★★★★★(4)
Relapse and Recovery
by SenPie
About Relapse and Recovery
Relapse and Recovery is an adult Ren'Py visual novel by SenPie. It uses 3D CG art and follows Doran, a male protagonist sentenced to attend Lotus University after relapsing into old habits. The game is set on Enceladus Station, a resort on Saturn's moon and a rehabilitation school for convicted criminals. Players build relationships with a diverse cast, navigate social intrigue, and uncover dangers hidden behind the station's calm surface. The story offers multiple endings as Doran's redevelopment and the station's integrity are shaped by choices.
The current build is v0.11 Public, released August 4, 2024 for Windows, Linux, and Mac, in English and uncensored. Development is ongoing. The update notes that recent delisting rules have affected future plans, so the team is reviewing how to comply while still delivering intended content. It promises more material ahead and says the project is moving forward. Earlier updates expanded the game with thousands of words, hundreds of renders, new songs and sounds, tweaked introductions, and general edits.
Developer's description
Relapse and Recovery is an adult visual novel about the adventures of the people of Enceladus Station, a famous resort located on the enigmatic moon of Saturn. The station is also home to Lotus University, the solar system's most premier and reliable institution for rehabilitation and reintegration for those convicted of criminality. We start off the game by taking of the role of Doran, a man recently sentenced to attend Lotus University after a relapse into his old habits. Along the way, you'll meet a diverse cast of characters that you can forge bonds with as you explore this strange world. As you help shape Doran's redevelopment, you will also find that there is more to the station than meets the eye, and that danger lurks behind even the most innocent of gazes. From navigating the complexities of social intrigue in your pursuits, to maintaining the integrity of the station, you will find much to do on Enceladus!
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Download Relapse and Recovery v0.11 Public
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Player reviews
What players say
All four reviews give five stars, praising writing, characters, and sci-fi story.
Players like
- Strong writing and emotional story.
- Memorable characters, including robots with depth.
- Choices affect plot and routes.
- Strong rendered visuals.
Common complaints
- Limited explicit sexual content currently.
- Some want more Alyssa content.
Best for players who enjoy sci-fi mystery, androids, choices, and bisexual characters.
Summarised from 4 written player reviews.
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