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Zkais rated The Promise

Zkais rated a game 23 days ago
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

 I have played this game a LOT, and like it enough so far that I hope to be able to give it an honest 5 stars in future. There are unique or seemingly original character models, or at least I haven't seen them in a number of other games. So far, I have not seen any of the all too typical "far too perfect" models prevalent in lots of AVNs. For example, the MC's wife, adopted daughter and some of his "external" ladyfriends are attractive in their ways, but there are not many of the NPC ladies that are just pure knockouts, comparatively, in my opinion. Likewise, there are some big butts and big boobs, but not the unending parade of huge & grotesquely huge physical features that abound in the genre. No matter what physical female feature your MC prefers though, there is still a big tendency built into the game of favoring breasts. There are quite a number of kinks in the gameplay, but I can verify that the creator is speaking truth about them (or a lot of them, at least) being avoidable. Not that long ago, I started a playthrough with the goal of playing it "clean"; trying to avoid promiscuity, adultery, apparent incest and all or most of the kinks. It is entirely possible, I find, so far. There are many, MANY threads in this game, so you can avoid a lot of stuff and still have a fair bit to do.  Make no mistake, the creator is not bluffing when he says there's some grinding to do. Unlike real life, though, you can make it pass somewhat quicker. My least favorite aspect is when your MC is not living out interesting/active days. But if all else fails, you can just work and sleep until you come to a day that the MC doesn't want to waste. A key for me is that the overall plot is a lot more realistic than usual for VNs. It is not like methane-breathing bi-valves from Neptune are threatening Earth and humanity. It's about a small family with a goal of a good life, probably together. Their imperfection(s) can vary widely, depending on your choices for them, or the level of adventure and risque "fun" can vary widely, if you prefer. I recommend this quirky take on AVNs highly.