Lasting Connections is a slow-burn adult game made with Ren'Py by Abyss Exploration. It uses a 3DCG presentation, following a relatively dull male protagonist who is taken on holiday by his sister to meet many people. As he builds relationships with them, he works toward creating a title card. The game also includes milf themes.
The current build is v0.2.3.0, dated February 20, 2026, and development is ongoing. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac, with English text and no censorship. The latest update finishes Chapter 1, opens Chapter 2, and new interactions include Siola, Velvet, Valda, Cait, and Daniel. It replaces the main menu music, adds in-game background music, moves the original menu theme to the Credits scene, updates the interface, and makes the Android build use a white dialogue box. Starting a new game is not required from v0.2.2 onward.
Developer's description
You take control of a relatively boring and dull guy.
Your sister takes you on holidays to meet all sorts of people.
You then get along with them to ultimately make a [Title Card].
Slow Burn Game
v0.2.3.0
Added the end of Chapter 1 and the beginning of Chapter 2. Newly added interactions are with Siola, Velvet, Valda, Cait, and Daniel.
Added New OSTs, both replacing main menu and adding background music in-game. The original OST for the main menu has been moved to the Credits scene.
Updated a whole host of the UI from what I learned with my time on my other project. Android version now uses the default white dialogue box for clarity sake.
New Game Required? v0.2.2 = No | v0.2.1 and before = Yes
Need a Guide? I just made one for you
right here
v0.2.2.1
Patch Notes:
An error during interaction with Cily and Valysha when you asks, "Siola B", which renders you unable to progress, has now been fixed.
Also fixes some grammar issues in the earlier section with Sonia.
From v0.2.1 and before. New Game Required? Yes
From v0.2.2. New Game Required? No
Size: 1.85 GB
Lite Size: 444 MB
v0.2
Removed Intro_Sequence, End_Sequence, Vilvie's Section, Siola's Encounter, Sonia's Evening Interaction, Alternate Feily Interaction, All OST
Changes narrations from third person to first person
Reverted MC's look to his old version
Added the ability to change MC's name
Added New Main Menu & Credits OST
Fixes some inconsistencies with renders (particularly with MC's outfit) and dialogues throughout the game
Continued story interaction
Build 1_19 Patch Notes:
Main Story Progression: Day 1 - Afternoon (New)
Velvet Progression: Day 1 - Morning
Sonia Progression: Day 1 - Morning
Cily Progression: Day 1 - Morning (New)
Updated Intro Sequence. Bringing the game and story to a new, brighter premise instead of a depressing one from the previous build.
Updated many dialogue options. No more "Say" this or "Say" that, but more direct in perspective.
Updated several dialogues to be more coherent, and less cringe-inducing.
Changes to Dialogue Repetition. Usually, Kali will speak out your decision when it comes to any matter relating to Feily, making it unique, but because of the repetition, most scenes don't really work out as well as the other dialogue options. So, Kali will not speak out words in the dialogue options from now on unless the scene requires it.
UI Improvement. Tweaked text box opacity as well as the look and feel of it, including changes to Main Menu and Dialogue Options.
Added game and window icon.
Changed Kali name tag to be more visible and blue, and is now called Kali instead of Kaliaga.
Fixes some more grammar issues.
Transition is now enabled by default. You can change it via Preferences in the Main Menu.
Updated End Sequence.
Updated Credits and Credits scene.
Added untested
macOS
support. I just don't have Apple devices, maybe someday I can afford cheap one for testing.
Added
Player reviews
Player rating2.0 / 5 · 6 ratings
Written reviews6 · avg 2.3★
Positive (4–5★)17%
Latest review2026-03-11
What players say
Most players dislike it for confusing writing and lack of context.
5★1
4★0
3★1
2★2
1★2
Players like
Choices feel meaningful and shape direction
Some players like its style and personal taste
Common complaints
Story lacks context and makes little sense
Writing and dialogue are poor or confusing
Best for players who enjoy armpit and sniffing scenes, choices, and mystery
Summarised from 6 written player reviews.
Mrsexoo32026-03-11★★★★★
This game seems like a joke, like a lazy attempt at trolling. You go to the OP and read the description and it makes you think that you are about to play a "slow burn" harem/vanilla game, but then you…
StrawberryCheese832025-08-25★★★★★
Oh boy, where do I start with this one? One word : TERRIBLE! I dove into this "Abyss Exploration" hoping for a spicy visual novel adventure, but instead, I got a one-way ticket to Snoozeville, population: me and my regrets…
Kuhuja2025-08-18★★★★★
v0.2 The plot of the story was complete mystery, and i like it. It was fun to learn what the hell is going on. Of course the game is really short at this point, so I have no idea if…