Ren'Py - Abandoned - The DeLuca Family [Season 1] [HopesGaming]

good story Very Good plot, story and characters, I loved to play but update is too slow 8 months and no update ?????????
I'm actually more into the story here, the sexual content is like a cherry on top, instead of the main cake.
That's not to say that the sexual content is lacking, despite the MC not having sex on my playthrough, the natural progression with each girl has felt deep and I'm actually feeling strongly for each of them, making this game something which flowed well & I'm now invested heavily into the story being told.

Definitely one of the better games I have played and the first and only one so far to actually made me cry while playing! Not gonna spoil anything but it's clear the developer put a lot into the storyline, with a nice touch of humor while being dark and suspenseful at the same time.

The UI and gameplay is quite simple with not too much grinding involved. I particularly liked how there is a journal which helps keep track of the "quests" so we wouldn't miss out on anything. A few grammatical errors here and there didn't make the game any less enjoyable as it flows and progresses smoothly.

While there is not much choice in terms of the girls you can romance, they are certainly each unique in terms of looks and personalities. Also I agree that there is minimal lewd scenes for a game that has been out for such a long time, but the build up for them keeps things interesting enough.

In conclusion, those looking for a nice adult game with a superb story should definitely give this a try while those looking for a quick fap right from the get-go should look elsewhere. Kudos to the developer and keep up the awesome job. Looking forward to the updates!

obviously the best ever seen ... not just sex. Great game with really new and diffferent story. The "atmosphere" is really special and well discribe. I liked to see some new chapters. Many aspect should be more developped as missions for example.

Best game I ever played. Will make you laugh, will make you cry and the models are top notch. Character development is unparalleled. I've spent hours immersed in this game completly forgetting to jerk off.

Picked this up at v0.06.6 & really enjoyed the story.
Found this game to have an involving story, with decent characters - all have their own unique personalities which are consistent - and a likeable MC, instead of the usual type, where they can be a bit of an insult to your intelligence.

I found this game to be hugely focussed on the story it wants to tell, which is captivating.
The sexual content is not as "in your face" as a lot of other games here. This, again, is due to the story and setting & feels correct.
I found the pacing good, the progress with the girls is a bit more natural, they don't all instantly jump on your dick, you develop relationships with them which feel quite real (contextually) & progress does not feel "gated", it really does feel natural.

The girls are interesting - they are the daughters of a mafia don so you're not treating them like shit, if you know what's good for you! lol
The consigliere is a good character, he provides comic relief but also carries an unstated threat - you don't want to cross him!
The female don is lovely, but you are focussed much more on the 2 stunning daughters, plus the (also gorgeous) wife of the son.

All 3 of these LI girls are interesting. They have unique characters that I found myself heavily invested into.
The older sister is a "tough girl", slightly crazy, but remarkably vulnerable and moving (underneath the hard shell).
The 2nd sister is highly intelligent (almost scarily so, when you consider the power she could weild), yet is socially inept and bringing her out of her shell is very different to her sister, yet there is a common ground between them.
Both these girls are captivating, both are highly dangerous, both are beautiful characters.
The wife of the son is more wholesome but, again, carries inherent threat as the wife of the don to be. The content with her is more netori styled and carries a different appeal, again.
The time spent with each of these wonderful girls is different, each are dangerous in their own way. Each are captivating. Each are stunning.

I'm actually more into the story here, the sexual content is like a cherry on top, instead of the main cake.
That's not to say that the sexual content is lacking, despite the MC not having sex on my playthrough, the natural progression with each girl has felt deep and I'm actually feeling strongly for each of them, making this game something which flowed well & I'm now invested heavily into the story being told.
If you want simple sexual content, this may not flick your switch.
If you want a deeper story with characters you can care for/about and an MC you can invest into, then you won't go wrong here.

Massive thumbs up to the dev, great work and now cannot wait for the next chapter!

Mmh... This game turn out to be a whole different experience that I was imagined.
I heard a lot a positive feedback about this one (some from other high-esteemed and populars Devs)

It's feel like founding a very special Anime's hidden gem.

And I got to be honest, I didn't expected that at all at the beginning.
I thought the mafia universe will be just a set up to have a "classical" forgettable adult-game and just move on after finished it.

But it was not the case at all, you noticed very quickly that the opposite actually, being forced to be a Mob is always the main concern
of the MC, and the evolution of the plot, the relation developpment with the girl is very intriguing and important without taking over the feeling of the MC's situation.
A lot of "colorful" people which funny personnalities in this Mafia world who made you want to know more for the most of them.

I enjoy Wilfred a lot, I know I'm going to laugh when he's here in a scene ^^.

As for the lewd scenes... well you're not going to have a lot and I quickly realize I'm not going to continue playing this one for those contents and just appreciate to continue the story itself.
And damn that story could hit you hard emotionnaly, don't expected that much (Luna's past story).

And I think the whole "pleasure" of this game is the progression of the friendship/love/attraction you have with the main girls, and Isabel is a perfect exemple, you never really know which far they are
going to be thoses moments, it's very unpredictable in that aspect, well for me at least and it's pretty exciting that way for now.

A very unique game, congratulation to HopesGaming for his creativity.

I found this game when the v0.06.6 came out. Even tho i was really intrigued and dying to check this one out, i decided to wait. 6 months has passed and i couldn't wait anymore

Pros :

• The characters are great and lovely, really like their hairstyle as well. Especially Isabel
• The story, interesting. Luna arc is by far the best for me.
• The Environment, Aced it!! speechless , the scenery in this is so BEAUTIFUL

As v0.06.6 goes, Loved it!! some people may find the lack of sexual content is bad but i don't mind it at all. When it finally happens, its gonna be the best thing ever

An improvement on the work UI is needed, it is so plain.

I hope the dev keep this one around. 6 months since last update, its a little bit concerning not gonna lie

100% HAVE TO GIVE THIS ONE A RIDE!

Certainly one of the best adult games I've played so far, and that is specialy because of the story which at some point just pulls you in. Congrats and I will be watching close to see where this game goes. Hope you take your time to develop the story as well as you have been developing it so far!

I love all the unique characters in this game, the art and the mixture of light-hearted and more dramatic moments. The journal is great at helping the player know what to do to move things along. The only flaw I see is that your stats only seem to influence success in contracts, that usually don't mean that much. It doesn't matter if you have maxed out all your stats for what the current version allows or if you haven't improved a single stat, the scenes that advance the story play out the same (and often making the protagonist look less competent than it feels he should be).

[Review for v0.06.6]

The DeLuca Family is, without any shadow of a doubt, one of the best examples of an adult visual novel simply done right:

Presentation that simply oozes style;
Themes that are adult in nature, yet are delivered with respectful levity;
Characters that are extremely expressive and full of soul;
Scene renders that are truly beautiful, cinematic and very expressive;
Dialogue that is timed in a natural and coherent way;
Text parsing with excellent flow and comedic timing;
Soundtrack that really adds to the atmosphere.

It isn't perfect by any means, though, as some of the gameplay mechanics lack a certain polish that would make the title truly stellar - namely the repetitive nature of the menu navigation during family jobs, a few too many clicks to access certain features like the notebook features, the lack of small QOL interface improvements such as optional fonts, more in-your-face time-of-the-day icons, labels to show availability of characters to interact in rooms (even if it is easy to memorize their routines for now), lack of color-coding on character names during dialogue sequences with multiple on-screen people to facilitate the reading, shorter transitions for fade-ins and fade-outs, so we don't feel compelled to skip... You know: Just small programing stuff for the future, when pretty much the entire scenario is written and the game is ready to be shipped to St*am and the likes -
just to make it an 11 out of 10.

The main complaint of those who complain is the "lack of sexual content"...
...But, really? Character development and a sense of intimacy make for a really wholesome experience, plus you can always get your shot of gratuitous erotica elsewhere if that's your cup of tea.

...This game is family, and I would kill and die for it. Luna is waifu the best.

This game is a slow burn as far as sex is concerned and frankly I don't care. If the developer never adds any more sexual content to this game I would still be in it until the end. The story and the writing are incredible and I can't wait for more. I never expected a game like this would bring a tear to my eyes, but I was wrong. I have never wanted to kill people in a game more or at least be able to watch them suffer and die. Don't get me wrong the game has so much more going for it. It's funny and engaging as well as having great renders and characters. But as much as I am awaiting the sexual relationships to progress with the beautiful women in this game, I'm really in it for the murder. Great game so far please keep at it I eagerly await updates.

The work menu through Wilfred is a bit annoying. Hopefully that is changing and you will be able to navigate through it quicker.

Excellent chracters, story-telling, musics and audios. Every characters act and talk the way they should, naturally, matching their personality. Every choice feels like a "choice" and you get the feelings it wants to convey clearly.

10/10, came for the fap, stayed for the story.

At first I expected just alot of sex and some mini games, instead what I got was an amazing story, with very interesting characters.
I'm not good at writing a review so ill just say, its a very good story in this game!
Worthy of all the praise!

[As of v0.06.6]


The Good:
- Great Girls.
- Great Lewd scenes.
- Very good Story. Interesting and unique story background and approach.
- Graphics are OK (UI need some work).

The Bad:
- Too much teasing, ZERO sex scene (for the sake of building up i guess?).
- Not a big fan of grinding - gold and exp farming
- VERY Slow updates


Conclusion:
A very good game. High potential. Look forward for future update.
4/5

Giving The DeLuca Family five stars due to amazing characters, an engaging plot, and well-fleshed-out side characters. Even the guys are fun to watch (JOEY IS THE MAN).

That said... the interface is mess. If the interface remains as it is by the end of the development cycle, the rating would seriously drop to a 4, maybe even a 3. (Yes, I found it to be that bad.)

Biggest problems:
1. The Work Menu. Total failure to give a good UI experiance here. I don't know if the limitations of the platform are what drove the poor design choices, but this menu is horrible. To get from the after mission screen back to the game requires three clicks. Browsing the available missions is also a chore due to the number of clicks. Click the category, click the mission to see the details and requirements (Oh, crap, do I meet the requirements? back out and check the time of day), etc, etc.

The initial mission screen, instead of just listing the four categories, should list the missions under the categories and any requirements. Keeping the information bar at the top of the screen from the main game would allow players to see what time it is.

You can't re-equip or shop from the character menu straight out of the game, you have to talk to Wilfred. So click on the office icon, click on Wilfred, click on work, click the equipment category... Lots of clicking to do anything in the game.

Also, the blind advancement is really annoying. Please, an experience bar or something.

I get that having to go through Wilfred is an aspect of the plot, but after talking to him the first time, maybe allow these items to be viewed anywhere.

2. The Events journal is borderline useless. Using a more traditional quests/missions screen with specific requirements would eliminate a lot of hunting/pecking around the game, which can be frustrating. Maybe consider moving character quests to the character's page?

I had to resort to a walkthrough to progress the story at certain points.

3. A minor plot problem, and this is just my personal preference when it comes to these romance titles. I don't want to have to romance all the women to advance the plot. Sometimes it is fun to pick a single girl to romance and run with it. Untangling, or allowing for non-romance completions, would certainly help in this respect.

The DeLuca family is has some of the better 3D visuals that I've seen, which is really the least of its virtues.

The writing in this game is what really makes it, the story's really build attachment to the characters. There are very few games I've ever played that I would consider to be on par with this game as long as it maintains its current quality.

There are 2 kind of games that I enjoy ...

1. Games with strong humiliating fetish. Even violence and guro is more than welcome. Say hello to games of Combin Ation and my current favourite Fashion Business.

2. Games with a story that makes me feel ... happy ... sad ... entertained ... anything. At some point DMD was such a game. Army Gals is a masterpiece in that category. Dreaming of Dana made me smile and sad :.) I love daddy was awesome, too.

Plain porn games are just booooo~oooring (for me)!

I started The DeLuca Family with hopes of seeing some of category 1.
I soon noticed that my hopes would be belied.
But the girls are pretty and a nice tease. No bimbos who jump on mc's dick after 5 minutes (how much I hate this).
Some dialogues are quite funny.
Game mechanics are good (except for too much clicks needed for executing missions and leave that nested menu).
Render quality good enough for my taste.

And the overall story keeps me entertained. So, it would be a 4/5 rating.

But then THAT scene happened. I'm used to serious drama (I like horror and depressing drama movies).


Like that Korean movie I saw recently. "Bring me home", about a abducted boy and his mother searching him for years ... Luna's story was similarly depressing.
Sad stories about children always get the best of me (if it is told in a good way).

I chose the extended version of this scene. It was obvious what would happen. Still, hard not to cry ... a very demanding task.

It does not happen often, but that part of the game left a strong impression on me. Happy such games exists ... subscribe!

Awesome story, script, and art. Good animations and scenes. Good character details and movement.

I laughed alot, i cried at that one spot.... but i didnt fap.

This is definitely not a stroker. I hate to say it, but as little as there is, it would be better as a true VN with no choices, following a smooth timeline. The choices given are basically, do you want to extend the scene and increase your relationship or not, no real meaning. If more content is coming, that makes the sandbox style make more sense, then great.

Mechanics seem fine, though the missions seem detached and uninteresting. The variables are there to add to it, with many more different missions, but the content isnt there. A couple of screens helping to describe the mission the first time it is done would be neat too. Mission UI could use some work, seems to be a different style than the rest of the game, and doesnt look like a computer.

As it is now v.06 i think, i ended the main content with over $10k not really trying. I also finished all the ranks (9) before I finished bying all the books and gear available. You need more stuff to buy. Wilfred mentioned being able to upgrade the room when the mc first moved in, that would be a great money sink, with cost quickly skyrocketing only adding visual differences.

-Better bed, dynamic lighting, PC entertainment center, wall colors and styles, furniture. How about a bathroom wall complete with cameras so he doesnt have to peep for $20k?

Cant think of anything else right now.

Thanks for sharing your hard work, cant wait to see what you do next.

Honestly, I really don't get how this game has such a high rating. Maybe cause of the models, but I'm not sure.

Story is very mediocre, even for a porn game. I'm not asking for some Christopher Nolan level writing, but some stuff in this game makes absolutely no sense. The choices you make don't really have an effect on the story or characters, so idk why even bother putting them in. Characters are also pretty badly written, none of them behave like real people.

This is a 2/10, or 3/10 at most. If all you look in a porn game is good models, then this is a perfect game for you (at that point just watch porn lol). But for everyone else, this is a pretty poor game.

Easily one of the most promising storylines in a currently ongoing AVN. Interesting characters, complex histories, and some wonderful art. The game mechanics are a little bland sometimes, but I expect they'll be refined over time; similarly, the lack of meaningful choice is a concern as well, but that, too, may change with later releases.

This is the first AVN to actually inflict an emotional response on me with its storytelling. And while I am not particularly fond of weeping like a child, I have to give credit where it is due: spectacular writing and characterization.