Red-Handed Robin

I loved this game!!! For some reason I spent two hours just trying to survive past the old women with the watches but eventually I got there (I think I just needed to pay more attention lol) and managed to get every ending! The gallery images are so fun, especially the one of them all at the beach.

I was just wondering what the names of the side characters were? I saw that the elegant woman was called Aria and now I'm curious about the rest of them haha

Yo I dunno if you're still updating this game but like just so you know you can crash the game by just spamming the escape key a few times

I think this may be my first comment ever on this website but.... I love this VN so much both Jay and Wren and so <3. I just want to say it's a shame you can't romance them both. 

for some reason whenever i try to download the ending pdf i keep getting an error message. do you know why

I just replayed this game after finishing it a few years ago, and the second playthrough was so much better than the first! I kept noticing small details that I hadn't before or had forgotten, and it was like a fresh start to replay this again. 
Let me just say, I love Jay. Absolutely adore the way his character is made and written, and I would love to see more of him and Wren's shenanigans! 

What age rating would you give your game?

oh my god. i am so glad i downloaded this game. 

i've been surfing through *dozens* of otome games out of boredom, and my disappointment almost made me give up until i saw the thumbnail for this one

AND BEST DECISION EVER??? THIS IS AMAZING

this game makes me laugh but it also makes me want to cry and maybe question my life choices 

in no situation am i ever good with words so let me just say

i love it 🙏 i love jay 🙏 and i love you 🙏

This game was so fun and interesting but I feel like u favored the blonde over the other guy T-T there were more current special moments or something but maybe that was just me i just wanted more of Wren

I added this to my Favorite VNs list even before I had finished the game. Really, I don't think I can add anything new to the praise already given, so I'll just list a few of the things I especially liked:
- intriguing, exciting and original story
- even the minor characters had personality
- using my brain-- you have to pay attention and think through things because the choices have an impact
- polished-- noticed only a few minor typos
- the right amount of otome for me-- I like when the romance takes the back seat
Thank you so much for this amazing game!

This was a very lovely game. Not only did the actual plot to the game throw me for a serious loop which I always love- But the characters were witty and endearing. I loved all the constant banter and back and forth between the three, and I always appreciate a smart female mc, we don't get enough of those. While there weren't many CG's the ones provided were still very nice to see and it left me wanting more. Can't wait to see what else you do!

Not gonna lie, probably the first VN that I've played so far that made me want to see all the endings. I just had to write a review because I LOVED Red-Handed Robin. Download and play it now, because the rest of this is going to have vague spoilers.

First of all, the concept is amazing. The whole gist of VN is consciously choosing dialogue in a game, but I've never played one where that was also a conscious decision for the character. The keeping-your-backstory mini-game got me hook, line, and sinker, and the fact that it was legitimately a game between Robin and Wren was amazing, I don't think I've ever played a game where the rivalry between the MC and another character was written this well. 

The First Witch story really turned the genre of this, but I love how it's so easy to see hints of it from the beginning as well as other backstory elements of other characters. Like how both the old women and Fletcher had red eyes or how Wren had the golden pocket watch chain on his character sprite the entire time. It was super satisfying finding out those details and then being proven right when those reveals happened later. 

I like how the story doesn't give everything to you, it feels more realistic that way, but also, it's a fun surprise when you realize you were wrong, like saying Jay was lying when he was talking about having at least one sibling, or when you learn something that you hadn't thought about but was entirely realistic, like that detail about Robin's mom near the end. 

I also love how every single one of the characters that show up have a sprite. I've played a lot of VNs where the NPCs that aren't named simply show up as silhouettes and it took away from the immersion of the game, but Red-Handed Robin didn't do that. It made giving everyone a voice so much fun.

And the bad endings, god, they're so good. I don't normally play back for these because it's typically just "You Die, Game Over" but that was in the minority for the bad ends, and the guilt leading through some of those choices is a lot of fun, especially with the Truth or Lie game. They also just reveal different sides of Jay and Wren. I did not mind the Jay Bad End at all, I'm so weak to the "I'll protect you from anything, even yourself" trope.

Also, FINALLY A DIRECT MC. Girl goes and takes the initiative to kiss both boys in their separate routes. The Wren ending takes the cake, I love him and I LOVE the CG that we got.

I finally decided to play this, and god I don't regret one bit of it. This game got me so intrigued and excited. I fell in love with this because it's all I ever wanted in a game. Hot guys, mysteries, and lots of thought. I enjoyed this and I'm looking forward to playing it again! (Ps, Jay is HOOOOOOT OMG)

It took me forever to get a good ending but so worth it! Team Jay Forever!

Yes it took me long to decide which route im playing first. Yes i laughed a bunch of times. Yes my cat was watching me play it and sneezed everytime Fletcher was on screen. YES I ADDED THIS GAME TO MY "AMAZING" LIST WITHOUT DOUBT.

man,this game was so great,i loved the fast thinking and the strong personalityy of Robin.Thank you.

I had so much fun playing this game! I'd planned on binging it before work, but then I had to stop partway through, and you can imagine exactly how much spacing out I did during my shift. I feel like these characters are just gonna live rent-free in my head forever, and honestly? I'm okay with that. (And hey, not making them pay rent--hopefully, they're okay with that, too. lol)

I would usually want to talk about favorite characters here, but I cannot pick a favorite .  Robin is such a delightful protagonist. I love her personality so much. She's clever and funny, yet vulnerable and flawed, and just... it's a joy to spend time in her head. And both the love interests are wonderful too! I can't even pick a favorite there! I love how Wren is both cunning af and adorably shy at times. I love how Jay is all ~cool and protective~ but then he's also a softie. I love them all (and I heard there's a sequel planned? so I have my fingers crossed for an OT3 route because I ship them in ALL the iterations)

And the other characters were good, too. (*except Mr. Gardener and Chadwell. In this house, we do NOT appreciate Mr. G and Chadwell, lmao) I have a huge soft spot for the elegant woman, even if I don't even know her name. And I love how all the characters got a unique portrait, even if they were really minor! It's little touches like that which I really appreciate.

Speaking of art, the CGs were cute af. And I loved the extra art you can unlock after getting the good endings. Like I was laughing so hard at a few of them. This entire game is a delight. (Same with your other games, too!) I look forward to seeing what you create in the future!

I loved this game!! It was so fun, both of the love interests are very very charismatic

It's really lovely this game, i love both the route and both the guys <3

It's a pretty fun game, I liked the lying sections. However, SPOILERS

the entire witches thing was confusing to me. 

DOES IT WORK IN WINDOWS 7 32 BIT

This was a really fun game. Wren was great.

Hi there! I had a lot of fun playing Red-Handed Robin and I wanted to leave a comment with some feedback! :) 

It comes as no surprise that the writing in this game is just as intelligent and comedic as it was in Fetch Quest. The little dialogue "minigames" are mentally engaging and fun, the humor is on-point, the art is lovely, the little details that hint towards the reveal are cool as hell, and the characters are unique and well-defined. Also, I only saw one typo in the whole game (use of "affect" instead of "effect" at one point), so the editing is also great.

I think the only real constructive feedback I have (beyond "I wish it were longer," of course) would be that I felt confused about the intricacies of the plot and backstories -- a lot of the worldbuilding didn't create a full, clear image for me [*Elaborated on below; spoilers]. Even so, I thoroughly enjoyed the game and really appreciate the clearly vast amount of care that went into it. I wish we had gotten some more answers, but nonetheless -- Red-Handed Robin is clever, well-written, unique, and visually beautiful!! 

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*I'm mainly referring to the witches and occult elements, but I also found myself having unanswered questions and confusion about character backstories and general information as well. For instance,

• How did Robin use deus-ex-machina life-saving magic once? What happened during that dream (?) segment?
• What was going on with the B-plot about the folktale, the silver box, the green gem, the eyes, and just...most of what went on with the witches on the train?
• Was there a connection between the "occult" serial killer and the actual witches?
• What happened to Robin's mother?
• What was the situation with Shay's family? They're following him?
• What happened to the elegant lady and her husband?

Those kinds of questions sort of sum up my confusion -- most of it is fairly minor, but it built up over time. 

Overall, I really truly enjoyed the characters and their interactions, but the cleave between how deliberate and exacting the writing is around topics like Robin's lies versus how lax the internal canon's exposition and worldbuilding are was occasionally jarring to me. A minor example is: the game exclusively mentions and takes place in fictional countries, but the real-world English legend of Robin Hood is of central importance to the plot and characters. This sort of thing left me feeling as though I was lacking key information throughout the game, which made the good endings feel a bit abrupt and unfulfilling when it became clear that there would be no answers to the question of what was going on behind the scenes the whole time.

OMG THIS GAME IS NEXT LEVEL OMG SO GOOD THANKS GUYS!

Yo this game is awesome, Im just mad at myself that I couldn't get my lies straight lmao, but honestly good job, it's a lot of fun

This is honestly, without a doubt, one of the most fun and thrilling VNs I've played.

From the very beginning I fell in love with the characters, and only grew more attached to them as the game went on.

Love the way that your choices can lead to swift bad endings rather than just divert the story too, very chastening for the player (I got 2 bad endings and I'm still not over them!) and makes for a good challenge too!

I'm very tempted to go back and have a crack at getting the other good ending because I'm super curious! I also saw the news about a sequel, which makes me squee with excitement!

If you're a VN fan this is a must play!

so i played a bit (as in yeah i got all the CGs at least) and firstly THANKSSSSSSSSSS!

secondly like is it supposed to end in as much mystery as it did? like was the maiden , flagpie or Fletcher . WHO WAS THAT IN THE END? 

what actually happened in the jewel story

and shay's family?? i feel like idk anything at all and am more confused than before tho kind of not. 

why did the watch thingy with Fletcher actually work as in how could it tell she was lying in yes/no when robin wasn't even her real name like u can make any name up and it's trueness (what am i doing to english, just excuse this my brain's kinda fried rn) doesn't matter just that the questionee acknowledges it as such?
kinda wish the elegant lady and her hubby made out tho

I'm so glad I got a good ending on my first run-through!!

What a fun game - thanks for sharing!

Robin is an absolutely amazing MC and I love the fantastical plot.

honestly, this was so fun and charming! i really loved getting invested into the story, wow, i loved how all the choices seem to matter and progress!
honestly your characterisation is great and i loved all the character's personalities. thanks for making this wonderful game :^)

one last thing, please stay hydrated drink water now haha take care 

everytime i download it, it gets deleted? how do i download the game and play it

As a big fan of mystery novels and fantasy, this combined the best of both worlds. I really wish to see how Robin and Wren's relationship turns out. Wren is my favorite and that's because I'm a sucker for detective characters. The cat and mouse gain made me swoon. Will the sequel be featuring new characters or the same?  

I loved how the game was challenging. You  not only had to keep track of your lies but also detect the nuances in the dialogue. 

I absolutely loved this game. It was challenging, thoughtful, and very well made! Jay's route got my attention first (I'm a sucker for a grumpy bodyguard), but Wren's turned out to be my favorite; he melted my heart. (Is it bad that I wished for an OT3 route? I could totally see those guys being into each other as well, if their ... unwilling bonding time was any indication). What a game, I wish there were ten of you so you could make ten times the wonderful visual novels. :P 

I can't wait to see what these troublemakers get up to in the sequel! Thank you so much for making this. I'll keep an eye on anything else you make. <3 

I played this game with my best friend and we absolutely loved it, so much that we played all the endings! Loved the story and how all the choices impact the ending. The only thing we wished to have seen more was of Fletcher's personality. It would've been nice if the player could've developed a relationship because he seems like an interesting character. 

We also really enjoyed the supernatural element to the story, it made it very interesting kinda juiced out the storyline. If you ever make a second I would love to see more of that concept and world building flourish. 

btw also loved the artwork and the secret gallery you get as a reward from completing all of the endings!

Thank you for making this amazing game and giving my long distance friend and I a chance to connect and have fun!!! 

I've fallen in love with the characters and the story! Good work, hope you keep making more, whether if it's more with these characters or a new story I'd love to see it!

I played part 3 as soon as it came out, but wanted to leave myself some time to think of something more eloquent to write than "This game was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Unfortunately, when you like something so much it's hard to exactly describe how much. So my very basic and heartfelt review is – I loved this game, I loved every.single.character, I loved the mini games (the 1st game in part 3 took me a while to get, and I had fun figuring it out), and the CGs were a pure delight.

Thanks for sharing this game with us :)