Escalation!

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"Escalation!" is a visual novel that incorporates 3D model animation and explores themes of BDSM. Players engage in power dynamics, bondage, and dominance/submission scenarios with various characters. The game's narrative evolves based on choices, leading to different outcomes and relationships.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

music2 negative mentions

The game features a compelling story and well-crafted animations, particularly praised for the voice acting of Goddess Saki.
It offers a variety of fetishes and kinks, making it appealing for players interested in BDSM and femdom themes.
The graphics are well-made, and the game is considered a unique experience for those who enjoy visual novels with adult themes.

Some scenes lack respect for consent, including instances where safe words are ignored, which can be off-putting for players.
The gameplay is criticized for being overly linear and lacking interactivity, with long scenes that may feel repetitive.
There are issues with translation and grammar, which detracts from the overall experience, and some players find the censorship frustrating.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is centered around a male protagonist discovering his submissive nature, with his girlfriend dominating him through various escalating BDSM scenarios. While some players appreciate the unique narrative and voice acting, others find the lack of interactivity and repetitive scenes detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about its value and engagement.
- “The animations and the story really are something special, and I really enjoy the voice actress for Goddess Saki.”
- “The story starts with the male protagonist realizing he's a natural submissive, and his girlfriend, being like any wag of the future should, dominates the protagonist in all sorts of kinky ways, with the kink not only being frequent but also escalating into kinkier acts as the player goes further into the story.”
- “Sad that some scenes were very repetitive depending on the route you choose, and I would be glad for updates on routes because I want to know how the story further develops.”
- “Incredibly boring game; you just read and see a scene unfold. There is no way to interact with any object or make any character or story choices for yourself. Definitely not worth the price, and the scenes go on for far too long with no escalation to anything else.”
- “Sad that some scenes were very repetitive depending on the route you choose. I would appreciate updates on routes because I want to know how the story further develops.”
- “The story starts with the male protagonist realizing he's a natural submissive, and his girlfriend dominates him in various ways. The kink is not only frequent but also escalates into kinkier acts as the player progresses through the story.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and visual appeal, though some users note issues like bleed-through that detract from the overall experience. While the visuals stand out as a strong point, they are not enough to compensate for other disappointments in gameplay.
- “The only downer in the graphics is that there is some bleed-through, which is far less common than in some other games, but it's still enough to criticize developers who don't know what should go where or how to code.”
- “Well-made graphics, mine has the blocked out privates.”
- “The only downer in the graphics is that there is some bleed-through, which is far less common than some other games played by ol' il pallino, but it's still enough to criticize developers who don't know what should go where or how to code.”
- “Well made graphics, mine has the blocked out privates.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is largely considered detrimental to the experience, with some players opting to mute it entirely, as it is perceived to disrupt the mood rather than enhance it, regardless of the genre.
- “Admittedly, the game decided to totally mute the music since players will probably also be inclined to do the same.”
- “The music would only ruin the mood, regardless of whether it was classical, ambient, lounge, or even music played on a toy musical instrument made for toddlers.”