Although this game plays like it's still in its infancy, it's been around long enough to write a review. Too long.
It's one of the most visually impressive games out there. Gorgeous renders and one can tell there is a lot of care put in creating scenes fitting the storytelling. Small things like glances, expressions, subtle touches all add to impressive visual storytelling.
And all these little visual cues (alongside the writing) add to this game's strongest point for me. Creating sexual tension between characters. This doesn't have any porn yet. But it does such a good job creating tension between its various interesting characters, that it keeps the mood spicy. And it has plenty of interesting characters. Distinct personalities that aren't written as copypasted fuckdolls for this game's least interesting character. The player one.
That brings me to my first major gripe. The mood gets as spicy as its frustrating player character allows it to be. That dude is quick to smash any expectation for second base from any of the dozen chicks wanting some of him. He is supposed to be a traumatized emo dude, but it's so over the top that it becomes annoying. The amount of teen angst and razor edge this dude has, seems like it comes straight from the silliest 00s stereotypes. I'm just waiting to see him cutting himself for no reason at some point. It's supposed to add complexity but it ends up making him act like a little bitch, overreacting to pretty much everything.
And while I appreciate the tension and character building, I'm not sure if it's feasible to ever see payoff. This game is crammed with insanely hot women and it makes sure to establish sexual tension with pretty much everyone. Even his psychiatrist is obviously shown wanting to fuck the crazy out of him. But since this hasn't even progressed to second base with any of them, you have to wonder if it's feasible to even expect it with so many different characters. And if it's not, then why all the teasing and flirting?
Which brings me to its most important problem. I really don't see how this game, at its current development pace, can ever meet expectations and resolve its plot. I'm not sure I can even see it getting completed. Its development moves at a snail's pace and, combined with all those open plots, I don't see how it can be done. Which practically makes this whole review pointless, since I genuinely think it's only a matter of time before this gets abandoned at best, or get yet another long-winded rework at worst (worst because at that point, the intention behind it would be obvious).
And while the last part alone would be enough for me to rate it one star, it has enough passion and care behind it that it wouldn't be fair. I just hope my cynicism is wrong for once and this changes course to realize its big potential.