VN - Ren'Py - Abandoned - Lustful Dreams: The Forbidden Connection [v0.2.8.5 Beta] [mochabyte]

This was such a good and promising start ! I was surprised at how good the art was, considering the obvious usage of AI.
I just hope the creator will eventually come back ... and that they are okay.

I guess for now the game will remain as a "distant dream" !

I would recomend taking a peak at this one despite that Unfortuantly the dev has let go of the project (best of regards/health to them).

The art dispite being ai (and the dev being open that it is ai they edited) has good consistantcey and style edited beautifully music acompanys the assthetic and tone of the game really well.
But most of all i found the mood stat on tope of the typical love/lust/trust style of tracked states to min max to be an intresting mechanic influencing conversation and would love to have seen where it would have went or if someone takes insperation from it as well as the story plot being conected in a dream scape/world if it ever gets pick back up ill refollow.

I would like to currently grant four stars.

Before you play the game: Please look at the tags and become aware that there is currently no actual sexual content in the game.

The art looks lovely and certainly is a strongpoint of the game. The game revolves around the relationship of MC and his cute sister.

Since I am not a native english speaker, I like how the dev elaborates on the feelings / emotions of both characters in refined detail, however, at some point, the currently rather little content feels quite stretched in order to not progess too fast with the story.

It takes the characters various days until they exchange their experiences about something extraordinary important, which could have happened without excessive daily repetitions of pressuring uncertainties, shame and odd patience - this does not feel natural to me and even started to slightly annoy me.

Still overall a lovely story. I am looking forward to see actual sexual content born out of the deeply romantic relationship of MC and his sister.

I'm not far into this story, and I'll be happy to come back and uprade this rating later if warranted, but I had to stop for now and vent. Problem is, on a pure entertainment level, this is a 1 star game so far. I'm not sure how much further I'll make it.

Writing: It's so bad, my mind is glazed over, but I'll try to estimate what I've read so far: 60% mind-numbing inner monologues, 35% mind-numbing narration, 5% pretty decent dialogue.

Tags are so odd sometimes. The funniest game I ever played had no humor tag. This game does have a humor tag, and there's been absolutely nothing remotely funny about it so far. As I love to laugh, this has been disappointing.

Art: I quite like the UI. Also, the little sister is cute, and I like the look of the game in general. The problems: 1) She's literally the only onscreen character, 2) She's often not onscreen, 3) When she is onscreen, she tends to get only 1 or 2 renders per scene, 4) When nobody's onscreen, mochabyte often can't be bothered to even leave uninhabited scenery. Just blackness.

Other: Unusually good spelling, grammar, etc., and I haven't encountered any bugs so far. This is probably the best news about this game.

This is how you use AI: generate a ton of assets to give your game so much content that a bit of wonkiness can be overlooked.

That said, the story is a bit *too* long-winded and flowery. It has the structure of a longer, character-driven story with lots of supporting assets but without the genuine character exploration and development the format is meant to deliver. The prose is also not executed well enough for how fancy it's trying to be. I could see an argument for it working in the dream scenes, but in general it's more of a hindrance to enjoying the game than anything else.

Still, the game has enough work put into it from a lot of different angles that it's quite promising so it's getting a weak 4 stars from me.

Good pacing. Nothing feels rushed, which is key for this kind of story. Plot device works and is interesting. Visuals are good, no issues with it. General atmosphere of the game is good. Overall, a well-made VN.

[v0.2.5.0 Beta]

I was a little off-put by the AI CG tag at first, with most games using AI being inconsistent with the art, but I can gladly say this game is an exception.

So far, I really enjoy the story and the element of mystery it portrays; the music is also great and adds to this sense as well. I look forward to the next update and hopefully its eventual completion.

0.2.5.0 beta

I'm really in love with games like this. Unique, having a soul and truly conveying the feeling of such romance. In games like this you can feel the effort and heart that the author put into it. This is real art

I like the decision that the story comes first here. I love how the sister’s feelings are conveyed here - it doesn’t matter to me that now the moods don’t affect the gameplay, because it really helps with immersion in the atmosphere and I think that’s the main goal

You won't find any full blown sex scenes here (Yet), but if you're someone who likes immersion and atmosphere, this game is perfect for you

[v0.2.5.0 Beta]

A cozy little game still in early development, but with plenty to recommend it

Story - Story covers the typical brother and sister living alone together and growing gradually closer, but with the unique twist that you share eachothers dreams. The dreamlike feeling of the two being in their own little world is one of the best parts of this game. Progression and scenario are both very well realized and pull you into the world as the story progresses

Writing - The writing is extremely good, probably some of the best on the site. Author does a great job creating atmosphere and letting the characters move forward at a natural pace

Art - One of the first AI generated picture games I've seen where they did an amazing job with it. Art feels like something special and perfectly suits the tone and events of the story

Content - As of right now the progress is at the "demo" level, so no real content to speak of except for some light peeping action. But even the normal art in this has an erotic feeling to it, so I would say worth playing as is, as long as you don't expect more than that.

Overall this game has enormous potential, will be eagerly looking for updates to see where it goes in the future

It seems as if the author doesn't know where the story is going, using avoidance behaviour to cover it. Still quite interesting.

It's a relief to finally have another game that endorses monogamic relationships, not the typical overload of characters for all tastes.

The whole theme is kind of melancholic, almost schizophren regarding the dreams and how they are communicated. I hope the character is fine in the end, and the author as well.

As a game it's incredibly boring, not because it's slow paced, but just because it's not a game. It's a read-a-long.

It's just ai created artwork or characters.
There aren't any choices or decisions..really.... I mean you can choose which movie to watch at some point but that might be it........

I'm all for the romance story between the bro/sis and it's written pretty well other than as others mention...it's kind of silly that the parents abandoned the kids other than giving them a house and sending money to them each month. Otherwise the kids have been raising themselves.

Doesn't seem to be any drama and is just a story to read.

I fell asleep a couple times but it's not bad, just kinda boring.

Great story and graphics. This is the first VN I've come across that uses AI CG to its best effect, and not just as a shortcut for a lazy or untalented dev. The graphics invoke a tone, a feeling, an environment that draw you into the story. Still early on in its development, but a great start. I'll be following this one closely.

Lustful Dreams: The Forbidden Connection [v0.2.5.0 Beta]
In short, this is a beautiful demo that has amazingly well written lines and kept me wanting to continue for the story. I actually loved the artwork - cute while being coherent between shots as expected. I'm looking forward to seeing how this progresses and would recommend it for those that like a quality story or that enjoy the "cute" art style.

Pros:
* Wonderfully well written
* The music is frankly great
* The indicators showing where text resulted from prior changes is a neat touch

Cons:
* The basic premise (2 kids left to basically raise themselves) seems a bit odd, but it's quickly forgotten with the quality writing
* Currently a VN - there are minimal choices, though this is expected being a demo
* Very little in the adult content department, which is also expected in the demo state. I'd personally rather have good writing and wait on the racy content.

"Lustful Dreams: The Forbidden Connection" is a Visual Novel that seamlessly blends captivating storytelling with stunning artwork. From the mysterious dreams that blur the lines between reality and fantasy to the evolving bond between the protagonist and Ayumi, every moment is infused with emotion and intrigue. The choice of relationship between the characters adds depth to their interactions, while the exploration of forbidden desires keeps players engaged throughout. With its beautifully written narrative and breathtaking art style, this is a must-play for fans of visual novels.

the story so far is excellent, i've played many visual novels over the years but this is the first time i've seen a story like this. 10/10 would recommend and i can't wait to see where it goes in the future

Very refreshing Visual Novel. I tend to stay away from VN because it tends to be lengthy and boring. However, Lustful Dream just changed my mind. It introduces a few cool features, interesting writing, and most importantly a very cute female character.

this game doesn't have instant action but the story and the amount of effort put into the writing makes it stand above the rest. we'll put it this way, ive never spent money on a NSFW game but after playing this game i felt i had to support this creator. i wish for them to make a discord... cant wait for future updates -SleepyAporo