Pervader? I don't think I've played that one yet, so if it has your recommendation, I'll go check it out. As far as Lance goes, his character is complex and he doesn't seem heartless, if anything he's been put in bad situations. At least that's my thought, I do like the new team though, it's a fun dynamic they have, but I'm still routing for Lance.
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Yes, Pervader. Despite the questionable name (it just sounds a little weird to me), the writing and art quality is easily one of the best and distinguishable. You could hang several of the backgrounds as paintings on your wall and they'd look absolutely stunning. But I'd say the expressions on the character sprites could use some work. For some people the slow burning story of Pervader is a deal breaker, personally however, I appreciate the build up as well as fleshing out of characters, their background stories, relationships, ... very much. So far only two love interests exist that as of now have no romance scenes let alone nsfw cgs (only non-canon side stories feature nsfw!). Version 0.16 is the latest on Patreon.
One of my other favorites is less known and called Lunateria. Rikiya is currently second one is the adoptive father of MC. Unfortunately there's not been an update in quite some time. Though as patron you pay once per update not monthly, so you can be a lurker, same as with Pervader for now. But keep in mind Giga Saddle (Pervader) updates rather regularly.
Thank you for the trust in me! Haha~ I do like to think that my taste in FVNs or at least experience is worth something when it comes to recommendations, also since I'm an ample novel reader.
On that note, are you perhaps interested in gay novels, too? I have the literally best recommendation, topping every FVN I've read character and story wise ;)
Okay, uhm... So what about actual novels? Even though you might not like reading books, because of a lack of visual stimulation, I can assure you this trilogy is a must. It is incredibly thrilling and crazy but the characters are still down to earth. The first book is even free while the other two are very cheap.
If that's not your thing, I'd like to know what your favorite FVNs are from those you already played.