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"Ideology in Friction" is a game set in the Kingdom of Viktor, where two top cadets, Clacier and Annette, are about to become knights. However, their plans are disrupted as mysterious beasts begin to appear, causing havoc and devastation. The cadets must fight these monsters, protect their friends, and uncover the truth behind the beasts' appearance. The game's ideologies and politics within the kingdom add depth and complexity to the narrative.

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Ideology in Friction screenshot
Ideology in Friction screenshot
Ideology in Friction screenshot
Ideology in Friction screenshot
Ideology in Friction screenshot
Ideology in Friction screenshot
Ideology in Friction screenshot
Ideology in Friction screenshot
Ideology in Friction screenshot
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84%
Audience ScoreBased on 448 reviews
story126 positive mentions
grinding24 negative mentions

  • The game features a well-written story with engaging characters and multiple endings, providing good replayability.
  • The art and animations are of high quality, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
  • The game includes a variety of H-content that is optional and can be unlocked through gameplay, catering to different player preferences.
  • The combat is overly simplistic and easy, lacking challenge and depth, which detracts from the RPG experience.
  • There is an excessive amount of dialogue that can feel tedious, making the pacing slow and sometimes boring.
  • Accessing H-content often requires losing battles or grinding, which can be frustrating for players looking for a more straightforward experience.
  • story
    446 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players praising its depth, character development, and engaging plot twists, particularly in the knight route, while others criticize it for being overly linear and filled with excessive dialogue. Some players found the narrative compelling enough to overshadow the adult content, while others felt the story became tedious and disconnected from the gameplay. Overall, it appeals to those who appreciate a strong narrative in their games, but may disappoint players seeking a more traditional hentai experience.

    • “I won't say this game is a good-for-nothing; after all, it is a solemn and stirring story that moved me.”
    • “The story alone will serve more than justice for what you pay.”
    • “This game is a masterpiece; what's better than the h-scenes was the story.”
    • “The story is really boring though.”
    • “There's too much dialogue in this game though, and I couldn't care less about the story in a game, especially a hentai game.”
    • “The combination of subpar story, weak writing, and god awful combat made this game a very shallow experience that I could not bring myself to even finish.”
  • gameplay
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by traditional turn-based RPG mechanics typical of RPG Maker titles, featuring a single character with limited customization options. While some players find the combat simplistic and repetitive, others appreciate the engaging story and art, suggesting that the game is more about the narrative and adult content than innovative gameplay. Overall, the gameplay is seen as outdated and lacking depth, but it serves as a comfortable backdrop for the story and lewd elements.

    • “Not only is the gameplay satisfying, the story is amazing, and the visual arts and illustrations are great!”
    • “Gameplay is closer to old school JRPG turn-based combat, with a wide variety of skills and spells.”
    • “Overall, I would recommend this game to anyone interested in anime-style RPGs and are curious how games of this genre work in adult mechanics without them being overbearing. With 3 different paths to take, plus a new game+ and increased difficulty for the base game's mechanics, it's hard not to invest 20 hours into this game in order to see everything it has to offer.”
    • “The gameplay loop is the classic RPG Maker one; you have only one character where you can't really customize the build, etc. It's the usual boring stuff, but this isn't the worst thing.”
    • “The 'throw fights to see h-scenes' gameplay is particularly cumbersome in this game, expecting you to throw a certain number of boss fights to choose between the main routes, combined with a totally opaque 'corruption' mechanic.”
    • “There are no strategies utilized by any enemies, no special states or mechanics that you'll need to manage around.”
  • music
    52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received high praise for its quality and emotional impact, effectively enhancing pivotal scenes and character interactions. Reviewers noted a diverse and catchy soundtrack, with some tracks being particularly memorable, even outside of gameplay. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's atmosphere and storytelling.

    • “Great soundtrack, the music kicks in during pivotal scenes and it's quite good.”
    • “The soundtrack for this game is fantastic, especially its voiced tracks.”
    • “The music really does capture the mood, and is hard to get tired of.”
    • “If I heard the music that played in the h-scenes outside of the game, I would honestly just feel depressed.”
    • “You'll probably hear the same tune over and over again, but the music is catchy, so I'm not going to give it too much of a bad rating.”
    • “This game makes you feel criminal for choosing the resistance route with the somber music and your friends becoming angry and depressed.”
  • graphics
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the remarkable art style and attention to detail, particularly in cutscenes and character interactions, while others criticize the overall quality as somewhat dated and occasionally blurry. Users appreciate the aesthetic appeal and animated vignettes, but express frustration over graphical glitches and the need for patches to enhance the experience. Overall, the visuals are seen as a strong point, but there are notable inconsistencies that detract from the overall quality.

    • “Sometimes I found myself staring at the artwork, looking at the attention to detail.”
    • “This game is very aesthetically pleasing.”
    • “The visuals are so-so.”
    • “I love their games; they are great. The only problem I have with most of their games is that the graphics are blurry and there's no way to fix it. The only game I have of theirs that has perfect graphics is Treasure Hunter Claire; other than that, the rest are a bit blurry. I hope that they read my review and fix this problem ASAP because I'd love to replay these games with better graphics.”
    • “This game has far more polished graphics - featuring some decent animated vignettes - and a load more going on, but nothing interesting in the way of depth.”
  • grinding
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding in the game to be excessive, particularly for h-stats needed to unlock erotic scenes, often comparing it to the difficulty of classic games like Tony Hawk's Pro Skater. While some appreciate the necessity of grinding to develop their characters, many feel that the combat is too easy, making the grinding feel tedious and unbalanced, especially for accessing the more risqué content. Overall, the grinding is seen as a mixed bag—helpful for character development but frustratingly time-consuming for the lewd paths.

    • “This game's combat is too easy, and it feels like when doing the lewd path, it takes too much work and grinding for mostly vanilla stuff.”
    • “Grinding for h-stats can be annoying at times.”
    • “Only problem is that the spicy route is a lot grindy to get into.”
  • emotional
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while some players find it capable of evoking strong feelings, such as tears, others criticize the lack of narrative coherence that disconnects emotional scenes from the overall story. Many players appreciate the wholesome elements and character development, but note that the game often relies on familiar high fantasy tropes and hardcore themes that may detract from emotional engagement. Overall, the emotional impact varies significantly among players, with some finding depth and others feeling detached.

    • “Instead of going for the h-scenes, I ended up staying for the plot and got a wholesome ending.”
    • “It ranges from catchy to touching.”
    • “First adult game that made me shed a tear.”
    • “I spend more time with poorly animated pictures telling me a rather boring story (the usual high fantasy) than actually playing.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd scenarios, such as the protagonist teleporting without the necessary item and the exaggeratedly evil villains, which many players find amusing. The game's ease of play adds to the comedic experience, with instances like bosses dealing zero damage contributing to the overall lighthearted tone. Overall, players appreciate the game's funny elements, making it accessible and enjoyable for newcomers.

    • “Great RPG, really easy for newcomers to pick up and quite funny.”
    • “The villains are so over-the-top edgelord evil, it's hilarious.”
    • “To put it simply, it's just too easy (which is even more funny, since the game has an 'easy' mode. Can't imagine what that's like).”
  • replayability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers significant replayability through its branching narrative, multiple routes, and over five possible endings. However, some players found that achieving certain endings required unappealing gameplay choices, which detracted from their overall enjoyment. Despite this, the engaging story and variety of paths encourage players to revisit the game.

    • “And has an amazing story and replay value to boot.”
    • “- Branching narrative and multiple endings on each branch, giving this game good replayability.”
    • “In a way, the 5+ possible endings add replayability to the game, but getting all but 2 of the endings meant playing the game the worst possible way, and I didn't have fun getting them.”
    • “With three different routes and several endings to go through, it adds a lot of replayability as well.”
    • “+ multiple possible routes add replay value.”
  • character development
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews highlight that the game features strong character development and interactions, indicating a well-crafted narrative that prioritizes both plot and character growth. However, there is a sense of disappointment that the potential for an even greater story was not fully realized.

    • “- nice character development and interactions.”
    • “Do you want a great story with a heavy emphasis on character development?”
    • “It's a shame, because oneone1 clearly had a story to tell and prioritized plot and character development with this one.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users note that the DLC significantly improves stability by addressing many existing bugs and glitches, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

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12h Median play time
12h Average play time
12-12h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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