love your game!! thanks for all your hard work!! I'm in love with both Blake and Oliver (The straight characters, I'm a shame to the gay community lol)
This game is so good! Beautiful artwork and amazing plot. Is there any walkthrough somewhere? I tried to find some pictures in the gallery and didn't get them. I guess it is all about the right choices, in some kind of order, but I couldn't find it...
Thank you! I'm happy you are liking it so far! There is no walkthrough at the moment but I will try to do one for April. People keep asking for one for a long time... xD
Oh! Sorry, there's nothing on those ones. They were placeholders to separate the xmas update from the rest one. Was suppose to be two extra scenes but i scrapped it in the end cos the mess that update is. Sorry for the misunderstanding :_)
Ahhh! I love this game, i just downloaded it the same day, cant get enough of it! I've been reading it slow and for the whole day, been trying different paths, i think i love Blake's path so far. Weeeeeell he is HAWT!!!LOL! Too bad there's no android version. But it's fine i'm using Joiplay just to play the window version on my mobile phone and been enjoying it so far. Keep up the good work!!
Ok so, (I'm not the owner I just read this and wanted to help) you need to select the option 'Extract All' to unzip the folder; then open a new folder your pc has automatically created (it should appear in downloades as a recent one) and from in there select the file named after the game. That'll open a pop-up window (the game itself). Do tell if you don't understand how I've explained things, hope I was helpful.
Don't know why but this comment was in my notifications🤦just lemme know if you've got it! Bye,
Hi! Yeah, pretty much as Gaeitalian has said. I guess you are a Window player, right? Follow his steps and it should work. If that is not the case, let me know again and I will help you somehow.
I'm here to tell you that I think you're an amazing dev / writer! I've honestly never played something this realistic or under every aspect better than any other game / VN I've ever played or read. I've read the comments below, and I'm happy too see nearly all of them are encouraging; I just wanted to say that I agree with everything they say about the game and about your skills.
I didn't wanna appear repetitive so I've spared you the 2000 words minimum about how I love so many things about this game. If anything, I really admire you for your capabilities! The content is A-MA-ZING, trust me :)
Also, with English not being your first language (it's not mine either lmao) and even though you have someone who revises stuff before you publish, I have to say I'm impressed.
I'll be waiting for new updates! <3
+ Quick question, The game freezes after day 14 in the last version: is it a programming issue or is it a device problem? I'll try to sort it out by myself.
So, long story short, TYSM. Really, I love it so so so much. Keep up the good work <333
Hi! And thank you so much for your lovely words! I'm happy that more and more people seem to enjoy the game! The ida was to do something a little bit different, more realistic. I'm glad you guys, seem to understand the point and the reasons behind de development.
And as I think I said somewhere, if you are getting the game from other places than itch.io, patreon or f95, I can't do much. Those are not "official" versions of the game. Meaning, someone grab it, rip it and uploaded somewhere else, so incompatibilities, errors or other bugs may occur. I'm not responsible for that.
Thank you again and I hope you stay with us for the rest of the production! xD
where did you get the game from, If I might ask? Just curious… cos if its from one of three places (yiu said its from one of the official source) i dont know why it stops at day 14
Yess....is the game ...heemm.....from gamecrax im download android versi i dunno ......when in versi 0 19 menu options same that white...and when update....black menu....not empty...but NOT see option choice .....ahh???....can i try???...not hard to download?
There's no route for characters, just a main love interest. Choosing one as Main Love Interest it wont locked you away from having fun with the rest. Is just for your character to have deeper feelings about a character and not treat him as just a friend.
Usually there was someone doing it for me out of the blue, but it went silent for the last few updates. I'm asking around how to do it myself cos I have to admit I have no idea about android versions. I'll keep you posted
ah i see...xixi....so basicly them stealing your game? Heem...is is...horibble...im sorry my english so bad...coz english not my native language ....okeey...can't wait... take care
Well since everyone saying the game is fantastic I guess I'll give it a try, it does looks amazing though I'm positive am not gonna have a single regret playing this.
Hello there my friend.My name is Vladimir. Just made an account here so i could get in contact with you and tell you i have been playing your game for a couple of days (more then 5 hours a day) ;-) And gonna tell you,your game is f.....g AMAZING,loved playing it a lot could not stop wanted to see whats gonna happen loaded some conversations as many times as there are answers so i could see where my answer would take me.But most of the answers i answered as i would in real life.I played a lot of games of this type and non of them even finished is not as close as great as yours. The story line is amazing making you cannot stop playing till the end,the conversations the sentences are amazing,and dont get me started on the art work how beautiful everything looks not just guys (thou i think the tools are too big then in RL but its cool) the coloring the details one picture dose not say for more the two answers which is great you can never get enough of pictures and people you talk to in different poses. The characters are so alive look and sound so real.But the main guy you play with is amazing i love him he reminds me a little bit of me i must say or by my answers i am making him look like me who knows ;-) Love the different outcomes on some answers that you get and you could never know you could have got it different if you dont load the game and try another path every answer is a good answer just some answers are better ;-) I really loved playing your game really had a couple of laughs and a huge ton of great time playing it. Dont know what i could say to add to make you fix it or something.Would love to know how the game will progress what are your plans for future updates. Again loved your game keep up the great work. Vladimir.
Hi there! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for the lovely and kind words! My heart is full of joy thanks to your comment and make me keep going with the game.
One thing I wanted for the game was to sound real, for people to feel and act like people would do in real life. At least how I would act and say. The main character is pretty much a version of myself, with the same insecurities and fears as I do. A pretty normal ordinary simple guy acting accordingly.
Writing is not easy for me as english is not my first language and I have never write anything in my life before this so I'm really happy that you find the story and characters worth spending so many hours playing the game and not just skip or fast forward everything. I'm not a fast writer and I think and rethink many times the scenes and dialogues until I'm satisfied. Same goes for the art. One drawing it can take me 2-3 days easily because I try to make it as I have it in my head. Wish I could be more 'cinematic' or use renders.
I'm always open for some good feedback. I know not everybody is happy about the guys sizes (some want them shorter, some even bigger) but the majority of people who gave feedback wanted big sizes.... I always try to include suggestions and feedback into the game when I think it can be a good addition, like with Gabriel's dog.
My discord is always open for any doubt, suggestion or just to say 'hi!'
You are most welcome. Trust me i am not fast forwarding anything only if i made a reload from long time before and then i fast forward.Other then that i love reading everything. I really fallen in love with every character in game.Every new one is hoter then the last one you meet.Right now i am loving Kyle the guy in the aquarium.Even got an idea about him.Maybe instead scuba diving with him our main character would say "What scuba diving i dont even know how to swim" (like me yeah laugh it up guys but its true) And Kyle like a cool guy he is would say i would teach you sometime.And there you can get some more hot sexy wet swimwear erotic pics to make ;-) Love your details with undies and undies fetish. So hearing your English is not primary language (as is my case too) you wrote it pretty good and i dont know if you are alone in making this game you really deserve a reward ;-) And making some more pics (i call them pics i am old and dont know what that type is called now days) is never a wrong move love the way you make them. Maybe like in some games of this type i saw you have option for body hair on and off maybe you could implement something like that too for body hair and maybe tool size (like average,big and huge) and you get pictures accordingly. Thous are just some of my ideas as i am trying to help you,dont get me wrong. Dont actually have or know how to use discord i am pretty old school when it comes to that.
I even noticed one bug at two times i tried that part of the game again.Its the part when you are searching Blake's trailer for clues while he is outside talking on the phone when i click the bed it gets me a window i would call it "programing window" with all king of stuff writing all over the screen and in the lower part you have ignore,quit,reload or retry it some stuff like that. And you are most welcome again.
Thank you! We will see more of Kyle once we are done with the main guys dates. MC (main characer) knows how to swim but he doesnt know how to scuba dive, but worry not! Kyle will help mc how to use his 'snorkle'!! Guys wet and in tiny speedos are totally my thing so... xD
I do a lot of grammar mistakes but I have a guy or two that helps me with the proof-reading. Poor them I have to say xD
Believe it or not, the facial and body hair option will be implemented one day. It's something I wanted to do since the very beginning of the project. Mostly cos some guys I imagined them with facial hair, Adam with a beard, Dante with a scruffy look, etc. Also the tool size was also suggested and maybe only maybe, once the game is done to do a (One more time) From the top! XXXL version (meaning tool size xD)
I'm not sure I know about that error. If you want, feel free to send a print screen of the error and I will look into it. (If you do, don't forget to cover important information, like your name or something like that)
It was just a thought i got about Kyle,since i dont know how to swim i always had a fantasy of being thought how to by a hot guy ;-) Instant hard on in the pool.When i saw him in the swimsuit i started to imagine instantly.
Glad to know you had the idea about body hair,facial hair and xxxl tools.
When it comes to that bug i was talking about it means i need to play the game agin from the start since all my saved games are after that part ;-) Bummer.
You have some mail where we could write and i can send the pic after i got to that bug part again.
So I downloaded this back on v0.15 but forgot to install it and I just got around to playing last week...
It's been so long since I've been this emotionally invested in a game. The sheer excitement I get playing this... Love the artwork, love the characters, love the intricately layered storyline that doesn't give too much too soon and keeps you wanting more.
The main character is interesting and easy to relate to. In a lot of games, the protagonist can end up being kind of bland and vanilla. This one is a breath of fresh air and the choices always come up at the right time. Truly spectacular job!!!
Why, THANK YOU! I'm really touched by your words! Those kind of complimets are the reason I'm doing all this! There is so much I would love to tell in the story and so little time! Hope to see you around and especially enjoy the ride!
(Sorry I got to see your message so late, I need to check my notification settings cos most of the time I miss them.)
A exciting story that you don't want to tear yourself away from. very vivid characters that are easy to believe in, drawn wonderfully. I'm really looking forward to the continue. ^-^
Oh my! Thank you!! Thank you for your lovely words! I'm putting all my heart and soul into the game and with comments like yours it really feels worth every sleepless night.
hi! I’ll have a look on monday when I have access to a computer again. I’m on holidays at the moment 😅
But knowing my poor coding skills it might be that i code them wrong and they dont show. (the first one im pretty sure that it doesnt exist. It was a mc shower scene that was used later on when u surprise Gabriel in the shower, sorry 😅
Hi! Sorry for the late reply! I just have access to the script (holidays are gonna kill me) and checked into the code. The first one is not in the game (it should display a "Not ready yet" message) and the second one, I made a mistake when I re-codede that scene. Originally was only one image and I added a second one when I removed the awful sketch for a proper version. It should be fixed for next version. Im so sorry for all the trouble. (BTW, that second pic is Adam drinking coffee)
I've just begun "From the Top" and am really enjoying it (the graphics, the character dialogues). I was wondering if there is any background sounds or (music at the intro)...if so, I am having problems with the audio. I've downloaded the MAC OS, latest version.
I have a question, please. On page 5 of the gallery after the MC and Blake in the toilet scene, there are 2 scenes that I can't find. I have been through this part dozens of times but l keep missing them. The last 2 scenes on page 5. Thank you for your help.
Hi! Yeah, there was some mistakes in the code on that scene before this updates, but I believe we fixed it this time. Have you tried from this update or the previous ones? Basically it depends if you did the measurements correct or you failed.
The way is coded you need to do both paths to unlock the scene. I'm sorry I wish I knew how to code things better 😔
If you keep having trouble, contact me on discord and I will go through it with you until you unlock it 😀
Got it on the first try, thanks. Also, this new update is GREAT. I've been waiting for something like this. Really blew me away. Thanks for the great VN.
Hello! I wanted to know if there is a guide for the routes, I recently started playing it but mixing my bad English and my lack of patience to translate the conversations, it's hard to know if I'm doing the route of any character or I'm ruining everything.
Hi! Im very sorry for the late reply! I dont know why i didnt get the notification!! Not guide for now I’m afraid, it would take me too long to make one and being a WIP you never know…
You can contact me on Discord and I can help you with any route or for unlocking any CG you might still be missing.
Btw, you dont get locked into certain charater’s route (if that is what you are afraid of)
I am playing the latest version of FromTheTop!-0.15-pc.zip
**Spoiler warning**
I have gone to Blake's trailer to ask him to do the student dating thing.
I have gotten the all of the boxes checked except for the "Other Clues" box.
I did get errors when I clicked on the bed and the red briefs next to the shoes, but I clicked ignore and it let me continue. I have clicked on everything I can find in the bedroom (bed, pile of clothes,mirrored closet, safe, clothes , sneakers, objects on the bedside self, cabinet, picture, teddy bear, bowl, flower vase, outlet). I have clicked on the bathroom. The living room I have gotten the cupboard and all of the doors by the television, the script, and the stack of tabloids. I don't see anything else?!? Unless there was suppose to have been something when I got the errors?
I tried a re-install but I still get the errors .
I'm still stuck in the trailer at this point and hoping you are able to assist.
Update: I managed to cheat by running the previous version and loading a save from when I first entered the trailer and then saved after Blake returned. Then I switched back to the current version. But there does seem to be a bug in the script.
Did you get my previous message? For some reason, I don't see it.... anyway, just in case you are still stuck. The solution for the "Other Clues" is click on the items next to the bed (perfumes and stuff) and the click on the small purple card under the small brown box in the same place.
After seen so many people getting stuck there, for the next update will be fixed. That and the other bugs you've found. I'm so sorry
PS. For some reason, I get the notifications of post like many hours after. If you need a more fast answer, I'm always on discord.
Everything but the Other Clues is checked on the list. When I checked on the perfumes and stuff I found the card but it did NOT check off the box for the Other Clues. Blake will not return to the trailer?
I love this game so far, the story and characters are really enjoyable but something I wanted to point out:
(Spoilers I guess)
A minor thing really, but in Blakes trailer for the second time where you have to look for clues, the "other clues" item is so tiny, I spent a good 10 minutes clicking fruitlessly and had to go into the games files to find out what I was supposed to be looking for before I could progress. Idk something to consider?
Without giving too much away, you're looking for a small card sorta hidden underneath the perfume bottles on the bedside table! You'll probably have to hover around a bit a little precisely to find it.
hi! Sorry for the late reply! Someone reported those error and would be fixed in the ext update and the “other clues” thing too. Many of you are getting stuck there. I apologise.
The solution is: click first in the items next to the bed (perfumes and stuff) then, just in the small purple card under the small wooden box.
At the time of writing this review, the game is in Version 0.14.1. This game is turning out to be one of the rare treasures in western gay porn games, on the level of Coming Out on Top. It builds a creative setting, and world and characters. It avoids many of the cliches of the genre - to its benefit. It has crafted a unique and interesting setting and leaves the player wanting more with every update.
The Characters
I was completely surprised how charming the characters are in this game. I went into this, as I do all games, expecting to like some guys and hate others. However, over the course of the two chapters currently available, I feel in love with basically all of the guys. They are all worth a shot and are all interesting in different ways. A big reason the characters stand out is because the game does not “lock” you into a route early on. This allows the player the freedom to visit and do every character’s story without restriction. The characters also have relationships with each other outside the player’s influence, which often leads to seeing the characters interact.
For example, I went into this game expecting to hate Blake (the blond “straight boy” LI). However, I encountered him more when interacting with Dante, as they were friends, and these interactions made me like him. It was the same with me for hoodie guy and Oliver. This game also does something interesting in giving side-characters some depth and connection to others. The barista is friendly, has a backstory and other characters talk about him, even though he isn’t a main love interest (so far). There are also teases for several other LI’s coming down the road and/or could be added later when the game is in a more complete state.
The Plot, Art and Sexiness
There are several hours of gameplay included in the current build of this game. The developer has not rushed directly into the porn and has taken the time to set up a mystery, the setting and all the characters. This means unlike most in-development games, it is easy to become invested in seeing where the game will go beyond just getting to the bits where your hand is stroking the sausage. The art in this game is unfinished, particularly towards the start of the game.
Many of the CGs aren’t finished but the deeper into the game you get the better the CG quality is. The dev gives warning for many of the CGs that it isn’t final and just a rough sketch. The CGs towards the end are amazing, even if not all of them are coloured yet. There is no outright sex in the game at the moment, but the developer has indicated it is coming in the updates. There are a lot of tease shots of the guys in skimpy clothing, bulges, or even tasteful nudes. There is plenty of horny CGs even if the characters do not outright have sex yet.
One thing I REALLY have to give credit for is that none of the guys so far are really “vanilla”. The game has several “opt out” scenes set up for certain content (including, but not limited to, watersports and rough sex). There are a variety of kinks among the guys (ranging from public sex, daddies, “straight boys”, etc). It isn’t one of those boring dating sims where all the guys basically have the same basic vanilla sex with the MC and the developer deserves props for that. To me, that is always a sure sign a game is made for a gay audience interested in porn, instead of a female audience to fetishize gay romance.
In the online version (on another gaming platform) ...
After all the drama, and having managed to get the director back to work, the game freezes completely (and so does my browser, Google Chrome), there is certainly a problem with the game.
What is a shame, then it seems like a rather very nice novel.
I'll try the downloadable version, but I'm afraid it might do the same ...
It surprised me enormously, all the turning points that his history can have, depending on our choices ...
In a way, it's a very beautiful story. - the biggest important point in this case is the fact that can be there changes almost continuously from start until the end. (well, I'm talking about the current ending)
Then for my part, I spent moments unexpectedly rich in several types of emotions.
And in addition some characters are absolutely beautiful. (like Blake, the "Boss" (Adam), and that "Hero" officer... - dear Lord, why all the men aren't like him...)
:(
Whatever ... The real "boss" is a very handsome man too.
Thank you! Yeah, the game tends to brach out a lot and it's giving me headaches, it's difficult to re-direct the story. But at the end of the day, that's why this is a "game" and not a novel.
Emotions are good. That's exactly what I'm looking, not just a "happy-fun" time.
I see you are on the side of those player that prefer the hunkier characters. That's fine, I like them too xD
I'm quite divided between agreeing with you, and not agreeing with you, with regard to the "game" category ... - then there is enough dialogue to be a novel, so I am more to say that is a rather very successful game-novel mix.
There are not many cases like this. - not that are so well designed.
Hi! Online version? The game has no online version, if someone has made an online version of the game and post it in other place other than Patreon, Itch.io or F95Zone, I'm not responsible of malfunctions. Those are the places I upload the game.
To be sure the game works "properly" use the links on those places.
P.S. If you can give me more information I can look into the problem.
I'm glad I was helpful, especially since I don't really approve of this stuff / that kind of act (copyright theft) ... - I think from now on I'm going to be even more vigilant with that, then it could be dangerous for the players too.
even tho it is messed up their you should leave it. its where i seen the game to gave it a try liked it and found you and probably gonna grab it off pateron a few times.
Of course! It's some sort of promotion! As long as it is the FREE version I don't mind were it ends, really. If it was the Patreon version would not be fair for people who are contributing and spending money in the game.
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does they game have any bdsm? :)
not yet! But it will have later on! Im really into that 🙊🤫
love your game!! thanks for all your hard work!! I'm in love with both Blake and Oliver (The straight characters, I'm a shame to the gay community lol)
This is so good. Really enjoying this game so much so far.
hey i want to ask when there is a date with blake or sex or can have sex with other characters
hi! Blake’s date is not ready yet. Dates available at the moments are Gabriel, Adam and Dante. :)
Hello, how can I resolve this issue? I downloaded the android version, I cannot see any text.
Hi! Sorry I can’t help you with that. I have no idea how android works and I’m afraif I can’t test any of the android versions.
As fas as I know, someone played and worked properly. I’m sorry it doesnt work for you :(
This game is so good! Beautiful artwork and amazing plot. Is there any walkthrough somewhere? I tried to find some pictures in the gallery and didn't get them. I guess it is all about the right choices, in some kind of order, but I couldn't find it...
Thank you! I'm happy you are liking it so far! There is no walkthrough at the moment but I will try to do one for April. People keep asking for one for a long time... xD
Nice! Thanks! I could find some other pictures, only missing the first and the last from the Christmas themed part. Any tips for those?
Oh! Sorry, there's nothing on those ones. They were placeholders to separate the xmas update from the rest one. Was suppose to be two extra scenes but i scrapped it in the end cos the mess that update is. Sorry for the misunderstanding :_)
When is the next update? 😁😁😁
in a few minutes! xD
Hello, will there be an android version of this game?
yep, next update will have an android version. 😀
Ahhh! I love this game, i just downloaded it the same day, cant get enough of it! I've been reading it slow and for the whole day, been trying different paths, i think i love Blake's path so far. Weeeeeell he is HAWT!!!LOL! Too bad there's no android version. But it's fine i'm using Joiplay just to play the window version on my mobile phone and been enjoying it so far. Keep up the good work!!
I'm glad you are enjoying it so far! Blake-y is such a snack right!?
Don't worry, next version will be also in android (hopefully). We had a few requests already so... I'm all for pleasing the fans!
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I'm just gonna say Well done! I love the game, can't wait to see the new update.
Thank you! Working on it as we speak!
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Ok so, (I'm not the owner I just read this and wanted to help) you need to select the option 'Extract All' to unzip the folder; then open a new folder your pc has automatically created (it should appear in downloades as a recent one) and from in there select the file named after the game. That'll open a pop-up window (the game itself). Do tell if you don't understand how I've explained things, hope I was helpful.
Don't know why but this comment was in my notifications🤦just lemme know if you've got it! Bye,
HW
Thank you for the help
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Np!
I should probably be signing off as HOW or HI by now :)
But if you sign off as HI, is gonna confuse me! Cos it'd look like your are saying hello xD
'ightt, so it's gonna stay HW for now :)
Hi! Yeah, pretty much as Gaeitalian has said. I guess you are a Window player, right? Follow his steps and it should work. If that is not the case, let me know again and I will help you somehow.
Turns out I didn't see the download properly! I am on a Hp Chromebook Right now btw. Thanks for the help though!
No problem! We are here to help!
Hiiiii!
I'm here to tell you that I think you're an amazing dev / writer! I've honestly never played something this realistic or under every aspect better than any other game / VN I've ever played or read. I've read the comments below, and I'm happy too see nearly all of them are encouraging; I just wanted to say that I agree with everything they say about the game and about your skills.
I didn't wanna appear repetitive so I've spared you the 2000 words minimum about how I love so many things about this game. If anything, I really admire you for your capabilities! The content is A-MA-ZING, trust me :)
Also, with English not being your first language (it's not mine either lmao) and even though you have someone who revises stuff before you publish, I have to say I'm impressed.
I'll be waiting for new updates! <3
+ Quick question,
The game freezes after day 14 in the last version: is it a programming issue or is it a device problem? I'll try to sort it out by myself.
So, long story short,
TYSM. Really, I love it so so so much. Keep up the good work <333
Bye,
HW
Hi! And thank you so much for your lovely words! I'm happy that more and more people seem to enjoy the game! The ida was to do something a little bit different, more realistic. I'm glad you guys, seem to understand the point and the reasons behind de development.
And as I think I said somewhere, if you are getting the game from other places than itch.io, patreon or f95, I can't do much. Those are not "official" versions of the game. Meaning, someone grab it, rip it and uploaded somewhere else, so incompatibilities, errors or other bugs may occur. I'm not responsible for that.
Thank you again and I hope you stay with us for the rest of the production! xD
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Heyo!
I think most of us really got what you were trying to do, and at least for me personally it's really a well-rounded project :)
Also, ok, I have been getting the game from an official source, but I'll see what I can do, thanks so much for answering.
Not going anywhere! <3
HW
where did you get the game from, If I might ask? Just curious… cos if its from one of three places (yiu said its from one of the official source) i dont know why it stops at day 14
Thanks 🥰
Heyy,
sorry to bother you, but how exactly did you fix it? Got the same issue, but I´m not getting it fixed :(
Well...heemm...im play versi 0.20...but......back to white coloumn ????android versi...
is that from the actual game? There is no android version of v20 yet, how did you get that black empty menu options?
I've been trying to make an android build but im incapable of testing... do you wanna try it?
Yess....is the game ...heemm.....from gamecrax im download android versi i dunno ......when in versi 0 19 menu options same that white...and when update....black menu....not empty...but NOT see option choice .....ahh???....can i try???...not hard to download?
Yeah, those things can happen when you dont play from the official source 😜
Can you join discord? I can send you the link there and test if it work :*
hehehe....okeey....XD...hemm....i dont have discord...heemm.....create discord hard or not???...xixix
Is there a guide about how to get to each character routes?
There's no route for characters, just a main love interest. Choosing one as Main Love Interest it wont locked you away from having fun with the rest. Is just for your character to have deeper feelings about a character and not treat him as just a friend.
So I could choose Adam and still have fun with the blonde guy?
Yep
What character has the most content released in the way of playable route?
Out of the main guys I would say they are more or less equal (except for Oliver) I always try to give them the same amount of exposure.
Android please...v.020 😢😭🥲
Usually there was someone doing it for me out of the blue, but it went silent for the last few updates. I'm asking around how to do it myself cos I have to admit I have no idea about android versions. I'll keep you posted
ah i see...xixi....so basicly them stealing your game? Heem...is is...horibble...im sorry my english so bad...coz english not my native language ....okeey...can't wait... take care
That person was doing it and giving it to me so I consider it as a help. And dont worry, english is not my native language either :)
ah i see.....xixix...well...can't wait..version android ilxixix...thanks for understand XD
im working on it, leraning how to do it myself 😅😅🥲🥲
Waiting for the latest version..Please do NOT Go DEAD!!!!Full love for Blake and Adam!!
Don't worry! Next update will be tomorrow! 😀
WOW!!! Amazing!!!! Wonderful news!!!!
Im download version of android...heemm...please update new versi
♥️♥️♥️Love it! Especially Blake! This is wonderful! 🥺🥺🥺
Well since everyone saying the game is fantastic I guess I'll give it a try, it does looks amazing though I'm positive am not gonna have a single regret playing this.
Well, i hope you enjoy(ed) it 😄
Hello there my friend.My name is Vladimir.
Just made an account here so i could get in contact with you and tell you i have been playing your game for a couple of days (more then 5 hours a day) ;-)
And gonna tell you,your game is f.....g AMAZING,loved playing it a lot could not stop wanted to see whats gonna happen loaded some conversations as many times as there are answers so i could see where my answer would take me.But most of the answers i answered as i would in real life.I played a lot of games of this type and non of them even finished is not as close as great as yours.
The story line is amazing making you cannot stop playing till the end,the conversations the sentences are amazing,and dont get me started on the art work how beautiful everything looks not just guys (thou i think the tools are too big then in RL but its cool) the coloring the details one picture dose not say for more the two answers which is great you can never get enough of pictures and people you talk to in different poses.
The characters are so alive look and sound so real.But the main guy you play with is amazing i love him he reminds me a little bit of me i must say or by my answers i am making him look like me who knows ;-)
Love the different outcomes on some answers that you get and you could never know you could have got it different if you dont load the game and try another path every answer is a good answer just some answers are better ;-)
I really loved playing your game really had a couple of laughs and a huge ton of great time playing it.
Dont know what i could say to add to make you fix it or something.Would love to know how the game will progress what are your plans for future updates.
Again loved your game keep up the great work.
Vladimir.
Hi there! Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for the lovely and kind words! My heart is full of joy thanks to your comment and make me keep going with the game.
One thing I wanted for the game was to sound real, for people to feel and act like people would do in real life. At least how I would act and say. The main character is pretty much a version of myself, with the same insecurities and fears as I do. A pretty normal ordinary simple guy acting accordingly.
Writing is not easy for me as english is not my first language and I have never write anything in my life before this so I'm really happy that you find the story and characters worth spending so many hours playing the game and not just skip or fast forward everything. I'm not a fast writer and I think and rethink many times the scenes and dialogues until I'm satisfied. Same goes for the art. One drawing it can take me 2-3 days easily because I try to make it as I have it in my head. Wish I could be more 'cinematic' or use renders.
I'm always open for some good feedback. I know not everybody is happy about the guys sizes (some want them shorter, some even bigger) but the majority of people who gave feedback wanted big sizes.... I always try to include suggestions and feedback into the game when I think it can be a good addition, like with Gabriel's dog.
My discord is always open for any doubt, suggestion or just to say 'hi!'
And I can't go without saying again, THANK YOU!
You are most welcome.
Trust me i am not fast forwarding anything only if i made a reload from long time before and then i fast forward.Other then that i love reading everything.
I really fallen in love with every character in game.Every new one is hoter then the last one you meet.Right now i am loving Kyle the guy in the aquarium.Even got an idea about him.Maybe instead scuba diving with him our main character would say "What scuba diving i dont even know how to swim" (like me yeah laugh it up guys but its true) And Kyle like a cool guy he is would say i would teach you sometime.And there you can get some more hot sexy wet swimwear erotic pics to make ;-) Love your details with undies and undies fetish.
So hearing your English is not primary language (as is my case too) you wrote it pretty good and i dont know if you are alone in making this game you really deserve a reward ;-) And making some more pics (i call them pics i am old and dont know what that type is called now days) is never a wrong move love the way you make them.
Maybe like in some games of this type i saw you have option for body hair on and off maybe you could implement something like that too for body hair and maybe tool size (like average,big and huge) and you get pictures accordingly.
Thous are just some of my ideas as i am trying to help you,dont get me wrong.
Dont actually have or know how to use discord i am pretty old school when it comes to that.
I even noticed one bug at two times i tried that part of the game again.Its the part when you are searching Blake's trailer for clues while he is outside talking on the phone when i click the bed it gets me a window i would call it "programing window" with all king of stuff writing all over the screen and in the lower part you have ignore,quit,reload or retry it some stuff like that.
And you are most welcome again.
Thank you! We will see more of Kyle once we are done with the main guys dates. MC (main characer) knows how to swim but he doesnt know how to scuba dive, but worry not! Kyle will help mc how to use his 'snorkle'!! Guys wet and in tiny speedos are totally my thing so... xD
I do a lot of grammar mistakes but I have a guy or two that helps me with the proof-reading. Poor them I have to say xD
Believe it or not, the facial and body hair option will be implemented one day. It's something I wanted to do since the very beginning of the project. Mostly cos some guys I imagined them with facial hair, Adam with a beard, Dante with a scruffy look, etc. Also the tool size was also suggested and maybe only maybe, once the game is done to do a (One more time) From the top! XXXL version (meaning tool size xD)
I'm not sure I know about that error. If you want, feel free to send a print screen of the error and I will look into it. (If you do, don't forget to cover important information, like your name or something like that)
Thank you again!
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It was just a thought i got about Kyle,since i dont know how to swim i always had a fantasy of being thought how to by a hot guy ;-) Instant hard on in the pool.When i saw him in the swimsuit i started to imagine instantly.
Glad to know you had the idea about body hair,facial hair and xxxl tools.
When it comes to that bug i was talking about it means i need to play the game agin from the start since all my saved games are after that part ;-) Bummer.
You have some mail where we could write and i can send the pic after i got to that bug part again.
Yeah, Kyle is a sexy guy and very... open. I'm sure he would be happy to teach you how to swim Lol
You can post pictures here of the bug, I've seen some people doing it. Otherwise Discord is the easiest way.
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This is a fantastic game, im really looking forward for future updates. Thank you!
Oh thank you! Im always really happy when someone spend some time to say they like the game! So… thank YOU 🤗
I'm very curious about Gabriel's house where inside there is a very suspicious door that must be locked using a smart door lock system
You dont have any suspicious door that must be locked usung a smart door lock system in your house?? Weird... 😜
We will get to it in some future updates, of course! Could be something or could be nothing! We'll see... 😀
So I downloaded this back on v0.15 but forgot to install it and I just got around to playing last week...
It's been so long since I've been this emotionally invested in a game. The sheer excitement I get playing this... Love the artwork, love the characters, love the intricately layered storyline that doesn't give too much too soon and keeps you wanting more.
The main character is interesting and easy to relate to. In a lot of games, the protagonist can end up being kind of bland and vanilla. This one is a breath of fresh air and the choices always come up at the right time. Truly spectacular job!!!
Why, THANK YOU! I'm really touched by your words! Those kind of complimets are the reason I'm doing all this! There is so much I would love to tell in the story and so little time! Hope to see you around and especially enjoy the ride!
(Sorry I got to see your message so late, I need to check my notification settings cos most of the time I miss them.)
Enjoy the new update!
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Guys, this game is so perfect! every detail is an art. Thanks for make this. 🇧🇷♥️
Oh my! Thank you for the kind words! You are making me blush! I’m just making everything for you guys! Your support and love means the world to me ❤️
A exciting story that you don't want to tear yourself away from. very vivid characters that are easy to believe in, drawn wonderfully. I'm really looking forward to the continue. ^-^
Oh my! Thank you!! Thank you for your lovely words! I'm putting all my heart and soul into the game and with comments like yours it really feels worth every sleepless night.
Thank you!
Okay
from these three pictures there are some pictures that I can't open and I tried again and again but still confused
hi! I’ll have a look on monday when I have access to a computer again. I’m on holidays at the moment 😅
But knowing my poor coding skills it might be that i code them wrong and they dont show. (the first one im pretty sure that it doesnt exist. It was a mc shower scene that was used later on when u surprise Gabriel in the shower, sorry 😅
Hi! Sorry for the late reply! I just have access to the script (holidays are gonna kill me) and checked into the code. The first one is not in the game (it should display a "Not ready yet" message) and the second one, I made a mistake when I re-codede that scene. Originally was only one image and I added a second one when I removed the awful sketch for a proper version. It should be fixed for next version. Im so sorry for all the trouble. (BTW, that second pic is Adam drinking coffee)
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androιd verѕιon?
https://mega.nz/file/sv4h2CpA#3EY9Viux5eEl8PBTP5CuFT_UHR75dqZK9HWoEuy8iMI
This is a port made by Caxhub. I can't check if it works or not, though. But is worth a try!
ty for the update loved the game back then even with the spelling etc ( back then ) still felt it was a heartfelt vn.
best of luck and please dont stop <3
Thank you! I'm happy you are still around!
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I've just begun "From the Top" and am really enjoying it (the graphics, the character dialogues). I was wondering if there is any background sounds or (music at the intro)...if so, I am having problems with the audio. I've downloaded the MAC OS, latest version.
Sorry, no audio or sound at the moment. I mute all the games I play Lol
But I'll working on it during the summer. 😀
Hi! Thank you for your reply...appreciate it!
My pleasure! X
I have a question, please. On page 5 of the gallery after the MC and Blake in the toilet scene, there are 2 scenes that I can't find. I have been through this part dozens of times but l keep missing them. The last 2 scenes on page 5. Thank you for your help.
Hi! Yeah, there was some mistakes in the code on that scene before this updates, but I believe we fixed it this time. Have you tried from this update or the previous ones? Basically it depends if you did the measurements correct or you failed.
The way is coded you need to do both paths to unlock the scene. I'm sorry I wish I knew how to code things better 😔
If you keep having trouble, contact me on discord and I will go through it with you until you unlock it 😀
Thanks so much. I will try your suggestion. Keep up the great work you are doing, this is one of my favorite VNs.
If it doesn't work, don'e be say to ask me again!! ;-)
Got it on the first try, thanks. Also, this new update is GREAT. I've been waiting for something like this. Really blew me away. Thanks for the great VN.
Awesome! I'm glad you liked it! Hopefully the wait was worth it!
This is getting good! I hope there's a route for Connor on the next update! Keep it up!
No Connor route yet! He’s a side character for now. But we will see more of him later on. He’s kind of popular after all!
Hello! I wanted to know if there is a guide for the routes, I recently started playing it but mixing my bad English and my lack of patience to translate the conversations, it's hard to know if I'm doing the route of any character or I'm ruining everything.
Hi! Im very sorry for the late reply! I dont know why i didnt get the notification!!
Not guide for now I’m afraid, it would take me too long to make one and being a WIP you never know…
You can contact me on Discord and I can help you with any route or for unlocking any CG you might still be missing.
Btw, you dont get locked into certain charater’s route (if that is what you are afraid of)
Again, sorry for the late reply! X
Hey I was wondering how do you choose who u want to be your love I interest
I am loving this Visual Novel! It is absolutely one of my favorites! I can't wait for the next chapter.
Thank you so much!
Sorry again for the hard time with the minipuzzle. uWu
I'm stuck!
I am playing the latest version of FromTheTop!-0.15-pc.zip
**Spoiler warning**
I have gone to Blake's trailer to ask him to do the student dating thing.
I have gotten the all of the boxes checked except for the "Other Clues" box.
I did get errors when I clicked on the bed and the red briefs next to the shoes, but I clicked ignore and it let me continue. I have clicked on everything I can find in the bedroom (bed, pile of clothes,mirrored closet, safe, clothes , sneakers, objects on the bedside self, cabinet, picture, teddy bear, bowl, flower vase, outlet). I have clicked on the bathroom. The living room I have gotten the cupboard and all of the doors by the television, the script, and the stack of tabloids. I don't see anything else?!? Unless there was suppose to have been something when I got the errors?
I tried a re-install but I still get the errors .
I'm still stuck in the trailer at this point and hoping you are able to assist.
Update: I managed to cheat by running the previous version and loading a save from when I first entered the trailer and then saved after Blake returned. Then I switched back to the current version. But there does seem to be a bug in the script.
Did you get my previous message? For some reason, I don't see it.... anyway, just in case you are still stuck. The solution for the "Other Clues" is click on the items next to the bed (perfumes and stuff) and the click on the small purple card under the small brown box in the same place.
After seen so many people getting stuck there, for the next update will be fixed. That and the other bugs you've found. I'm so sorry
PS. For some reason, I get the notifications of post like many hours after. If you need a more fast answer, I'm always on discord.
I did that ( objects on the bedside self) and I got the card but it would not continue for some reason?
you have the other things in the list? Once all of them are done, click the “continue” button.
Everything but the Other Clues is checked on the list. When I checked on the perfumes and stuff I found the card but it did NOT check off the box for the Other Clues. Blake will not return to the trailer?
Click again but just the small card
Really fun game so far are there going to be side love interest or side hook ups like with Alek? Also any word on when the next update is coming?
Side characters will have some sort of path and of course hook up... but main characters come first
Next update??.... i just published the latest one like 3 days ago... uWu
I love this game so far, the story and characters are really enjoyable but something I wanted to point out:
(Spoilers I guess)
A minor thing really, but in Blakes trailer for the second time where you have to look for clues, the "other clues" item is so tiny, I spent a good 10 minutes clicking fruitlessly and had to go into the games files to find out what I was supposed to be looking for before I could progress. Idk something to consider?
where it was? im stuck there
Without giving too much away, you're looking for a small card sorta hidden underneath the perfume bottles on the bedside table! You'll probably have to hover around a bit a little precisely to find it.
Sorry 😔
Yeah, sorry. I will change it for the next available update. Few people struggled with it.
I posted the solution where to find the things in the Patreon website when was released couple of months ago, so everyone could find it.
And the text saying "I return it on top of the shiny card with a fox and flames engaved on it." would be enough to figure it out. I guess i was wrong.
Sorry 😀
hi! Sorry for the late reply! Someone reported those error and would be fixed in the ext update and the “other clues” thing too. Many of you are getting stuck there. I apologise.
The solution is: click first in the items next to the bed (perfumes and stuff) then, just in the small purple card under the small wooden box.
Characters: 5/5
Plot: 4.75/5
Setting: 5/5
Art: Incomplete TBD
At the time of writing this review, the game is in Version 0.14.1. This game is turning out to be one of the rare treasures in western gay porn games, on the level of Coming Out on Top. It builds a creative setting, and world and characters. It avoids many of the cliches of the genre - to its benefit. It has crafted a unique and interesting setting and leaves the player wanting more with every update.
The Characters
I was completely surprised how charming the characters are in this game. I went into this, as I do all games, expecting to like some guys and hate others. However, over the course of the two chapters currently available, I feel in love with basically all of the guys. They are all worth a shot and are all interesting in different ways. A big reason the characters stand out is because the game does not “lock” you into a route early on. This allows the player the freedom to visit and do every character’s story without restriction. The characters also have relationships with each other outside the player’s influence, which often leads to seeing the characters interact.
For example, I went into this game expecting to hate Blake (the blond “straight boy” LI). However, I encountered him more when interacting with Dante, as they were friends, and these interactions made me like him. It was the same with me for hoodie guy and Oliver. This game also does something interesting in giving side-characters some depth and connection to others. The barista is friendly, has a backstory and other characters talk about him, even though he isn’t a main love interest (so far). There are also teases for several other LI’s coming down the road and/or could be added later when the game is in a more complete state.
The Plot, Art and Sexiness
There are several hours of gameplay included in the current build of this game. The developer has not rushed directly into the porn and has taken the time to set up a mystery, the setting and all the characters. This means unlike most in-development games, it is easy to become invested in seeing where the game will go beyond just getting to the bits where your hand is stroking the sausage. The art in this game is unfinished, particularly towards the start of the game.
Many of the CGs aren’t finished but the deeper into the game you get the better the CG quality is. The dev gives warning for many of the CGs that it isn’t final and just a rough sketch. The CGs towards the end are amazing, even if not all of them are coloured yet. There is no outright sex in the game at the moment, but the developer has indicated it is coming in the updates. There are a lot of tease shots of the guys in skimpy clothing, bulges, or even tasteful nudes. There is plenty of horny CGs even if the characters do not outright have sex yet.
One thing I REALLY have to give credit for is that none of the guys so far are really “vanilla”. The game has several “opt out” scenes set up for certain content (including, but not limited to, watersports and rough sex). There are a variety of kinks among the guys (ranging from public sex, daddies, “straight boys”, etc). It isn’t one of those boring dating sims where all the guys basically have the same basic vanilla sex with the MC and the developer deserves props for that. To me, that is always a sure sign a game is made for a gay audience interested in porn, instead of a female audience to fetishize gay romance.
In the online version (on another gaming platform) ...
After all the drama, and having managed to get the director back to work, the game freezes completely (and so does my browser, Google Chrome), there is certainly a problem with the game.
What is a shame, then it seems like a rather very nice novel.
I'll try the downloadable version, but I'm afraid it might do the same ...
I just managed to play the whole of this novel ...
I didn't expect to cry ... - but with certain situations it's impossible to remain insensitive.
I am rather very impressed.
Oh my! I'm glad you managed to play it!
And please don't cry! I know it can be a bit heavy sometimes, but the purpose of the game is to have fun!!
Thank you for the kind words! They mean a lot to me!!
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Otherwise, speaking of the game itself ...
It surprised me enormously, all the turning points that his history can have, depending on our choices ...
In a way, it's a very beautiful story. - the biggest important point in this case is the fact that can be there changes almost continuously from start until the end. (well, I'm talking about the current ending)
Then for my part, I spent moments unexpectedly rich in several types of emotions.
And in addition some characters are absolutely beautiful. (like Blake, the "Boss" (Adam), and that "Hero" officer... - dear Lord, why all the men aren't like him...)
:(
Whatever ... The real "boss" is a very handsome man too.
<3
I remain impatient to know the rest ...
Thank you! Yeah, the game tends to brach out a lot and it's giving me headaches, it's difficult to re-direct the story. But at the end of the day, that's why this is a "game" and not a novel.
Emotions are good. That's exactly what I'm looking, not just a "happy-fun" time.
I see you are on the side of those player that prefer the hunkier characters. That's fine, I like them too xD
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I'm quite divided between agreeing with you, and not agreeing with you, with regard to the "game" category ... - then there is enough dialogue to be a novel, so I am more to say that is a rather very successful game-novel mix.
There are not many cases like this. - not that are so well designed.
Hi! Online version? The game has no online version, if someone has made an online version of the game and post it in other place other than Patreon, Itch.io or F95Zone, I'm not responsible of malfunctions. Those are the places I upload the game.
To be sure the game works "properly" use the links on those places.
P.S. If you can give me more information I can look into the problem.
Oh okay, I see ...
Here is where I first played it:
https://porngameshub.com/one-more-time-from-the-top
Oh thank you for letting me know! I definitely have nothing to do what that one. I didn't upload that game there.
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I'm glad I was helpful, especially since I don't really approve of this stuff / that kind of act (copyright theft) ... - I think from now on I'm going to be even more vigilant with that, then it could be dangerous for the players too.
Yeah, thank you so much! At least is the free version that is available for everyone!
Thank you for everything 😀
even tho it is messed up their you should leave it. its where i seen the game to gave it a try liked it and found you and probably gonna grab it off pateron a few times.
Of course! It's some sort of promotion! As long as it is the FREE version I don't mind were it ends, really. If it was the Patreon version would not be fair for people who are contributing and spending money in the game.
Hope to see you around :)