day 1 review
This will be a treat for anyone who likes romance. It will also appeal greatly for those who like a confident, competent, caring, and respectful MC who also happens to be an all american, all star, horse hung stud.
That is great, but it brings with it one problem. The MC is too shoehorned into being that good, loyal friend and BF. It makes for a very awkward and sudden shift in characterization if you choose to pick the less noble options available on this first release. There is quite a disconnect between everything you learn about the MC and some of the things you can choose to do. The writing is good enough that the characters really come to life, and when the choices you can make takes such a drastic turn from what you would expect from that character, it feels a bit off.
With such a strong introduction of MC's character, it really needs is some segway into why the MC's morals might change or how the circumstances affects him. Maybe a scene where he is understanding but truthfully dissatisfied with the GF wanting to take things too slowly. Maybe some internal thoughts on him being sexually attracted to the best friend lately if you choose to check her out. Maybe the step mom's boss only agrees to let her go on the trip with you if you bang her. MC can begrudgingly accept it, but it flips a switch in him that maybe sex is just sex or that he enjoys the depravity. Just something to prod him along the cheating path.
That said, some of the cheating and more intense scenes were really hot, if a bit short. Dev can certainly create some kinky scenes as well as romantic stuff, so the future is looking quite bright for this game. Writing is great. Story is set up quite nicely at this point. Characters are believable. Black teammate seems like he will be a real bro. Dialogue sounds very natural. Renders are mostly great, but characters look a bit odd in a few scenes.
edit: The dev fixed some of the issues about the inconsistencies deriving from MC's cheating on day 1. It is slightly more in line with the character now. Just slightly though. Chapter 2 also opens up another can of worms with gf's sister that seems a bit off if you go for it. Even she reacts with "wait... what?" Lol.
I don't really mind it too much, but I can confidently say that if you want the most consistent and "canon" experience, you should probably stick to being faithful to the gf or at least to the main girls. The two main girls seem like it could probably lead to a wholesome poly relationship.. with maybe adding the step mom to the mix at some point.
The side pussies are still a bit hard to justify in terms of character. At some point, he just has to own it up and accept that he is a sex maniac. I mean how can I turn down Bailey and the coach... and now biological mom and sister is joining the fray?? Thank god MC can cum like 16 times a day to satisfy all these chicks