VN - Ren'Py - The List [v0.09] [Uncle Loco]

Story 1/5
I dident really find the story all that good and it feels rushed when it comes to relationships, you meet the first girl at a poker game and take her out for a buger after the game and fuck her in the bathroom stall, you do have an option to say no to her but then shes out of the harem, so yeah you need to make dessions pretty damn fast.

Story/MC feels a bit to brainless, MC stands at hes bedroom door listening to someone threatening hes dad and saying he will kill the hole family and instend of being greatfull that the dad dident mention MC hes thinking the dad dosent like him since he dident mention him? i mean wtf.....MC just stands there like a brainless idiot behind the door doing absolutly nothing to help or save hes family? he just stands there waiting to hear gunshots? and then MC flees.....thats some low lvl writting right there, anyone normal would try to help their family, MC even has the element of supprise but does fuck all.....

To make it completly idiotic MC then takes he time to pack hes bag thinking about what to bring, like "better remember socks and underwear...lets just forget about hes family being killed and the blood coming under he bedroom door...lets take our time pack a bag and not forget the socks? after packing hes bag he flees through the window/fire escape while hearing the door to hes sisters room getting kicked in by the killers......
Then a bullet came to close to hitting MC to make him fall? huh? he then lands on a car blacks out and the killers dident finish the job even though someone was close behind him shooting at him?
It just got to the point where story became one big joke and i couldent take it seirous what so ever.

Then he wakes up with memory loss in a hospital....then MC desides to trust a total stranger that looks like the same age or younger them MC but is supposed to be hes mother? and hospital staff belives that?
MC dosent even speake to the docs before making sure its ok with the strange woman that he knows nothing about and who is lieing to the staff by playing hes mother.....how the fuck does this make sense to any writter? any normal person would tell the docs that he has no clue who that crazy woman is...but nope not MC....even after learning hes hole family has been killed all MC thinks about is how good this woman look and how nice her voice is...
and here i thought this was supposed to be a story focus but feels alot more like the run of the mill porn with an weird childish mindset of the MC.
Oh and him falling down from a pretty low hight was apprently enough for him to go into a coma for 5 months and get a shit ton of damage....

i think this will be enough to show that plots are poor and seen a million times over and MC will stay brainless with or without hes memory.

Oh and cant rename MC either not even after he dont remember who he is... which is idiotic on its own, i know the devs reason but its just not a valid one, it could be done just like the mod does where you can put in your name and nickname and full name and it would be the same storywise.

MC is the standard childish kind with a mindset of a 12 year old, so when looking at any woman he constantly get cringy thinking about how hot they are hot fit their ass is and so on you get the idea, and ofcause he gets boners from nothing as well just like a very young kid.
Even being in a wheelchair barely able to walk its all that is on hes mind, once again story based or pure porn game? mindset pretty speake on its own....

I think you can see the level of details in the game or should say the lack of them which makes for a pretty poor story and it only make it worse that its supposed to be a story focused game.....and it sure dosent feel like it.

Girls also trows them self onto MC, theres 0 relationship build up and it wont matter if a girl knows MC or they just met, all they are there for is to fuck MC, its boring and mindless and you will never get to feel anything for anyone.

Then game goes to shit and start forcing girls on you, some i wouldent want to touch with a 10ft pole, making it even worse that it all seems like a plan and MC blindly follows along not having a care about wtf is going on.
Also forces the red head on you aka Alexis whos the one you shouldent trust and making all kind of weird plans behind MCs back...if you dont add her to harem its game-over, so yeah game it simply just not worth playing and its a full blown kinetic storyline so you cant change anything story related.

I just lose interest in the game after having LIs forced on me, i can tell you it will happen more times after that as well forcing more girls on you also forcing you to accept what Alexia says or it leads to game-over yet again, so you really dont have any choices and it should have been made as a kinetic story, it could have been done in so many other ways instend of forced relationships but its more or less just a fuckfest where story comes last.

Girls 2/5
The quality is just not that good, i liked a few of the girls but had some i dident forced on me which dident help.

Animations 1/5
They really arent good, very jumpy/choppy and short, also its pretty low quality as well like grainy, loops resets in a very poor way, they get a little better late in game but at the point i just dident care about the girls or the animations.

Music 0/5
Game is silent which always makes a game alot more boring, atleast to me.

Choices 1/5
It lets you add or remove a few girls but some are forced on you due to having a kinetic set story, not following that preset story leads to game-over.

Ok let me say this has the makings of being a very good game the storyline is interesting and the characters are diverse beloe is just some of the things i liked and some things that could be improved on but by no means can i criticise the concept.

Pros:

1. Storyline 9/10 solid so far plenty of scope for many more chapters
2. Models 9/10 i know many will say there are better in other games but for his first VN they are very nice, Especially Alexis
3. Writing 10/10 very good grammar hardly any typos very good
4. Game outlook 10/10 - this has the makings of being a top top game

Cons:

1. Animations 5/10 - they are very choppy and jumpy, however again i have to say this is his first time so he/she will learn as they go and these could be made better in future versions or even remade in the future. This does not detract from the storyline and therefore i am not to worried at the moment

Verdict although plenty of room for improvement this will come with experience, i am not going to drop stars because of this because i found the game engrossing and i played it all the way through without looking at any other games which is rare for me. SO well done and those that look at reviews let me say this is a very good game as long as you dont judge it against very experienced devs, remember this is a start point and its a very good one. Thank you

This is good and i though the choice always get ending if i declined to add the girl join harem but when i want to refuse charlote the game didn't get the ending.. keep it up bro and waiting the next update

Firstly, this game good at mimicking a decent game, but the truth is, this is a bad game.

Plot. They're a good idea realized in very bad shape. TOO MUCH narrator's speeches - this ruins third wall to the ground, and make storytelling just a bad joke. It's good in small douses, but when it is literally a quarter of the game it's just disgusting. And if Dev need to use "(Flashback)" to specify to players what part of story it is, this is just a disaster for storytelling. Characters not development, they are that they are. Two people don't know each other, next scenes they fuck. And if narrators saying there are millions of years between these scenes, it's not going to work. Some scenes not even split with dark screen, just dumb teleport without anything in between. Twists, well, you need to be a caveman to not predict what's going to happen next, it's all so obvious.

Visual, hilariously bad. Renders and especially 5 fps animations ugly. First time I have seen animation where movements so wrong and mistakes so obvious. Some animations look even like crime against 3dgc. Half women characters in game looks like cheap whores from the darkest streets possible. And there is no logic behind it, just bad taste or laziness. MC, who must be in height school, looks like a 35 years old potato. And characters in mid 40 looks like 18 years old. Every emotion on characters faces looks uncanny and wrong. At the end, it improves a bit, but only a bit.

For some reason, you need mod to change name (hello 2024). UI made in strange resolution. Some other small problems.

And as a final, developer hints that he does not give a f about what ppl (players) on this site are thinking about his game. Nice demonstration of respect to players...

Boring, unsightly game. 1/5

{Chapter 7 review}
I could barely get through the first 30 odd minutes, how people are rating this 5-stars is genuinely insane to me. Visually it's passable, but the sticking point is the writing. The kind of dev who thinks a woman would just lore-dump her sexual traumas onto a total stranger, is the type of person who rarely talks to women. It's the type of game which speaks a lot, but says very little. There are hundreds of other options, so I feel no need to promote this one.

Is there a chance it gets better in the latter seasons? Entirely probable. If you want to slog it out, you can certainly go ahead. Read the other reviews to form a more educated opinion, or try it yourself. But there was simply nothing to grab me, and I see too many telltale signs of mediocrity to want to engage with it longer. I think every dev who KNOWS their previous writing is subpar, should absolutely take the time to go back and correct it. Most good devs will constantly be re-reading their previous work and looking for mistakes they may have missed, so the fact something that big is still there just doesn't interest me.

Review: "The List"

Rating: 4.5/5

"The List" is a captivating and thought-provoking game that seamlessly blends elements of mystery, strategy, and psychological thriller. Developed by an indie studio, this game offers a unique and immersive experience that will keep players engaged from start to finish.

Set in a dystopian future where society is controlled by a mysterious organization known only as "The Authority," players take on the role of a rebellious protagonist determined to uncover the truth behind The List, a secret document that dictates the fate of individuals within the society. As players delve deeper into the game's narrative, they must navigate through a series of moral dilemmas, strategic decisions, and unexpected twists and turns.

One of the most impressive aspects of "The List" is its branching storyline, which allows players to make choices that significantly impact the outcome of the game. Every decision feels meaningful, and the consequences of those decisions are often unpredictable, adding a layer of tension and suspense to the gameplay. Additionally, the game's well-developed characters and richly detailed world help to immerse players in the experience, making it feel as though they are truly part of the story.

Visually, "The List" is stunning, with beautifully rendered environments, atmospheric lighting, and detailed character models that bring the game's world to life. The soundtrack is equally impressive, with haunting melodies and atmospheric soundscapes that enhance the game's overall sense of tension and unease.

While "The List" excels in many areas, it's not without its flaws. Some players may find certain aspects of the gameplay to be repetitive, particularly during the game's investigative segments. Additionally, the game's ending may leave some players feeling unsatisfied, as it leaves several key questions unanswered.

Overall, "The List" is a standout title that deserves recognition for its engaging storyline, immersive gameplay, and impressive presentation. Fans of mystery games and psychological thrillers will find plenty to love here, and the game's branching narrative ensures that it has plenty of replay value. Despite its minor flaws, "The List" is a must-play experience for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant gaming experience.

The story and renders are ok, but nothing special. The game really fails in my eyes because it is essentially a kinetic ovel without being tagged as such. Most of the LIs and lewd scenes occur without any consent or input from the player, and I do not believe there is a single story-based choice in the entire game. You can just hold down ctrl and skip entire chapters without needing to decide anything.

Great engaging story. Good renders, good animations, and the game is much easier to play now that the game has an official proofreader. I especially like Kelly. I have a thing for interesting-colored hair and freckles

English:..........9/10
User Interface:...3/10
User Experience:..7/10
Art:..............6/10
Dialogue:.........3/10
Story:............7/10
Opinion:..........2/10................
Avg:...........5.29/10 [2.65/5]

Every time I open a game and am greeted by characters introducing the story and "mechanics," as if it's difficult to hit left click, I want to bash my head against my desk. A simple thank you and if you have something that is more than "Click to Continue" is all you ever need to tell the player. As well as "Skip this dumb intro" as a choice. And the reviews of this were negative for very oddly specific reasons, so I wanted to give it a chance. However, so far, this intro is just kinda boring. It's different, a back alley poker game, but doesn't do anything for me. And the line "I'm not old enough to gamble" Took me by surprise. He looks 35, the gambling age must be 50. And once MC eats with Diamonds, they blurt out their darkest personal traumas. Who does that? All they've done is play poker and eat a burger. What prompted such a heavy conversation? Either way, first impressions on this are odd. Is it a little different? Yeah. Is it a rollercoaster of information? My god, yeah.

So you play as Rob, I'll continue to use MC, though. He shows up to a poker game. I guess it's to finish an online poker tournament, but it's immediately cut short by police. MC hides with Diamonds, I think she said her name was Ellie, but either way, they kiss to make cops think they're not involved and end up a a fast food place. Then, her first thought is "Let me flash this idiot." Why? Love at first sight is easier to write. Then she goes off on a tangent about how she's been raped and sexually assaulted multiple times. Now, I don't know about you, but why would a victim of that EVER decide to do that with some rando she met in a shady gambling ring. Then goes off about their past lives and destiny, feelings that can't be conveyed to the player, and wild cult shit. To which MC just says "Yeah, my buddy was a cult leader, good guy." Excuse me, what?! Then she says "You're the first guy that didn't want...that" She initiated interaction by flashing, I don't understand her actions at all. Leading to sex after knowing each other for 10 minutes. She's already lost any decent characterization. Then MC is at home, with a dream sequence sex scene, followed by his whole family being murdered. To which, he has NO urgency. He paces around his room, literally twiddling his thumbs. Only to be cut off BY THE STUPID 4TH WALL BREAKING. And they use it to talk about most of the issues I have. You know, instead of writing better they just say "Haha oh well." That doesn't excuse or shield you from criticism of these terrible choices. And they bring up this stupid red head fetishism everyone is on as well. My god, it's like there's some awful checklist everyone uses to make these crap games to try to milk patreon. "DON'T WORRY READER, THERE'S MORE RED HEADS FOR YOU HAHA." How about not including a dumb recap, followed by ANOTHER recap if the player is still playing? I know that takes actual effort, but that narrator 4th wall crap tanks any investment I have in the story to zero.

The second chapter opens to MC having amnesia. So if amnesia is on your bingo card, please, mark it now. With the fabled "redhead" with disturbingly long eyelashes. Look like venus fly traps. She owes MC's dad, and will take in MC out of the kindness of her heart. At this point it feels like whiplash. "Let's hard reset the story because people bitched about the color of the girls' hair and the writer doesn't know what to do." I'm not saying that's what happened, I'm saying that's what it feels like. And if I have to deal with the shitty recap/narration every chapter, full warning, I'm going to quit. The chapters aren't long enough and I'm still playing so I don't have a goldfish brain that needs a recap. Then it calls out three of the worst games on this site by name. Wow. At this point it's adding up to be the absolute worst experience for me specifically. So I guess what I CAN say is for the loud majority that loves playing the same games over and over, they'll love this. And the audacity to say this isn't just about sex when there's a giant "View Harem" button on screen at all times, along with LIs that try to start relationships based on nothing. Why a "harem tracker" is even needed is beyond me. "Did you say yes to this girl?" is not a thing I can forget. Then MC is asked if he's a virgin, but he has no memories? How would he know? So many poor writing decisions. He also has to eavesdrop on every conversation, and somehow ALL of them are about him and his penis. He started out a semi-decent guy, now it just feels like those peeping games where the women fall in love with the troglodyte MC because he spies on them in the shower.

Chapter 3 is nothing. MC trains and has sex with Madison. Then he has this giddy pre-teen fit when Alexis kisses him. There's no consistency. I'm GLAD you can skip the back to back recaps, but the fact they're there like I'm some idiot that can't follow the plot "Guy's family killed, loses memory, vampire landlady falls in love with him for no reason." Chapter 4 is baby's first mission, security gone wrong. Chapter 5 seals this game's fate for me. EVERY CHARACTER shows up, looks at MC, suddenly everyone shares their innermost thoughts and desires down to the last detail, then are the very best friends/fuck buddies. Alexis is this adamant subservient vampire cuckquean that demands MC sleeps with other women because this game is nothing more than everything it says it's not. I love vampire stories, but everyone in this acts like a kids show character. They meet, have no problems, solve the nonexistent problem, then stare into each other's eyes knowing they're always in a safe space together. Then MC has a sudden vampire fetish, and any time he talks to anyone it's about how many VNs he plays. Really? He also confuses love with dependency, the issue isn't she made him fall in love with her, he is just completely dependent on her for everything. Don't forget the only thing you, the player, have seen between them is that they watched tv together a couple times. Why she likes him or he has feelings for her is never touched upon. Sure, it's going to be some big dumb reveal in like 2 years, but having everyone love him for some ethereal reason means none of them actually love him, and the "wholesome" vibes this tries to give off are null and void. (Which we all know for a fact they'll say something stupid like "His aura only enhances what someone would feel for him.")

This was made for the crowd that HAS to have a harem of women that ONLY have sex with MC. And they also make sure to say it out loud and as verbosely as possible, so the verbal contract is known. I'm honestly surprised all of the women aren't virgins that have never heard the word penis before. For once, the English is pretty good, I only noticed some minor spelling/grammar issues over the whole project. The UI/UX is pure default renpy outside the typewriter font. The art is okay, the animations are all heavily reused and the models are very stiff. There's also quite a few floating objects and stuff in the stills. The dialogue is not good. There's no defending that. Everyone says everything they're thinking at all times and it feels so stiff on top of it, NO ONE talks like this. The story itself COULD be pretty good, I like vamps and I would be interested in this if it were written well. But it's not. Realistically, this is only for the people that like all of the VN's it directly references, constantly. Of which I like exactly one. So far the only "conflict" has been Sylvia running away from MC. And I say that knowing full well that fighting and action has happened. Ultimately, I just find it kinda boring, bur if you just need shallow women to fawn over you, only your name is now Bobert, this is the game for you.

Review as of Chapter 6 (will try to keep it spoiler-free)

Story: The story, as it is shaping up so far is good. There are twists and turns as new things get revealed. Time will tell if the story pays off completely, but it definitely seems to be headed in a good direction, I've enjoyed it so far. You will, too, so long as this story has the tropes you're interested in. To listen to some of the other reviewers talk about the story, they seem to be expecting world-class story telling and are cranky the dev isn't Neil Gaiman. That's unfortunate. Maybe this story isn't your cup of tea, but that doesn't mean the writing is bad. Indeed, as I noted, it's better than a lot of AVNs. The one area that I think could be a bit better is giving the women more agency. Many, but not all, female characters have a "the MC is the only decent person I've ever met and he's helping to fix my life because of that" motivation. The story hints that there might be a specific reason for this, so perhaps this is justified. Time will tell. I just don't like how many AVNs have characters who feel like their whole lives were on hold just waiting for the MC. This is often because devs don't want to give the slightest hint of anything NTR-related. Generalized rant over.

Art: The art is good, and the models are all attractive. One thing I've always loved is when the dev creates the art with a sense that the rest of the world is still happening beyond what the MC cares about. Watching the art for little background interactions between other people and also potentially see hints about future events or people you might meet is a lot of fun. This AVN does that and it's something that really makes the story more fun.

Sound/Music: This AVN has sounds and music in places and uses them to good effect. The List doesn't use sound/music as well as Red Lucy does, for example, but doesn't just have music/sound as a jukebox. The music and sound fits the area where it is played.

Choice: The choices currently available are not as intricate as something like Intertwined, but this isn't just a "who do you want to fuck" game.

Overall: The List is shaping up to be an interesting story with interesting characters and enough adult content to keep most people happy.

Our MC starts out as a fairly typical young and arrogant college boy. He thinks he's gonna beat the odds. His luck is better... Well, maybe he's at least partly right. What begins as really terrible luck turns into a life changing event when a very powerful person takes a vested interest.

There's action and adventure. Character building. Hot women. Mystery and Sex. Lots and lots of hot, sweaty... SEX. What's not to like?

The story telling is very good. The renders and especially the action sequence posing are outstanding.

Did I mention the hot women? Yeah? You should give it a try...

Just another vampire story.

I kinda glanced at the very first part again, but didn't see anything....so it seems they make you wait till chapter 5 before letting you know most everyone is a vampire....
So a huge waste of time for me.... I know others are into vampires which is great, I just don't care for them and wouldn't have even tried it to begin with.

The models all look pretty good save for the goofy grins they seem to have a lot of the time. The mc looks a bit like a doofus most of the time but they still all look good enough. Backgrounds/scenery all look good.

Mostly it's a kinetic novel so kind of boring unless you are into that. Maybe there will be more choices in the future. It's still on the early side.

Otherwise it's ok if you like this stuff. Looks like the dev has done a good job w updates so probably not a big worry of being abandoned.

v0.05.1

It's a kinetic novel for the most part with a focus on storytelling. I'm a sucker for this VN's themes so i enjoyed it.
Also more of a hardcoded harem rather than individual romances.

I was initially unconvinced with the plot in the beginning few chapters. It was a bit dull with focus on the relationship building with the LIs, dev could have spice it up with snippets of the main plot or character stories. Later on once the protagonist began working with Alexis the plot starts to pick up and took an unexpected "supernatural or fantasy" turn. Was pleasantly surprised and definitely looking forward to how the story unfolds.

For now, most characters except Alexis have shallow backgrounds and character development, afterall it is still early in the game. Alexis's character development and relationship progression was a bit too sudden honestly, same goes for the other LIs. Though Alexis and MC relationship is adorable. So far i'm liking most of the characters and LIs, they're adequate i'd say. As mentioned before its a harem game. There's enough variety in the LIs in terms of personality, character and looks. I hope there will be more depth to them later on for their character stories.

Models and renders look good, not enough for gfx enthusiasts but i'm a mainly a narrative guy so yea.

As for lewd content, its first and foremost a story focused VN so this suffers a bit. Personally i think whats there is sufficient and doesn't distract from the narrative but if this is your main concern then it may not be for you.

Initial chapters are boring but i recommend playing till at least chapter 5. Maybe wait for another 3 or 4 more chapter releases even, for the story to pick up.

Basically a KN at this point (0.05) only choices you have is to add 2 girls to harem and every other choice is game over / end game or continue game. There are 0 choices in how to respond to conversations or situations, nothing to shape your personality.

The 2 girls you add one leaves for another state and the other you only see for a short time thus far before losing your memory. Animations are "bugged" in ch5 so when you finally get to be with the main li you just get a couple renders and the worse scene in the game. This will be fixed no doubt as the anims do exist in the image folder.

The writing is boring and I failed to connect or care for any character.
Struggled to get to the end without skipping the reading as I couldn't get invested in either the characters or the story and I am generally a fan of vampire stories.

" if you are looking for reality look somewhere else " is part of the OP. Maybe that's some sort of disclaimer, but if I were looking for reality I wouldn't even be on this site.

What I am looking for is engagement and participation. What I am most definitely not looking for is being hoodwinked into thinking my choices matter when in reality I'm only offered the illusion of choice. I either accept all these women or it's a game over.

I suppose there are a few well-written harem games amongst all the flotsam and jetsam, but most are examples of either pandering or lack of effort in writing a script that creates tension, the previously mentioned engagement, and agency. If, like me, you are looking for such things when you start a playthrough, I'd recommend trying something else.

As of v0.04

PROS

• There's some choice (but not fully)
• Attempt at something different story-wise.

CONS

• Forced LI's (No option to give Madison the heave-ho)
• Story is poor, headache inducing poor.

CONCLUSION

For those that have nothing else to try. Maybe.

what can i say? one of the most boring games i have ever played.

most of the dialogue in the game does not add anything . characters talk a lot but they don't say anything meaningful. plot is a forced nonsense, you can easily skip entire narrative and you would not miss a thing

renders are weak. all women look like they are take from a kids cartoon. bodies are made of plaster with no curves

sex scenes are sterile. yes, that is the term. it is as if robots are given a script and asked to act on it without any prior experience. there is a scene but there is no desire.

game could not make me continue, didn't care about the guy or any of the females.

hope it would be different for you

Amazing and potentially a GREAT visual novel that has a long story to tell ahead..
Narrative is well written, Characters are great, funny, well designed, cute (minus the mc) and very likeable..
The animations could do with branching out a little from just using the pre made stuff thats available on renderotica but it its easier on the dev then so be it..
MC's face is a little off putting for the age he is portraying and his facial hair goatee is vile.. but his personality i like and its far better than a LOT of the other main characters out there..
HIGHLY recommend using the renamer mod on the top of the page as it hasn't been added to the game yet and normally that's a big play or Nay decider for me.. luckily this enables you to immerse yourself with whatever character name you like and enjoy the story on a more personal level..
The story is truly gripping in places, renders could use a little tweaking to give the full cinematic potential this title deserves but regardless i'll be following this for some time to come..
Personally.. I hope this title has a Long story ahead as it had me hooked right away and wanting more asap

Very promising start, breaks the 4th wall a bit between chapters, I didn't mind (actually I really liked it) and is a good setup of the story and the characters, with some sex scenes (not many). I look forward to where this is going, hopefully updates do not take too long.

Great game so far, and the way it looks for it can only get better.
Quite a bit of mystery regarding the MC and a few other characters, can't wait to see what is going to happen in the future.
The story is easy to follow so far, there's no convulated shit, there is mystery quite a bit of it, but no unnecessary dialogue.
The LIs so far are interesting and sweet, especially the Main LI.
So far I'm hooked and can't wait to see what happens more, I won't spoil what already happened so far, you'll just have to play it.
Gl to the dev with this project.