The voice acting was always a hit and miss for me, but I know it's a big thing for some people. Used to be a time when japanese devs won't even release a game without finding at least a voice actor for it, but now technogy made things a lot easier. That said I love the idea of voice if done right and as always you have a special talent for mixing things just right. Just don't forget about the atmosphere sounds that were simply awesome in Dinner Dreams. In other order of thoughts, the little teaser scene I've saw gave me a distinct "Gremlins 2" movie vibe. In fact is pretty much the same as the relation of the MC from the movie with his bitchy boss. For those who don't know gremlins are mythical creatures, actually devil-kin, with a will of their own that have as sole purpose of their existence creating mischief. Too bad we can't have gremlins in this game, or can we? The gremlins could help the MC to raise chaos, without getting his hands dirty, and maybe dispose of some characters like Shrok and Donk. Those who saw the movie and not only, know exactly where I'm getting at and who is the first person I'm hinting to get rid of. Let's say thorugh a dark pact, the MC could use gremlins to help him in his task! Hope you will consider this and looking forward to the game!
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Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the newly opened "Diner" by Retsy and like most customers I thought to leave a review about my experience.
The first thing that grips you when you start the game is the atmosphere, from the menu screen you realize that you have something special in front of you. The diner stands as a cozy fortress surrounded by harsh weather and is calling you to enter and get warm. But will it stay warm until the end? We'll see!
Gameplay - Diner Dreams is simulation/management game blended with visual novel segments and a dash of character development. Seems like a bold move at first but everything is done in the right proportions and it manages to come out just right. The action in the diner is done from an isometric perspective and it flows really well. It is complex enough to offer a standalone simulation experience without being too grindy. Cheats and game items are available to maintain the cashflow and make this part as easy or as hard as you want. After understanding the mechanics I've found myself wandering around the diner with my chosen characters just to relax. There is also a small sims-like part where you can buy furniture and assets and you can also hire new staff. The new employees are not just generic characters as they also unlock more content, but more on that later. The second part of the game are the human interactions. While the options to influence characters behavior is more limited than in Retsy previous games, you are given just the right amount of freedom to push the right buttons and take the story in the direction you want and there are many such options and als the posibility to revert and start a new path. From all points of view the gameplay is flawless so I must give it a (10/10).
Graphics - The game offers a modern and pleasant graphic presentation. The scenes are well blended together and the transition from one game mode to another is almoust seamless. People who played Retsy's previous games will notice that his classic animation style is blended with the new one from Cruise Quest and the one present in the CCTV series. Overall the graphics are pleasant to watch and play a huge part in creating the atmosphere.
A special mention goes to the characters who are well designed, the MC in particular that looks like that waitress or sales person from a grocery store, that we all met at one point and who left an impression on us without neighter of us realizing. Verdict (10/10)
Atmosphere - A huge part of this gaming experience is offered by the atmosphere. The sound and visuals blend together to create the feeling of warmth in the space where the characters interact and soon after playing this feeling with be transmited to the player Verdict (10/10)
Sound - It's rare for me to include the sound in my reviews. I never had anything to say about the sound the the other games made by Retsy because it was never too good or bad enough to be commented, except for the Cruise Quest main theme that stand on its own as a really great song. The sound effects were always on point without any flaws. In Diner Dreams however things are taken to the next level. Each sound and tune is perfectly chosen and played at the right time to build the atmosphere of the game. From coffe grinder sounds and the tv chatter to the sound of wind and rain outside everything is there to imerse the player into the gaming experience and along with the visuals blend together to create a perfect atmosphere. The sound also have an incredible relaxing effect that enables the player to keep on playing this game for hours without getting tired. Coupled with the diner simulation part, one can easily use this game to relax after a day of work, just like having a massage;) Verdict (10/10)
Story - Not wanting to give too much here, the plot appears simple at the first glance, a single, divorced mother, working to support herself and her son at a very old diner building inherited from her family. The characters are relatable and easy to like. However after a while the player will realize that the plot is nothing but simple and the story can branch and twist in many unpredictable ways. In the quiet mountain town from a nameless post-communist eastern-european country where the action takes place nothing is at it seems, an idylic situation can quicky turn desperate or even dangerous and most people are not who they pretend to be, some could even work for *spoiler a terrorist organisation. Verdict (10/10)
Erotica - Leaving the best for last and you to discover the dirty details I would that that the erotic content is top-notch and in abundence. A lot of fetishes are covered and I would say that many will find what they like in this game. The relations are made in slow-burn mode, starting like a romanic comedy at first and rising towards the more juicy events;) The choices that lead to these events are really obvious and its very easy to avoid the parts you don't like. Also the game mechanics allow the avoidance of seeing any erotic content based on the choices made and just relax by enjoying the life in a small town and taking care of the diner in the simulation part that stands really well on its own. Verdict (10/10)
In the end I couldn't find a single flaw to this game. it it will ever appear grindy, the player is provided with a walkthrough and many cheats to customise the gaming experiance however you like it.
An awesome game for newcomers into the unique universe of the games created by Retsymthenam (Retsy-verse) and veterans alike. I would tell you even more but I'll let you discover the rest because a sexy red-haired waitress has just arrived with my order;)
Recently I had the pleasure of visiting the newly opened "Diner" by Retsy and like most customers I thought to leave a review about my experience.
The first thing that grips you when you start the game is the atmosphere, from the menu screen you realize that you have something special in front of you. The diner stands as a cozy fortress surrounded by harsh weather and is calling you to enter and get warm. But will it stay warm until the end? We'll see!
Gameplay - Diner Dreams is simulation/management game blended with visual novel segments and a dash of character development. Seems like a bold move at first but everything is done in the right proportions and it manages to come out just right. The action in the diner is done from an isometric perspective and it flows really well. It is complex enough to offer a standalone simulation experience without being too grindy. Cheats and game items are available to maintain the cashflow and make this part as easy or as hard as you want. After understanding the mechanics I've found myself wandering around the diner with my chosen characters just to relax. There is also a small sims-like part where you can buy furniture and assets and you can also hire new staff. The new employees are not just generic characters as they also unlock more content, but more on that later. The second part of the game are the human interactions. While the options to influence characters behavior is more limited than in Retsy previous games, you are given just the right amount of freedom to push the right buttons and take the story in the direction you want and there are many such options and als the posibility to revert and start a new path. From all points of view the gameplay is flawless so I must give it a (10/10).
Graphics - The game offers a modern and pleasant graphic presentation. The scenes are well blended together and the transition from one game mode to another is almoust seamless. People who played Retsy's previous games will notice that his classic animation style is blended with the new one from Cruise Quest and the one present in the CCTV series. Overall the graphics are pleasant to watch and play a huge part in creating the atmosphere.
A special mention goes to the characters who are well designed, the MC in particular that looks like that waitress or sales person from a grocery store, that we all met at one point and who left an impression on us without neighter of us realizing. Verdict (10/10)
Atmosphere - A huge part of this gaming experience is offered by the atmosphere. The sound and visuals blend together to create the feeling of warmth in the space where the characters interact and soon after playing this feeling with be transmited to the player Verdict (10/10)
Sound - It's rare for me to include the sound in my reviews. I never had anything to say about the sound the the other games made by Retsy because it was never too good or bad enough to be commented, except for the Cruise Quest main theme that stand on its own as a really great song. The sound effects were always on point without any flaws. In Diner Dreams however things are taken to the next level. Each sound and tune is perfectly chosen and played at the right time to build the atmosphere of the game. From coffe grinder sounds and the tv chatter to the sound of wind and rain outside everything is there to imerse the player into the gaming experience and along with the visuals blend together to create a perfect atmosphere. The sound also have an incredible relaxing effect that enables the player to keep on playing this game for hours without getting tired. Coupled with the diner simulation part, one can easily use this game to relax after a day of work, just like having a massage;) Verdict (10/10)
Story - Not wanting to give too much here, the plot appears simple at the first glance, a single, divorced mother, working to support herself and her son at a very old diner building inherited from her family. The characters are relatable and easy to like. However after a while the player will realize that the plot is nothing but simple and the story can branch and twist in many unpredictable ways. In the quiet mountain town from a nameless post-communist eastern-european country where the action takes place nothing is at it seems, an idylic situation can quicky turn desperate or even dangerous and most people are not who they pretend to be, some could even work for *spoiler a terrorist organisation. Verdict (10/10)
Erotica - Leaving the best for last and you to discover the dirty details I would that that the erotic content is top-notch and in abundence. A lot of fetishes are covered and I would say that many will find what they like in this game. The relations are made in slow-burn mode, starting like a romanic comedy at first and rising towards the more juicy events;) The choices that lead to these events are really obvious and its very easy to avoid the parts you don't like. Also the game mechanics allow the avoidance of seeing any erotic content based on the choices made and just relax by enjoying the life in a small town and taking care of the diner in the simulation part that stands really well on its own. Verdict (10/10)
In the end I couldn't find a single flaw to this game. it it will ever appear grindy, the player is provided with a walkthrough and many cheats to customise the gaming experiance however you like it.
An awesome game for newcomers into the unique universe of the games created by Retsymthenam (Retsy-verse) and veterans alike. I would tell you even more but I'll let you discover the rest because a sexy red-haired waitress has just arrived with my order;)
So, playing Cruise Quest was an experience and I will share some thoughts about it. First the gameplay, with minor quirks managed to remake the atmosphere of the classics that defined the point&click adventure genre, games like Monkey Island and Leisure Suit Larry come to mind. Since I am firstly a gamer I went back in time once and played them. Now I can say that Cruise Quest, with a simple non-intrusive interface and smooth interractions managed to take things to the next level. The minigames are also, well polished and relaxing and managed to add extra spice to the gaming experience. The only minor flaw I saw were the walking animation that I say blended in perfectly in the setting. In a cruise people are supposed to walk slow and relaxed not run around, like there is an impending bomb threat;) But this could have easily solved with a double click on the direction arrows that would have cut the animation and made a quick transition to the next scene. Also the save system, slows things a bit. So I will give the gameplay a (9/10).
The graphics, for me were a treat. The interiors and the cruise guests are really well placed they manage to make the place look alive and create the perfect atmosphere like a small private world where the action of the game takes place. Yes some inconsistences are visible but they can be easily overlooked. Note that this is not a game made by a big company using the latest version of Unreal Engine, it's the labor of love of one man who manged to serve us a visual treat. For this reason I will rate the graphics (10/10).
The Story. Well, this is a rare case where a well written adventure games scenario blends in with erotica. We have four playable characters, each with his own view and perspective of the cruise, that are also pair with a difficulty level starting from the first, easy, medium, hard, veteran. As the stories intersect many times, it is fun to rewatch events shared by all characters from a different point of view. For the players who are familiar with Retsy's games the many cameos of characters from other games will also be a delight. The side-stories were also well placed and offer an atmosphere of absurd humor that is subtely present in Retsy's games and is one of their unique traits. I've really enjoyed the scope scenes and the Shrok&Donk show, the muppets cameo and other surprises. Yes their shows are bad, but they are supposed to be that way;) Also not wanting to give any major spoilers here, I will only say that people who were waiting for another CCTV game, got exactly that in the Henry scenario, in an inovative and distilled form. So I will rate the story (10/10).
The erotic content seems small at first, but that's just because it seems a bit shadowed by the adventure part. And the gallery is also a bit misleading because it refers only to the main events and interractions. However there are numerous mini-events and content that can only be discovered by playing the game. For some it may seem like a lot of work and a bit grindy, but I would say the erotica is perfectly placed and blended into the main action. For the reason that certain events can only be seen by using the save system and there was room for much more, I will rate the erotic content (9/10).
So, playing Cruise Quest was an experience and I will share some thoughts about it. First the gameplay, with minor quirks managed to remake the atmosphere of the classics that defined the point&click adventure genre, games like Monkey Island and Leisure Suit Larry come to mind. Since I am firstly a gamer I went back in time once and played them. Now I can say that Cruise Quest, with a simple non-intrusive interface and smooth interractions managed to take things to the next level. The minigames are also, well polished and relaxing and managed to add extra spice to the gaming experience. The only minor flaw I saw were the walking animation that I say blended in perfectly in the setting. In a cruise people are supposed to walk slow and relaxed not run around, like there is an impending bomb threat;) But this could have easily solved with a double click on the direction arrows that would have cut the animation and made a quick transition to the next scene. Also the save system, slows things a bit. So I will give the gameplay a (9/10).
The graphics, for me were a treat. The interiors and the cruise guests are really well placed they manage to make the place look alive and create the perfect atmosphere like a small private world where the action of the game takes place. Yes some inconsistences are visible but they can be easily overlooked. Note that this is not a game made by a big company using the latest version of Unreal Engine, it's the labor of love of one man who manged to serve us a visual treat. For this reason I will rate the graphics (10/10).
The Story. Well, this is a rare case where a well written adventure games scenario blends in with erotica. We have four playable characters, each with his own view and perspective of the cruise, that are also pair with a difficulty level starting from the first, easy, medium, hard, veteran. As the stories intersect many times, it is fun to rewatch events shared by all characters from a different point of view. For the players who are familiar with Retsy's games the many cameos of characters from other games will also be a delight. The side-stories were also well placed and offer an atmosphere of absurd humor that is subtely present in Retsy's games and is one of their unique traits. I've really enjoyed the scope scenes and the Shrok&Donk show, the muppets cameo and other surprises. Yes their shows are bad, but they are supposed to be that way;) Also not wanting to give any major spoilers here, I will only say that people who were waiting for another CCTV game, got exactly that in the Henry scenario, in an inovative and distilled form. So I will rate the story (10/10).
The erotic content seems small at first, but that's just because it seems a bit shadowed by the adventure part. And the gallery is also a bit misleading because it refers only to the main events and interractions. However there are numerous mini-events and content that can only be discovered by playing the game. For some it may seem like a lot of work and a bit grindy, but I would say the erotica is perfectly placed and blended into the main action. For the reason that certain events can only be seen by using the save system and there was room for much more, I will rate the erotic content (9/10).
Verdict: An awesome game that was a delight to play!
How about ci-en/ dlsite? It's also worth investigating. dlsite.com/maniax to be more precise and https://ci-en.dlsite.com/ Dan Games a circle with games very similar to yours in graphics, style and subject (mother/son, brother/sister incest adventures) publishes there and he was actualy banned from itch long before this retarded purge. Also subcribe star looks like a valid option but idk if my cc will be allowed there:( Hope you don't mind me writting this, just trying to help and letting you know that I and I'm sure the rest of your fans are with you!
Steam will be a perfect place for your new games, they allow games with content way more extreme than yours, like Mad Island and more. Incest games are also welcome there! Please provide us with your new account as soon as you make it. I hope you will at least be able to finish this game. Best of luck to get out of this crisis and keep us informed please!
Yes I had an inspiration overflow but it was too much and I don't want to burden you! (hope you wrote some of that down). In the end I'm happy with anything you make, my only request is to be able to play a game with a mix of horror and danger atmosphere like DD or AQ and mother and son incest from you again in the future. I'm now looking forward to this one:) Btw, does it have at least some pseudo dangerous sidequests or its all like Sunkissed? I loved Sunkissed too btw:)
I've seen it and will never forget the adress to your blog again! The new mechanics show a lot of promise and I have the feeling it will be an awesome game! You never fail to surpass my expectations and surprise me! In other order of thought I am just wondering if you have an aproximate date for the next CCTV game and for another post-apocalyptic/post-comminist game. I was kinda hoping they will be the same:) With your new upgraded mechanics it could end up something truly out of this world! I'm already imagining a mix between "Desperate Days" and "Atomic Quest" with the mechanics from this game;)
Greetings! You have a lot of creativity and this is the reason why you made different genres of games and your fanbase is divided. However, you have some unique talents that sepparate you from the rest. The way you show the chemistry between a mother and son incest couple is above and beyond perfect. Your post-apocalyptics/post-soviet universe are also perfect and an unique enviroment for mother and son couples and family incest to thrive and finally when you mixed this with a CCTV simulation you went to the next level. It will be a pity to waste your talent on ordinary subjects used by many like a vacation etc. when you can grow on the unique and awesome foundation you created!
Of course you can do whatever you want and all your game hava a staple of your talent on them, but then why asked us what type of game to make next? Most of us voted for CCTV3, but I'm glad you are still working on it and yes a cruise ship is fitted for summertime but the CCTV game should come first. Just my two cents, good luck in your work!
I use Nod and can confirm that the game is clean and those reports are false claims. These guys or guy, who reported malware are morafaggot trolls. This species of troll plagues all creators who are making anything else than retarded erotic games based on retarded cartoons, all 18+ xd. This is also an interesting and promising adventure game and will return with a review and rating later. Keep up this awesome work!
Love the premise and game is promising. It probably needs a bit more polish and content but it's a fun game as it is now. I would add sex scenes. Imagine the mummies attacking those naught explores while they have sex:) Keep it fun and make more. Would have loved a demo but the preview shows just about everything I needed to see. Good work and looking forward to see more from you!
Dude! -insert trolling comment here- xd Actually this is a pretty neat idea and with so many aim trainers out there you shouldn't be afraid of haters and make this a real aim trainer, you know maybe with some AI pics and sh**. I know how moralfaggot trolls jum on these type of games but you should try to go forward and who knows, maybe you won't get banned and some people might actually have the courage to like it in comments:)
I was thinking that character would be sent to some form of re-education/reform facility where he or she, for this idea I have only the women in mind, will undergo a psychic reconstruction, the character will lose all points and new traits and paths could be unlocked. The women could also undergo some form of sexual punishment in there that you can view with the camera. When you disable the arrest feature the character returns home and could have new traits an a new path, something like Re-volt->Exhibitionism->Prostitution or as an alternaive Informat-Spy. In both alternative the characters could have sex in alleys or secret apartment with clients/other spies. I think you have an idea by now to what i have in mind:) Also the arrest could lead to a scene where a couple, I was thinking mother and son for starters is surprised and interrupted during sex by the arrest. Anyway, just a thought I hope it inspires you!
I subscribe to what you proposed. I was expecting to have the choice to make an arrest in this version too and was imagining something like the captured scenario from Atomic Quest and was a little disappointed I couldn't. Also I would have been an awesome alternative scene to see, let's say the mother and son getting surprised by the troups during sex. This could have unlocked a new path and traits. I hope the next game takes place in the same dystopian setting and will have this option. I also like your other ideas, great minds think alike it seems:) I will be happy if at least some of them are implemented! But all of them in a CCTV game by retsy will surely take things to the next level! Looking forward to the next CCTV!
Yes! This is a real awesome restart! The first version was good but this is better in every way! I love to see the MC getting some and I really like the Tronia character! I hope he gets to do them both, but well maybe with some interruption from the guys in the gym. I mean just one of them can lift those girls right off his dick:) That would be an awesome scene! Anyway the begining is perfect now, looking forward to see more!
Yes, the game looks very promising! There are not many netorase games out there and this one has potential, but it has a long way to go to reach it's full potential. i would also love to see the MC and his love interest bait predators by engaging in sex and getting interrupted by them, later on. For now I would say you are off to a great start! Can't wait to see more!
I love this setting and hope to see more games in this dystopian easte-european world. Hopefuly with a more real danger element like in atomic quests. For example burglars could break in or you could send in some troops to arrest the mother, preferably in the middle of sex so she would later develop a fear of shame trait that you could later override with points and unlock new scenes and traits like "exhibitionism" and so on:)
Finished the game, received the confidential tape and I must say it was a treat! I agree it has fewer scenes and plot branches than the first one but everything else from the atmosphere to the mechanics was far superior and this one seemed more rewarding. The only minor flaw, in my oppinion, was the lack of the danger element that "Desperate Days" and "Atomic Quest" had. You would think that in such a dystopian setting some optional dangerous paths could exist. Another thing was that I found myself spending too much points in the "Igor" path when the scenes when he was removed were much better. I think CCTV 1&2 pioneered a new genre and taken things to the next level! Can't wait for the next part!