First played this game at the end of 2020, Version 0.11, right on my Samsung note20 Ultra. Then, downloaded Version 0.16 sometime at the end of 2022 using the same phone. Between the two versions, I've spent hundreds of hours. I ended up having to restart when I upgraded the version, losing what must have been an easy 100 hrs (I think I was somewhere around day 140). On Version 0.16, I'm on day 239 and I think I'm close to completing the content that was released at that time. Not sure if time spent is saved anywhere in the files. Can't seem to find anything like that. Would be nice if we had a counter.
Anyway, reason for the introduction is because I'd like to leave a fair review, sadly, it'll be for the 0.16 Version of the game. I'll do my utmost not to share spoilers.
I mean, I'm blown away, in more ways than one. I'm 34... I used to play hentai flash games when flash used to be a thing. I've played Japanese hentai games, especially when I was young. I saw this game and figured "Sure, why not. The characters look decent enough." I was a Marine during both versions of the game and traveled a lot. Tons of hotels and moving around. This was meant to be a fun little phone game to help me release stress. My own sexual tendencies resonate well with the main character's tastes. But nope. This author had other plans.
The beginning of the game was great, yeah? Manipulate, abuse your power, tons of lust, etc. But at some point, it went from lust to love. An actual in-depth story as we progressed more and more and more. The foundation was there from the beginning, but who knew the author was deep? I mean, it's a hentai game that's reminiscent of the flash game era. I don't believe I can actually leave a proper review for this game. There is too much to say about it.
I guess if I should mention anything, it's the insane amount of congruentsy this game has. Sure there are some hiccups and a few scenes that can and will end up out of order, but I convinced myself that Leon (my character name) is being told his story along with stories of the others while in his deathbed by Luna (Our Android, whom I also call Android 18). In this way, whatever hiccups happen, the story doesn't break in any meaningful way. For all that is Holy, don't actually implement this into the story. I'm already mindfucked as it is. I just want to free the fucking elves.
After what I had to experience with Maria? Fuck you man. When I progressed in her story, there was a nagging fear that kept growing. Especially when her friend moved in. And as we got closer and closer to the climax of her story, I started freaking the fuck out. When we went to the place to do the thing, I was audibly saying no. "No. Nono. This isn't going where I think it is, is it? No. Stop. Fuck! FUCK! I CANT DO ANYTHING! NOOO! FUCK! NO MARIA!!!!"
I fucking lost it. Everyone's story is fairly spot on and deep. Autumn... uhm, she's fine... she's studying for the competition, that's where I'm currently at with her. But, her story, such as when we went to grandma's, kinda had me in a bore. In was so hard to want to read the text. I mean, this is coming from the guy that had his dick in his hand while learning elvish history with Maria, and elvish religion with Lin&Autumn.
I love a lot of the side characters, but I've got a special place for Kate. I adore her and her disability. Weirdly enough, I wish there was more development and or story for her. I also like Moon a ton. Love how she fits so well in the story, especially with her engineering. The congruentsy is off the charts for this game.
Now, do I have a favorite among the main Heroins? I think the author did such a great job that it is difficult to chose. Abviously I adore Luna (android). But her story took such an insane turn of events. Being near the end of version 0.16, I'm having such a hard time choosing. Again, each story is fairly well flushed out. Some tweaks could be made though.
I guess my favorite may be Maria, but it would have been sealed if we could have changed something for her. This is an unreasonable request, but I'll make it anyway. I believe all of her sex scenes (or at least most of them) should change to reflect the reveal. The immersion is broken for me when we get her back. The sex/intimacy does not reflect her current trauma. I can't be intimate with her at this point because it's so disconnected, even when she's with other girls. I love her, don't get me wrong, but the reveal and the event is so insane and contrasting, that having sex with her without it reflecting any of it reminds me this is a game. This also goes for Luna (android) after her insane turn of event, but nowhere near as contrasting as it is for Maria.
All in all, I love this game. I really appreciate the effort you put in. Will be donating soon.
I will eventually revise this review. I was speaking almost entirely emotionally with zero thought about the flow. I just really wanted to share my immediate thoughts.