Unity - The Night Driver [v1.3] [BlackToad]

  1. 5.00 star(s)

    chthonic_goat_666

    A bunch of people on this site hype out over 'story-driven adult games' but when I play those I start to wonder if 'enjoying good stories' is a euphemism for edging oneself while scantily clad cg supermodels say inane nonsense to one's in-game avatar for 11 hours.

    This game is 'story-driven', not because it has a crappy story in lieu of actual porn. Rather it has porn set in a crime noir framework which functions as an entertaining story in it's own right.

    The dialogue/writing is crisp and evocative. For example, the protagonist enters a dirty video store and asks the store clerk's upturned ass, "miss, do you have 'empire fucks back'?". Thus establishing three things simultaneously: the era in which the game takes place (early 80s), the protagonist as a lovable cheeky rogue, as well as indicating that the two characters are friends, with the distinct possibility of benefits in future updates. That alone places the writing in the game on a different calibre from the vast majority of f95 titles ('story-driven' and otherwise). Whoever wrote this knows what they're doing.

    On to the gfx. The 2d art is excellently done in the traditional graphic novel/comic style. H-scenes are properly animated (a big plus in and of itself) and apart from a few hiccups in some places, look fucktastic. The 3d art/visuals are less impressive but good enough.

    Gameplay is generally smooth and hassle and grind -free, but a few easily-resolved problems are noticeable. In no particular order: there is no skip function, text is too small, the resolution setting is wonky, hints could be more detailed and dynamic. Other than that, wonderful stuff.
  2. 5.00 star(s)

    Tauro Thurius

    Here is my take on version 0.4a:

    Pros:
    +
    The story is very interesting
    + Amazing art
    + Equally amazing animation
    + Excellent sounds
    + Music is very fitting
    + Very likeable and unique characters
    + It manages to capture the noir like atmosphere perfectly, helping you to immerse yourself with the universe
    + Love, Lust and Dom system is awesome, and it makes the game feel like a true RPG ( as some of these stats are required for special dialogue choices and actions. )
    + IT HAS A HUGE POTENTIAL

    Cons:
    -
    It has couple of bugs so you should save often
  3. 5.00 star(s)

    JayBog

    5 Stars! This is an awesome game. I love the atmosphere, It's giving me GTA III vibes, the MC looks like Claude as well. The ladies are lovely and sexy. Anna is currently my favorite. The story is well written and the game runs smooth. I was disappointed at first because it's for Windows only but luckily It's running through CrossOver for Mac. I'm looking forward to more content in the future. Good luck Dev!
  4. 5.00 star(s)

    n0cn1l

    Really good game, came for the fap and stayed for the great story.I liked pretty much all the characters for one reason or another.
    Renders: 5/5
    Animations: 4.5/5
    Sex Content: 4.5/5
    Characters: 5/5

    Cons: It's a little bit buggy, but it runs smooth for an unity game and sometimes the game save doesn't work for some reason. Dev said he's working to fix it.
    Overall it has potential to became one of the best games out there
  5. 5.00 star(s)

    s6d

    This is really good. It's still in a early state but everything about it is so delicate and really well thought. Characters feel genuine, scenery looks amazing, the setting is nice, it has such an unique vibe. Music fits, writing is very rich. Excited to see where it's headed, it has the big potential. 10/10, excited to see what the future holds.
  6. 5.00 star(s)

    Hard20

    Really really unique game.

    Some games have this type of plot, where a tough young guy tries to be the bad boy... but damn, most of them are thrash. This one feels different, like the entire world is really tough. I don't know, it feels more real than any other games of this site.

    Lovely characters, interesting plot, unique graphics and renders... Maybe it's still a little bit buggy, but it feels smooth and if the saves are damaged you can restart the game and do a fast replay.

    Congratulations to the dev, you have an unpolished diamond right there.
  7. 5.00 star(s)

    deluges

    A masterpiece in the making.

    Pros

    Intriguing story. This a crime / erotic thriller but BlackToad doesn't believe in exposition dumps. You're dropped into this world with little understanding about who you're playing as or what your relationship / history with anyone is. Hell, you don't even know what year it is. All that's clear is that your character, Nick, has a shady past and he's going to need to revisit it. All of this could be a negative but the story slowly comes more into focus as you talk to characters, y'know, natural progression. You're not going to fully grasp everything yet, but you can piece some things together.

    It's a game, not a visual novel... how... novel.

    Great artwork. I love the characters from the way that they dress (bonus points for the dev's stocking fetish) to how they look. There's a good mix of younger and older women and diversity to their appearances.

    Outstanding animation. Seriously.

    Gallery feature. While it would be nice to also include scenes that you may not have unlocked (just make them inaccessible), the fact that you can use the gallery from within the game you're currently playing, instead of from the main menu, is a plus.

    Clear objectives.

    There's a three-tier stat / affinity system but no grinding. Complete objectives and the story moves on. So far lust appears to be the only one to pay off immediately.

    The overall aesthetic. The art style, the world, the music, the characters. Love it all.

    Cons

    None really. There's a few typos and I did have one bug where if I reloaded a save at a specific point I was unable to talk to a character.

    "Content" and Length

    If you actually read all of the dialogue and explore different outcomes you're looking at almost two hours of gameplay, v.04, with about five (and a half) sex scenes.

    Summation

    The best new game that I've come across in a long time and well worth the time if you're looking for a mature story experience as opposed to just an excuse to make animated porn. Don't get me the wrong, though, the animated porn here is top-notch.
  8. 5.00 star(s)

    Nitroxyde

    Just excellent. All it needs is time, barely any content as of now. But even then, it's already a lot better than most other games on this website.

    Really an hidden gem and I can't wait for it to grow, it has so much potential.

    The atmosphere, the ambiance is just great. The sex feels in the right place, blending perfectly within the story.
    There's an affinity system, so good answers feel rewarding, and it could lead to a great kind of dating sim'. There's even some dialogue where you have to answer quickly, adding tension to the choices.

    Art is just very good in general, not only does it fits the setting very well, but it's also pretty nicely drawn and animated.

    Amazed that this is done by a single developper, what a chad. Definitely going to keep this one close, give it a go every few months and throw a bill or two at the guy.
  9. 5.00 star(s)

    steve_snake

    Review at version 0.4

    One of the better games I have come across lately.
    The writing and plot is excellent. The artwork is original and really good quality. The navigation is also very well executed.

    Being this polished so early in the development phase is impressive, to say the least.

    The sex scenes could be longer and possibly have more interaction.
    But even without that the game really offers something interesting and unique, I highly recommend downloading and following the development of this game.

    I have high hopes for this game, and as more content is added im sure that this game could become a real block buster title here on F95.
  10. 4.00 star(s)

    libertypics

    Update: Improving it to a 4, it's got a gallery unlock now so happy hand time without any grind or issue if you want and if you do want to play it it improved on that front to so, combined with the insanely good art, it deserves at least a 4 now.
    The art is good but this game badly needs a text skip button and/or some optimization in it's run speed. If you're going to use Unity over Renpy sure, it's a decent engine, but don't do it in a way you're missing quality of play features so common they can be taken for granted. I think the game will be worth trying eventually but give it another version or two (after 0.3 when this is written) to see if that gets worked out some.
  11. 4.00 star(s)

    loserboot

    This game is amazing. Should I download it? YES

    Unlike many other games, this game is very unique. Has a different approach than any other game I played so far.

    The game has so much potential. The person that made this game is on the right path. The game has great potential to become something great.

    Excited to see more content added.
  12. 5.00 star(s)

    Pie/Rat

    pretty goods all around, even the boring parts like talking are actually pretty fun in this game sooo that says a lot, give it another year but keeep ur eye on this game, my only complaints is that there isnt a gallery, game bugs easy if u move too fast, and Nicos dick just randomly changes size from scene to scene which is honestly kinda funny.
  13. 5.00 star(s)

    Xqwzts

    We all need more games like this.
    Finally something different from all ren'py games. It looks good, gameplay is fine, what can I say - totally love it.

    Story is also interesting and I can't wait for more!
  14. 5.00 star(s)

    guy2front

    Oh wow! Short right now but the game looks and feels AAA. The artwork, graphics, sound, and music is very well done so far. Get this game on Steam I'm ready to buy as early access! I will be watching this game as it progresses for sure. I suggest this game be tried by everyone!
  15. 5.00 star(s)

    apsentibus

    Definitely top-notch quality. Absorbing story that flows fluently with immersive writing and well-knit plot, combined with right-on atmosphere created from impressive visual and audio artwork. Compared to this, most other games on this site feel so amateur.
    There's one especially commendable thing worth noting: the implementation of erotic content blends naturally into the story with no sign of being forced. Your enjoyment of the sexual content complements to the whole visual novel experience, rather than segment it into disconnected pieces. Most other erotic games did a terrible job at this.
    Anyway, basically a perfect game without major flaws. 10/10.
  16. 5.00 star(s)

    TheFoxOffice

    Really good graphics, looking very polished by now.
    Excellent dialogues, one of the best prospects in this category.
    It's a bit short for a 0.2 version, but can show the potential of the game
    Please, keep making this game
  17. 5.00 star(s)

    Jove76

    There is not enough yet to actually rate the game, for me. This is more of a rating of my level of interest in seeing this progress. It is unique and I am genuinely hopeful it will become something special, though I would not be comfortable stating that it is currently.
  18. 5.00 star(s)

    Heroine Hunter X

    This is by far one of the games I most look forward to seeing progress. The current release at the time of this writing (v0,02) is extremely short, but the execution of it really delivered. I have played many games on here and to be honest 99% I'm bored by them. From the style to the simple controls, this game shows great promise. I'm looking forward to seeing more and just might pop over to Patreon and show some support.
  19. 5.00 star(s)

    PototoChip

    This is my first review ever on this site, This game is looking very promising, Art is very unique, the models are very detailed and the girls are sexy and realistic which I love. The gameplay is also unique, you need to move with your character in the world and overall the graphics and the gameplay combined are looking good and fun.
    Looking for future updates, keep up the good work devs!
  20. 5.00 star(s)

    breakfastclub22

    Holy shit! First review of a game, i've played a LOT but this has compelled me to hit the review button. This is a brilliant version 0.1 of a game! Art style is great, story is intriguing, sound design is spot on. Also another key point is it's simplicity. No confusing menus or unnecessary BS to fiddle with. Will be watching this one for updates for sure