Ren'Py - The Goblin Tale [v0.17 Public] [SC]

Writing: 6/10
Imagery: 7/10
Gameplay: 6/10
Kinks: 6/10
Overall: 6/10

This bloody goblin is cursed.

I think I have seen roughly 5 different games that tried to do something with this same concept and goblin model, ranging from the OG which had me the most excited to the later entries that wanted to be so much more but were abandoned in less than 0.2 versions.

So here we are again, and, I'm iffy. As of version 0.17 the progression is slow, but consistent, so it's made it further than many of its predecessors. That said, this concept feels more vanilla. Less kinky. Less rapey.

Out goblin prince is more refined, more intelligent, less goblinly. The humans don't immediately try to toss his ass out or kill him, and he is able to negotiate with some. But goblin man likes to talk, unlike a true goblin, who wants to breed, eat, and kill. So I'm torn. This guy could easily be replaced with a ugly man or dwarf and there'd be no change.

Also, no sleep sex, If it has the tag, then it better be in the game. And no, I'm not going to count the few seconds the daughter character creeps into goblin mans bed. I expect to see this guy sneaking around porking women as they slumber, but I don't get those kinds of vibes from this one.

From my experience playing this game (version 0.14), I don't know why people are cynical about this game. When I tried it in this version, it turned out that the game is completely free and good to play. Also, there is a little grind in this game, but it can be skipped.

Keep up the good work SC.

I'm a big fan of goblin games, but this one left me feeling sick. I get that creating a good game takes time and money, but this one's just...meh. Plus, there are in your face commercials in the full game. Seriously, all the potentially interesting story and, well, adult stuff is locked behind a paywall. It's like they're saying, "You want more than a bra and some spanking? Fork over the cash!"

Honestly, it's not even worth the download. I've had like six ads pushing me to their Patreon, which is basically essential if you want any real content. I've seen devs trying to make a buck, but this one takes the cake. Minimal content, and when you do get a taste, they want you to pay for it. It's like they think they're Ubisoft or something, running a huge production. My advice? Steer clear of this game, or check back in three years and hope they've added some free stuff.