Paradise Lust
- April 19, 2021
- FlexibleMedia
- 28h median play time
"Paradise Lust" is a single-player Erotic Adventure game featuring 2D Point & Click mechanics. Explore a tropical island filled with attractive characters, while uncovering a story of survival, romance, and lust. The game offers wonderful graphics, hilarious moments, and plenty of grinding to keep you engaged.
Reviews
- The game features a unique cartoon-like art style that sets it apart from other 2D adult games, enhancing its charm.
- The writing is engaging and humorous, with well-developed characters and a solid story that includes emotional moments and anti-capitalist undertones.
- There is a good amount of content for an early access game, including fun mini-games and varied sex scenes that keep the gameplay interesting.
- The dialogue can be overly long and unskippable at times, leading to moments of boredom during interactions.
- Some mini-games are not intuitive and can feel tedious, contributing to a grindy experience that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- The game lacks a gallery feature for replaying sex scenes, and some mechanics feel underdeveloped, which may frustrate players looking for more control.
- story84 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, praised for its humor, character development, and engaging plot that transcends typical adult game narratives. While some players find the story repetitive or simplistic, many appreciate its unique approach and the integration of mini-games that enhance the overall experience. Overall, the writing is considered strong, with a balance of lightheartedness and substance, making it a standout in the adult game genre.
“The story is well thought out, with dialogue that was well written and with a surprisingly high amount of substance.”
“Paradise Lust’s premise and storytelling are abundantly naïve, but it captures your attention by building on this naivety perfectly.”
“The story is really good (plot-wise and relationship-wise), the animations are good (which is rare in this type of game).”
“The story is boring.”
“The idea of 'serial sexing' with tons of would-be damsels in distress is childish, therefore the game leans on this childishness in its storytelling, rather than hide it away behind an equally inconceivable veil of weighty drama.”
“Although the events did progress the story, it was never in a way that added any dramatic tension or sense of stakes or consequences.”
- gameplay31 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of standard adventure mechanics and point-and-click elements, offering a variety of tasks that keep it engaging despite some repetitiveness. While the interaction mechanics could be more developed, the art and character design are appealing, and the humor in dialogues adds to the experience. Overall, the game shows potential with its unique approach, though it remains in early development and could benefit from additional content and refinement.
“Gameplay is fun, animations are great, girls are hot.”
“Beautiful girls with sweet personalities that are a pleasure to get to know, non-grindy point-and-click gameplay, and really hot animated lewd scenes at fitting intervals.”
“Gameplay isn't terribly difficult, and the puzzles that you encounter are not much of a challenge, but there is enough variety to keep the game from getting repetitive.”
“The mechanics are not as fleshed out as titles like Treasure of Nadia.”
“First 3-4 hours of the game are great, then the gameplay got a bit repetitive, but the story holds the game and there are always interesting things to talk about; the dialogues are very funny and cool, so you don't feel bored.”
“Tldr; it has potential, has some very irritatingly annoying mechanics, decent characters, but is definitely still under development and missing all of the stuff you're wanting to get to.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and stunning 2D cartoon-like art style, which sets it apart from typical 3D visual novels. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals, well-animated sex scenes, and the overall aesthetic appeal, contributing to an engaging and enjoyable experience. The combination of beautiful character designs and detailed environments enhances the game's charm, making it a standout in the adult gaming genre.
“The unique cartoon-like art style, making this title very special, is another highlight.”
“The visuals are fantastic and fiery.”
“There are funny dialogues, nice quests, fantastic and stunning visuals, and great art style.”
“I don't know how I feel about the art style yet; there are a few grammar errors, but honestly, not enough to worry about as they're pretty rare.”
“The day-and-night cycle adds some aesthetic value to the game; given the setting, having the place feel that bit more organic is in some ways reason enough to include it.”
“Paradise Lust is a 2D adult game with lots of erotic/pornographic content.”
- humor21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing and genuinely funny dialogues, often eliciting laughter from players. Many reviews highlight the combination of erotic content with a tongue-in-cheek approach, making the silly interactions enjoyable. While the humor remains strong throughout, some players note that certain jokes can become repetitive over time.
“The writing is well done and genuinely funny.”
“The jokes are genuinely funny and entertaining.”
“The writing has legitimate moments where it's laugh out loud funny and the characters are interesting and varied.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding in the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when it comes to currency acquisition through fishing, which consumes a lot of in-game energy. However, some reviews highlight that the game manages to balance grinding with enjoyable mini-games and engaging character interactions, making it less frustrating than in many similar titles. Adjusting the costs of certain items could further alleviate the grind.
“However, after a while, you will find that this system gets very tedious.”
“It gets rather tedious when you know the easiest way to get said currency is fishing, and that in turn, wastes a lot of in-game energy to do.”
“Without hacks, grinding for this currency is a bit tedious with the current options available.”
- character development4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's strong character development, noting that it enhances the overall experience alongside the engaging plot and unique character designs. The combination of story and character growth, along with mini-games, contributes to a well-rounded gameplay experience.
“Great game overall, lots of character development as you play through.”
“Character design is also nicely done, with every character being unique and having their own personalities.”
“I played the game because I like my erotica with a bit of story, some character development, and a bunch of mini-games.”
“I know it's a cliché thing to say, but I genuinely play this game for the plot and character development.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in "Paradise Lust" is generally regarded as high quality and catchy, enhancing the overall experience of the game. Players particularly appreciate the voiced moaning during intimate scenes, which adds to the immersion, while the engaging soundtrack often prompts them to pause and enjoy the tunes. Overall, the sound design is considered a strong point of the game.
“I'm going to keep this brief: the two things that set this lewd game apart from the rest, compelling me to leave this positive review, are the voiced moaning from each of the girls during sex scenes and the high-quality, catchy music throughout the whole game.”
“There were times I would find myself just stopping playing and bobbing my head to the music; it was that good.”
“This game is very fun; the music is cool and the animations are great.”
“There’s not much to say about the music and the sound effects of Paradise Lust, other than they are decent.”
“The music in this game is forgettable and lacks any real impact.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features emotionally resonant moments, particularly in its portrayal of friendships among female characters, emphasizing emotional gratification over objectification. This approach contributes to a wholesome experience that enhances the overall emotional depth of the narrative.
“However, that doesn't stop it from occasionally having some emotionally resonant moments with the girl.”
“But the writer's focus on building up friendships with the characters means they're more about emotional gratification than titillation.”
“+ non-objectified women keeps it wholesome.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its accessibility, allowing players to engage with characters without the pressure of min/max strategies. However, some reviewers note that the puzzles lack meaningful narrative stakes, making their optimization feel somewhat purposeless.
“As someone who doesn't care much for min/max optimization, this was perfect for me; the game feels comfortable as I naturally meet and interact with all the characters that come up.”
“As it stands, there's no narrative stakes tied to your performance at the puzzles, so it feels very much like they don't serve any real purpose.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game significantly enhances its replay value, making it more enjoyable to revisit.
“The replay value is significantly enhanced.”
“Each playthrough offers new experiences and surprises.”
“The variety of choices keeps me coming back for more.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players noting the immersive quality of the well-crafted island environment that enhances the overall adventure experience.
“The atmosphere and the island you explore are very well done, and I found myself happily immersed in this little island adventure.”
“The game's atmosphere is incredibly captivating, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
“I was completely drawn into the world; the atmosphere is rich with detail and emotion.”