★★★★★(20)
Hard Times
by Kuranai
About Hard Times
Hard Times is a visual novel by Kuranai, built with Ren'Py. It follows a young man who leaves home and moves to a new town, hoping to put his past behind him. Unexpected circumstances lead him to take work with the Guerra crime family, a major local organization. The presentation uses 3DCG and animated visuals, while the story includes romance.
The current build is Chapter 14 Fixed, released on January 30, 2024, and development remains ongoing. It is available for Windows, Linux, and Mac in English, and it is uncensored. The latest changelog says that animations stopped playing because of a directory mismatch, and that problem was fixed. Chapter 14 adds 190 renders and 1,100 words of dialogue. Earlier chapters also expanded the game with more renders, dialogue, and some animations.
Developer's description
Hard Times is a VN (visual novel) that tells the story of a young man who leaves his house and goes to a new town, trying to forget his past. There, due to unexpected circunstances he ends up working for the Guerra crime family, one of the major organizations in the town he ended up in. Perhaps this is his chance to bring change to his life?
Hard Times screenshots
Download Hard Times Ch. 14 Fixed
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Player reviews
What players say
Most players liked characters and visuals, but abandoned story and rushed plot lowered some ratings.
Players like
- Well-written characters and attractive sister designs.
- Visuals and renders are consistently praised.
- Slow-burn romance feels wholesome and character-driven.
Common complaints
- Game was abandoned before completion.
- Story feels rushed or unrealistic.
- Lewd animations are weak or clunky.
Best for players who prefer story-driven mafia romance over explicit content.
Summarised from 20 written player reviews.
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