Ren'Py - The Null Hypothesis [v0.7b] [Ron Chon]

"The Null Hypothesis" is a sandbox game that explores the interactions between the player character, a male protagonist, and various female X-Men members including Jean Grey, Kitty Pryde, X-23, and Storm. Developed by Imaginary Realms Studios, the game blends elements of open-world exploration with narrative-driven interactions in the mutant-filled universe.
The game introduces an intriguing premise, allowing players to navigate the dynamic relationships within the X-Men world. The sandbox format provides players with the freedom to explore iconic locations like the Xavier Institute, the Danger Room, and the bustling streets of mutant-populated cities.


Graphically, "The Null Hypothesis" is visually impressive, capturing the essence of the comic book world with vibrant colors and detailed character models. The sandbox nature of the game allows for a diverse range of activities, from honing mutant abilities in the Danger Room to engaging in epic battles against iconic villains.

In conclusion, "The Null Hypothesis" presents an intriguing concept, blending sandbox exploration with narrative depth in the X-Men universe. With its engaging characters, visually appealing design, and potential for a rich storytelling experience, the game has the opportunity to captivate fans of both the X-Men franchise and open-world gaming.

Honestly one of the most refreshing and exciting up and coming games out right now. The art is fantastic, and the writing is enjoyable enough for the game. I like how to story is progressing and appreciate the work on so far.
Really excited to see this go somewhere.

This is a very fullfilling game for a version 0.2.
Everything from the UI to the backgrounds feels incredibly smooth. Girls are amazing both in character and appearance. Writing left me wanting more. Dev team made an incredible job overall and they are very active at discord server too. I really do hope they get the support they deserve.

Honestly just a fun game, it's similar to the other X-men game but the art/gameplay are better, and this one has an actual story. Need more X-23 content to be fully satisfied. This game also did the impossible, make me like Jean Grey.

The quirk system is interesting, and it makes the girls more unique than they are in most other similar games. Only recommendation is to add more dialogue throughout, even just simple comments during events, and It would be near perfect. As it is, I'm just nitpicking.

A lot of content and good graphics. A bit grindy, but there are already changes to the amount of grind required anounced.
Will be interesting to see if the devs can continue to provide content on that high a level moving forwad.

This might be the successor to Oni's game if done well so far many good reviews.

This game has truly exceeded expectations, delivering an exceptional gaming experience that leaves me eagerly anticipating future updates. The developers have created a virtual world that captivates with its engaging storyline, impressive visuals, and seamless gameplay. Every detail, from the intricate character designs to the immersive environments, reflects a commitment to quality.

What sets this game apart is its potential for growth. The current content is already fantastic, but the promise of more updates adds an exciting layer of anticipation. The developers' dedication to enhancing and expanding the gaming universe is evident, and it leaves players like myself hungry for what's to come.

The prospect of additional features, levels, or narrative arcs creates a sense of ongoing adventure. It's not just a game; it's an evolving experience. The thought of new challenges, characters, or twists in the storyline generates genuine excitement. In a gaming landscape that often leaves players wanting more, this title stands out as a beacon of promise, and I can't wait to see how it evolves with each upcoming update. It's a testament to the game's staying power and the developers' commitment to delivering an enduring and enriching experience.

Cant wait for more updates keep up the good work!

Excellent X-men-themed game with well rounded character, I enjoy every character personality and kink. The main story is well written, the art direct is cool and hot at the same time . Highly recommended.

Fun, interesting and not overtly kinky, just a damn good game with a surprising amount of customisation! Looking forward to seeing what future updates bring, the creator seems very active so I have high hopes that there will be more to come.

I thoroughly dislike this game... for not having known about it all this time.
It is fun, entertaining and compelling.
The characters are fleshed out and developed, they grow and change.
The story is enjoyable and captivating.
The artwork... is simply stellar.
The options you have in what to do and where to go are diverse. The mechanics are a bit tricky but it's good and gives you things to learn about it. I had not finished my first playthrough when I was already planning to do a second.
My one issue is how easily the girls were persuaded to share. But that's not a slight of the game in any way. The characters feel so real that it felt a bit off that they'd be so willing to let me have a harem. Which is not to say I didn't want to or that I don't like it. I'm just saying... it's too good for its own good?
The devs went above and beyond with the game.
I suppose the only problem is that I can't wait for more.

A brilliant game inspired by another great game. The sandbox/vn elements are spot on. Art is superb, characters are unique and adorable. Please continue, will closely follow further development. 10/10

It REALLY pains me that I have to rate it this was but there's no other way to deeply explain how bd the engine of this game is.

The fact that we can alternate the sex scenes the way we want them to is quite nice but the game keeps crashing all the time. I can't close the game most of the times, meaning I have to cold shut my laptop most of the times.

To make things clear: The game, an AVN, manages to make my laptop crash even though I can play non-AVNs on this thing. I have a decent laptop that has more than enough power to easily carry these games.

You guys seriously need to adjust your code accordingly but also ensure we don't lose our saves like last time. It sucked I had to play it all again.

This is literally the only flaw I see in this game but it's so bad it makes the game unplayable, unless you don't play the sex scenes but we all know those games are mostly for the sex.

Onto my part of the review that's meant to transform this game into a 5 star game if the horrible performance issues are being taken care of:

• I enjoyed the X-Men movies and love to play in their universe as a new character
• I love our relationships.
• Jean with her innocence yet kinky incest fetish is hot
• Anna's progress was pretty slow and for the most part I saw no way in making her finish, since she wouldn't allow too much and just touching won't result into completion
• Laura is a nice contrast and her wild side that's opening more and more is a nice experience

Things I also wanna criticize:

• I'm mad we have no interaction with Storm, the Demo had some conversation with her that suggested we have some love points with her
• I'd like more moments with Kurt. Our friendship together was a nice change from the women
• More interactions between the women. Not in a sexual way, but they know about each other so a conversation with them together would be beneficial.
• Better explain the stuff with the mouth when being given choices. I think someone has actually explained it but I need an official explanation in-game.

In just 0.2 version Really, the game in one release got more content than some games with years of development and Patreon backing.

Based on the writing, you can see that people on this project actually read comics and are fans of X-Men, not just coomers who saw Rouge in X-Men:Evolution

There's a whole team working on the game so maybe just maybe, it won't devolve into a borderline scam where there will be less than 3 updates in a year with barely any fixes and/or content

There are many similarities, if not borderline plagiarism, to Rouge Like. The difference however is that this game (in terms of available love interests) is big as a puddle, but deep as an ocean, which I personally prefer more.

My final word would be that I'm cautiously optimistic about game's future.

10/10
this game isnt others,the romance is so good its not like the cliche of another games this one is perfect, every action is well justified

i really enjoyed how all the characters were written

And what i can say about the story?
i cant express my self the story is good as well..

Now that i am done with Chapter 1 content i can say that this is one of the best games from this site that i have played, i really enjoyed how all the characters were written. Specially liked the half moon symbol options on Null, they made him feel very humane to me. Loved the way the girls were done the twists and the faithful to source material parts i think it all blended very well atleast for me, also appreciated how empathetic Null can be in regards to them and each of their unique situations and as Rogue would put it how much of a gentleman he is.The only critique i would have would be with some of the soundtrack in non story beats not matching in non intensity of whats happening on screen ( a normal day), but during the story beats the tracks fit very well, loved the whole juggernaut scene experience.

A fantastic evolution to what I consider is a classic game. It takes the original concept and expands on it with great success.

The biggest standout for the game is the gorgeous artwork. The characters and backgrounds are beautifully detailed. It really adds to the enjoyment of the game. You can tell how much time and effort was put into the game with all the detail, different backgrounds, unique cutscenes, facial expressions, animations, and clothing options available.

The gameplay is pretty straightforward. Much like the original concept, you build up your relationship with Rogue, Laura, and Jean through different interactions and then you can unlock more and more lewd options. But, this game does expand on the concept by adding a storyline to the characters, as well as missions to complete to progress the story. It's a welcome addition as to add some purpose to your gameplay.

For a first release, there is a surprisingly amount of content. Storywise, you build your relationship with the girls over three school semesters, and each one unlocks more sexy time options with the girls, as well as new clothing options. By the end, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore your lewd fantasies with these girls.

Unfortunately, the game is riddled with bugs. You should still be able to complete this version of the game, but you may encounter bugs as you interact with the girls. The recent patch supposedly fixed some of the bugs, as well as made some UI improvements, but I still encounter them from time to time. To be fair, the game development was quite ambitious, so some bugs is kinda expected.

Another area that could use some improvement is the sex mechanics. While the art looks fantastic, the animations look good and the options are numerous, there is certainly room for improvement. It would be nice to see more fluid animations, "jiggle physics," and more (sexy) facials expressions on the girls. Also, the main character desperately needs more stamina. Low stamina prevents you from having more fun with the girls during your "private time."

Overall, despite its flaws, it's still a great game. Particularly for a first official release, there's so much to enjoy about this game, be it the game mechanics or its gorgeous artwork. I hope this project will continue for a long time.

TLDR; Hats to the devs, genuinely wonderful piece of game (art rather) they did here.

• NOT BORING!!
• the unique art is gorgeous
• the animations are quite good
• choices have both short term & long term consequences
• mind-blowing amount of content for a v0.2a
• well-written dialogs and unique personalities of NPCs
• engaging story (more engaging at least than 99% of games here)
• just the right amount of grind (backed and based)
• genius framework setup, ready for extendibility

Longer version:
This game is absolutely incredible, I can join to all the reviews and comments. Based on this quality work, I'm pretty sure that the items, fetishes, positions, interactions which are yet missing are not there simply because the devs have not yet perfected them enough to be added as content confidently. Putting any half-complete mess next to the rest of the good work would be just plain frustrating. For a v0.2 (!!?) the gameplay is amazing, the content is unexpectedly vast, the personalities are well-written and built up while the art... The gorgeous art with those animations are something ultra-attractive. The animations (the only thing that actually made me try a visual novel game) are quite good too. I was totally amazed when I saw that the underwear and accessories appear in different positions (in the state how we left them before changing scene: pulled down, opened, etc.), it was something I was really waiting for but simply nobody did it like this although it really adds to the experience. Other devs don't seem to understand that the most intriguing part of interacting with NPCs is seeing the consequences of your actions instead of jumping into a sandbox which makes you bored after 20 minutes. This game made me spend hours in front of it without being too repetitive or boring. Probably it's because the story vs sandbox (free-roam) ratio is just spot on. The reasoning behind the grind (what you need to progress with the girls) is something I have seen before but swear to god it was never ever implemented so perfectly. You can actually feel and understand the (different type of!!) bond you create with the girls. I also like that you knew that you were unable to implement quality voiced reactions (yet?) during sexual interaction so you simply did not do it. How confident you need to be to go against this? Nothing in this game feels unnecessary or half-finished., every encounter, every item adds something to the overall experience. I'm completely overblown by the fact how well-edited the overall game even early on. I could say great job but that simply does not describe all the effort and talent behind this. Still, well done!

Amazing depth and breadth for such an early release version. The potential here is amazing. I am tremendously excited to follow this one. Exceeded all of my expectations and it's barely getting started.

One of the best first releases I've ever seen on this site. Such a great follow-up or re imagining to the original game. I was shocked how much there was for such an early build, many games on this site that release early have little more than a demo, this has more content than most of the popular games here. Really excited to see where this goes in the future.

I don't usually do reviews, not my cup of tea, this however merits one.
This game has delivered content wise more than a few games, (that shall go unnamed for several reasons), with just an very early alpha version in few months, than the previously mentioned games have in, well years.
Each character has their more or less unique personality and behavior quirks, neither of them being too intrusive or annoying to deal with, and can be discouraged/encouraged depending on your preference. Storyline itself seems to lead somewhere as all, depending on your choices, (Not exactly going full dark side per see, but giving into anger is definitely something most characters remark and seem to disapprove of).
Overall, I do have to say that this has been a pleasant surprise, and all of the best wishes to the devs from here on out.

Even though the game is only in it's first proper iteration, it's an excellent game, even with a couple of bugs.

The characters are likeable and very quickly you want to get to know them. The team has done well to capture the key elements of the characters, from Jean's caring side, to Rogue's inherently kind nature despite her inability to touch. And then you have X-23's cold nature, reflecting her lack of social contact through her life. Progressing through their respective storylines, you find well written revelations of their core, from deep seated insecurities to them finding something new.

The game never feels like it's rushed or it just dumps all progress to your feet rather than pace it you. You have to work to build up the relationship with the girls, earning their trust. The story is so well written that you actively pay attention when you realise you've gotten that little bit further with any of the girls.

The story progression itself works well, with key events serving as milestones in a way to makes absolute sense and it makes you wonder how this will shape Null's future relationship with other characters.

I've spoken about the story and the writing, but the real cherry on the cake is the art. The art is almost something you'd see from the comics, which is a quality you don't see from a lot of games. Seeing this art here helps to elevate the game and I really do hope to see The Null Hypothesis get to the top page of the most popular games.

I've been keeping my eye on this game for some time and seeing the live up to the hype is immensely satisfying. Looking forward to see what comes in the future.