"Mature Widow Kazumi..." is proof that "discount VNs" are able to provide satisfying and adequate experiences, all you need is a bit of luck, the gems wil surface if you keep trying. What we have here is a title full of common sense, and understandable character dynamics, that does a good job at portraying an interesting love triangle. There's a story, more than enough 18+, and the infidelity scenario is award winning material when compared to idiocy delivered by some "other sources". This is how these VNs should be in my opinion, it's still held back by technical matters though.
Positive:
- Sensible Scenario (better than usual); Mother-in-law tag is uncommon, if we think 18+ in the medium; 8 different endings, including the necessary threesome; Lots of H-scenes; V.A is good; Sense of immorality derived from the premise is OK; And (while slightly sad) there's no "complete NTR", which adds a sense of realism to the story (mother loves her daughter, she won't steal her boyfriend, in short).
Negative:
- Art style is what you see; H-scenes are made of endless moaning (good moaning, i might add); Unclear choices (trial and error, takes time to get all endings); More scenes with the girlfriend wouldn't hurt; And it's a limited title all around.
Score: 7/10, and a decent short VN. With better production values, this could reach High tier easily. It's a grounded experience that avoids many of the usual pitfalls (like instant addiction to sex, plus inability to reason), and it's one that provides a good balance in terms of plot + porn. If something here is within your preferences, go for it, this is recommended.
Positive:
- Sensible Scenario (better than usual); Mother-in-law tag is uncommon, if we think 18+ in the medium; 8 different endings, including the necessary threesome; Lots of H-scenes; V.A is good; Sense of immorality derived from the premise is OK; And (while slightly sad) there's no "complete NTR", which adds a sense of realism to the story (mother loves her daughter, she won't steal her boyfriend, in short).
Negative:
- Art style is what you see; H-scenes are made of endless moaning (good moaning, i might add); Unclear choices (trial and error, takes time to get all endings); More scenes with the girlfriend wouldn't hurt; And it's a limited title all around.
Score: 7/10, and a decent short VN. With better production values, this could reach High tier easily. It's a grounded experience that avoids many of the usual pitfalls (like instant addiction to sex, plus inability to reason), and it's one that provides a good balance in terms of plot + porn. If something here is within your preferences, go for it, this is recommended.