving 1-star reviews. But also how important is story in your ratings, again only for games where this is relevant, and what are your reasons for it?
No I won't name or link the VN.
I guess I'm really asking if I should start giving 1-star reviews.
But also how important is story in your ratings, again only for games where this is relevant, and what are your reasons for it?No I won't name or link the VN.
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Maybe this is just me but it takes alot for me to give a 1 star the lowest ive given is a 2 star. A dev has to show they put in like no effort in the games development for me to give it 1 star. As I know it takes alot to make a game so no matter how terrible at game is to me. So to me doesn't feel right giving 1 star unless the game is beyond terrible or put in little to no effort.I guess I'm really asking if I should start giving 1-star reviews.
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That's an interesting question. I think there's a little bit of confusion in general on what a review is both as a result or a process. For some reason people assume that anything opinion piece is a review when that's not actually the case. The whole point of a review is that it removes as much personal bias as possible.
Sure, you could argue about how much weight different objective criteria should have in overall evaluation but I do think that works have qualities that are separate from their subjective perceptions.
TL; DR My answer to that would be to include your opinions as a sidenote to the actual review part
Sure, you could argue about how much weight different objective criteria should have in overall evaluation but I do think that works have qualities that are separate from their subjective perceptions.
TL; DR My answer to that would be to include your opinions as a sidenote to the actual review part
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I believe reviews are for the reader, not the writer, so any non-5-star review has a social responsibility to be constructive. That is, if you are not just heaping praise, the onus is on you to explain what you thought was wrong and why. Bonus points if you have ideas on how to improve it.
Generally though, 1-star screeds are usually of the "lol cuck mc" variety, and they are not reviews, just narcisstic rants.
Generally though, 1-star screeds are usually of the "lol cuck mc" variety, and they are not reviews, just narcisstic rants.
i sort f95 through ratings so 1 star is too harsh cuz it has the potential to bring down the average.How do you feel about giving negative reviews on story criteria for games that clearly have a plot, but where the dev obviously gave other stuff like kinks and edgy nonsense more priority than a good plot, good characterisation, or even good spelling and grammar? There's a VN I played a while back and I think it's terrible in a few ways and overrated. It's clear I'm not the audience and the kinks weren't for me, though that wasn't too obvious from the tags, and I don't think low scores are fair just if something has kinks I dislike. But plot and other aspects of writing are like way more fundamental for a VN. I think it's normal that "story fundamentals" have more weight if a game's in a genre where story is important, but should they ever make the difference between 1 and 5 stars?
I guess I'm really asking if I should start giving 1-star reviews.
No I won't name or link the VN.
Negative reviews in itself are fine though.
I'm generalizing here, developers have to choose between two road when making a game, write a game where it's smut-first or write a game where it's story-first. Ultimately, devs need to earn money from their efforts.
My take on this is that reviews should be based on what the game is aiming to be. If it aims to be a smut-first kinda game, then the reviews should be based on that. And vice versa with game that aims to have good story, the reviews are based on the story.
Story is very important in my own personal preference. Especially these days where I don't have as much time to play as I'd like. But if the game doesn't aim to prioritize it's story, instead prioritizing something else, for example Choices for Good Girls Gone Bad, or Smut for Game of Hearts, then both those games doesn't deserve 1-star rating. Negative reviews on the other hand, by all means.
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I never write a review unless a game deserves 4-5 stars in my opinion. Why bother, if I don't like the game, ignoring it is always more effective. The "Star Filter" on the downloads page shows games sorted by weighted rating. The fewer reviews, the further the game is from the first page.How do you feel about giving negative reviews on story criteria for games that clearly have a plot, but where the dev obviously gave other stuff like kinks and edgy nonsense more priority than a good plot, good characterisation, or even good spelling and grammar? There's a VN I played a while back and I think it's terrible in a few ways and overrated. It's clear I'm not the audience and the kinks weren't for me, though that wasn't too obvious from the tags, and I don't think low scores are fair just if something has kinks I dislike. But plot and other aspects of writing are like way more fundamental for a VN. I think it's normal that "story fundamentals" have more weight if a game's in a genre where story is important, but should they ever make the difference between 1 and 5 stars?
I guess I'm really asking if I should start giving 1-star reviews.
No I won't name or link the VN.
I never read or consider 1-star reviews. It's always personal. The author of such review usually feels offended (in most cases it's just intense butthurt) and tries to get revenge. I read positive reviews, but I only consider those that say something specific. Just exclamations like "Cool game, amazing graphics" to be ignored. I believe that if I would want to play a game I should know what people like about it, it's always more informative than long-ass 1 star complaints about how bad game's dev treated some rando and didn't cater their wishes.
If I start a new game and after a few minutes I realize that it has a maximum of 1 star, I simply delete it and ignore its topic. There are a plenty of fish in the sea. I can spend my time much better than fighting with game's dev and the community of people who like their game. And in my experience, even the weirdest games have their fans who're sincerely like it, so why would I ruin their fun with my negativity?
I agree with you really, i wish i had more experience when i started, i tried to smut, and story, snd now i feel like i failed both, it's frustrating.
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I see a lot of reviews that rate various aspects of the game and then give an overall rating based on that. It might be something like:
Graphics: A-
Choices: B
Story: A
Replayability: B
English: A-
Overall 4 stars.
Etc.
I think that if you do that, you're in your right to call out story as you see fit.
But, if you want to help the Dev, the most important thing is thoughtful, constructive feedback. And, realistically, that feedback is better given in the thread where there can be a discussion about it than in a review.
Tlaero
Graphics: A-
Choices: B
Story: A
Replayability: B
English: A-
Overall 4 stars.
Etc.
I think that if you do that, you're in your right to call out story as you see fit.
But, if you want to help the Dev, the most important thing is thoughtful, constructive feedback. And, realistically, that feedback is better given in the thread where there can be a discussion about it than in a review.
Tlaero