Just finished v0.2, which compelled me to write a "review" (comment), so here it goes.
I decided to paste the long version (with spoilers) in Rentry as its length might be hard to read and obstruct other comments: https://rentry.co/an_apo2059_review
In short (no spoilers):
If you haven't played it yet and are looking at the comments to decide: play it. Give it a try, especially if you're tired of many other slice-of-life AVNs. The story is captivating and unique compared to most other AVNs in the sense that it tries to present the harsh life in the wasteland optimistically whilst maintaining a certain grittiness and the grim fact that one wrong move can kill you. It's not afraid to explore the darker aspects of humanity in such a wasteland. But that doesn't mean there's no room for love to bloom. The pacing and balance between violence, reflection, and thought-provoking moments are just right, and I found myself getting lost in a whirlwind of emotions.
The visuals, while not the most realistic, nicely convey the post-apocalyptic atmosphere whilst catering to the AVN genre. There is a sense of cold emptiness in each scene which is contrasted to the humanity and liveness of the characters. Every material and surface is worn from radiation and time itself, and there's a certain bleakness to the settings. This applies especially to the character designs—stylish yet realistic, making them different to what I have seen in most other AVNs, a breath of fresh air. The atmosphere and models reminds me a lot of Fallout 3/4.
As for the characters, mainly the "love interests", they are so very three-dimensional. Each of them is different from the other in terms of unique personalities and weaknesses that make them feel real. And most importantly, they aren't just there for the sake of being there or to just serve a fetish. Sure, they aren't as grim and dark as one would expect for a wasteland genre (since it's supposed to be lighthearted), but the main characters are far from generic. You should definitely check out the "Character Tales" in the "Profile" menu (top right) in the game. They serve as diary entries (sort of) of the characters' backstories and recounts of important events from their perspective. For me, that is an epic idea that allows readers to further empathise with the main characters.
All in all, a very unique and interesting game. Although the apocalyptic nature of the story is a bit niche, I find myself liking it more than any other AVN I've played. Oh, and when you do decide to play it, try to think of it as an alternate world you're escaping into instead of just an "Adult Visual Novel". Focusing on the story will let you enjoy it more, as there are no lewd scenes as yet.
Minor bug note: Not sure if it's intended, but the character Tales reset when you close the game. Reloading a save doesn’t re-unlock them, so I’ve had to restart and skip through. Maybe the Boolean values are stored in a temporary storage?
Just finished playing the v0.2 build of the game! While I enjoyed the overall experience, I felt the protagonist was a bit too passive throughout the story—constantly on the receiving end of conflicts. Given their established background and abilities, I expected more proactive moments to showcase their strength. Still, the narrative had some interesting ideas. Keep up the work!
Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the characterization of the protagonist. Your observation that the protagonist seems a bit too passive in the story so far is spot on, and this is designed primarily to leave plenty of room for the character to grow so as to fully characterize his character arc and reveal his inner conflicts; that is to say, there will be more proactive moments in the future to showcase his own strengths. All in all, this is a project that will last 4-5 years, so please look forward to the subsequent storyline, and thank you again for your encouragement!
Keep up the good work. I read your reply on other comments. I loved to see that you're so close to your audience & answer in such details, It shows how much you care for your project & people who love your game. It's rare to see someone like you these days bcz most Dev are only money grabbers & don't buy attention to players request, concerns & content improvement.
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, it warms my heart. It's strengthened my heart to create this visual novel in the first place.
In fact, I didn't expect my game to receive so much attention and support from so many players, so yes, like you said, I've been grateful to all the people who love this project since the first day it was released.
I've always believed that the people who love my game are my most valuable asset :)
Yes, I think I'll make an android version, I need to learn how to build it from now on. If all goes well, I'll update it along with the next version ;)
Yes! All female characters in the game may become potential love interests, and in subsequent stories you may be able to develop relationships with them through your own choices.
I think all girls are protagonists and it's normal for each player to fall in love with a different girl, and I try not to ignore any of them.
Ooh, I do like me some post-apocalyptic setting. Will be keeping my eyes on this one. Probably too early to jump in for me, but you never know.
Now I do have some questions.
What are the fetishes? Is it just the standard avn full of big tits and no choice? I'd prefer zero big milkers myself, but understand a dev has his/her own vision and catering to the internet after all.
Might be too early to tell us, but it would be nice with a list of planned/never happening features.
Features that I would appreciate; speed control in animated scenes, multiple angles, choice of hole (depending on situation etc), pose/position control etc. Obviously none of these create less work. Just a personal wishlist if you will.
Regardless of your answers to this, I wish you every success with your game!
Thank you for your interest in this! Let me answer your question.
The first thing that needs to be made clear is that I'll probably need to cater to the largest number of players first and foremost, and offer as many options as possible on top of that. As for your question, I don't have a particular preference in that regard, so I'll make them as widely distributed as possible in terms of size, from small to large in all types, you get the idea ;)
As for features you mentioned above, I haven't planned it out in detail at the moment, but your suggestions are excellent! I think I can list the planned content and the content that will never come on this page, and update the former as much as possible to make sure that players are able to get a first-hand look at the genres of this title and decide whether or not to play it based on their personal preferences.
Thank you for your kind words, it warms my heart and I wish you all the best <3
Hi maskall Currently no, because I've never been exposed to such content. But people get pregnant all the time, don't they? I'll consider this if my supporters like it. Thanks for your comment ; )
I've been away from online interactions for a long time, so I'll answer your questions one by one :
・About "content": Don't worry. Players can choose 'pure love' scenarios, and all unpleasant elements can be completely avoided.
・About "ending": At the moment I'm not planning my ending very meticulously, as it's a long term project. The currently released version is about 25% of the first chapter of the first season (excluding the prologue and special chapters). The harem ending is a sure thing, it's a lighthearted visual novel, no girls will die or receive damage, and there aren't any same-sex competitors to snatch up girls from you. It's just like any other relationship simulation game you've ever played.
・About "tags": I'm still not very familiar with tags, and I will correct any mistakes. I try to make the tags accurately reflect the game content, not just to create topics.
If I've misunderstood your concerns, please let me know in your reply ;）
Likewise, thank you for taking your time to respond and I look forward to seeing how the game develops, good luck and greetings.
Regarding labels, I was referring to by this I mean some fetishes or tags that are sometimes presented in the game that are not to everyone's liking such as lesbians, ntr, femdom
I can assure you and all players that NTR will not be added to the game in any form. I don't have any plans for lesbian/bisexual or femdom content at this time, but if a large number of players want this type of content, I may consider it from now on.
Of course, including the lesbian/bisexual content I mentioned, as well as any other content that might trigger your displeasure, I'll be implementing those elements in ways that can be avoided. I want to make the main storyline meet the expectations of many players, with IF routes and choices to cater to a variety of preferences. I want everyone to enjoy the game on their own playstyle.
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感觉非常有潜力的一个作品，希望作者能够一直坚持下去
我刚看完 0.2 的剧情，根据我的经验，我在第三方网站上找到了一个 18 的游戏，游戏引擎经常被用来制作 18 +游戏，所以我下意识地认为这个游戏是 18 游戏，但是玩完游戏后没有找到任何 18 +部分，所以我想问一下是否有可能将游戏做成 18 游戏。因为以我多年玩这类游戏的经验，我觉得这款游戏在建模和讲故事方面可以排在这类游戏的前 10 名。这会影响我对这个游戏的态度。顺便说一句，这个游戏有官方中文吗？我没有看到任何与中国组有关的内容，所以我认为游戏可能是官方中文的，我喜欢这一点，尽管这几乎是这类新游戏的标准。
Just finished v0.2, which compelled me to write a "review" (comment), so here it goes.
I decided to paste the long version (with spoilers) in Rentry as its length might be hard to read and obstruct other comments:
https://rentry.co/an_apo2059_review
In short (no spoilers):
If you haven't played it yet and are looking at the comments to decide: play it. Give it a try, especially if you're tired of many other slice-of-life AVNs. The story is captivating and unique compared to most other AVNs in the sense that it tries to present the harsh life in the wasteland optimistically whilst maintaining a certain grittiness and the grim fact that one wrong move can kill you. It's not afraid to explore the darker aspects of humanity in such a wasteland. But that doesn't mean there's no room for love to bloom. The pacing and balance between violence, reflection, and thought-provoking moments are just right, and I found myself getting lost in a whirlwind of emotions.
The visuals, while not the most realistic, nicely convey the post-apocalyptic atmosphere whilst catering to the AVN genre. There is a sense of cold emptiness in each scene which is contrasted to the humanity and liveness of the characters. Every material and surface is worn from radiation and time itself, and there's a certain bleakness to the settings. This applies especially to the character designs—stylish yet realistic, making them different to what I have seen in most other AVNs, a breath of fresh air. The atmosphere and models reminds me a lot of Fallout 3/4.
As for the characters, mainly the "love interests", they are so very three-dimensional. Each of them is different from the other in terms of unique personalities and weaknesses that make them feel real. And most importantly, they aren't just there for the sake of being there or to just serve a fetish. Sure, they aren't as grim and dark as one would expect for a wasteland genre (since it's supposed to be lighthearted), but the main characters are far from generic. You should definitely check out the "Character Tales" in the "Profile" menu (top right) in the game. They serve as diary entries (sort of) of the characters' backstories and recounts of important events from their perspective. For me, that is an epic idea that allows readers to further empathise with the main characters.
All in all, a very unique and interesting game. Although the apocalyptic nature of the story is a bit niche, I find myself liking it more than any other AVN I've played. Oh, and when you do decide to play it, try to think of it as an alternate world you're escaping into instead of just an "Adult Visual Novel". Focusing on the story will let you enjoy it more, as there are no lewd scenes as yet.
Minor bug note: Not sure if it's intended, but the character Tales reset when you close the game. Reloading a save doesn’t re-unlock them, so I’ve had to restart and skip through. Maybe the Boolean values are stored in a temporary storage?
Just finished playing the v0.2 build of the game! While I enjoyed the overall experience, I felt the protagonist was a bit too passive throughout the story—constantly on the receiving end of conflicts. Given their established background and abilities, I expected more proactive moments to showcase their strength. Still, the narrative had some interesting ideas. Keep up the work!
Hi scyzqmk
Thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the characterization of the protagonist. Your observation that the protagonist seems a bit too passive in the story so far is spot on, and this is designed primarily to leave plenty of room for the character to grow so as to fully characterize his character arc and reveal his inner conflicts; that is to say, there will be more proactive moments in the future to showcase his own strengths. All in all, this is a project that will last 4-5 years, so please look forward to the subsequent storyline, and thank you again for your encouragement!
I've loved the setting and storyline so far, finally a game with the potential to compete with Desert Stalker, my favorite post-apocalyptic game.
Thank you for your appreciation and I hope that the subsequent storyline will fulfill your expectations :)
很有意思的故事，就是不知道男主帅不帅，希望后面有把头盔摘下的情节。加油~
Thank you for your support :)
Me encanto, tiene un potencial increible.
Thank you for your appreciation.
Any plan for android in future? Tbh I'm more of mobile player then PC. Many players are android only so it will also benefits them.
Yes, I've noticed this and I'll try to make an android version and if all goes well I'll release it in the next big update.
I play it with joiplay, pretty sweet.
I see a great potential.
Keep up the good work. I read your reply on other comments. I loved to see that you're so close to your audience & answer in such details, It shows how much you care for your project & people who love your game. It's rare to see someone like you these days bcz most Dev are only money grabbers & don't buy attention to players request, concerns & content improvement.
Hi Playboy420
Thank you for your kind words and encouragement, it warms my heart. It's strengthened my heart to create this visual novel in the first place.
In fact, I didn't expect my game to receive so much attention and support from so many players, so yes, like you said, I've been grateful to all the people who love this project since the first day it was released.
I've always believed that the people who love my game are my most valuable asset :)
Will there be android version
Yes, I think I'll make an android version, I need to learn how to build it from now on. If all goes well, I'll update it along with the next version ;)
Can I ask hehe if this would have like you know some romance and some love interest's?
Hi Leo_22357
Yes! All female characters in the game may become potential love interests, and in subsequent stories you may be able to develop relationships with them through your own choices.
I think all girls are protagonists and it's normal for each player to fall in love with a different girl, and I try not to ignore any of them.
Oh ok thanks very much for answering my question HEHEHE.
Hi dev, I just would like to ask. Is NTR one of your plans?(I hope not). I just would like to clarify before I start
Hi NoParking1
I can assure you: this game does not contain any NTR elements, either now or in the future. There will be no plot where a rival steals the girl away.
I'm glad, I'm going to start playing this. Hoping for your successful game and keep up the good work.
Thank you for your support and kind words :D
Ooh, I do like me some post-apocalyptic setting. Will be keeping my eyes on this one. Probably too early to jump in for me, but you never know.
Now I do have some questions.
What are the fetishes? Is it just the standard avn full of big tits and no choice? I'd prefer zero big milkers myself, but understand a dev has his/her own vision and catering to the internet after all.
Anal? Rape? Pregnancy? BDSM? Group? Femdom/Maledom? etc
Might be too early to tell us, but it would be nice with a list of planned/never happening features.
Features that I would appreciate; speed control in animated scenes, multiple angles, choice of hole (depending on situation etc), pose/position control etc. Obviously none of these create less work. Just a personal wishlist if you will.
Regardless of your answers to this, I wish you every success with your game!
Hi randomuser6728
Thank you for your interest in this! Let me answer your question.
The first thing that needs to be made clear is that I'll probably need to cater to the largest number of players first and foremost, and offer as many options as possible on top of that. As for your question, I don't have a particular preference in that regard, so I'll make them as widely distributed as possible in terms of size, from small to large in all types, you get the idea ;)
As for features you mentioned above, I haven't planned it out in detail at the moment, but your suggestions are excellent! I think I can list the planned content and the content that will never come on this page, and update the former as much as possible to make sure that players are able to get a first-hand look at the genres of this title and decide whether or not to play it based on their personal preferences.
Thank you for your kind words, it warms my heart and I wish you all the best <3
any pregnancy plans for game?
Hi maskall
Currently no, because I've never been exposed to such content. But people get pregnant all the time, don't they?
I'll consider this if my supporters like it. Thanks for your comment ; )
nice start, good luck.
Thanks for your comment.
I dont understand why someone would downvote this comment. Lol
Hi DEV, It looks good and the girls too, now I have important questions, will there be content and a harem ending?
and is the content forced or can it be avoided? by this I mean some fetishes or tags that are sometimes presented in the game that are no
Nice to meet you, Rockero69
I've been away from online interactions for a long time, so I'll answer your questions one by one :
・About "content": Don't worry. Players can choose 'pure love' scenarios, and all unpleasant elements can be completely avoided.
・About "ending": At the moment I'm not planning my ending very meticulously, as it's a long term project. The currently released version is about 25% of the first chapter of the first season (excluding the prologue and special chapters). The harem ending is a sure thing, it's a lighthearted visual novel, no girls will die or receive damage, and there aren't any same-sex competitors to snatch up girls from you. It's just like any other relationship simulation game you've ever played.
・About "tags": I'm still not very familiar with tags, and I will correct any mistakes. I try to make the tags accurately reflect the game content, not just to create topics.
If I've misunderstood your concerns, please let me know in your reply ;）
Likewise, thank you for taking your time to respond and I look forward to seeing how the game develops, good luck and greetings.
Regarding labels, I was referring to by this I mean some fetishes or tags that are sometimes presented in the game that are not to everyone's liking such as lesbians, ntr, femdom
Thanks for your kind words :)
I can assure you and all players that NTR will not be added to the game in any form. I don't have any plans for lesbian/bisexual or femdom content at this time, but if a large number of players want this type of content, I may consider it from now on.
Of course, including the lesbian/bisexual content I mentioned, as well as any other content that might trigger your displeasure, I'll be implementing those elements in ways that can be avoided. I want to make the main storyline meet the expectations of many players, with IF routes and choices to cater to a variety of preferences. I want everyone to enjoy the game on their own playstyle.
I wish you all the best