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!
I'm glad your second playthrough didn't lose it's charm!
Jay is an extremely indulgent character for me 😂 so I'm always happy to hear that people like him. There will definitely be more Jay/Wren shenanigans in the future!
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
Wren and Jay have the same number of unique scenes, so you were probably favoring Jay with your choices and got on his route. If you favor Wren instead, you should see more of him :)
Oh I played both routes! I've been an avid fan of romance games for a while lol I just meant on Wren's route it seemed like we got less of Wren compared to how much Jay we got on Jay's route. But I might be totally wrong! I just really really love Wren :'D he's so frickin cute
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)
Decided to play another one of you're VNs after I played Fetch Quest. You're really good at writing female protagonists! I really enjoyed this one, though it didn't really go the way I expected.
Personally I think any type of supernatural twist should be introduced really early on in the story, otherwise it just kinda comes out of nowhere. It kinda clashed with what I was expecting to get out of the game. Nonetheless, it was still pretty fun. Good enough to be a commercial release tbh.
I'm probably gonna play it again to get Wren's route since I got Jay's. Then I'll probably play Pirated Code too next.
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.
But then after Robin, Jay and Wren got interrupted in the middle of their coin game, all of the sudden these two old ladies pulled out a ticking watch and wrecked shit up.
Robin gave up her stolen goods to Fletcher in order to save Wren, but he dies anyway with somekind of being that looks like Robin? There to comfort him in his final hours. And Jay is nowhere to be seen, probably left to his fate by those evil old hags.
I was left completely dumbfounded and disappointed by how things escalated so quickly out of the blue. This is not what I was expecting from this game and even though I could read a guide to get a good ending, I just don't like the game anymore because of these supernatural elements shoved in it.
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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!
I'm glad your second playthrough didn't lose it's charm!
Jay is an extremely indulgent character for me 😂 so I'm always happy to hear that people like him. There will definitely be more Jay/Wren shenanigans in the future!
What age rating would you give your game?
Probably 18+. Hope that helps!
It does! Thanks! ^-^
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 🙏
Thanks! Making this game made me feel all those things as well 🤣
Glad you liked it!
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'm glad you liked the game!
Wren and Jay have the same number of unique scenes, so you were probably favoring Jay with your choices and got on his route. If you favor Wren instead, you should see more of him :)
Oh I played both routes! I've been an avid fan of romance games for a while lol I just meant on Wren's route it seemed like we got less of Wren compared to how much Jay we got on Jay's route. But I might be totally wrong! I just really really love Wren :'D he's so frickin cute
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!
I'm so glad you liked it :) Thanks for playing!
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!
Thanks so much!
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.
Thank you so much for letting me know what you think! I'm especially happy that you liked the bad endings. Those are some of my favorite scenes >:)
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)
I’m so happy you enjoyed it!
It took me forever to get a good ending but so worth it! Team Jay Forever!
Thanks for playing!
everytime i open this happends and it crashes after a few sec. Same happends with fetch quest
Decided to play another one of you're VNs after I played Fetch Quest. You're really good at writing female protagonists! I really enjoyed this one, though it didn't really go the way I expected.
Personally I think any type of supernatural twist should be introduced really early on in the story, otherwise it just kinda comes out of nowhere. It kinda clashed with what I was expecting to get out of the game. Nonetheless, it was still pretty fun. Good enough to be a commercial release tbh.
I'm probably gonna play it again to get Wren's route since I got Jay's. Then I'll probably play Pirated Code too next.
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.
xD Thanks for playing! This comment made me laugh.
man,this game was so great,i loved the fast thinking and the strong personalityy of Robin.Thank you.
Thanks for playing! I’m glad you liked it :)
I tried to get an ending with Jay.
SPOILER WARNING
But then after Robin, Jay and Wren got interrupted in the middle of their coin game, all of the sudden these two old ladies pulled out a ticking watch and wrecked shit up.
Robin gave up her stolen goods to Fletcher in order to save Wren, but he dies anyway with somekind of being that looks like Robin? There to comfort him in his final hours. And Jay is nowhere to be seen, probably left to his fate by those evil old hags.
I was left completely dumbfounded and disappointed by how things escalated so quickly out of the blue. This is not what I was expecting from this game and even though I could read a guide to get a good ending, I just don't like the game anymore because of these supernatural elements shoved in it.