VN - Ren'Py - Abandoned - Think Twice [v0.3b] [eHellJay]

This game, which aims to mirror the complexities of life, leaves me somewhat perplexed by its lack of happy endings, especially considering its theme. In real life, when a man begins to notice a growing distance between him and his wife, he often takes significant steps to try and rekindle the connection and win back her affection. The absence of such resolutions in this game seems like a missed opportunity to add depth to the emotional stakes.

The game currently offers several short stories, each revolving around the cuckold fetish. However, at this point, there is only one storyline exploring this particular theme in detail. While this niche may resonate with some players, it could benefit from broader exploration and more variety in its narratives.

Another point of concern is the choice system. Although the game offers different endings based on player decisions, the outcomes often feel predictable, which somewhat diminishes the element of surprise. It would have been more engaging if the choices led to a wider array of outcomes, some of which could challenge player expectations more. The current choices feel a bit too obvious, leaving little room for exploration of more complex, nuanced decisions.

Overall, while the game has its merits in presenting a particular fetish, it could benefit from a richer exploration of different emotional arcs and a more dynamic approach to decision-making, offering players a broader spectrum of experiences and outcomes.

>"Chapter 1: James"
>James, the supposed MC, is barely in it
>95% of the chapter is spent following through the wife's perspective
>Wife's action can only be controlled through James' decisions
>Good choices only prevent the wife from fucking the BBC and your company's bankruptcy; no way to avoid divorce
>Can't prevent the wife from secretly dating your assistant, yet the game hilariously says she's still being faithful
>If James doesn't go bankrupt, you can't access further chapters (for now) which speaks volume of this game's linearity despite being a choice-based VN

James should've been the main star of Chapter 1. His business trips and ventures are a gold mine for racy and exciting life choices, then we could've occasionally switched to the wife to see the effects of said choices. Instead, there's barely any choices James can make while you're helplessly watching his wife frolicking around with the buff black assistant.

At least the game's setting is interesting, but only NTR and cheating lovers would enjoy it fully.

TL;DR Chapter 1 is false advertisement.

Critique - v0.1

Since this game is meant to be a representation of life I'm a little surprised that no happy endings have been provided (yet). After all when a man notices a growing distance between himself and his wife he will often go to lengths to win back her heart.

This game will provide a number of short stories focused on the cuckold fetish, currently there is only one such story.

Your choices result in different endings, some more similar than others, none of them happy.

I would of liked to have seen a larger variety of endings, with perhaps less obvious choice system as the outcomes of your choices are somewhat predictable.

What a hot presentation

I really like the art style and the erotic tension buildup. EXTREMELY erotic to me.

It has about 90% of the "cheating wife" formula that I like the most.

Eagerly awaiting more from this dev