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I thought the game is good! Make the game you want, not what others want. All in all, it's a great start!Hello everyone. It's me, LopaPhi, the developer of this game.
I was honestly going into this thread full of armor with a paperbag on my head preparing to be absolutely roasted because I knew some things I wrote in the game would spark a couple of controversies (about the main character, for example). But it looks like it isn't as bad as I expected it to be. Whew...
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone here who read the entire thing. Seeing the comments of the people enjoyed it made me feel that going through all this to create the game and sharing it was all worth it. And to those that left a review, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is my first time creating a game and I'm still learning the ropes.
I wrote the main character this way to show you his lowest point in life, how much of a flawed individual he really is, and how he changes throughout the game. I understand how some people would be turned off by it especially in the beginning, and I wouldn't blame them if they closed the game there. But to those that pushed through reading those hard to read bits, I wanted to make sure that you felt rewarded that you did. There will be no more bad endings after chapter 1 (Aside from joke ones maybe...)
Lastly, sorry if I won't be able to answer most of the questions here. But let me just say this. Now that you've seen him at his lowest, it's only gonna go up from there. He will be more in control. And why is this an adult game you ask? I'm horni too. Especially with volleyball girls *whistle*.
I won't be in this thread as much but I'm setting up a discord server now so you can reach me there anytime. I'd love to hear more of your thoughts. I'll post a link here once it's ready.
Thank you!
LopaPhi
Did you not read the developer's post? It's post #79. Check it out.just to clarify: I like this game! mainly because of the distinguishable and likeable characters.
well, most of them...
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but I'm sure, the last one will win me over with her "tragic backstory"...
but the coaching part is seriously flawed! you know, the power dynamics in a team mostly comes from its members having to compete with each other to be on the roster. in other words: they want something from the coach! HERE, the power dynamics shifted in favor of the girls. but here is the thing: if you don't have competititon within the team, you don't have a competitive team! such a team can NEVER be a democracy. it needs a dictator!
Almost no girl is going to admit to being a slut, especially when talking to a guy that she's trying to get with. But if you want to focus on what she tells the MC and ignore everything else then... you live your fantasy, king.She isn't a slut, it's almost the biggest part of her character being trashtalked by stupid people not knowing her but telling bullshit about her (like in real highschool/univ) and the first thing you say after read the AVN is telling the same thing than those people wtf.
I roll my eyes when this trope pops up. Overused and unbelievable.She is flirty, but make it clear that MC is an exception.
Shit taste, git gud. But seriously, this is really subjective. I liked almost all the girls. Except maybe for Saki, but it is mostly because she hasn't had any screen time and when she was on screen she was annoying. To me Lexi seems like a very fun character. I appreciate that the dev actually has the balls to have a party girl be an actual party girl, instead of a misunderstood chaste wall flower. Her being like this is realistic.Almost no girl is going to admit to being a slut, especially when talking to a guy that she's trying to get with. But if you want to focus on what she tells the MC and ignore everything else then... you live your fantasy, king.
I roll my eyes when this trope pops up. Overused and unbelievable.
Besides all that, the game is very well made, the dialogues flow naturally ("luxury", not "luxary"), MC was well written for how he's supposed to be presented, lot of content for a first drop, aaaaaaaand I hate almost every character I've been introduced to so far so I'm really conflicted about this one. I'm very big on first impressions and honestly no one made a good one. In fact, I'd say most made such a terrible first impression that I don't see any sort of redemption arc for them. Maybe I'll change my mind with the second update. I dunno. Maybe I immersed myself too hard in the MC's shitty attitude.
Never said there was anything wrong with Lexi. She was actually the only one who had a good first impression (through MC's eyes) and if I continue then I'd probably just play a solo route with her. Everyone else I just found annoying for one reason or another except for Fiona - I will never do anything to get a positive point with her. I don't care what tragic backstory is waiting around the corner for her. She assaulted the MC and I see zero redemption for her.Shit taste, git gud. But seriously, this is really subjective. I liked almost all the girls. Except maybe for Saki, but it is mostly because she hasn't had any screen time and when she was on screen she was annoying. To me Lexi seems like a very fun character. I appreciate that the dev actually has the balls to have a party girl be an actual party girl, instead of a misunderstood chaste wall flower. Her being like this is realistic.
Lmao I actually forgot about Fiona. She was barely a presence in this update. Yeah, she is a bitch for sure. Doesn't help that her archetype doesn't really work for me. At least while annoying, Saki is still vaguely adorable.Never said there was anything wrong with Lexi. She was actually the only one who had a good first impression (through MC's eyes) and if I continue then I'd probably just play a solo route with her. Everyone else I just found annoying for one reason or another except for Fiona - I will never do anything to get a positive point with her. I don't care what tragic backstory is waiting around the corner for her. She assaulted the MC and I see zero redemption for her.
The writing in this game is nonetheless better than in at least 95% of adult games . So... there is not much competition anyway. The writing is more than good enough for an adult vn.If the entire prologue section with the developer was removed, the game would instantly be 50x more enjoyable. Prefacing your game by detailing every aspect before it starts is honestly braindead and detracts from the immersion significantly. The dialogue is somehow even worse, with it being reminiscent of a 13 year olds diary, please hire a goddamn writer.
Considering the dev said those options were only appearing in the CH1 you shouldn't take it that personallyI gave up on the third "Give up?", very annoying, I don't play these games to get angry, but to relax.
Good luck to the dev, but this approach doesn't work for me, this was my fastest alt+f4.