VN - Ren'Py - Time Implosion [v0.14] [Wizard's Kiss]

This one took me by surprise.

There is a decent amount of H scenes, with good sfx usage. But
to be honest, non that have been all that hot to me as the characters
that currently have H scenes simply aren't attractive to me, and the scenes
haven't been particularly kinky.

So H wise, it still has more to show. I hope it gets good. The usage of SFX during H scenes is very appreciated though and done well. Quality of H scenes aren't bad either, so I hope for the best.

However, what kept me playing was the writing of the actual plot. Time loop made me nervous, but this isn't one of those games I have played before where one single day loops and you somehow make huge changes within that one day. You use the time loop to actively solve a mystery, filled with supernatural elements. Not just to get laid and find out why there is a loop.

The mystery and world building this far has been top-notch. I don't feel like the supernatural elements make no sense, or that the mystery is filled with plot holes. Everything makes sense, and I feel myself itching to read every line. I am so invested in where the story is going. There is so many intruiging elements to the story, and this far it hasn't become overly convoluted or written itself into a corner. It honestly feels like a great mystery novel.

There are games where I enjoy the characters more, and games where I enjoy the H elements more, or enjoy the overall plot + characters + H elements more. However, there are no games currently where I'm more invested in the plot by itself. Can't wait to see where this goes. There is plenty of content already and it's definetly worth it.

There are prompts where you get asked if you want to skip already seen events when they are written slightly differently, and you can ctrl to skip what is 1:1 the same. And honestly, there is very little repetition for a time-loop game. I was holding ctrl waaaay less than I was playing. Kind of expected opposite ratio from other time loop experiences.

TLDR: plot is really intriguing mystery where you use your time loop powers to solve a crisis of sorts. It's really well written, intruiging and well put together. The H elements aren't the best, at least not for me personally. So, I wouldn't play it if that's my main factor. I really enjoy the story though and all the characters this far have been multi-dimensional, and art + sound supports the great story without blowing my mind.

Time implosion [v0.14]

Don't let the renders scare you at the start. It's quality increase later. This one's got a nice writing and story. Loving the mystery. Seems like MC has lot to do. Renders are not top notch but it's ok cause I'm loving the story. If you love playing story centric games give this one a try. It's a time loop game you surely for a ride. Dev did a nice job in crafting the story here.

Keep up the good work dev looking forward to next updates

Story: The story looks pretty well crafted, as the informations are slowly revealed in each loop. It leaves the world feeling real instead of patched up & not retconed each update as lot of games here feel like.
The concepts are nice & pretty original & the character development done very well too. The twist are impactful if not totally shocking (takes a lot to catch me by surprise tho, so I shouldn't be too hard on that point).
Overall very interesting if one takes the time to go through it properly.

Originality: This is one of the games strongest points. Be it the loop mechanic, or the magic/power concepts, they feel very original & very rarely if ever seen in AVN, which mostly just stick to tried & tested kinks delivered frequently as bite sized porn scenes.

Renders: They don't look like your typical preset daz models, & thus may feel a little different. But just like on experience from other such games, you get used to it as the story/game sucks you in & by the end of the playthrough the images look prety well done.
The pictures aren't this games strongest suit but it's passable enough.

Playability: The loop mechanism & the slower, but well developed writting style may be off-putting to some, while simultaneously being great for others who don't mind taking the time to immerse in the world created.

A good rule of thumb for this game would be if you like reading books, if you could sit through the og AVNs like FSN with their textwall based content, etc.
Ppl who enjoy slow burn, well thought out development, & don't mind slow/low sex content are the ppl who would probably enjoy this.
People who are looking for a "sex game" probably wouldn't enjoy this.

Well written and the main plot conceit is unique and interesting. Personally not a huge fan of the art style but thats a personal preference. Definitely worth keeping an eye out for future developments.

Was intrigued by the overview and the renders.

Pros:
- Original story

Cons:
- People making wierd faces at all times, one eye pointing one way the other straight at you.
- The writing, didnt really check for typos, but the whole thing looks like it was written by a kid. We dont need to know how much the mc likes/dislikes the rain and why he likes/dislikes the rain.
- From every sentence one person says, there is 2 sentences with inner thoughts about why the person responded the way they did and how you thought they would respond etc...

Cant review the animations/Scenes as I quit the game the second the first scene was coming.

At first it doesn't add much to the view but after giving it a second chance, I'm really liking the story, I like that touch of the "return of death", it reminds me of Re Zero, I like incest too although I must say that Melissa is a level 10 waifu
Quite interesting from what I've read so far.

i dont see why everyone likes this so much the story is okay would be better if it didnt always reset back to square one like making the player feel like he messed up and having to go back and redo it differently over and over i get it is a time loop and all but once you go a certain way or all the routes it should let you continue onward with the given one you like and not force it upon you . the renders could be better than looking like some renders that came out of a alien ish cartoon and or anorexic looking kiddish . the concept of the story is good in theory but actually using is another story .

First of all, I agree with those who say that the only downside is the wait time between updates. Without that, I would have given 5 stars with great pleasure, because, once again, like all of the guy's games, there is a very original concept, superb girls, it's flawless. Little content and little updating means that unfortunately we can miss it and look elsewhere, but let's not forget the great potential of its games! It's a rare style in AVN and it really deserves our attention.

I prefer the one with the island, but here the plot is captivating, well written, a lot of work to structure everything, a real atmosphere and if you play you will see, it won't let you down.
well done !

An exceptionally well done version of a time loop game - it feels more like a time loop movie story, where story progression is happening despite the loop, rather than a confusing mess of constant repetition with very little change. I like how the options per loop are relatively small and memorable, so it's easier to remember what you've tried or not.

Models are hot as heck. Reasonably proportioned bodies. Ridiculously short skirts, but at least it's lampshaded - and the resulting shots are amazing. The face shape style is a little weird, but it mostly worked - I kinda hate looking at the MC, though.

Look, I'll give props for originality, and I really like the art, but this is one of the dumbest storylines I think I've ever read through. The sheer leaps of faith you have to make with this plot for it to make sense...I just can't do it. Not to mention the absolute travesty that is the author's understanding of the justice system. I mean yeah, it's a world where there's demons or imps or whatever, but still...It's just so corny.

I just can't recommend this. Again girls are nice, visuals are nice, music is nice, but the story and UI are not.

What a great game. Really surprised it doesn't have more attention.

Story: Time manipulation, magic, demons, occasional graphic violence? I'm in.
Models: Good, but the art style is a little different. Some may take getting used to but I like it.
Animations: Pretty good, multiple angles, sounds.

I used Universal Choice Descriptor to see what choices did, so I never really felt "stuck". So I can't comment on that. I liked the "loops" concept.
I can't wait to see where this one goes.

I'm really excited to see where this game goes. The time loop concept is an interesting one, and I feel like Time Implosion (honestly the title doesn't do this VN justice) does it better than any other VN I've come across thus far. The themes are dark and gothic, the renders are unique and gorgeous and the characters designs, (aside from the MC, imo) are all super cool looking.

If you want something dark and different, this one is for you. I personally can't wait for more content. But use a walkthrough because the content can get redundant, because, duh, time loops.

5*

This game is the best time-loop game I've played. The models are nicely different than the cookie-cutter people you run across in many VNs, and the characters are well-developed and largely convincing. Perhaps the most impressive aspect of this game is the structure and flow of the storytelling, departing from the repetitiveness and grind of most time-loop stories. In most passages through the time-loop there are new choices and alternatives to consider. I mustn't forget to mention how cute and pretty the models are, and the interesting take on contact between the human world and the occult.

Very good game with a very good story. Loop games might scare away some people but if nothing else the story makes it well worth it. Overall the characters are very well thought out and unique. The graphics and animation might not be on par with some of the best out there but they are definitely good. The story is well thought out and makes each subsequent "loop" meaningful, making you very much very looking forward to the resets in order to slowly peel back the mystery and to evolve characters and the story that much further. Adding this game instantly to one of my top favorites and eagerly looking forward to more content!!

I hope this game will continue to be worked on and not be abandoned. I'm loving the story and concept so far. Reminds me of that loop movie with Tom Cruise in it. The plot can get confusing and mind boggling at first, but the more you travel through the loop, the more you uncover and understand the story, or discover hidden plots. The sanity concept is also pretty good, enabling you to act out certain choices as you progress instead of just the usual "choose which one of the two" from then and there.

This game has a bright future and so far good plot or story writing. Need some improvements here and there, but we'll see how it goes. Looking forward to a bright future for this game.

This game is really good in my opinion, it has a really good story and many paths that you can take and the music is a nice addition.

I like the protagonists, he is a loner and someone without many friends, I relate a little bit with him.

Very good story
Good renders
Good dialogue
Character development =
That is a wonderful game, only thing I missed was a gallery.
Animations are good but could be a bit better, I'm not going to give it 4 star for that though, wished we had an 4.5 star option.
Very very good indeed, thank you for this piece of art.

this game definitely surprised me in a positive way, unique looking girls with nice character development, nicely written, pretty good animations and an awesome story. can't wait for more content, hope we have still a long way to go

edit* the developer decided to do 2 projects at the same time and since then this game, even though it was his first and more promising than the other one, looks pretty abandoned. between version 0.13 and 0.14 (released early december on patreon) there were 8 months and all we got are around 170 renders! sry, but it looks like it proves once again that you should finish one game first before even thinking about developing a second one.
bc of the slow development speed and the fact that it is quite possible that this game never gets finished, i remove 2 stars. patreons that supported him for this game are now kinda screwed over!

Usually, the lack of sexual content for a game that already has so much story tends to disappoint me. Usually. Damn the story's good!

On a more serious note, I found the changes across the time loops appropriate; subtle, so that you don't get lost, yet significant, so that you don't lose interest. The game also has quite a number of female characters introduced but like I mentioned, there really hasn't been a lot of sex. I would like to see more, but I am confliced on the 'how'. Conflicted between: A, an eloquent story that naturally leads the MC to the heart of the mystery, and B, a provacative story in which the MC does "whatever it takes to keep your mind focused and your passion stated." I have fingers crossed that the developer will do C: BOTH!

What I liked:
- Attractive female models.
- Engaging story.
- Believable dialog.

What I didn't like:
- Rather feminine model of the main character (and his friend).
- The ease with which you can miss half of the content - I skipped the known route expecting the freedom to try it as long as I can to discover all story variations - wrong, after the second skip the game said "That's it for the current version" and stopped.
- The save/load menu use is unnecessarily overcomplicated. Just make it a regular right-click menu, nobody cares about fancy buttons that basically do what normal menu buttons do.

Overall I like the game, hope it will not be abandoned and the dev continues it (and sees enough reasons to improve it).