Another Gush Post
This game is absolutely amazing. When I first played it, this being my first AVN, I wasn't really quite sure what to expect, but damn did it blow me away and I've just been wanting to gush about it to anyone who wouldn't look at me weirdly for playing an AVN.
First off, my first play through I completely fked up and somehow pissed off every single girl so ended up doing a celibate playthrough. Yet, I still ended up hooked on the game and spent hours and hours going through the story. Especially the 0.9 stuff. I completely forgot what genre of games I was playing half the time. The main thing is that the characters are genuinely well written with their own identity and agency that isn't just swoon over MC.
My second playthrough I decided to actually try to make sure I see all the content. So no more "yoga? Sounds boring af, not interested ty." And oh man these characters are even more awesome, getting to see and interact with them more.
I think the genuinely cool thing thats a telltale sign of how well the characters are written is how split people are when it comes to their favorites. Nancy especially grew on me so much with how situationally aware and a bit cheeky/slightly manipulative she is. Never been a fan of the milf type and never understood people who were, but Nancy showed me why people would. Favorite scene of her was (spoiler) when Orion gets carried away on the boat and is like man hunting the gems is great, I feel so alive, then Nancy comes up and just slaps him like boy what's wrong with you, didn't you see how you hurt Novas feelings. Speaking of... Oh man Nova is just the best and needs to be protected at all costs. The socially awkward, yet bubbly and extremely competent labrador of the group.
Anyway just needed to get that out. Thank you Caridbis this has been a wild ride and hope to see what's in store for us in 0.10!