VN - Ren'Py - Survivor Strain [S1 v0.9.9.8] [Mr Baker]

I’ve been following this project for a bit and I have to say I'm impressed. Here’s my breakdown:

• Setting: It’s refreshing to see a survival story set in South America. Being a tourist caught in the "second wave" adds a layer of vulnerability to the MC that I really like.
• Choices: This is where the game shines. The ability to decide what kind of leader you want to be (peaceful vs. intimidating) gives it great replay value.
• Romance: I appreciate that the dev made romances optional. You can go the harem route or just keep things friendly, which is rare in these types of games and very much welcomed.
• Vibe: You can definitely feel the World War Z and Left 4 Dead inspirations in the atmosphere.

Final Verdict: If you enjoy story-driven survival games where your moral compass actually matters, give this one a try. The dev is active and the project has a lot of potential. Definitely worth a look (and a Patreon sub if you can!).

This is a tough game for me to rate really. It does some things as well they can be done, and other things are mediocre at best. Visually, it's stunning. Breathtaking really. Dev has put enormous amounts of effort into making the game look great, and succeeded. It's really something to look at. And the girls are varied and appropriately attractive and desirable. The world building is good too! I was interested in what he made here! But...

The writing is not great. It is obviously written by someone who doesn't speak English natively. It isn't riddled with grammatical and spelling errors, but it just flows entirely wrong. The prose is stilted. It's not the worst writing I've read here, but it leaves much to be desired. It's not just a matter of the dev picking the wrong words. It's worse than that. Some of the decision the characters make are just off. There are weird leaps of logic. They do things for odd, indiscernible reasons. It all just comes off awkwardly. Not game-breakingly awful. It just all "feels" wrong, for want of a better term.

The writing is off in a way that I'm honestly not sure is fixable. While a proof-reading pass from a native English speaker or two might fix the grammatical and spelling type issues, it isn't going to fix the intrinsic issues with the plotting and pacing. A shame really, because the dev REALLY gets a lot right here.

I am absolutely blown away by the visual quality of this game. The character designs are incredibly sexy and well-crafted, making every encounter in the story feel special and exciting. It’s not just the concepts, but the textures are so detailed and smooth that they add a whole new layer of realism to the models.

The renders look stunning, and you can tell a lot of work went into making the characters look as appealing as possible. The attention to detail on the skin and outfits is top-notch, which really helps with the immersion during the spicy scenes. If you enjoy games with high-quality art and characters that are genuinely eye-catching, this one is definitely worth your time. Everything looks polished, and the animations flow perfectly with the overall aesthetic.

I mean.. It looks nice.. And that's pretty much all that this game has to offer, dropped it after like an hour. The dialogues and interactions between the characters are uninteresting and fake. Why does a character in her 2nd interaction with the MC tells her whole sob story a minute into a conversation?

I find the story entertaining, and I also love the designs of the female characters. The types of infected are interesting, and the morally challenging choices are fantastic.

A beautiful game; I give it a 10/10.

Great game that deserves more reviews than it has, great character development though the whole game, lots of fighting but just as much perverse stuff, perfect blend! It also has a unique style with their own renders, i only ask for more!

Great game.
Simple yet very effective story, classic apocalyptic setting but everything is simply well done.
Amazing renders, awesome scenes, great vartiety in type of girls.


If I had to critique something, maybe adding more choices that matter more, and less streamlined sex scenes.

But all around a very good VN and a veryunderrated one for some reason

3.5* rounding down though

Graphics are pretty good. Story is solid. Good number of player options without it branching to the point where theres no way to finish developing all the branches. Decent amount of content relative to how long its been in development.

Its not very polished though i.e. spelling mistakes. Also some scenes where it goes "Hi, Im MC" - its clear the game hasn't undergone much editing.

The biggest flaw though is that there are just way too many characters. As a result there is very little depth to any of the characters and its hard to care about any of the characters. And this problem is getting worse, every chapter adds more and more.

2.5 / 5

I dropped this game after a few hours. The graphics are impressive, but the writing is mediocre, and there's really nothing here apart from the writing. After several hours there was no gameplay, no choices, no sex scenes - even the pre-scripted action scenes are just walls of text with an updated character pose each slide.

Credit where it's due, the creators clearly put a lot of effort into the game. There's lots of high quality models and unique animations. It's just that I never found any reason to care about anything they're showing. It's all just too juvenile and self-serious. I'll take good writing over good graphics any day.

The visuals are fantastic, sure, but honestly the writing is so mediocre that the LIs aren't compelling at all, let alone the MC / main story. Action and sex scenes are unrealistic - even by porn logic standards - and the treatment of zombie apocalypse dynamics doesn't feel thought-out. Plus there aren't any interesting consequences to your choices. It would take a rewrite by an actual writer to make this VN interesting to me, but as it stands it's more like a demo of what's possible with 3D models these days.

Real nice post-apocalyptic world, you feel the thrill in this game, from the music to story building and to the characters that you'll invested on later in the game.

Characters are real good, I say one of the best in the AVN world, very unique in my opinion. All models are nicely made by the dev. MC got good looks. Love interest are all gorgeous, they're different body proportion but mostly of them is in the thicker side due to country they're in which is a latin country that known for women being on thicker side and the beauty standard is the same so props to the dev that followed the real life beauty standard and match it into the game/story itself.

Story setting is amazing too, the background and the environment feels like its a apocalyptic world, my only nitpick is the super clean cars that left behind because its already abandon for years but it looks squeaky clean tho I think it is just limited asset problem, another one is zombies teeth are clean and complete which is not too immersive when you think about zombies but its understandable because of the story got lot of mutate zombies so I just think of it as just mutation, another reason could be just another limited daz asset problem. Sex scenes could improve, more fluidity in my opinion. Other than that all is clean for me.

Story is great, it will grip you hard enough to get you curious on what's next. I learn some things from latin countries in the story, from how they talk to each other to how South America really like football and their intense rivalry, that's cool to me because my country we never dabble on football.

Lastly, I'd say this one of the best game I've played, I highly recommend this game especially if you like badass MC, thicc girls, unique artstyle, and post-apocalypse story.

This AVN really nails the setting. It feels believable for a post-apocalyptic world—nothing over-the-top or out of place. The character models are grounded too. No massive bodybuilder types running around in a world where food and supplies are scarce. The Latina characters are especially well done. They look like real women, and the white Latinas actually resemble what you’d expect—more Iberian or Mediterranean looking, not the overly Anglo/Nordic features that too many AVNs default to. A lot of games get this wrong and end up making the girls look more like American actresses than Latinas, which kind of breaks the immersion. Here, it feels like the devs actually paid attention to ethnic and regional differences.

And speaking of looks—the girls in this game look amazing. Not just in body shape, but in how their skin and faces are rendered. The skin isn’t that overly smooth, plastic-like texture you see in some AVNs. There’s actual depth and natural detail, which makes the characters feel more lifelike and way more attractive as a result.

The story’s solid overall. Some of the early relationship stuff moves fast—like, a couple girls seem to fall for the MC pretty quickly—but honestly, in this setting, it kind of works. When society breaks down, people tend to gravitate toward whoever can keep them safe and lead. A competent, brave, and resourceful guy would naturally attract attention and loyalty, especially from women looking for stability in a dangerous world. So even though the pacing is quick, it feels more believable than the usual AVN "just because" romance setups.

The morality system adds an interesting layer too, with the choice between Peacemaker and Warlord paths. That said, it’s a bit confusing. Your path depends on how many enemies you kill—but the people you're fighting are raiders who want to murder, steal, and kidnap. It’s not like you’re out there being ruthless for no reason, so the morality behind those choices could use a bit more nuance.

That said, the game does a great job of building tension. Even if you know the MC isn’t going to die, you still find yourself wondering how he’s going to make it through the next situation. There’s real suspense, and that keeps things engaging.

The ending of this first season comes a little fast, but it works as a setup for what’s next. If this is just the beginning, then there’s a ton of potential here. Definitely one of the stronger starts I’ve seen in an AVN.

VISUALS: The renders aren't terrible, the women especially looks beautiful, the zombie, but I do think at times the game has cringey or silly looking images.

Story: Had the story been better, this would EASILY be a 4.5 for me. How everything is set up in this universe doesn't register with me logically, and some conversations seems to miss context or simply doesn't make sense. The killer part for me, is outside one love interest, all the others just seem easy to get with, and a lack of bonding and connecting that comes with the process of getting with love interest like in most VN's. I will also, the way the MC comes back after a certain event and reunites, it was so nonchalant given the context, as if he just went out to get some milk or something.

Gameplay: Typical VN at fist, that turns into a sandbox, with a generic but easy to use UI. The UI shows a map layout with character bubbles to interact, and when done you can click depart or continue to enjoy the typical VN style story. There isn't a whole lot of choices, the bulk of them towards the end are basically how you want to interact with LI, but not too many that involve the story.

Overall, this is a very decent game that has a lot of positives, and shows a lot of process for future updates/games. I would hope the Dev looks at and reflect on his writing, and how people genuinely interact, to improve his work.

One of my favourite games on this site.

+ top tier renders

+ very attractive LIs

+ excellent world building

+ excellent storytelling, you can tell that the dev already has everything planned and is not pulling things out of his/her ass randomly

+ hot sex scenes with very good animations

+/- long wait between updates, but the dev compensates with a lot of content dropping each time

- like most of these games, it has too many LIs; as we move forward, it will be quite hard to give every LI the attention they deserve, in my opinion

Easy 5 stars and highly recommended!

Awesome. Such erotic scenes; and character-driven storylines. I continue to be impressed by this AVN. The scene with Martinez, the military lesbian gal, who gets closer to MC, is SO erotic. Beautiful!
My one quibble: PUBIC HAIR. What's up with that? The fact that Claire, the MILF (over 30), seems to be the only female, or only HUMAN, with pubes, is weird AF. Why? 'Cause she's "old"?
Here we have all these beautiful people, under extreme hygenic duress, trying to meet the most basic needs like food, shelter, survival... and yet they all seem to have epilators at hand apparently, because when MC comes a-calling -- wow, they're all smooth and silky to the touch! WTF? Come on, dev, I know it's de rigeur to have the babypuss look, but really? You had me at Zombie, so why the hairless scam? Just my take.
Otherwise, Love it.

Review for S1 v0.2.9.4
Survivor Strain takes you into a completely different world full of mystery. There honestly aren't many games you can compare it to, which is a strength in itself. The unique setting gives the game a lot of creative freedom—it's not bound by typical tropes or expectations, and that opens the door for some truly original storytelling.

The graphics are also top-tier. Probably some of the best you’ll find in an AVN. The environments and backgrounds are handled with great attention to detail, and that level of care really elevates the immersion. The world feels alive and fully realized, which pulls you deeper into the experience.

That said, the music can be a bit off at times. For example, you're introduced to a bleak and dangerous world full of corruption and survival challenges, but then a cheerful, swingy tune plays in the background. It completely clashes with the tone. Thankfully, this seems to be more of an exception. In most scenes, the game does an excellent job with its sound design—using background effects and ambient noise in a way that enhances the atmosphere and mood.

One downside, however, is the romance. It feels rushed and not particularly believable. The MC ends up with multiple girls fairly quickly, and given the grim, survival-driven context of the world, it just doesn’t feel earned. The girls all seem to fall for him with little development or reason, and that weakens the emotional impact of those relationships.

I’ve also seen a lot of praise for the animations, but personally, I didn’t find them that impressive. They were decent, but not at the level that some of the reviews made them out to be.

All in all, Survivor Strain delivers a strong and unique experience with a gripping setting, fantastic visuals, and solid world-building. But there’s still room for improvement when it comes to romantic development.

Visuals: 4/5
The character designs are the best aspect by far.
Character models vary and are done pretty well, alot of angles and scenery are being used so keep up the good work in this regard.

Story: 2/5
I hate to give such a low score since the story on the surface is pretty original, for this site.
Atleast its not the last man on earth and he has to breed everyone, lol.

jokes aside, the story is often so nonsensical and confusing, the context of what's being said does not match what's happening, or what we're being shown.
An example: *the infected are running down a hallway* (we are being shown a corridor with a dead end).
This happens alot and I just lost interest, too much dialogue and introductions are being made, a prime example of that quantity does not beat quality.
You have over the top scenarios introduced every 10th minute or so with gangsters, cops, military to name afew, possible antagonists thrown your way at every turn.
This MIGHT have worked if the dialogues we're better written and made sense in the scenarios, I feel the writer has a poor vocabulary and watched too many action movies where things happening all the time can cover for the direction and execution of story.
I might be abit picky in this regard but I detest something with potential being presented with lazy or bad writing.

Gameplay: 3.5/5
Normal VN mostly, from time to time you get alot of choices, but they can be pretty frustrating/feel like bad choices alltogether and you rarely get these choices when you really want them, altough cudos for trying to introduce more interactions this way.
Unfortually there's some sandbox but atleast it's not too bad and ui is decent.


I would suggest the developer has someone rewrite the dislogues and the rest going forward, someone who has a good enough grasp of the English language and story telling overall, this would make it a solid game I have little doubt.

Anyways a decent game, hight potential but in my opinion if you value story telling its abit of a hot mess right now.
Might update my review at a later date, best of luck to the dev/s.

Might take the price as the best post apocalyptic VN. I love the characters, love the MC and i love the world building. Bonus, if you like bigger asses, this game absolutely provides.

The story fits your general zombie genre tale but with a nice addition of slightly staying from the complete collapse of order, although it seems it could be on the horizon.

for a game with a slight Harem feel so far, the MC does have a lot of personal value that is hard to discount. He risks his life for others multiple times in situations that are almost guaranteed to get him killed, he is vulnerable and clearly still effected by the losses he has suffered, but unlike so many other VNs where that is the case, he hasn’t just transformed into an uncaring asshole.

The LI’s are likewise fantastic, none are without their own issues or problems in the apocalypse but all that feel very human. While Anais initially caught my attention just based on looks, Claire won me over in every interaction and she is not the only one. Further while this is a porn and the LI’s gravitate towards the MC, his dick isn’t magic and doesn’t solve every single issue in their lives. Also, it doesn’t fall into the pitfall of everyone of them just falling completely in love at the first second they see him. Instead you get the sense that the time they spend together in the montages, and the smaller time jumps does actually lay a lot of foundation for their relationships. Granted we are still talking a matter of days, but compare that to so many other VNs where that same bond happens in a matter of hours, or often just a single encounter.

Honestly, in my opinion every thing that has released for this so far puts it on track to join some of the truly great VNs. As it’s still ongoing development, i obviously can’t rate the full journey yet, but I absolutely love what we have gotten so far.

This game feels like the AAA title of the Renpy games, stunning renders and fluid animations. The writing of each character is distinct and unique. While I was sad to see it end so quickly, I hope season 2 continues to build upon the strengths and doesn't stray too far from what made it so enjoyable.

Visuals: 5/5 ⭐
The character designs are amazing. The scenes are beautifully animated and feature different camera angles.

Story: 4/5 ⭐
It's rare to see an apocalyptic setting executed so effectively. It refreshingly avoids the overused trope where the last surviving man is instantly the object of everyone's love and affection.
The writing is excellent, and the pacing is so well-done that I was completely engaged and couldn't bring myself to skip through any of it.

Gameplay: 5/5 ⭐
It's mainly a simple VN but briefly opens to a sandbox mode between chapters. The sandbox mode has a clear UI, making it easy to understand what actions you can take.

Choices have consequences, and while I'm personally not a fan of the explicit '+love' and '-love' choice system, it's very clear what each character likes, making it easy to choose your path.

Sounds: 5/5 ⭐
The music choices are excellent and perfectly complement each scene. The game also has a range of sound effects, including gunshots and immersive sounds for the sex scenes.

Overall: An excellent game. I'm really glad the dev decided to wrap things up instead of dragging it out forever. Looking forward to whatever they do next, whether it's season 2 or something totally new.

One of the moxt fun VN ever played.
The MC is not OP and that makes him more relatable.
The ending of Season 1 could have explained a few things more but this could become a Story for Season 2 so overal 5 Stars must play VN.