VN - Ren'Py - Completed - The Point of No Return [v1.0a] [DS23Games]

Ohh... I really love this game especially for the plot. I also love this game for its varied action and multiple plot twists. After this novella, all the others I've played were pale in comparison (no offense intended, but compared to this storyline, the others seem completely toothless). I'm very surprised by such a low rating for such a wonderful game.

Honestly, this is one of my favorite games to replay. I come back to it from time to time, and it still blows me away. Unlike many visual novels that feel static, like clicking through a slideshow, this one feels alive. It’s more than just a series of hot scenes (though those are ), the characters feel real, especially Jennifer and her daughter Maya. Their journey from a normal, small-town life to the extreme situations they face is intense. It’s dark, but in a deliberate, well-crafted way, not lazy or thrown together.

The setup is simple and brutal: a mid-30s mom’s life is shattered when fugitives use her house as a hideout. Jennifer Turner seems to live a normal life, but that illusion is destroyed immediately. The premise hooks you from the start and sets the tone for the tension that permeates the entire story.

Where this visual novel really shines is in how it handles choices and consequences. You’re constantly deciding whether Jennifer stays defiant, submissive, or plays the long game with deception, and every choice leads to noticeably different outcomes. Even small decisions can shift the balance in surprising ways, giving the story massive replay value. This isn’t a fake “pick your destiny” gimmick, each path genuinely changes the experience. I started with the Defiant route, and it felt completely different from the Deception and Submission routes. The vibe shifts, scenes are unique, and multiple endings across paths make exploration highly rewarding.

Pacing is tight and deliberate. The first half builds tension effectively, while the branching paths allow you to explore different emotional beats. The writing treats Jennifer as a real person facing impossible choices. Her inner monologue and dialogue never feel like filler, they push the stakes and compel meaningful decisions. The three main routes are distinct enough that replaying isn’t just repeating scenes with minor differences, sometimes a single choice changes the entire tone of a run.

The characters are richly developed, not just props to drive the plot. Maya, Jennifer’s daughter, has her own reactions and arcs, making the game world feel lived-in. The fugitives, Stan, Chris, and Huang, have personalities and motivations that keep interactions unpredictable, giving the story a sense of danger and life. It’s rare to be genuinely invested in both the plot and the inner thoughts of the characters, but this game achieves it effortlessly.

The story also has a complete arc, a rarity in this space, with a clear beginning, middle, and end, rather than an endless string of demos. It’s a compelling, intense ride from start to finish, and clearly a serious piece of work. After four years of development, the dev poured everything into it: over 10,000 renders, three main routes, and 17 endings. That level of commitment shows, and the final version feels polished while retaining the intensity of earlier builds, delivering the story exactly as it was meant to.

Visually, the game hits hard. The renders are crisp and expressive, capturing both escalating tension and eroticism in ways that complement the writing. Backgrounds feel lived-in, and the character designs carry emotion and personality even without flashy animations. The static scenes are framed and detailed so well that you barely notice the lack of movement, while dialogue and internal monologue carry the narrative smoothly, never verbose, just enough to keep you immersed.

Content warning: this is a very dark, non-consensual-themed VN, aimed squarely at players who know what they want from that niche. The story is intense but handled with care, focusing not just on the situations the characters face, but on how they react and the mental toll it takes. For fans of corruption VNs or morally gray adult stories, it’s a masterclass in pacing, choice, and narrative escalation. The developers even streamlined the story, making it tighter without cutting content, so the tension builds naturally toward the Point of No Return.

If you’re looking for a finished, choice-heavy, character-driven corruption VN that truly respects branching and consequences, this one is worth your time. Thoughtfully crafted and fully realized, it reshapes the experience through meaningful choices, with characters who feel real and a story that sticks with you, far more than just eye candy. It’s not for everyone, but for fans of dark, choice-driven erotica and corruption/dark drama VNs, it delivers intensity, replay value, and a polished narrative that stands out in the genre.

MAN . IT IS DARK.
I like corruption games, but this one felt way too dark for me .
I guess that with this game I figured I like "lighthearted" corruption (like bright past). because this one goes on really deep.

the scenes are incredibly hot. the characters are very well fleshed and seeing then tumbling down in their lusty routes while they try to rationalize it with their thoughts is what makes it dark.

they're aware of their fall and struggle to accept it. the sex scenes have good facial expressions too. the renders are great, the story never really slows down, there's always something " new" . and all the main characters are charismatic.
the routes can be really REALLY different based on your choice, but there is always some collateral damage . so don't expect any idyllic route.

There is no omniscient narration, every text is either inner thoughts or dialogue, no pompous description, just straight forward dialogue that compliment the renders very well. ( we know how rare those are in AVNs)

it is a great game .
definitely amongst the best AVNs i tried, (and I tried hundreds of them) .

ALSO . IT IS COMPLETED . (which is rare enough on this site to be mentionned)
DO TRY IT.

A great game with good plot, branching storyline and hot scenes. Of course most of it is a semi-rape action with a big emphasis on the forceful sex, but still the game has lots to offer. The first half of the game is pretty simillar, with minor changes in the scenes. But the second part has a fully made 3 different storylines, each one also having a branching choices inside of it. Maybe some dialogues and actions are too rushed, but overall it gives you a full story. And a pretty realistic and dark story. Not all the games can make it well, and not all can keep the variability of events. But here all of it exists together. Giving a great game as a result.

Very enjoyable game that dares to commit to its dark yet alluring premise. One of the very best humiliation & non-con visual novels out there. Part of what makes the thing so enjoyable is the care the author takes with characterization. The girls feel like girls (with a machosistic streak) instead of just being fuck dolls. The graphic design is also great. Another good thing is that the pacing is perfect. Things never feel slow, but the game also ramps thing up at a sufficiently gradual pace that it still maintains a good sense of escalating drama/eroticism. Glad to see the author is working on new projects.

This one deserves to be tried out. One of the best ones out there.

Each path has different kinks and lets you explore “what if” scenarios. The game is not too long and doesn’t beat around the bushes too much. It’s not a slow burner yet there is a convincing enough attempt at realism. Of course, the corruption is totally exaggerated, but not so much as to break immersion, at least for my taste. The art is good to very good. The best part is probably the characters that are fleshed out, each bringing in different flavours that help with the immersion.

Seems like a convoluted plot, and too rapey for me. Still good effort and decent renders, though the download seems a little too big given the quality of graphics.

Good job anyway, definitely a 5 star if rape play is your thing.

Honestly a Brilliant Game !

The game has good visuals, that make the scenes look pleasant.
There is no shortage of H-scenes and there are almost all very well done.
The story has some grip to it and that is rare these days.
The options actually do matter and the paths that you choose lead to very different endings and the paths have different progressions so decently re-playable (or make many save points to jump around).

Overall, a very worth time playing this game and will definitely keep the devs other titles on watch-list.

Do give this one a try if you are looking for some fun time and strong themed erotica.

One of the best adult games I have ever played. The story is well above average for this kind of games, there are 3 main paths (Defiant, Deceive, Submission) for the (hot) FMC and, even within each of them, the choices made by the player may lead to different scenes and different outcomes.
Moreover, according to the player's choices (some are more impactful than others, of course) the action will move to different locations (some exclusive for a certain path), new characters might show up...or they might not at all ^^
That's why the replay value for this game is very high, because you will need at least 3 runs to see almost everything...and even in this way you should go back to some pivotal choices to see what you might have missed.
The sex scenes are usually really hot, Jennifer (MC) is a stunning MILF (in my opinion, ofc) and also the other side characters (male and female ones) have their chances to "shine", especially Maya and Autumn, but not only them.
My only complaint is the lack of proper animations (there are some simple animated gifs, or something like that, here and there) but, aside from this very minor "issue", TPONR remains a very, very enjoyable game!

I appreciate the effort and idea, but the game is just meh.

The story is boring and unfocused, I never felt bad for the girls or was excited about the situations, I just didn´t care.

The dialogue are very boring but I didn´t find many errors so that´s good.

There are also different choices and many endings, which I like but nothing more.

The models for the girls look okay nothing more a lot of guys look bad.

There are also moments where the game is just too darkly lighted.

And the music, is very generic and often doesn´t fit, there were also way too many moments were the game is just completely silent.

The sex scenes are pretty boring, don´t look special either.


But if you like the premise try it but don´t expect too much.

Let’s get one thing clear - this is not a game that features rape, it’s a rape game. I missed the tag and it isn’t one of my kinks - but I still wanted to finish the game multiple times to see what the experience was like. Personally, it’s probably a 3. But the dev does some great work on graphics and branching story, even though I didn’t care for it.

STORY
Jennifer is a standard nerdy housewife living together with her husband Andy and her daughter Maya. Things are fine as the husband leaves for a work trip and Jennifer’s past catches up with her. A former assailant enters her house and occupies it, holding her and her daughter hostage. The scene turns darker, as the men prey their sexuality on Jennifer and Maya. You won’t be able to save the women, you will just get to pick whether they enjoy being raped or not.

While the game plays out the hostage situation for far too long, it’s actually more sensible than the latter part of the game - where you (or your daughter) are taken elsewhere by the criminals. Depending on your playthrough, the game focuses less on the mental instability of Jennifer and more on the lore around the world. Gangs are controlling parts of the world outside the city and you eventually end up in a.. illegal fighting ring. It’s quite silly actually and takes away from the thing this game set out to do - break Jennifer and her daughter.

That said, the game features porn logic and dialog - although the developer does have his grammar in check. There’s too much internal monologue and a lot of heavy acts of molestation - without the trauma that comes with it. Sure, there are some dream scenes where ‘conscience’ seems to play up. But honestly, it’s just another way for the dev to throw sexualization at the main character.

An earlier review said the criminals felt too good of character and I tend to agree with that. Someone who breaks into a home, sexually violates women and holds them hostage won’t get this carried away. But the main antagonist has a fascination for Jennifer, so I guess that explains why she isn’t molested to the point she can barely walk.

The tree branching paths spread out pretty far, but honestly none of it was really standout for me. There is NTR here (by way of phone) as well as family intimacy, all that’s missing is the psychological scarring and the visible outer molestation. It’s like you get to enjoy the violating without the backlash - maybe that’s the fantasy trope here. Honestly, it’s lost on me - also because it’s handled like something that just happens. It destroys the weight of the act.

PRESENTATION
The game looks good, sometimes great I’d say even. Jennifer isn’t my thing and Maya is 6/10 for me, but the developer makes an effort. Interiors look alright, aside from that shitty basement you’re in mostly. Violation scenes look okay and the act of using the women for personal gain is captured pretty well, so if that’s up your alley you can definitely play this. The outside-of-house scenes look pretty believable as well and overall, the graphics are the strongest department of this game.

GAMEPLAY
This is a visual novel, but your choices do have impact. There are roughly three branches you can follow with minor tweakers and each branch will give you a different experience. There’s a pure unconsented intercourse route and basically two corruption routes - with one pulling the mother out halfway to start somewhat of a redemption arc. You’d do well to play that arc regardless because it gives you extra information about the world you’re in, and at least 10 extra characters to experience.

OVERALL
The Point Of No Return wasn’t for me, but I can see how people could be into it. The graphics are nice to look at, the story paths are varied within the subject and while the characters operate on adult movie logic level, the surface responses work well enough. There’s just no sense of trauma, urgency or emotional distress that would actually elevate the dark topics this game handles.

Oh, and we could have done without the racial slurs.

6/10

I want to give this a higher score, and I don't know if that's just personal taste or because I want to commend the author for doing a few things really well, things that can be rare in the genre.

For one, it's actually finished. Yes, it could have stretched into a better story, but there's enough here for multiple acts, a rise and fall, and a sense of resolution. Some paths feel more dramatic than others, and that's ok.

Which relates to the second point: the narrative splits into completely distinct branches. There aren't very many moment-to-moment choices, but the choices that exist can change the story dramatically. The consequence of this structure is that many choices are obvious branching points, and it's a matter of choosing story A vs. story B, although some choices are convincingly obfuscated.

The writing is good like old usenet erotica was good. It has a voice, it does some writerly things, it occasionally evokes some real menace and conveys a feeling beyond horniness. Most importantly, the forward momentum of the story comes from the porn itself. watching the characters change as they react to their situations is part of the porn appeal.

The game works best in the first half when it's focused on a few of these characters, keeps the situations intimate. The bigger the story gets, the more rote it all feels. Punches are pulled, new, purely functional characters are introduced to wrap things up. As some other reviews have pointed out, there is a palpable sense of impatience from the author. By the end, it's obvious that he's ready to move on to a new project.

Hopefully, the next thing the creator works on will display more passion and commitment in its art and story, but this is a promising start to what will hopefully be a long and fruitful career.

Quite good game despite some dumb things as plot moves on, quite plenty to play since game has three paths and each path having plenty of choices which lead to either bad or good outcome (no any tips what each choice does so trial and error).

overall there are worse and better games to play overall but on it's genre it's a solod game to play.

endings come too soon and I would have preferred more submission/deception/resistant scenes and more sex scenes in all paths
Instead, it all ends leaving a lot of questions unanswered

The beginning is great but the endings are too predictable and it's like the developer was in a hurry to close...
the road of selling the girls to another gang could have been longer and contained many more events

Until the midway point the game is pretty good. With an intriguing plot, very well made scenes and interesting characters. But after that the game slowly loses it's spark. You have scenes after scenes without real content to them and the ending leaves you shallow. Personally I hope the Dev comes back to the game and reworks the last third of the game.

Decent renders, generic run of the mill corruption storyline that calls on every single trope of that playbook without doing something interesting and I cannot count the number of times Irolled my eyes at the porn logic too.

If you're extremely into that kind of story, go ahead. If not, don't bother.

Don't get me wrong, the game is good but 20+ gig? Really? In no way it has that amount of content.

I've seen this game many times and wanted to try it out but didn't have the patience to download it. I think many potential interested players will never play this game because of that. But since it's finished, I decided to go through. In the end it felt like I spent more time downloading and unpacking it than actually playing.

Regarding the game itself, as I said, it's good. You can feel the amount of work that went into it with the branching story. The cgs are quite alright as well. And alhough I genienely enjoyed it and will finish all the routes it has, I couldn't drop the constant thought "this is 20 gigs? really?"

I really recommend the dev to learn how to compress it. It will attract much more audience and will add at least 1 star to the reviews since it's the only big issue with this game

This game does do quite a few things right. The renders are excellent, the writing is good and there's an excellent sense of eroticism throughout.

The main problem is, it takes itself way, way too seriously. It is not possible to take a game with this story at all seriously because it's obviously stupid and ridiculous, yet while it starts out pretty funny the story eventually just gets more and more boringly depressing. The path I chose ended up having a completely random execution scene for seemingly no reason, which definitely soured me on the game as a whole.

The Point of No Return [v0.42]

Pros:
Decent Renders
Decent Character Models
Cool Story premise

Neutral:
Story falls apart
Quality of Sex Scenes is mixed

Cons:
No Animations
File Size (6.8 gigs for the lossy version is fucking CRAZY)
Not many choices
Choices don´t seem to matter
Dull Dialogues
Porn logic
No NTR/Cuck Warning
Sex Scenes are too vanilla


File Size:
This game nowhere near justifies to have this big of a file size.
16.5 GB for the normal version and 6.8 gigs just for the lossy version is freaking mental.
The Renders are decent, characters are average, this game has little to no animations, and it´s not even that long to make sense out of that file size.
The Dev should learn how to compress his games, because it should be 2 gigs max, with pretty much no loss in quality.

Story:
I really like the premise of the story. It´s pretty unique and I like the idea of having the Mother and her Daughter being kidnapped and used as sex slaves.
The problem I see here is that it feels too vanilla, because it isn´t rape or sexual harassment when the girls are brainless sluts who enjoy every second of it.
It would’ve made sense to build up to it and develop them to that point, but this makes the story unbelievable and takes you out of the immersion.
The writing feels boring but it isn´t a big issue for me.

Sex Scenes:
Here´s the next point where this game wasted potential.
The Sex Scenes are okay, but the biggest issue I see here is the lack of animations and the scenes being too vanilla.
I can live with the sometimes weird deformations, because it´s just a game, but the lack of animation makes the scenes look kinda dull.
Like I already said about the Story, the sex scenes all feel too vanilla and they´re not rapey at all, because they enjoy every second of it.
Another thing i´ve seen is the scene with the pizza girl which includes cuckolding.
I can look past it and the dumb storyline of her Boyfriend having that premonition of her being at THAT house.
But why not just make it avoidable or add it in the tags?


Gameplay:
There are choices in the game, but they all don´t seem to matter, making them kinda irrelevant.


Conclusion:
It´s really hard to rate this game. It is entertaining and has a great premise, but it wasted a lot of potential with the lack of production quality and using porn logic, which makes the story kinda silly and takes any kind of emotion out of it.

Great game. Lots of mother + daugther stuff. There are three routes you can take and all of them are distinct and interesting. Choices matter. I can't wait for more updates. My favorite is the submission route but they're all interesting to play, if for no other reason than to see the variation.