Yes. The art is good or at least acceptable, but the animations are weak. They are abrupt and brief - changing or happening unexpectedly and not lasting long.

That being said, I enjoy the story. The plot moves very quickly but you don't notice it so much because each scene feels meaningful. Even the flashbacks are accompanied by good narration and visual aids, which makes it helpful. Nothing worse than reading a 10 minute convo that spans only 3 images. Show, don't tell.

The story is kind of predictable, but that doesn't lessen it. There's still some stuff I'm not sure about or probably won't see coming, but regardless, the story is so well told that any predictability isn't too irksome. The characters are deep, unique, and interesting, and the relationships grow in substantive ways.

One "gripe," but it's one I have with several titles in the AVN genre. I put it in spoilers because it is one - so, you know, this block of text might not be useful to you, but this review is for me and lets me exercise one of the few consumerist privileges I have in a globalized shareholder economy where every company other than small indie developers leaves me feeling alienated as an economic agent.

I tend to dislike when AVNs place the protagonist in a relationship at the outset. It's ok if I choose, as a player, to enter into a relationship; but pre-existing relationships create conditions that reduce player agency and punish the player for actually exploring the adult content (which is a pretty big part of any AVN). Now, in this game's case, you're in a 'friend's with benefits' situation, but it's clear the character is developing feelings. Meaning when the 'talk' happens, you may as well be breaking up with her. It would be different if the main plot was exploring the idea of adultery - then I might be more ok with it. But that isn't the case here.

Overall, good though. I certainly don't regret buying at full price.