Lust Theory 2

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"Lust Theory 2" is a single-player Erotic Role Playing game with a splendid story and good visuals. The game is an adult Visual Novel filled with lust, passion, sex, humor, and mystery. The day repeats until it doesn't, adding a unique twist to the storyline.

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 219 reviews

story26 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The visuals and animations are impressive, with well-rendered characters and scenes that enhance the overall experience.
The game offers a decent amount of content and replayability, with multiple scenes and character interactions that keep players engaged.
The story has interesting twists and character development, particularly for returning characters from Season 1.

The game feels unfinished, with significant portions lacking voice acting and sound effects, leading to a less immersive experience.
The pacing can be slow and repetitive, with some players feeling frustrated by mandatory events that hinder progress.
The main character's behavior and writing quality have been criticized, making it difficult for some players to connect with the story.

story
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in this game has received mixed reviews, with many players feeling that it drags on and lacks coherence, particularly in the second season. While some appreciate the engaging twists and the concept of a time loop, others criticize the repetitive nature of the plot and the protagonist's frustrating behavior, leading to a sense of disconnection from the narrative. Overall, the writing quality and character development are seen as inconsistent, with some players finding enjoyment in the adult themes while others feel let down by the lack of meaningful choices and a complete storyline.
- “I like also the twists of the story as it progresses from typical groundhog to more sci-fi like.”
- “The writers of this game and the artists that brought the story to life are amazing, sex scenes aside.”
- “Funny, oddly good story, definitely play this.”
- “Not only are the replicas of the characters not fully voiced, but also because of the separation, the plot does not seem complete!”
- “The main reason is that I'm very disappointed with the story and plot. I was expecting something at least 'average' (not fantastic, just somehow good), instead I feel like at 30% of the making the developer decided to abandon the story and plot and just put a bunch of meaningless sex scenes.”
- “The gameplay is bad, the game seems to revel in wasting your time, the story is all over the place, and, perhaps the worst sin of all, what little choices you do make (far less than the first game) don't really seem to matter very much.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the graphics in the game are praised for their realism and quality, particularly in animations and high-resolution visuals. However, there are notable criticisms regarding the quality of graphics in dimly lit scenes, which appear fuzzy and lack detail. While many players appreciate the smoothness and artistic elements, some technical issues, such as text glitches, detract from the overall experience.
- “Animations and graphics are pretty good and quite realistic in some animations; if you immerse yourself into it, you almost forget those are 3D models.”
- “Awesome graphics and animation, good storyline.”
- “I liked season 1, and season 2 doesn't disappoint with high-resolution graphics and an amusing story.”
- “The redeemable elements (graphics/scenes) don't outweigh the negative elements.”
- “A major fault is the quality of the graphics when scenes are set in dim lighting for the party scenes and for some of the sexual scenes, giving a visual display of fuzzy clumps of dismal greys; these would need to be restarted from scratch to become a suitable standard of quality for comparable 3D graphics matching other scenes in the game.”
- “Graphics are very smooth and fairly realistic, but the text has some glitches that make it scroll on the screen and disappear before you get to fully read it.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
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The music in the game has been criticized for its repetitiveness and lack of variety, with many users noting that it only triggers in specific areas and is often absent during key moments, leading to a feeling of emptiness. While some improvements have been made in the sequel, such as better 3D renderings, the overall soundtrack remains limited and fails to enhance the atmosphere, leaving players wanting more background music and sound effects. The absence of a robust audio experience detracts from the game's potential, especially given its price point.
- “As a sequel, this has more content, 3D renderings, music, and everything else also got better.”
- “The hidden events and a lot of late game content have no original soundtrack either, so it feels super empty and unfinished, which sucks because otherwise this game is so much better than season 1.”
- “And music, as repetitive as it is, only triggers if you hit the town map.”
- “It's ridiculous that a game with a capacity of 16GB doesn't have background music.”
- “But as the game progresses, the voice acting falls off entirely, music stops being atmospheric, and becomes just the same tune on an endless loop.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a repetitive loop of grinding and exploring different routes, which some players find enjoyable despite its flaws. While there is a significant amount of content and player choice regarding relationships, many reviewers criticize the overall execution, noting that the choices feel inconsequential and the story lacks coherence. Additionally, technical issues and subpar mechanics detract from the experience, leading to mixed feelings about the game's core gameplay.
- “Even though the plot is nothing special and continues off of the Groundhog Day vibe from season 1, it is still somewhat enjoyable despite the standard grind and the repeat 'try different route for the different scenes' gameplay loop.”
- “The player gets to decide what relationship they have with the main three females you live with, but there are many more that you get to interact with through the gameplay.”
- “And there's considerably more gameplay than I expected.”
- “The gameplay is bad, the game seems to revel in wasting your time, the story is all over the place, and, perhaps the worst sin of all, what little choices you do make (far less than the first game) don't really seem to matter very much.”
- “Now... the first 30% of this season is 'okay' and maybe that is why the game is rated very high on Steam. I mean, I just finished the game and have 43 hours of gameplay without playing the 'hidden events' (maybe I could've done it in 40 hours rushing some content), but I see a lot of people giving a positive review with only '8 hours'?...(sigh)”
- “Speaking of system mechanics, who is that horrible red button for?”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by unexpected pop culture references and comedic scenes that elicit genuine laughter, with players noting a particularly memorable moment that had them laughing for an extended period. The blend of drama and humor, alongside engaging storytelling, contributes to an overall enjoyable experience, despite a few moments that may feel overly complicated for comedic effect.
- “The story also took a wild direction at the end, with references to popular media that definitely got me laughing, like what the hell is the Avengers' 'I don't feel so good' and Hitchhiker's 42 references doing in a porn game.”
- “One scene in particular made me laugh non-stop for 5 minutes!”
- “It is a good blend of drama, humor, excitement, and of course very hot action.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is deeply impactful, with players reporting significant feelings of heartbreak and instability as they navigate the protagonist's self-destructive choices and the poignant revelations about the characters' behaviors. While the initial tone is often depressing, the narrative evolves to include happier moments, providing a complex emotional journey that resonates even with those who typically struggle to connect emotionally.
- “I'm one of those emotionally unavailable people, and I was still severely impacted by that story.”
- “However, it is heartbreaking when you learn the actual reason behind why all the girls behaved so unnaturally.”
- “The story can only be said to have begun in earnest after we meet all the characters individually again and see the fallout, but this lasts a while, so you should be ready for the emotional tone of the first part of the game to be pretty depressing.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by numerous glitches, particularly in text and conversation sequences, leading to confusion between intentional design and actual bugs. While the graphics are smooth and realistic, the overall experience is described as unfinished and buggy, detracting from immersion.
- “And since glitches in 'reality' start to become part of the game, it becomes confusing to tell purposeful mistakes from real ones.”
- “Graphics are very smooth and fairly realistic, but the text has some glitches that make it scroll on the screen and disappear before you get to fully read it.”
- “Only issues I have are that there are some glitches in conversations at times, when part of the conversation disappears and can't be displayed even when you roll back the scene.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, particularly when it comes to unlocking content like voices, which feels more laborious than resource grinding in other games like Fallout 76. While some appreciate the engaging plot and reading elements, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the repetitive nature of progressing through the game.
- “This is worse than grinding out resources in Fallout 76!”
- “Boring and tedious; it doesn't matter what options you choose. The story only moves on when you choose the right option the game wants you to choose. I will not be buying season 3.”
- “I'm sure getting all the voices is more tedious work, but they really need to add more background music and sound effects.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers a mix of high replayability with numerous side missions, secrets, and special events that enhance the experience, while some users feel that it lacks replay value altogether. Overall, opinions are divided, with many highlighting the engaging content that encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “A lot of replayable sequences and secrets to keep you entertained for hours.”
- “It has plenty of replay value, from the multiple side missions for each love interest that you can complete to the secret scenes and special events.”
- “With the replay value being nonexistent.”
- “Does it have replay value?”
- “It has plenty of replay value, from the multiple side missions for each love interest that you can complete to the secret lewd scenes and 'special events'.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with Steam's performance optimization, particularly for high-end systems equipped with i9 processors and 32GB of RAM. Many feel that the platform fails to meet their expectations, indicating a need for improvements to enhance overall performance.
- “Steam performance is impressive, especially with high-end setups.”
- “Steam needs to sort out its performance issues to meet the expectations of users with high-spec tech rigs, like an i9 processor and 32GB of RAM on Windows 10.”
- “Steam performance is lacking.”
- “Steam needs to sort out its performance issues to meet the expectations of users equipped with high-end hardware, such as an i9 processor, 32GB of RAM, and similar high-spec tech on Windows 10.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game starts strong but deteriorates over time, with voice acting diminishing and the music becoming repetitive and less immersive.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization in this sequel is perceived as exploitative, with users labeling it a cash grab compared to the original game, which was considered merely satisfactory.
- “This is a cash grab sequel to an alright first game.”
- “The monetization tactics are aggressive and ruin the overall experience.”
- “It feels like the game is designed more to extract money than to provide fun.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight the effective character development, particularly appreciating the impactful twist at the end and the realistic portrayal of characters needing time to grow. This depth adds a significant layer to the overall narrative experience.
- “I enjoyed the twist at the end, and I was really impressed with the 'I need time' portion; it showcased actual good character development.”