VN Ren'Py Where It All Began [Ch. 3 Full] [Oceanlab]

[DrakoGhoul]

I finished this update and I have to say that it was pretty good. So far, I'm leaning more towards the rework being slightly better than the old version. There's some stuff I liked in the old version more but some stuff I like better here. Miru, for one, continues to be way better than the old one, where she was a bit obnoxious. That said, I'm still going for an open relationship.

The main improvement, I felt, was the family interactions are better. In the old version, it didn't really feel like they were all a family. In here, they felt like one. I would say I prefer the old Katie a bit more but the new version is still good. She just feels a bit tamed/timid. Old version of Leia was slightly better too. I'm referring to there character, not their looks here. They look great, visually.

As far as everything else went in Ch 2. The MC was a much bigger asshole. I also enjoyed seeing the previous cast being updated with their new looks. Now I'm curious how much story is going to be changed since Monica and other things are turning out vastly different. That spider scene was honestly wholesome and hilarious as shit.

Overall, I'd say it was an great update but that worry about the game taking forever because of it's quality came true. Hopefully the dev can manage to bring the release time down to at least 6 months. A year is way too long time for an update. Especially one that's trying to go more in a slow burn direction. Anyway, I'll be looking forward to it. I just hope it isn't too long of a wait again.

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

I think this new version looks amazing and there are parts of it I love more than the original, but I liked the original Miru better. There was a little NTR and a little mystery in the first one... now it is more... not sure what it is more of... but it is definitely different. Not a bad different, just different. I am looking forward to more updates.

As someone who enjoys the NTR stuff...I appreciate this version more...because it seems more realistic. So far, MC and Miru have a great relationship. The only "NTR"...is that people are seeing her naked while they fool around or whatever. Not even NTR. This leaves it open in the future for whatever Ocean has planned. Straight up cheating if MC is a dick to Miru? Maybe sharing? The whole open relationship route where they are ok with each other being with others?

This approach is much more realistic and not some shitty porn game logic. This new version lets you build a relationship with Miru better as the player. You'll either hate to cheat on her, want to share her, or want to be faithful to each other. Or some combination of that. Either way, I think we'll all be able to build more of a connection with these characters in various ways...

Now...if only the game will finish before we're too old to use computers...

 

[WuzzyFuzzy]

well this is a cest game (?)

heh...well, my definition of harem-cest is when the MC is able to bang mom, older sister, younger sister, maternal aunt, paternal niece, grandmother, and third cousin on the uncle's side without any of the females ever having an issue with said arrangement.

 

[zeph19]

So how far along in the revamp compared to the old?
Has the story progressed further than what the original had or is it going to be some time before it's reached that point?

It hasn't and it will be a loooooong while until that point is reached again.

But if you become a patreon, updates will come out faster! For sure!

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

But if you become a patreon, updates will come out faster! For sure!

Not sure about this part...

Ocean is still one person and can only dedicate so much time between WiaB and SG.

 

[Dogorti]

heh...well, my definition of harem-cest is when the MC is able to bang mom, older sister, younger sister, maternal aunt, paternal niece, grandmother, and third cousin on the uncle's side without any of the females ever having an issue with said arrangement.

Oh! you mean those boring kil*er7 games? then i agree

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

Oh! you mean those boring killer7 games? then i agree

Don't get me started...but do read my review on one of those. oof. I won't say anymore as it's off topic in this thread.

But back to WiaB. Even in 0.6, we did not see much progress with MC and "landlady". I feel like that would be far off in this revamped version, as well.

 

[Ayhsel]

Not sure about that I have done many walk and talk in my life and rarely do I ever get the feeling that the background is getting so much blurry unless of course if I was in a fast moving vehicle,and this blurry background renders happens in still scenes too where characters are just sitting around.

Well, the static images are supposed to represent life experiences so it is highlighted.

But your sight does focus on and blurry in a similar way. Put a finger in front of view. Focus on the finger, then focus on the background. You will see how the blurry changes. What you are not focusing on, will be blurry.

 

[Euron13]

I don’t think we’ll see the stuff with Helen at all in this version.

(because the story will never reach that point)

 

[homejorz]

One thing I gotta say is that this game is really fucking impressive. Looks amazing and extremely well put together and keeps you interested and immersed. Sucks that it takes so long for the updates though

 

[andhesgonewithmetoo]

Not sure about that I have done many walk and talk in my life and rarely do I ever get the feeling that the background is getting so much blurry unless of course if I was in a fast moving vehicle,and this blurry background renders happens in still scenes too where characters are just sitting around.

Hold your finger up against a background 30 feet away. Focus on your finger and background will be blurry. Focus on the background and your finger will be blurry. It's called depth of field. Cameras have it, too; it's a fact of life of any optical system. Just as computer games will have lens flare effects even though no lenses are involved, it's no surprise to see other camera artifacts used in renders for artistic purposes.

 

[Phoexist]

People were complaining about the introductions of many characters...but think about it. You go back home for the first time in years...yeah, a lot of your family might show up for that. I dunno. I come from a huge family. I know my parent's cousins and their parents even. And what this does, story-wise, is open up a lot of opportunities, later.

But that is part of the problem. I had never played this 'original' version. I had no idea through the first 75% of this game that they were even related. It sounded more like MC escaped a cult to be honest. You can probably blame that on the patreon censorship, but something should definitely be added in the beginning to allow the player to define the relationships to skirt those rules. Until I came to this thread and read that they were family then it all clicked. For a new player, the way the game is structured right now, it feels like you are dropped into some random stranger's high school reunion with no knowledge of even how to relate to what the MC is supposed to be feeling.

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

But that is part of the problem. I had never played this 'original' version. I had no idea through the first 75% of this game that they were even related. It sounded more like MC escaped a cult to be honest. You can probably blame that on the patreon censorship, but something should definitely be added in the beginning to allow the player to define the relationships to skirt those rules. Until I came to this thread and read that they were family then it all clicked. For a new player, the way the game is structured right now, it feels like you are dropped into some random stranger's high school reunion with no knowledge of even how to relate to what the MC is supposed to be feeling.

I think even without the family relationships, the game explains that MC has known all these people for a long time and were all very close. I supposed we all may interpret things differently, but that seemed very apparent to me.

 

[BubblesTheAllMighty]

A lot of time.

But there will be more depth, and less width.

I assume the relationship with the twin sister is different from the original?
I still haven't tried the new version yet.

Was fine with the sister but my only complaint was she wanted to be exclusive before going any further but i see there isn't a Harem tag and can't remember if there was one before.


When i see a Pregnancy tag and Harem i make it a goal to see if i can impregnate them all and then i play through again and pick the one i like, don't know why but i do.

 

[slightchance]

As someone who enjoys the NTR stuff...I appreciate this version more...because it seems more realistic.

You don't even know when and how the "NTR" is going to happen. You praise Oceanlab for something he hasn't delivered yet.

 

[Ayhsel]

I assume the relationship with the twin sister is different from the original?
I still haven't tried the new version yet.

Was fine with the sister but my only complaint was she wanted to be exclusive before going any further but i see there isn't a Harem tag and can't remember if there was one before.


When i see a Pregnancy tag and Harem i make it a goal to see if i can impregnate them all and then i play through again and pick the one i like, don't know why but i do.

If you are going to play this game for those reasons, you will be very disappointed.

The focus is on story, realistic characters and plot. Not on fetishes.

 

[GetOutOfMyLab]

You don't even know when and how the "NTR" is going to happen. You praise Oceanlab for something he hasn't delivered yet.

I know how it happened in the original game and reading his posts, I know how he intends for it to happen now.

 

[BubblesTheAllMighty]

If you are going to play this game for those reasons, you will be very disappointed.

The focus is on story, realistic characters and plot. Not on fetishes.

Well if the story/plot is that good then no i won't be disappointed.
Been a few of those where i came for the content, stayed for the story.

This is probably the only game i played where i actually liked the dad who has/had the rough asshole look but is actually caring and has your back and felt real, at least in the original.

 

[zeph19]

Not sure about this part...

Ocean is still one person and can only dedicate so much time between WiaB and SG.

Guess the /s was missing. Guy is in an ever-ongoing process of upgrading his hardware, but is only getting slower. Two patreon accounts, too. There's some smoke, but nothing's burning, yet.

 

[Ayhsel]

Well if the story/plot is that good then no i won't be disappointed.
Been a few of those where i came for the content, stayed for the story.

This is probably the only game i played where i actually liked the dad who has/had the rough asshole look but is actually caring and has your back and felt real, at least in the original.

Agree! I like Dylan a lot too.