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

I recently found this game while waiting for another game update. I am happy I decided to give this one a go. I played the most recent release which is what my review is based on. The main four girls are very good looking the story line is interesting but can be a little confusing on why certain things are happening. Some of the supporting characters are a little out there and can be cringe at times. I did feel the same about Luna for a while, but then she became my favorite girl. One of the big negatives in the game is the story about how Luna became the way she is now. I suggest that if you are a parent you may want to take the shorter route as I almost stopped playing the game during that section. I did want to experience the game the way the developer did it so I don't completely regret going through it, but it was very hard to watch at times. All I got to say is I can't wait to see how they deal with those people in the long run and make up for that section of the game. They only other downside was the lack of or the time it takes to get any lewd scenes in this game. After a while I just kinda forgot about it since I was enjoying the story, but ugh this game needs some full out lewd scenes. Hopefully more scenes with Cordia in future releases too man that one scene got my mind going. Over all a good game it is still lacking some solid lewd scenes (I know this will be addressed over time) and has several odd characters, but the story and the beautiful girls make up for that. I don't review a lot of games but this one I enjoyed enough to put one out here.

Exciting, funny, awesome graphics, awesome music, and a good system to play with overall

Can't wait to see the ranking system finished, maybe differents paths like being in the 4 serpents, the head of the family, or simply the best soldier/assassin would be totaly awesome !

I wouldn't mind this game (like with Radiant) being totally story and experience oriented with minimal erotic content. The game is this good and enticing.

And sweet mother of god, Cordia is the go-to waifu.

As a gamer this game is already a 20/10 for me.
And as an Italian with a ""mafia"" background with my great grandfather, it's a 100/20 ;p

Honestly thought that it would be pretty bad at the beginning, given the 2d characters and all, but as I played, the story made me fall in love, and not only that but also how smart the events were played out as and the overall mystery in the story. Another thing to note is the language which was very rich in meaning and befitting in each dialogue, and last but not the least is the character development that really fits the setting and the fact that you can feel some of the progress is truly outstanding. There may not be alot of sex, actually, during the time I played it, there was no sex, only oral, the game still managed to make me climax with how the scenes were played out since they were smooth (not just the "sex scenes", but the overall main story as well). I envy my future self for he has access to the full version of this game while I am left forever wanting more.

So, I'm not the biggest fan of sandboxes because they usually turn into grindfests... and though I prefer VNs, this one was pretty good. I was going to give this 4/5 stars for the quality of this work--in both keeping the grind to a minimum and the production quality up--but then I started hearing Gymnopédie No. 1 during the Vinyasa entry with Isabel and I got a feeling like ASMR on top of my head. I hand out free stars for the Gymnopédies and that tingly feeling, and this is legitimately not the first time I've done so.

I usually wait to review an entry after I've gotten to the end of the current version, but I had to stop mid-play for this. Thank you for that... and you're welcome.

I doubt there is much more to say that haven't already been said in the other reviews. What I can say is this games shows the dedication and love that the developer(s) put into it.

There is no doubt in my mind that this game will be listed as one of the greatest of all time once it's development is done. The story that it tells and the emotions that it weaves into the player make The DeLuca Family a must play by anyone even remotely interested in adult visual novel games.

Not only all of that, but to get so much high praise from so many people even with the limited sexual content currently present in the v0.06.5 build that is current at the time of this writing. I will warn you now, the furthest you can go is getting one blowjob. But even still the story is well worth it.

I doubt this game will be finished any time soon. Because it is a very slow burn. But having spent hours playing straight through it and making sure to see all the available content, I don't care how slow it is, because it is just that good and I will be looking out for each update, clawing at the bit for more content.

The character development is amazing in this game. Really makes you feel and care for the main characters. Also very well written with a good bit of humor and great banter between characters. Really good looking renders as well! It does take quite a while for any type of 'action' to happen with the characters., but it's well worth the wait.

Story is a lot better than these porn games have any right to be. Its not something you expect to encounter when trying to get your fap on with a basic story to connect the sex scenes together but why not have good sex scenes connected by an even better and compelling story? Deluca Family has both.

Luna best girl.

It is amazing and mostly likely will stay in my top 5 for awhile! I love the plot so I will give it a 9 out of 10 and the overall appearance of the game is fantastic. I would love more scenes with Luna in a beautiful setting, such as the event when Luna was going to get her new gun and the MC wanted to come along. It would also be nice if I can access more than just my room, the Don's room, the living room, Luna's room, Gracie's room, and Isabel and Antonio's room. Like I can access the garden or talk to other employees and maybe the town. And the thing I would like the most would be the ability in which after you get enough hearts with Luna you can actually sleep with her in her room or have sex at night. PS I know I laid a lot of selfish stuff but I wanna say it would be AMAZING if you can become a serpent yourself, or at least have a respectable reputation in the underworld, and it would also be nice if you add more stories like Luna's past trauma into the game, with like the MC and all. Oh and I would like if you can actually marry Luna or make it official, and announce it, with her at least.

First let me say I despise Most free roam games it can go wrong and cause the player to be lost.... THIS IS NOT THAT TYPE OF GAME!

I found the guide provided in the journal to tell me where to go to trigger next event. A button to continue the story.. I was never confused..

The characters are engaging and well written!! I loved Luna's persona especially.. but all have story's that if expounded upon should prove very deep and engaging. Art style is very well done! I am enjoying this game!!

Please put on STEAM when complete should do very well there!

I would have enjoyed this as a more direct style visual novel instead the partial sandbox, I'm sure I would give it 4-5 stars then. The developer is friends with one of my favorite developers on the site, but their style is quite a bit different (at least from my perspective).

I enjoy the story and the setting, the mix of mafia and comical somewhat supernatural turned off some reviewers but it appealed to me. The mafia seems like strong genre and I'm surprised it doesn't appear in more adult games.

The renders and animations are very pleasing and most people who rated the game poorly agreed that the visual art portion was good.

Some of the others giving this less than stellar rating enjoy the mini-game portion and the sandbox, but it wasn't for me. I would have preferred to be able to progress directly through the story without trying to advance to another time of day or switch rooms (someone pointed out this is the normal style in many adult games, but it isn't used in the ones I really enjoy).

A criticism I share with others about the mini-game is the disconnection between it and the story, even after hundreds of combat missions the character is still a coward when he goes into a fight. Actually having the main character be a coward at all (Mostly I would prefer confident character and really no mini-games or make mini-games optional which at least one of the really fun games on the site does).

The developer put in a scene as a reaction to those complaining about the lack of sexual content, it's the developer's game to do whatever with but the scene seemed petty and used a lot of resource time for writing and renders that could have moved the story forward. As for the lack of sex in the game it didn't detract from the story to me (until the scene at the theater I hadn't actually thought about the lack of sex). That said, being an adult game it seems reasonable for people to expect it even if it isn't with the primary love interest characters.

I do think the story has potential (it doesn't need to be realistic, just entertaining). While I'm not a fan of the mini-game and the associated grind I do realize there are people who like that part of the game. Overall it isn't a game I will follow closely but the story is interesting enough I'll come back to it sometime to see if it's progressed or been finished.

I didn't alter my rating, but wanted to expand some on my thoughts and note that while the mini-game interface isn't for me it may be exactly what someone else is looking for.

The only reason people actually like this game are the renders/models are solid. I can only assume everyone tripping over themselves trying to claim it is a masterpiece of writing are deluding themselves or just don't have very high standards.

The characters are fairly shallow and aren't very believable at all, and the story feels like something a teenager would write after binge watching The Godfather 50 times. It takes itself far too seriously for its content and seems to think it is revolutionary when it's actually droll. Instead of actually bothering to explain things like rational human beings they prefer to keep thinly veiled secrets just for the sake of being mysterious.

The gameplay is the standard grinding that plagues just about every game, it's not special but it isn't an active detriment.

Renders, as I said before, are great.

Sexual content, as I'm sure you are all aware, is near nonexistent to focus on the 'story'. If the story is good a lack of content is understandable, but as I discussed earlier this is not a good story. I imagine sexual content won't be coming for quite some time, as then the developer wouldn't be able to blame the bad reviews his game gets on anything else.

After playing the game for a few hours I can honestly say that I'm disappointed. The renders are pretty good, but there aren't enough animations during the very slow build up of intimacy. I know the developer wants to build up the relationships and the storyline, but the lack of more intimate events has been lackluster to say the least. Maybe in another 6 months to a year when he finally makes it an "adult" game with more lewd and sex scenes the game might be worth a 4 start rating.

With the lack of intimacy and sex this game doesn't really get a "rise" out of me at all. I thought this game had real potential, but most of it is pretty boring especially with the "contracts". Hitting a button for the different contracts and not seeing any type of actual play seeing the MC doing them is boring. It's almost like playing the old style html games with just dialogue to read. Maybe in another year or two there will be a decent amount of events and sex scenes to make playing this game worthwhile.

EDIT: Some users on the thread for the game don't agree with my low review. First of all it's a free country and I have the right to review a game how I want. You don't have to agree with it, but please don't call my integrity or character into question. I gave the review on "my" experience of what I was expecting or hoping the game would be or for what it was. The tags listed to me don't equal "sexual content" to a certain degree from what I'm used to playing in "adult" games". The game has a lot of potential, but from what I've played with the whole game it didn't deserve a higher rating in it's current state of play. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

Can't delete my review. Got bullied by other users for my review. Won't come on F95 ever again, and won't play game ever again.

The DeLuca Family [v0.06.5]

At first I was skeptical playing this game after seeing lots of complaining about the lack of sex scenes. Even so, the few pictures I have seen has convinced me to give it a try. Oh man, what a ride. I didn't even care about sex anymore, just wanted to play and never stop.

This game is simply amazing! One of the best AVN I've ever played. I love everything about The DeLuca Family. Characters with unique personalities, emotions, good animations and pure art like reflections, shadows and light.

If you are looking for something different this game is for you.

Captivating story, interestingly unique characters, great setting, humor, quality art, befitting music, this game has it all.
A true joy to play.
Definitely recommended to anyone who is looking for storytelling and character development in a game, rather than a series of nonsensical sex scenes with no depth whatsoever. This game is for a niche audience. Not everybody would appreciate what it offers, but for those who set their expectations for it as a heavily story-focused adult game first and foremost with some erotic scenes in-between, and not the other way around, it would be an amazingly fulfilling experience.
Kudos to the Dev.

Review for v0.06.5

I've been playing hundreds and hundreds of games from this site and this is one of the best I've come across.

Pros:
1) Very nice and unique models
2) Very compelling,complex,unique ,emotional and intriguing story
3) Very nice animations
4) Unique and very interesting characters filled with a top notch complexity
5) Various story twists which will keep at the edge of the seat
6) Wonderful mafia setting

Cons: Nothing worth mentioning except long time between updates

I strongly recommend this astonishing art.

I am glad I chose this game to pop by VN cherry in this forum. Great storyline, great characters, great humor and dialogues, one of the more beautiful games that I noticed out there. Unlike some games that are just gratuitous sex, this game really tells a story with eccentric characters and I love them all. The storyline has a nice flow and lets you move on when you are ready. Keep up the good work!

Version: v0.06.5

Review:
Believe me, most people who are rating this game on a high note should probably be a bot, if not, it’s because you’re not looking for a porn game, but a visual romance with a little bit of eroticism. But you must be wondering what the problem is with this, very well, the game has no sexual content! How could I say? is a game made for blueballs.
History:
A story developed for people +14, completely childish and silly. It is not because the game has a crime theme (graphics violent) that you will think it is for adults, this is completely wrong. The story of the game is stupid, without a perverse involvement.
Gameplay:
Extremely bad and very tiring. The grind of this game it is quite annoying that you will have to use cheats to go faster.
There is not much to do in the game, watch the tips and follow. Boss's Entrance is a place for you to earn EXP and money, but it is a somewhat poorly constructed mechanic. Sincerely, it's a WASTE OF TIME.
Graphics & Sex Content:
The renderings of the girls will depend a lot on your taste. Luna, Grace and Isabel have great renderings, now, there is a character that I was wondering here, of so many exaggerations that I have seen, that does not make sense. Yes, I'm talking about Cordia. A woman of almost 50 years old with the body of a young woman of 30. As for sexual content, DOES NOT EXIST! Yes, there is no sexual content, the tag is saying oral sex and vaginal sex, but I didn't see that. So, forget to know if there are animations, there isn't.

Why I did gave 1 star?
I saw that the game has no sexual content and so I was curious to know if it really is a good game or not. So, what a bad game, bad story, bad scenario and bad gameplay. Talking about the story, it seems to be an interesting game but it is not, when you play it you will notice that it is more like a childish game than an adult game. The game works on character building, the developer wants it, he chooses not to make the girls not easy to conquer, I think it's cool, but the development of this is terrible and some dialogues make you sleepy. The gameplay of the game is not very good, I have seen worse, but without a cheat money you end up spending most of your time. About the sexual content, it doesn't, and I see it as wasteful. Anyway, if you are looking for a game for pleasure, which has at least sexual content even if it is little or decent, do not try this game, very childish. Unfortunately it is wasted work, or is it not? with so many bot rating this game, I am surprised that this game is among the most liked on the first page. But know that when you play this to test it, you will see that this game has no sexual content at all, and you will be very disappointed. Don't waste your time, DON'T WORTH IT!

As of this review the game has one thing going for it which are the renders. I see that the story and characters are praised a lot but for the life of me I can't see where that praise comes from. I can see what the dev is trying to do but for me both stories and characters are comically stupid and take itself way too seriously.

There's also the issue of this game not having barebones sexual content even at this point. Again I get that the dev wants to build up the characters and the world, but at this point it's kind of ridiculous. If I wanted to read a badly written novel with equally bad characters then I can find better options to amuse myself than waiting months for this game.

Awesome game. Fun to play, cool story, great models. Right up there with Halfway House, Being a DIK, Treasure of Nadia, and Become a Rockstar for games that I get excited for when an update comes out. The semi-sandbox but with a pretty linear storyline is a plus for me, too. Good tips and hints without ruining the fun or giving all of the answers.

I thought I wrote a review for this, seems like I didn't lol
If I have to list my 3 favorite games, this will be one of them. Characters are amazing, you'll feel connected to at least one of them.
Storytelling is very good and the plot is interesting enough. It's very different than your generic mafia stories. Of course, not everything is perfect about the game, but they are improvable.
There is a hint system for finding out what you are supposed to do if you feel lost.
Grinding is a bit boring, but that system will be changed in the future I think.
The game has few H-scenes for now, but it's a story driven game and after playing it for a while, you don't feel the need for them anyways hahaha
Overall a very good game with amazing story. 10, maybe 9.5/10