This isn't really the game's strong suit though, what makes it enjoyable is setting up scenarios, such as guy A is dating girl B who likes A but is being exploited by guy C and as a masochist likes it, then is caught during sex by A who breaks things off and ends up with girl D, but girl B is evil so she kills D. Some traits combined with low virtue can make it incredibly easy if all you want is to H some girls. A lot relies on imagination here, since you can't actually see or hear most interactions your character isn't involved in, but the effects are definitely present, and characters can act very differently from one other based on traits, personality, orientation, and more.ĭepending on the target of your character's affections, there can be a lot of grinding, but there are cheats as well as save editors to make things easier.
There's no plot, but there's plenty of stuff going on. The H-scenes, like all Illusion's games, are animated nicely in 3D, while the basic game is in a lower resolution with simplified characters to keep speeds at acceptable levels.
Just reading the old Hongfire forums about the conflict created from mixing in different characters was worth getting to know the game, and personally I think its the closest thing to an accurate (if obviously simplified and porn focused) school "relationship" simulator we are going to get without advanced AI.
Imagine playing a Sims game which focused more on individual personalities and dramatic stories that emerged. Its one of Illusion's best games, and could even be considered when the company reached its peak.