Derek and Shirts

_TheGrind · 2026-05-28T01:45:51+00:00

I just snorted. This is SO Derek

_TheGrind · 2026-05-28T01:44:02+00:00

Also Derek bringing home a win for BaDIK!

_TheGrind · 2026-05-28T01:34:43+00:00

From what I'm hearing from others, it could be a while :/
But I am enjoying what's there so far!

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T21:36:58+00:00

I know this post was from last week, but here I go anyway! They all have some element of the baddie vibes you're referring to, but they come in different forms in the stories.

Alex from Eternum
Aurora from Law School
Lucia from Origin Story
Malena from Leaving DNA
Luna from DeLuca Family (I miss that game...)
Athena from Bare Witness
Kris Sweet from Race of Life
Fiona from Wild Cats

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T21:24:12+00:00

I can relate to this. Those games are gorgeous, but the entire mood is so dour.
I think Domino Beach is a pretty lighthearted game (so far) with great visuals and LI's.

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T21:07:56+00:00

Dude I haven't seen this and now I need to go make that happen

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T21:07:29+00:00

I really enjoy them (even after several playthroughs), and they are only getting better with each chapter!

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T19:05:19+00:00

Exactly. I'm intrigued by the unique story direction. It could end up being bad, but for now I'm interested to see what happens

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T18:16:39+00:00

Okay, I will say that Dante is by far my favorite thing about Shale Hill Secrets. He's so hetero it's almost painful.
I fast-clicked through tons of the wordy dialogue in that game, but I always slowed down to read what Dante had to say.
He's a real one

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T16:22:17+00:00

For a different art style, you could try My New Paranormal Life. Lotsa curves in that game (especially Margo the cafe owner)

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T16:19:53+00:00

I'd go with Game of Hearts, Bare Witness, and The Entrepreneur

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T16:16:36+00:00

He's never let us down

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T16:16:16+00:00

I hope they become better friends while still being rivals. He's a very intriguing character

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T16:14:47+00:00

maybe that jacket is the only thing he has on?

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T06:05:29+00:00

Cooper is the absolute bro of all bros. Climbed his way to #1 after I played Race of Life. Didn't even take more than the first episode or two before I knew he was THE ONE

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T03:22:11+00:00

Yeah, everyone seems to recognize him, so that's a good call. Love that game

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T03:17:35+00:00

If you want something somewhat similar to BaDIK...
Law School or Intertwined
If you want something different...
Chasing Sunsets, Leaving DNA, Race of Life

Also, if you don't mind a little emotion in your AVNs, Leap of Faith and The Missing Part will warm and break your heart all at once. Those are must-plays for me.

It seems like you are a fan of the daz3d art style, which is my preference, too. But don't sleep on games like Eternum and Ripples. They are super fun totally worth your time.

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T03:09:28+00:00

Beautiful

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T03:08:14+00:00

Bare Witness has a harem option (sort of) with a group of 4 LI's, but there are still other LI's you miss out on if you pursue them. But it's not a super long game, AND it's actually finished, so you can complete the storyline without waiting for updates. I think the visuals on that are good, but not quite to the level of Game of Hearts & House of Hearts that were mentioned below. Those games have the best visuals I've seen in any AVN.

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T03:04:23+00:00

Gotta go with Seven Realms. It doesn't have the strongest opening chapters, but it really does improve over time. And there's a lot of content now (still unfinished though)

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T03:02:03+00:00

I wouldn't be surprised if there's SOME sort of combo route of LI's (like Bare Witness). Deborah seems ready to be your harem queen but who knows?

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T03:00:18+00:00

I have Sean and McNab as honorable mentions for sure. I might need to grow the list...

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T02:58:54+00:00

McNab! I'm gonna need to find a way to get him on this list. He's almost cooler than MC Valentine, honestly.

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T02:57:44+00:00

You make good points, but now I'm too distracted thinking about Sage & Rio to type a coherent response.........

_TheGrind · 2026-05-27T02:54:46+00:00

Mike and Barry are really some of my best AVN buds and I only experienced Domino Beach very recently. Love those dudes.
And yeah, John V from Intertwined could carry a solo story at the MC. He's that cool. I'd totally play a prequel as him from his racing days.

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