★★★★★(8)
Vacation Comes with a Cost
by IcyGhouls
About Vacation Comes with a Cost
Vacation Comes with a Cost is an adult Ren'Py adventure by IcyGhouls, mixing horror and humor with animated 2D CG art. You play Bran, a young gamer drawn to a free trip to an unknown private island, where he and other travelers face a mysterious entity with dangerous intentions. Survival depends on exploring, investigating, and choosing whether to build trust, stay cautious, or pursue a corrupting path. The story also follows his older stepsister Athena, who deals with the loss of her cook and becomes caught in the same trouble from another viewpoint.
The ongoing build is v0.1 Revamped, dated May 31, 2024, for Windows, Linux, and Mac, in English, and it is uncensored. This update rewrote the plot, overhauled audio, added new map areas, characters, and fight animations, and included more adult scenes along with nine endings for the present build. It also introduced Athena as a second main character, redrawn earlier visuals, added a gore censor toggle, and made choices matter more through a new scenario layer.
Developer's description
"Have you come across an ad for a free vacation yet? Our protagonist certainly has! You'll start the game as Bran, a young gamer that was tempted to sign up for an all-expenses-paid vacation at an unknown, private island, only to discover that he, along with his fellow travelers, has fallen victim to a mysterious entity with dark, ulterior motives. Provided he survives the adventure, Bran can choose to either genuinely bond with the other survivors, or learn to manipulate and exploit them. Will you help him forge a meaningful, romantic relationship with one of his fellow survivors, allow him to remain neutral and vigilant, or lead him through a path of corruption? As things escalate at the island, you will also get to witness how Bran's older stepsister, Athena, struggles with the loss of her annoying yet dependable cook, getting unwittingly entangled in the same mystery that led to her stepbrother's dilemma, but witnessed from a different point of view Keep in mind that making the wrong call can result in your death or the death of your fellow travelers. Will you manage to help Bran escape the island alive? Do you have what it takes to prevent Athena from burning down her house? Explore, investigate, survive, and have a great time because, after all, a "Vacation comes with a cost."
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Download Vacation Comes with a Cost v0.1 Revamped
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Player reviews
What players say
Most players praised its animation, art, humor, and story, with some complaints about pacing and protagonist.
Players like
- Strong 2D animation and attractive character art
- Interesting story, dialogue, and writing
- Light, humorous tone
- Hot sex scenes and attractive cast
Common complaints
- Male protagonist can feel weak or questionable
- Pacing or available content can feel limited
Best for players who enjoy animated adult stories with humor and attractive cast.
Summarised from 8 written player reviews.
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