VN - Ren'Py - Summer Heat [v0.6.1] [Naughty Fox Games]

The models are excellent, choices are relevant (minus the sexting app opening choice), and it appears to be well coded. Miller is a tool and doesn't offer any explanation to what his malfunction is and what the f*** he's up to. There are plenty of opportunities and H-scenes are excellent. So you might be asking why 4 stars? Well to be honest this is easily 4.5/5 stars, but it reeks of the more choices the MC makes, the more girls he gets with, the more screwed he'll be in the end. The story obviously wants you to make choices that'll lead the MC more and more into depravity with less and less likelihood of him coming out on top with all the ladies.

No this reeks of "if you sleep with everyone, you'll end up with no one." Which can be fun in itself but I'll be more interested in what endings are possible from this and how many are good versus how many are bad. And the story is very intriguing. So much so that I instantly got drawn in the moment Miller acted the dick, got pulled over by the cops, and then suggested the MC not speak to the police. What the f***? Why? What the hell is happening in this town and how is the MC getting caught up in this? Welp, now I gotta know. So yeah, this has my attention and I'm looking forward to where this VN is going.

Nice work dev. This is easily one of the best VNs in the past year. If you nail the ending, I'll gladly give this 5/5. I wish you all the best of luck. If you like this VN give the dev your support, write a review and remember, you got this for free, maybe kick back so cash when and if you can.

I am intrigued with the direction of the story. I like the plot so far - and can imagine it going various directions. The women are gorgeous - although I'd like some more realistic sized breasts or small titted girls! The summer camp setting for late teens shouldn't work but it does so far, and they mysteries abound with the host and hostess. Looking forward to the continuation. Thanks for your great work.

v0.5

Really great game, the kind that sets the AVN genre apart from just watching animated porn. The H scenes are grounded in the story and the characters; they're not just hot (though they are that), they're erotic and intimate. Do the girls throw themselves at you a little more quickly than they would in real life? Sure, but I don't mind that at all, and it doesn't take me out of it. I love little true-to-life details like Cassie getting a hair in her mouth. I'm loving the subtle mystery element, can't wait to see what comes next.

Usually, I can't be bothered to write a review, but I enjoyed Summer Heat, and I appreciate the developer's work and ambition on the project, so here's a 'proper' one:


PROS:

- Finally, a developer who understands how crucial the 'visual' part of a 'visual novel' truly is. The renders and animations are used as the primary vehicle for storytelling, successfully replacing long text paragraphs. You can understand character motivations and reactions by their facial expressions or mannerisms. It's a sort of a big deal, considering how many developers release smut games with bad writing but make no effort to use the other strenghts of the medium to their advantage.

- The visuals themselves are top-notch, arguably the best in the biz for now. Impressive render work and animations with very high attention to detail, seen even in the UI. Subpar renders or animations are few and far in-between.

- I liked the implementation of music and different ambient sounds. They are used to complement the visuals and open up every scene, but in a way that mostly makes sense. There's no monotonous royalty-free/elevator music playing from start to finish. It's a quiet game.

- The characters are distinctive. Even those presented in a negative light are sympathetic enough without becoming an annoyance.

- There's a somewhat subtle brooding feeling and creepiness to the story, which I liked, but it might not be everyone's cup of tea.


CONS:

- The writing is a hit-and-miss. It gets the job done and works well enough for telling the story, but it's generally uninspired. There's no engrish or similar hilarity, which is always a plus.

- There was a lack of player choice a few times in the story where there should have been.

- And finally, the big one - slow updates. Two years of development have passed, with only one in-game day of content released. It's safe to say there won't be a completed tag soon, if ever.


Overall, the game is a top-tier 3DCG title and a must-play.
5/5

The game have good writing, the CG is so good, It's one of the best VN I Have played, and I dont like VN that much and with that being said this game made me wanting to play more VN, the only downside is the lack of content, the game have so little, but I will wait for how long it takes because this game is so good

The Verdict
S+ renders and animations and an eerie, intriguing storyline holding it all up. Feels like this game is just getting started, but there is already enough here to make it a must-play.

The Good

• A top candidate for the highest visual quality on this site. The game just looks beautiful.
• There is an addicting eeriness to the main storyline so far that I hope the developers can keep up here. This game has a ton of narrative potential if it stays the course with the thriller direction we've seen so far.
• Did I already mention how pretty this game is? Well, the girls are GORGEOUS. No trace of uncanny valley here at all. Each potential LI here is just stunning.

The Bad

• This barely feels like a fair criticism at the moment, but you'll rip through what is here pretty fast. I'm reviewing this at v0.5.1 partially on potential (you absolutely should play what's here now, it's that good) but A LOT of content still needs to come out for this one to land the plane.

It's unique, not the same modeling you see every time.
The story is interesting and the characters are engaging.
I wish the updates were a little faster.
I hope they finish it up great without any pauses.
10/10

Despite the limited content, the diverse characters captivate with their intriguing backstories. The absence of prolonged moments keeps engagement high, while the short periods of free roam offer enjoyable diversions.

Gorgeous art. Top tier really. The main girls are all great. The tease so far has been really erotic, just little moments that most games miss like a certain lead girl putting the MCs hand on her throat.

The main negatives for me like many games like this is that I don't expect it to get a harem ending.

What's there so far is great. Really worth playing. Especially once V.0.6.1 is live, by that point and beyond there should be enough content for all of the lead characters to be worth it for anyone.

Probably one of my favorite games out there right now. The weird thing is, I can't quite put my finger on it, why or how it happened.

But what I can tell is:

All the girls are likable and interesting in their own way.
Love the setting and story
Love the dialogues.
Love the renders.

excellent game with very good looking girls, and an interesting plotline. The main "negative" I would say is that the first day is so much full of events, that it could have encompassed more than one day... but is that really a negative point?
from the developpment time view, surely, but from the player side, it's all good.

Review Summer Heat - Version 0.5.1

Art/Graphics/Animations: 5/5
Renders are awesome, probably one of the bests ive ever played, the details on every scene is great, face expressions and clothing done nicely.

Story: 5/5
The story is good and one of the games that i really care about it, other games i tend to go past them a little faster.

Models: 5/5
I like them very much, i appreciate that not EVERY girl have big boobs and asses, some have more than the others and that makes it more realistic, i like the variations on them.

Content: 5/5
Im a big fan of the content in phones and stuff, having convos, gallery, dating apps makes the game world more alive than without it.


Cons: Still not much lewd content, will be better as new versions come, but still would be good to have more for the versions.

Definitely a game to keep an eye on if you didnt still, have a lot of potential to be one of the greats!

Overall Score: 5/5

So starting of I noticed one thing when playing this game it has And I'm not kidding about this statement "ONE OF THE BEST RENDERS" in all of the AVN's out there to the point I could say that it is likely to be compared to reality at this point. Like HOLY shite this game is FUCKING great down to the graphics, characters and plot and I fucking kid you not can't believe my very eyes this shit gooder than BaDik. Like how BaDIK conveys reality in a normal college setting is kinda off but here though SHITE don't get me started on this cause I have a lot and I mean a lot of great things I can say about this.... And it clearly states some of the minor details but in my opinion Major details since most AVN's don't add some of these, down to how the other girls feel for every interaction you do to other girls. Like them being jealous, etc etc. And the details of every sound you hear in everyday life the rustling of the train chair and when you walk in gravel and the ambience of you're environment this is why I stated that this game is likely to be compared to reality because the details they give out are top notch. I do highly recommend this game if you want the experience I'm not spoiling you in some of the major scenes in the storyline. one problem I encountered though It kinda sucked the gameplay ended quickly, now I'm just waiting another year or two to fully see the potential this game can deliver.


-Wandering Reviewer

Summer Heat [v0.5.1]

Pros:
+ Beautiful renders and character models
+ Some of the best facial close ups and expressions of any visual novel
+ High production value
+ Intriguing story presented very well
+ Good story progression pace
+ Character interactions and conversations are well done
+ Likeable characters (most so far)
+ Good animations

Cons:
- Not a whole lot of content, yet (including adult content)


The preview pictures don't really do the game justice. This game has some of the most beautiful renders out there among visual novels. Most of the characters seem pretty likeable. The attention to detail is also very nice. You can see some characters visually pleased or upset, even jealous at your interactions with other characters based on your choices.

The story pacing is good and there are possible subtle hints, in dialogue or shown visually, of what the main story conflict is all about. There's a slight build up of something possibly unsettling going on and it feels fairly well done. The overall narration and progression pace are all on point.

This is definitely one to keep an eye on for future updates. It deserves more attention for sure. Check it out if you have time and support the developers!

Overall Rating: 10/10

[Reviewed v0.51]

This is a top-tier game -- a gem that doesn't seem to be as "visible" on the site as other AAA titles, but is deserving of the same attention. The production value is extremely high with beautiful girls, renders and animations. The game seems to really enjoy toeing the line between naive innocence of some characters and smutty interactions with others.

Premise: Male MC is off to art school summer camp with a bunch of (mainly female) co-eds in a remote, woodsy location. Interesting settings and side characters emerge to add color to the story.

The Good ()

• High production value -- the game just looks great
• Gorgeous, hyper-detailed models and renders
• A diversity of love interests with different personalities, body types and kinks
• You can pursue multiple love interests without excluding the others (so far) -- but it isn't a harem game
• Well-executed cinematography and visual storytelling
• Charged, erotic H-scenes with smooth, seamless animation

The Not-So-Good ()

• Somewhat infrequent updates - averaging 4 / year over the game's development
• The reactions of LIs in certain scenes suggest you may be closing off certain paths in the story based on choices, but it doesn't seem to actually have that effect
• The MC initially appears quite innocent and naive himself but quickly turns out to be an experienced stud -- breaks some of the immersion
• After 2+ years in development, the story is still in the early stages, which suggests many years of development timeline to come.

Overall, an outstanding title with a lot of content and beautiful character models. Can't go wrong.

Story 10/10 it is not an unique story but succeeds
In creating a great connection btwn lis and mc

Renders 100/10 best renders in business
Different models that are attractive

Characters 100/10 also a great array of interesting Characters
Like eve , childhood friend ,milf

Animations 10/10 not many lewd scenes but present are
Well animated
All in all a great interesting game upto chapter 5 can't wait
For chapter 6
Great 5/5 and a seal of recommendation for me

This is by far the best graphics i've ever seen in a VN. The skin is very detailed and it makes the characters looks real. Their eyes are crazy, you can feel their emotions just by the expression on their face. Good job dev!

Impressive visuals complemented by fitting sound design. The storyline holds up well without any major flaws. The female characters are particularly endearing. Overall, I find this game to be quite enjoyable; it's quickly becoming one of my favorites. Looking forward to future updates with fresh content. Keep up the excellent work!

so far so good. its early to tell and the 5th chapter was definetly the longest and best chaptar so far, but this game def has potential. i give it 5 stars because i know its def one of the best ive played so far. recommended for sure.

Some of the best renders and overall quality I've seen in an AVN. This game is on Ocean's games level of pretty and polished.

The only problem right now is the story being sort of lacking and unconvincing, but everything else hits right and I'm sure as development continues these problems will be fixed with time. Definitely will be watching the development closely and adding it to my watchlist!