I rarely write reviews about the AVNs I’ve read, but this one here deserves it.
First off, let me start by saying: Dev, you’re cooking something here, and I think it’s gonna be delicious! It’s a promising start, to say the least. Story-wise, it’s not the most extravagant and unique out there, but I say what’s important in a story is that we can connect and relate to it — and this surely does. The writing, so far, is on point, and from what I can see, each character is written to actually have their own “character.” The pacing is just right, not rushed nor dragged too long. I appreciate the use of plain and simple English here; I just don’t like overly technical writing. Oh, and I don’t see any grammar or typo errors in the script, so that’s a plus.
I don’t know if it’s the proper term to describe it, but the body movements, gestures, and facial expressions of the characters are properly “choreographed.” You can actually see in the renders what the story is conveying and/or implying, and it makes it easier to fully immerse yourself in the whole thing. I’ve only seen this properly implemented in a handful of AVNs, maybe because it just takes time and bloats the size of the game. But hey, Dev, don’t you ever try skimping in this department! What you’ve done here is definitely worth it.
As for render quality — Dev, you’ve got skills! I really like the bright and clear environment lighting you’ve set up for the renders; I’d say it’s appropriate for the story you’re going with. This is a welcome change from the gloomy and grainy shenanigans typically seen from other HS2-based AVNs. LIs renders are lovable (especially Nicole, heh). So far, it only has 1 H-scene and it’s decently animated. And I like what you did with the home interface — so artsy!
You rarely see AVNs this polished, especially in their earlier versions — definitely a gem in here. So yeah, I dig everything in this pilot release, and I hope it’s only gonna get better from here. Well done, Dev! For sure, it’s hard to produce this kind of quality, especially when you have to conform to the constantly growing standards of AVNs these days. Just don’t let yourself get burned out and take your time. You just can’t rush quality work, you hear? With that in mind, though, I look forward to episode 2! I hope to see some Nicole action (I called dibs on her, hehe).