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Rough Waters

Interactive Visual Novel about pirates (+18) · By Rough Waters - The Game

My thoughts so far.

A topic by Erized created May 04, 2020 Views: 1,203 Replies: 4
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Quite an intriguing start, and I'm really looking forward to seeing the continuation! The art style is gorgeous, and the characters fairly intriguing, insofar as we know of them. I also like the blood detail and description during *that* scene - does this mean we're going to get quite a mature-content game?

The only genuine nitpick I have is with the grammar and punctuation throughout - there's already quite a few mistakes in this demo. That being said, I get that this is probably an early build and hasn't been proof read, so if that's the case it makes sense.

There was also an issue when you have to pick a way to escape, where the description for the right option is cut off, but I assume you know about that already.

Two questions: Are you planning on making a version for PC that doesn't have the smartphone dimensions? And, are romances going to be mature/adult/erotic or something more tame?

(EDIT: Okay I just noticed the rating was 18+ so I guess that answers my second question. lol)

Thanks, and good luck going forward! :)

Developer (2 edits)

Hello ! 

Thanks for the feedback! Glad you enjoyed the demo! We are currently working on fixing some lines of dialogues and getting it proofread (none of us in the team is a native English speaker) as well as minor bugs! 
For a PC version, nothing is less sure, since we planned to release our game on mobile... And since  most of our graphic assets are designed for mobile, it's quite likely that we won't have a proper PC version.

About the mature content, we will do as sexy as erotic VN could be, so you guessed right!

Thanks again for the support, we will keep it up ! Stay tuned !

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Here's a lengthy review, so grab a snack and sit tight (spoilers?) ;

I played the demo and so far the art style is so wonderful. The characters are drawn with each their own unique style and personality already seeping through (all of them are already my favourites). I particularly love the attention to details (aka : the blood splatters drawn on the clothes, additionally you could splatter the screen as well for added effect). As well as the display of different arrays of facial expression, which add dynamic to gameplay.

I hope the choices will be meaningful and have consequences in the final product of the game. To which I say, I love the mobile version than a PC one for a VN game. (FYI : I have injury on my back and sitting in front of a computer hurts my back a lot. So to have the possibility to play under the covers while lying down is way better for me).

At the end, the 'character creation' sequence is nice. I know the game wants to be LGBT+ friendly but I find the choice in pronouns important. Because some games actually do it by not addressing the main character at all throughout the story. And it feels like the MC is drowned out.

As for the writing, it is true that the grammar and punctuation is still to be worked on. So far, the description of environment and scene aren't dull and pointless, and the writing is quite immersive and descriptive. Though it would be nice to see a description of what the main character feels (impressions?) upon seeing the others characters too. It gives depth and personality to the MC.

The mature NSFW aspect of the story is quite refreshing, and is very much welcome. Personally, I prefer the MC to be quite innocent (not stupid or made of stone dense-ity) in a VN, I feel like a MC that is so, would totally be totally hilarious in contrast to the dirty swearing pirates and to the fish-man aboard.


(Here I go rambling ...) 

Imagine if the clueless and barbarian MC was actually a kidnapped woman in some isolated and lost island in the middle of nowhere, instead of a would be pirate ? That HAS to learn to live with humans and pirates alike. And to have to learn that the fish-man is not for eating (unless?)

(End of rambling ...) 

As for bugs, (1) the description for the 'go right' option is cut off when you try to escape the cells, (2) when Leo (the white haired man) comes to talk to the MC, he appears behind the bars, so I could not see his face at all.

Thank you for reading. I really look forward for this game. Good luck Wet Willy (ew).

Developer

Hi Kciery!

Thank you so much for all of your tips and impressions! It's very helping to have different points of view and your ideas are very welcome!

We're working hard to post new content of this game, and if you want to see more of the characters/design developpement you can follow us in instagram: @rough_waters_thegame

Thank you and have a beautiful day!

Developer

Hi guys! You can find our Kickstarter here, there is only 3 days left! 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/wetwillycrew/rough-waters-the-game?ref=proj...