Nutaku Downloadable Games Discussion Thread

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Been a while since I posted in this topic. Considering how many games I got since then, expect a wall o text.


Shards of Eradine

I dropped a comment in another thread about this game yesterday, but I'll summarize it here again.

This game is a semi instance open world RPG very similar to the famed Pokemon franchise.

It has a fair bit of bugs and an unpolished feel to it. Some elements of the UI could have been done better and there is not much in terms of quest, outside the main one. Erotic scenes are unlocked through the gallery via a semi rare in game item. Each of your nymphs (Pokemon) have 3 stages of evolution.

The story mainly consist of parody and 4th wall jabs. Some of it is funny, but you probably won't get a feeling of immersion.

The artwork is really nice and the theme is consistent. I can tell the developers put a lot of love into this game. But personally I think the current asking price of 25$ is a little much for such an unpolished game.


Nakadashi Banzai

In this short interactive VN you play as a guy that uses pretty much any kind of lame pick up line he can think of in order to get laid. He also like to cum inside the women he successfully courts.

The artwork is nice but the really painful way they implemented the search mechanics will have you getting really tired and confused as you backtrack for the 100th time.


Detective Masochist

By the same people who made Nakadashi Banzai. Same style of pretty nice artwork. As the title suggest, you play as a detective that likes pain. This VN has fetishes that lean toward male submission. There is also some supernatural stuff that causes one of your colleagues to futa size her clit.

I actually found the story kind of amusing too. Not that bad a choice if you are looking for something "out there".


Girlish Grimoire Littlewitch Romanesque

It's been a while since I played this game, so forgive me if I make a mistake or two.

If you are looking for an eroge with actual gameplay and a really good story, look no further than this title.

You play the role of a magic instructor that has to take two girls under his wing and help them learn to be mages.

If you ever played princess maker then the gameplay will feel similar. Each day is represented like a calendar day and you decide the learning curriculum and free time too. When teaching the girls you have to roll dice to determine how much they learn that session. You get to bump the dice to help decide the outcome, but you still have to tactful while doing this as you start to loose point if you over bump them. The game has rogue like/ newgame + elements that help you to get though the next playthough. There is more to the gameplay, but I'll leave it at that for the sake of simplicity.

The story is told in somewhat random day to day chunks, and you get more of a specific characters story depending on your actions. There is a very nice cast of unique characters, each with their own rout. I really like most of the story line.

The artwork has an oil paint feel to it, and works really well for this kind of narrative.

A word of caution though. I've seen some people cry about the fact that you're playing as a teacher romancing his young students. So if you feel that this kind of story will upset your moral chi, then it's best of avoid it. If you're like me, and don't have any misgivings about imaginary characters in an imaginary world, then this game is definitely worth a look.

It's kind of expensive, but I feel it's worth the price. (EDIT: It seems they lowered the price since I bought it. It's currently 25$, which is a really good price for a game like this.)


Koihime Musou

Another romancing of the 3 kingdoms story. You play as a guy that gets transported to another word/time, and in this world/time exist gender bent versions of historical characters. You are seen as a holy savior and end up leading and taking part in the romancing of the 3 kingdoms story/history.

There is some gameplay in the form of very simplified tactical battles. You basally memorize the formation pattern of your opponent and then just use a formation to counter that formation. You also get to select a general and a sub general from the current historical gender bent generals that have joined you and this gives you certain advantages in a variety of areas, from improved formation efficiency to special moves that can either make or break some fights.

The artwork is professionally done and looks great. Ero scenes are unlocked by choosing your favorite character each time you are asked.

There was an anime made that was based on this game for those of you that remember.


Anyway, that's it for now. I have a few more to talk about, but will post later.