VN - Ren'Py - The Intoxicating Flavor [v0.11.7] [PixelsLab]

When i started playing this i nearly shut it down after the first 2 Chapters, now im f*cking glad i didnt. I really wondered how it got such a good rating but now i can completely understand, im even sad that i reached the end of the current version (0.8.4) If you are thinking about trying this game, you propably wont read through all my babbling, but i really think you should try this, if you wonder why you can read further The game really gets better so if you try thhis give atleast the first 3 Chapters a chance.
Pros:
The renders and the overall gamedesign look really great, and you notice the improvement in the renders as the storie continues. The Sex-Scenes are properly and good animated in the later Chapters and the girls look really beautiful. The only thing that really disturbs me ist the child-like looking younger Sister. Its weird to look at her as sexual prospect, like the game wants you to, i really wished it wasnt like that, but you can look past that in my opinion.
The Story is really great, i thought it was pretty weird in the first 2 Chapters and thought it might go on like that, but all gets cleared when continuing the Story and it makes sense why the first chapters are designed like that. The unique Storie, the emotions that are transportated within the plot and the feeling of a powerful MC who still has a learning curve and isnt just almighty makes for a really enjoyable gaming experience and got me really envolved with the Characters.
Cons (Things that disturbed me)
Most of the things i list here can easily be improved and i really hope the dev does so. First thing is the choices. In my Opinion it could use more choices, there are some really long episodes where you have no choices at all. The single-choice options you have to click at the start of the game already got fixed by the dev in the later chapters, so you can really see the improvement throughout the chapters. Some of the choices you do have seem to have no impact atleast no immediate impact, it would be great to have some diffrent paths and you can actually choose which one you want to play. Dont know if that really is the case or if it just feels that way...
Second thing i already listed is the younger sister, but i can live with that. Another thing is that you are kinda forced to get involved with all the women who appear and i get that that is needed for the story, but it just enhances the feeling of not really beeing able to impact the Story.
Another thing i noticed which is really easy to fix i think is that this one needs someone who has english as his mothertongue to prove-read. There are a lot of Grammatical errors, and sometimes it could just use better english.
Last thing i wanted to mention is music. I really enjoy Vns with great music and i think this game could use some more. Its not needed when you have other sounds but in my opinion there is too much time just quiet. Ah and also it would be nice if the moaning was on a seperate audiopath or something so you can turn that off seperatly if it bothers you.
I think that was it in conclusion i really look forward to the next chapters because this game is really enjoyable. If you are still reading this you are either the Game-Developer who is really interested in the Opinions of his gamers (which i really hope, after all im mostly writing this with the hope you are reading this) or idk are just weird, cant think of another reason to read through all i wrote, anyways have a good day

The best part of this VN is the story, which is interesting and well organized, if sometimes a little slow to advance.

There is some clumsiness early on: the single-choice choices, some rough graphics, etc; but it improves as it goes along, and the author appears to be putting some effort into fixing up the earlier chapters.

The sound-track is the game’s greatest weakness. Much of the time there is no sound, and when there is you might find yourself wishing there wasn’t. A few of the effects aren’t too obnoxious: the sound of waves when on the beach is fine, for example, but the sex sound-effects are horrible.

Another thing which was a negative for me was that nearly all the models are portrayed with thousand-cock stares. It is a marvel how well the artist captured that expression, but I don’t find it attractive.

I played through the 0.8.4 version, and quite enjoyed the experience. I will be interested in seeing where the story goes from here.

I honestly have no idea how this game has such a high rating. The renders are good, I suppose, and some of the characters are quite attractive (though a few of them look like small children, which is massively off-putting). The writing, however, is absolutely awful. The English is terrible, there are typos, misspellings, and strange wording in pretty much every other sentence. The plot is nonsensical, and the interactions between the characters are unnatural and weird.

The premise of the story is original, but until the dev finds someone to help him with the writing and English translations, it's simply unplayable for me.

Interetig characters, great renders combined with some of the best storytelling I've encountered so far. One of my favourite Games on this site. It is one of the only games where I aam never dissapointed even if an update has only story and no H-Scenes.

REVIEW AS OF UPDATE - 0.7
The game has a refreshing new plot, something that is a very welcome change. The renders are good and there is plenty of content to play with.
I hope the MAIN SCREEN gets a makeover, it looks very common and plain.
Apart from that, it has good characters along with good character development .

Review of v0.8...

I wasn't sure I would like this game at first and almost moved on to another, but I decided to stick with it and I'm glad I did. The story is deep and the characters are unique.

The character models are gorgeous and are emoted very well. The bodies are very realistic...for the most part. The two exceptions are Maria (the mother) and Lillian (MC's trainer). Their breasts are a bit too unrealistically large. Especially Lillian's. A woman with a bodybuilder type body like Lillian does not have the massive tits that she does.

There isn't a single character I hate. And while the story is a slow burn it allows for a lot of character development which is appreciated and serves to enhance the story.

The one thing I could have done without is the awkward moaning sounds added for the sex scenes.

The writing is the games biggest issue. For the majority of the game the writing is rich with grammar and punctuation errors. It sometimes made things hard to follow. I don't know if it's due to a bad translation or some other issue. I did notice during chapter 8 that the writing was much improved.

I would highly recommend this game. Like I said the game is a slow burn, but the story and characters are worth it.

When I started playing this, I thought "Great. Yet another game with supernatural abilities. How original." Yes. Very sarcastic. But I decided to see if it was a bad as some of the others.
I was pleasantly surprised. The main character doesn't have outlandish abilities and the story is very interesting.
Plus, the women are proportioned adequately. There's no one with size triple F tits. I like realism in games. If the characters don't look believable, then I can't take the story seriously.
Keep up the great work, Pixelslab!

this isn't your typical "lets see some boobs" game, yes there are lotsa boobs and great looking artwork, but it a long slow but very interesting game. Kinda like "RUSH" is a thinking mans music this is more a thinking mans game. While there is plenty of flesh being shown for titilation there are deeper movements in the depths of this game. I have been playing the previous versions and thus far I recommend this game, I am about to start the latest update and barring some dissaster I expect this to be as entertaining as the last few.

I read a bunch of commentaries. A lot saying how the english translation is not good at all. Even if is true, that's cause I'm not native speaker. So, whatever if is or not miss translation. I really don't care. I really liked the story. It's understandable as far I know. What really bothers me it's the scarcity of lewd scenes. Just a few sex actions.
Intriguing me cause other VN have a bunch of lewd and poorly story or other backgrouds on the hole picture. But that it is. A good VN and maybe soon became near to the greatest VN that I played if some minimal corrections comes by the developer part. Good luck and keep doing a good job. Congrats to the development team.

THE ENGLISH STARTS OFF ROUGH, BUT THE STORY IS FUCKING AMAZING!

The title says it all, this has one of the most intriguing stories that I have seen in a VN in a long time, its not touching or loving, and the writing is obviously poorly translated in the beginning, but the mystery and the drama are TOP FUCKING NOTCH.

The Characters all have some details that hook you in, making you want to know more, they are all 3 dimensional, and if the author just gets someone to proofread and translate this story it would be a 10/10, as it is I give it a 9.5/10 just because of the translating issues, especially early on, it gets better halfway through.

It has a air of mystery that makes you want to keep playing more, almost like a book that you just cannot put down. Everything you find out about each character simultaneously answers and provides a new question that you want answered, and the story building is actually amazing. My one main negative on the game is that the MC looks like a 15 year old wannabe, and I hope the author lets him grow up in the looks department, because it is impossible to take him seriously when he looks so young.

As of v.0.7.9
One of the best story telling based AVNs I have read. Warning for those looking for a quick FAP or some routine. It is not that kind of AVN. It is more of a story rich AVN. It does have good content in that regard and a whole lot of beautiful renders.

Story wise this is probably one of the best in regards to original story telling that I have seen. Better than I would ever expect in an AVN, if I am honest. It is the type of story I would read even if it was not a full AVN. It had me very engrossed into the story.

The only negatives I could see so far are...
1. Some engrish here and there. Worse up front, but shows occasionally. None of it is egregious.

2. Some interactions are forced, no matter the choice. From what I can tell it is required by the story, so it is not a huge issue. I am not a huge milf person, but at least the milf in this regard is true to the sense of milf (she is sexy as f). Some stories with milfs forget that they need to be sexy.

Not a negative to me, but I can see some maybe not liking how much story there is. Same with the sex aspect of the game. There is more than enough for me, but some of the posters here are chronic

Sure，this game is not flawless，it doesnt have a lot of choices，I was shocked when I opened the 0.7.6version walkthrough and found out there are only 6 pages in it. and for me personally，eventhough Alice and Teagan are above 18，they still look like CHILDREN，so any sexual scene with them make our beloved MC a paedophilia，which I dont like，a lot.

But damn the story is good！the theme is so unique，and deliveried very well，there are a lot of Adult Games trying to be deep and mysterious，but they all failed，ended up pretty lame and superficial，but this game is a job welldone，all the writing and dialogues are amazing，and the timing of the light、the sound、the music，make it even better，I didn't skip a single line of the game.

Most importantly，I loved the MC immediately，he is goodlooking、strong、smart、chill all the time，have a great sense of humor，like joking around，in matter fact，he is probably my favorite MC of all time，I can totally get why all the girls love him，I mean，who wouldn’t？

Strongly recommended，i just crosses my fingers hoping it will not have any sexual scene with Alice nor Teagan in the future，maybe more with Liv？since she is my favorite girl in the game，

Story: 4/5
It's a in media res where we're thrown into an already established story. Only that we don't know much of what has happened and need to puzzle it together. It does hold promise with some interesting twists, you want to know more but at the same time you wonder how much of it is actually thrilling and how much is just nonsense.

Characters: 3/5
MC is semi-interesting. The things surrounding him is appealing and some say he's not a simp or rapist. That's partly true but I found him to be a bit of a pushover.

Dialogue: 2/5
This is the most glaring issue of the game. It's riddled with broken English that makes you miss so much of what is actually said. You lose so much immersion, meaning and wit when the English is insufficient. How can you paint a story when it's difficult to project it's meaning? Huge turnoff. But if that doesn't matter to you, by all means.

Renders: 4/5
They're nice! Sex scenes feel a bit stiff but they're still erotic.

Fucking awesome game, intertaining story, good humor, one of the best romance's i've seen, really good models. I hope the developers dont abandon the project and that they dont stop at this game. I love an OP MC but having a decent MC is so rare, but here u have a legit god. The slow romance is so nice and it developes so well. Sincerely a banger of a game. 9/10. Hoping to see future projects as well.

I will keep this short. If you are after a well crafted story, lovable characters, MC that is neither simp nor rapist, beautiful renders and some drama, then this is for you. It's a true novel, single story. Do not expect many important choices or different paths, if any at all. That's not required.
Is there anything to change/improve? Translation to english could use some love but it's OK.

Took me while admit it to myself but this is definitely my favourite VN narrowly beating COBD.

The Intoxicating Flavor [v0.7] [PixelsLab]

"The Intoxicating Flavor" is a game that I first played three years ago, and it has left a lasting impression on me. There are two prominent aspects of the game that stand out, but it's essential to look at them critically.

First and foremost, the game's storytelling is a complex and ambitious endeavor. It interweaves elements of science fiction, soap opera drama, and history in a truly unique way. While this blend of genres is intriguing, the way the story is conveyed through dialogue can be both a strength and a weakness.

On the one hand, the use of dialogue to tell the story gives the game a distinct flavor. It feels like you're part of a conversation, eavesdropping on intricate discussions that slowly unravel the narrative. However, this approach can also lead to a cluttered and confusing narrative. There's an abundance of information, events, and exposition, often repeated by different characters in slightly different words. This can leave you questioning whether you've missed something or if it's merely a reiteration. At times, it's akin to watching a complex TV show in a language you only half understand. This blend of frustration and intrigue can be both captivating and bewildering.

The second standout feature of the game is its character interactions. These scenes, whether they lean towards comedy, drama, or sensuality, are exceptionally well-executed. The characters themselves are well-developed and possess distinct personalities. Maria and Kate, in particular, shine with captivating personalities and stunning aesthetics. Alice, on the other hand, embodies a more typical anime-trope character, which can be endearing in its own right. I appreciate the effort to maintain a platonic, big brother-type relationship with her, focusing on character depth rather than a purely superficial connection.

One notable aspect, however, is the writer's non-native English background. It adds a certain charm to the text, but there's an undeniable need for a skilled editor to refine the dialogue and storytelling. This would help streamline the experience and eliminate some of the narrative clutter.

One significant concern revolves around the merging of two seemingly unrelated storylines – the interactions on the island and the superhero-god-cult new world order narrative. While this merger seems to work within the constraints of the island setting, there's a looming worry that the story might go off the rails once the main character returns home. The scope becomes expansive, and the progression feels slow, which could potentially affect the game's coherence.

On the positive side, the main character is a well-crafted individual with charisma and a unique perspective on life, primarily shaped by a traumatic past. His ability to encounter god-like entities without excessive perturbation speaks volumes about his personality and adds depth to his character.

"The Intoxicating Flavor" introduces intriguing mysteries, such as the grand global sacred blood-domination-conspiracy and the mysterious Father. However, it leaves much to be explored, especially regarding the main character's family. These mysteries are undoubtedly enticing, but there's a fine line between keeping players intrigued and leaving them frustrated with a lack of answers.

In conclusion, "The Intoxicating Flavor" possesses the potential to be a remarkable game. The character interactions and their development are clear highlights, and the story, while complex, has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, the game may require additional time and development to fully unlock its potential. With some refinement in storytelling, addressing the merging of unrelated storylines, and potentially seeking editing assistance, this game could transform into a hidden gem worth revisiting in the future.

Renders and animations very good. Story sounds complicated, but it's definitely not bad. Of all the characters I really liked, it was Maria. I don't like the forced lesbian sex scene where we don't have a choice. Why are there two love interest or ex gf in a lesbian scene? Am I supposed to like them after that scene? You can refuse to have sex with one of those girls on that scene, but it's forced to do it with short hair. Why do we have the choice of whether or not to have sex with Maria, but we forced watch the sex scene with the short-haired girl? it doesn't make sense to me. the only reason I made it to the end of the update is because of Maria. If you're someone who doesn't care what I say, this game is absolutely beautiful and promising. Good luck to the Dev or Devs, but this game isn't me. thank you.

First game on this website that actually hooked me with the story, I usually just skip the dialogue and go straight to the naughty content. But for the first time, I pulled my pants up, took my hands off my dick and just kept reading the visual novel.
I'm a sucker for cool main characters with a dark past who arent edgy , they appear normal at first but then as the story progresses you start learning more about him and people around him starts to acknowledge little by little how awesome he is .
The story is very fluid and consistent . The dialogue is really good, the characters made me laugh a couple of times, especially the "little" girl. they really feel like real people and you get attached to them, something you rarely see on porn visual novels. And there is a mystery over every character, not just the MC .
Give it a try, at least finish the first chapter . If you don't get hooked up by then , move on to another game.

[0.7] Good game.
Especially the story is interesting so far (not sure whether it can keep up though or whether it will descend into some super-super-hero thing soon, which I personally dislike)
Writing is OK, but the translation could be improved.
Arts is good, several LIs are likeable, several more, as well as the MC, are interesting.
No real choices, which is sometimes a bit unfortunate when the MC behaves strangely.

Good Points
+i realy love story, how well writed and how interesting. Espacily Innana's story and past pretty much got me like reading a book. It was amazing and well writed. Espacily that religion connections was pretty enjoyable.
+Character developments feels good aswell. They are well writed and enjoyable. Espacily Alice is so funny and enjoyable with her character. And relationships with MC and other characters are pretty enjoyable aswell. MC and Alice have pretty good connection and scenes together.
+MC is pretty cool guy to play, he is not some kind of loser MC you will suffer, he knows what he wants, dont have problem with take thoose things and he is pretty powerfull aswell.
+Renders looks good.
+Last animations are well maked enough.

Bad Points
-Yes our story is pretty amazing but sometimes understanding story can be pretty hard because of DEV's style of writing. For example sometimes you can understand scene you saw from; dream, past or today. Sometimes you just cant understand some scenes writed as a which one and it can be pretty much annoying. Its not big bad point but still need to consider. I do like to see scenes are more clear. Like giving specific colors to dream scenes etc... Or when Alice talks about colors of people we should saw that colors around people with effect but instead there is zero difference in thoose scenes so its makes things pretty much obscure aswell.
-For first two or three chapter our renders looks little bit bad and our animations are static pictured animations. Only after chapter four we got better renders and 30-60fps real animations.

For The End
Its pretty good game. I do enjoy my time a alot with this game and its not just adult game, it have pretty good story aswell. So thanks for your efforts <3