To Trust an Incubus
- November 23, 2018
- Y Press Games
"To Trust an Incubus" is a single-player, erotic simulation game with mature themes and stunning visuals. As temp worker Kenta, players are trapped in a lab with four seductive incubus aliens from another dimension, leading to a gay sci-fi yaoi/bara dating sim for adults only. With a mix of humor and heart, the game offers a wholesome story that will keep players engaged and entertained.
PC
Reviews
- The game features impressive voice acting and beautiful artistry, enhancing the overall experience.
- There is a great variety of endings and unique visuals for each branch of the story, making it engaging and replayable.
- The characters are well-drawn and the humor is delightful, providing a fun and entertaining narrative.
- The writing is often shallow and lacks depth, with many lines feeling forced or awkward.
- Some characters, particularly Arata, are poorly represented, leading to disappointment in their portrayal.
- The game is relatively short, with many players feeling it doesn't provide enough content for the price.
- story85 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its variety of endings and character depth, while others find it repetitive and lacking in substance. Many highlight the engaging voice acting and beautiful artwork, but criticize the writing quality and pacing, suggesting that the narrative could have been more developed. Overall, while some players enjoy the intertwining storylines and emotional elements, others feel the plot is overshadowed by the focus on adult content, leading to a sense of disappointment regarding its potential.
“Very interesting story that will keep you engaged and lovable characters, each super hot and adorable in their own way.”
“I was very positively surprised to find a game like this that has a complex story with such deep emotional impact.”
“I really can recommend this game, they did an awesome job with the story and all the different storylines and endings you can achieve.”
“The story of the game is plain: 'aliens in our world.'”
“Without spoiling anything, the story is boring and the many different endings are tedious.”
“When you play through one route, you’ve played them all; it’s all the same copy and pasted storyline sometimes with the exact same dialogue/info.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of this visual novel are widely praised for their unique comic book style and vibrant, polished artwork, which enhances the storytelling experience. While many appreciate the variety and quality of the visuals, some users note inconsistencies in the art style and express disappointment in the lack of depth in mature scenes. Overall, the game's graphics are a standout feature, drawing players in with their aesthetic appeal.
“This visual novel has amazing variety of endings, and unique visuals for each branch of the story.”
“The artworks, especially at the very beginning, are so polished; the characters are wonderfully smooth shaded.”
“The art style is really cute, vibrant and sexy, intense in the right way but also very kind on the eyes.”
“Some of the CGs are inconsistent with the overall art style.”
“It draws people of the community like myself in with the visuals, and then has nearly nothing to offer beyond that.”
“There's no intimacy in the mature scenes, just pornographic poses.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the character interactions and dialogues amusing and engaging. Many highlight the comedic elements of the relationships, particularly the snarky banter and unexpected scenarios, which contribute to a light-hearted experience. While some characters may polarize opinions, their quirks and the overall narrative provide plenty of laughs, making it a fun, albeit brief, adventure.
“I also loved doing a run-thru with the censor option on, simply because it was too funny not to.”
“Also, the narrative and dialogues made me laugh a lot.”
“I just finished the vald twosome ending and about died laughing.”
- music14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising its enchanting quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly in key moments and +18 scenes. However, others find it to be average or even disappointing, describing it as typical and lacking standout elements. Overall, while the music complements the game adequately, it does not consistently impress.
“Voice acting was great, music enchanting, and the art is gorgeous.”
“The introduction to especially one of them was very potent (including his signature music), and I was sitting on edge with my jaw dropped.”
“The background songs are mostly well delivered and fit the atmosphere well, special regards to the +18 CGs soundtracks.”
“The music is bad and the quality of images you can unlock vary greatly.”
“The music is decent enough, but nothing outstanding.”
“The music is...meh.”
- emotional9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its complex storytelling and the deep investment players develop towards the characters, particularly the incubi. While some find the writing shallow, others appreciate the blend of heartwarming moments and themes of emotional healing and acceptance. The character dynamics, especially with Harsi, evoke a range of feelings, making the game a surprising source of emotional depth amidst its romantic and explicit content.
“To trust an incubus was arguably one of the games with better storylines out of all of their games despite being centered around sex demons, and included an appropriate amount of scenes mixed with some more heartwarming moments.”
“I actually expected to like Harsi the least, but he's easily my favorite now. He has the best voice acting in my opinion and he's both hilarious and heart-breaking.”
“I was very positively surprised to find a game like this that has a complex story with such deep emotional impact.”
- character development9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the character designs are visually appealing and align well with their personalities, the overall character development is lacking. Many players express disappointment with the minimal depth and growth of characters, particularly in comparison to other dating sims, suggesting that the game prioritizes visual appeal over narrative substance.
“The art was also really good; I must give my kudos to the artist as well. The character designs fit their personalities and the narrative, and at no point felt off.”
“My favorite is Harsi the VA, and overall, the character design is the best!”
“I loved the CGs and character designs.”
“Could you give a girl some character development over here before hitting her with a smex scene 5 minutes into the game?”
“Also, it felt like there was no character development at all.”
“Character development is non-existent.”
- replayability5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it high due to engaging characters and enjoyable routes, others feel that overlapping storylines limit the incentive to replay. Despite this, many appreciate the fun and cute elements that contribute to a decent replay experience.
“It's cute and fun and even replayable.”
“Really great replay value in this game, in my opinion.”
“The storylines themselves, even once you choose a character to pursue, overlap so much that it feels like there's very little replay value.”
“The characters are engaging, the voice acting is decent, and while each route is short from start to finish, there is plenty of replay value.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted to be surprisingly short and lacks significant events, leading to a less engaging experience for players.
“I played it 4 times and the gameplay is surprisingly short and uneventful.”
“The mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is enhanced by well-delivered background music that complements the game's setting, with particular praise for the +18 CGs soundtracks.
“The background music is beautifully composed and perfectly complements the atmosphere of the game.”
“The sound design immerses you in the world, enhancing the overall experience with its haunting melodies.”
“The atmospheric elements create a captivating environment that draws you in and keeps you engaged.”
“The background music is mostly well delivered and fits the atmosphere well, especially the +18 CG soundtracks.”
“The overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking any real immersion.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as the repetitive nature of pursuing multiple endings detracts from the overall enjoyment of the story.
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really drained my enthusiasm.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
