VN - Ren'Py - The Missing Part [Ch.3] [jPk vns]

Too tired to write an essay right now, might update the review later. This avn is great. Not perfect, but nothing is. Some great looking girls, great dialogue (I read everything, instead of just skipping through through), didn't notice any annoying inner monologues that so many games have.

The story is very depressing at first, but that's fine. Not everything has to be upbeat and low stakes. So the prologue, while not exactly fapping material, is needed to set the stage. The later sex scenes and renders in the game while make the tears worth it.

Also, Lisa in her business atire and hairdo is probably one of the sexiest things in avn history, but that's just me two cents.

Lastly, though only three chapters in and less than one year after release (I see this topic was created on oktober the 16th 2024), there's a huge amount of content and the chapters are great in length. It's totally worth it to play right now, you'll have hours of content. Just bring tissues, for multiple reasons.

I subbed on jPk vns' patreon, after playing it the last three days. You might want to consider subscribing too if you like it and can spare the change

Now I'm giving this game 3 stars for effort, but I have to say, it's a tough sell for me. The prologue tries its hardest to produce as dramatic a reaction as possible so it bombards you with the most dramatic situation you can imagine, again and again.

The problem is, after it's over, you have to get into...well, a porn game. And after the premise was set it was just...how am I supposed to get immersed in brushing it off and going to have sex with ladies? The tone shift is seriously brutal.

I played for a while I guess but I just felt totally unimmersed. It doesn't help that the writing is clearly not done or proofed by an english speaker. Usually that's totally fine for me, but if you're trying to make a deep, serious, dramatic and emotional game, it just doesn't work the same way.

It's also heavily cliched, everything that happens feels inorganic, like a writer deciding what to write, rather than a world of its own. Every character shares weirdly profound stuff for no reason at all but to clue the reader into their internal struggles.

I get why it's somewhat popular, it's original and the author is trying, but to me it just doesn't work.

(Review is as of Ch.3)

This one is really, really close to great as of right now. The flaws are few, but significant. Minor spoilers below.

The title already explains what the story is going to be about: loss, trauma, and how we deal with it. To be clear, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that, and I like when stories are brave enough to tackle trauma; provided that they're written competently. Especially when it comes to the main character, the threshold for "competent" is very high. While the story largely handles the side characters in an adequate manner, I think it falls a bit short with the main character.


There is one other problem that has stood out to me so far, and it's kind of hard to describe. Basically, the dialogue gets really weird at times. Something will happen that strikes a nerve with a character, and then that character will really lash out. On the surface, this is fine. But the dialogue seems ill-equipped to handle it: especially with the MC, there are occasions where he pretty much no-sells it. And then immediately after the outburst, the conversation just continues with a fairly normal tone. I think VNs as a whole have a bit of a cliche "tone" to them that is outside of the way people normally talk in real life, so maybe an effort is being made here to subvert it somewhat in the name of realism, but then you have to make the reactions fit as well. When somebody lashes out, people tend to react strongly: like "wow, what the fuck?" or at least they're thinking "wow, what a bitch".

This story is close: like really, really close. Even this early on, it's very clear that care has been taken to explore loss and trauma in a believable way. I want to like the characters and care about how they've gotten to where they currently are. I hope it gets there, because I think the story will be remembered for a long time to come if it does.

Review after Part 3:
if you like drama, and some rain inside your home.
Hands down this is the best avn currently being made, sure you could argue with some good titles, but this is a rollercoaster of emotions, good pacing and now a big mistery related to the story title.
I seldom have this difficulty to choosing a favorite girl, but hey kudos to dev.

MAKE MADELYN A LI OR RIOT

Wow. I never thought in a million years an AVN would not only have me wailing like a baby once, but consistently break my heart again and again and again. Just when you think things couldn't get darker, the wonderfully sick bastard who made this takes us there. I was very surprised by how heartbreaking this story is, since sadness isn't exactly a turn on and what you typically would want out of an AVN. But it works very well in the end. The evolution from depressing to slightly more lighthearted things was extremely well done.

Beyond that the characters and the chemistry between them is some of the most three-dimensional and interesting I've come across in a game like this. The artwork and the LIs are beautiful, the writing is sharp and evocative, and the story is flawlessly built. The only criticism I could offer is that the animations are a little awkward and disappointing, but next to the tear-jerking center of the story, it doesn't even register. Wouldn't be surprised if it's the most emotionally devastating game on this site, and it's incredible how quickly it manages to pull at your heartstrings. I'm both incredibly excited and terrified of what the next chapter will bring.

There has only been a very few VN's on here that have made me really care about the characters and this by far is one of my favorites of all time. The story is great I have yet to advance unseen text and doubt I will unless saves get broken somewhere down the line. The story is gripping. I lost my fiancé in a car accident and man this story brought up things that are hard to talk about. If the author wrote this without having experienced loss or not knowing someone who has suffered loss then kudos for really understanding what goes through someone's mind. Anyway, Story is excellent. Renders are awesome and it has the right kinds of music to go with it. If you haven't tried this yet just download it. I don't think you will regret it.

Wow you did a really good job. Super impressive story writing. Great graphics with okay sex scenes. The sounds during the scenes could use a little touch up. Sucking sounds have an echo and one of sucking sounds clips. With it being so depressing it makes it really hard to rub one out though. Thanks for including a walk though , it helps a lot !

Overall: 4/5
The premise is well done, and the story really does well hitting the emotional beats. The MC is great in some areas and also misses in others. I think this could be due to the lack of consequences in the choices which make him feel too perfect. As a player you are meant to empathize and understand the MC's emotions and not really self-insert yourself into the story (even though you are allowed to rename the MC). Rather I feel like you experience this game as if you are looking into it at a lens from a 3rd person perspective if that makes sense. The tragic backstory of the MC really pulls you in, but as the game tries to slowly weave in the stories of the other LI's I suddenly feel disconnected with the MC. Rather than empathizing, it began to feel a bit unrealistic of how easy the LI's fall for him. It's mainly the way choices play out makes it feel too smooth, too consequence-free. The MC rarely faces pushback or emotional fallout from his decisions, which makes the relationships feel a bit idealized. You start to lose that sense of artistic realism the story worked so hard to build. It’s a bit jarring, because the game clearly understands emotional storytelling. Again, the storytelling is great, but it's just a hit or miss with lack of consequence with the choices.

Beautiful crafted vn. Quite an emotional ride as well. Everything from the beginning tldr felt like honest efforts went into making this.
The character development of main character from being a self centered snob to mature adult capable of living in the society inclusive of care and sensitive to others and has got almost better at reading the room.
Animations are good and nsfw scenes have picked up the pace.
Well written characters particularly the antagonist like Charlotte. Can hold the weight and her interaction with mc gets me riled up to the point that i wish mc could just hatefuk the bitch against the wall while her daughter watches lol.. She might even like it for fuk sake haha.
All in all real one to look forward to the vn.

I had high expectations from this AVN since playing Chapter One, and oh god, JPK VNs delivered. The Missing Part is just something else. From the very first moments, it delivers a gut punch of emotion that sets the tone for everything that follows. This isn’t just another AVN with pretty models; it’s a story that makes you feel the MC’s grief, his choices, and his desperate search for meaning.


The Story – 5/5
This is where the game shines the brightest. The writing is sharp, heartfelt, and never lazy. It’s rare to find an AVN that treats its characters as real people instead of fuckdolls and dildos . Here, every love interest feels like a genuine part of the MC’s healing journey. And yes. the prologue will wreck you.


Visuals/Audio – 4.5/5
Models and animations are beautifully crafted, with music that hits at just the right moments. The intimate scenes aren’t just “filler spice” either they’re polished, emotional, and surprisingly immersive.


Gameplay/Choices – 4/5
It keeps things simple but meaningful. The relationship system rewards realism over fantasy, which means you can’t just romance everyone without consequence. That doesn’t mean you can’t be involved with multiple characters at the same time, but it’s not the same as freely romancing them all. It raises the stakes, and I think that makes your choices matter more.


Final Thoughts
There are numerous good but forgettable AVNs out here, but this isn’t one of them. The Missing Part is a rare gem that combines powerful storytelling, strong characters, and gorgeous production into something unforgettable. It’s emotional, it’s engaging, and it absolutely deserves to be experienced and not played


For me, this is an easy 5/5

(Review of Ch. 3)

If there's something this game excels at, that would be storytelling. The prologue gets you hooked in the story and makes sure you won't get anywhere until you see it all. Friendly advice: have your handkerchief or tissue paper handy because it will hit hard. And yet, it's so well done you'll love it even if it hurts.

A good chunk of the narrative is made of cutscenes. Again, they're very smartly done, never feeling boring or out of place. The moment you meet Ella and the next ellipsis happens, you know you're in for something special. Later on, it will be far too easy to feel attached to every LI in the game. Friendly advice here too: you better decide on one early on and leave the rest for future playthroughs. Oh yes, this is one of those games that favours realism over fantasy when it comes to how many girls you can successfully romance at once, which for me counts as a plus.

Leaving aside his striking resemblance to Sean Penn, the MC is probably the least expressive of all the characters in the game. OTOH, animations in lewd scenes are excellent and with multiple camera angles available, but apparently require a high end rig or some finetuning to play properly; because of that I'm rating this 4 stars instead of 5. The day this problem is addressed this game will automatically become part of the selected elite (if it isn't already), because quite frankly, in every other aspect this can't possibly get any better.

PS and last thought: I suggest the developer to support user selectable transparency for the text box, as the content is barely readable at times. Thank you.

Just play it, it's so immersive that u will cry yes u will cry. The story and narration is peak top tier and the sex buildup and execution is just . Man the dev is a legend. The characters have so much soul unlike other AVNs. Hooked currently the best AVN I have played in all years in terms of story.

best written AVN of all time
this novel has so many great emotional scenes, almost cried in chapter 3.
character building and balancing the relationships is great.
not too much sex scenes but it suits the character and the novel.

One of the few VNs that caught my attention with its plot
A very sad story and I am really looking forward to the sequel.
story - 6
graphics - 4 (although even if it was lower I would still give the overall rating of 5)
sound - I don't know, I haven't listened to it

As for the characters - the MC is good, the female characters except for the daughter are very mediocre. which, however, does not prevent me from enjoying the plot.
I was also a little confused by the strange development of the plot with the house for the employee (Hailey), but maybe this is a bug or just a stopper.

Great game, started off strong and is getting better. Just don't expect a quick fap, its nice to play a game where characters largely act like adults. Looking forward to following this as it develops. Definitely worth supporting if you can afford it.

As of Chapter 2:

Guys. GUYS. This VN is absolutely spectacular. For an AVN (hell, even for a story), this has some of the best storytelling I have ever seen. This is a MUST PLAY!

Artwork/Animation - 5/5

Outside of the game's storytelling, even the models and animations are top notch. Models are beautiful, animations are smooth. Just a pleasure to look at. Very top tier and well done. Artists are very passionate about their work.

Storytelling/Dialogue - 100/5

Holy fuck, but this is some of the best storytelling I have ever seen, period. I did NOT expect to tear up reading an AVN on this site, yet here we are. Without spoiling too much, the game is a tear jerker. It goes through a well written prologue before getting into the main game. Just so well written. And the dialogue and proofreading is top notch. A HUGE peeve of mine is poor spelling and shitty dialogue. Too many AVNs and games think they can get away with it, but it's a turn off. This does not disappoint at all. Just a beautiful story, that yes, still has spicy scenes.

Gameplay/UI - 5/5

Not much to say here. It's an AVN that essentially just provides basic options on who you want your LIs to be. Not sure if anything else is being added down the line, but probably not. Just a smooth, easy-to-navigate VN.

In short, wonderfully made VN with an amazing story that still has the spiciness you want in an AVN. Absolutely recommend playing.

Cheers!

Radical Dreamer

I very rarely give 5 stars to a game. has to be exceptional and engaging enough.
for me, its the story and characters that make it a good AVN. yes i don't mind a mindless FAP-AVN, but that are a dime a dozen and easily forgetable.
i also care little for amazing visuals, music and animations. yes they are a big actor and can make or break a AVN. but if the story and characters are subpar, then it can be hollywood level visuals and be just as shite as hollywood.

thankfully; The Missing Part. has all these elements. greats visuals, great animations, great music, great characters and most of all, a great Story.
thank the God-Emperor for a great story for once. theres such a massive amount of drivel and subpar crap on here, thats its nice to see this AVN stand out.

by god its also a Tear-jerker and i honestly barely couldn't get past the prologue. been a LONG time, that an AVN has hit me right in the feels.
truely hats off to the developer of this game. a frikin masterpiece sofar.

also when ahead subscribed i liked it that much, and i urge anyone to give this a go, then if possible to support this amazing game.

personally supporting the game, i dunno how to express anymore praise than that. looking forward to the next chapter, as the cliff-hanger.... damn. thats some good stuff right there!!!

It's been a long time since I cried while playing an AVN. Salute to the team; this is one of the best avn I ever played. All the love interest are interesting; with a right direction, this game can become a masterpiece on it own

After 9 years browsing through this site this is my first review ever.

Holy fucking shit! I have no fitting words to describe this game.
I will try to briefly put my feelings into words.

I started the game laughing at the MC, who looked like he was in his 30s when he should have been a teenager, and, as the story progressed, I profusely cried my eyeballs out. The dev had no right to sweep me off my feet and stab me in the heart with the narrative. I wouldn't dare give it less than 5 stars and I'll probably pay for a subscription when I'm in a better financial situation. What can I say? I have a soft spot for stories that dare to touch on such delicate topics of human tragedy and manage to portray them gracefully and thoughtfully.

There are a few games on this site that I would be very sad to see it's development being halted for any reason, but if it were this one, I would be truly heartbroken. It's rare to find a game with such a beautiful soul. A breath of fresh air amidst all these soulless AI projects and dying cash cows. I really hope this one does well.

Wow. This game blew me away.

The writing is superb and the characters feel so human. Animation is well done. Music fits well with the themes in the scene.

This game is off to a great start. I can't wait for more updates. This could be one of the best games on the site. I would give it a 6/5 if I could.