THINKING ABOUT LWT2 REDUX + HOROS
February 24, 2023THINKING ABOUT LWT2 REDUX
I’m disappointed that we aren’t able to transfer our old models of TRACY & LISA into a new generation GENESIS X. They were designed so long ago that all programs that allow such transfer are incompatible with V4 / Beautiful bends models. We’ll continue our effort, but I’m afraid it won’t be possible at all.
That is a letdown, but the world doesn’t ends because of that. And here comes some good news: we’re thinking about the REDUX version of LIVING WITH TEMPTATION 2. I was planning to use updated models there, but it looks like we will stay with the old ones. That would limit us in terms of available clothes, the flexibility of the poses during the sex scenes and some other aspects, but YAMYODA said he will do his best to overcome those issues.
Our plan for this REDUX is as follows:
- refresh all locations used in the game – use the original assets where possible, refresh used objects, add some more details, update materials and render them again with much higher resolution and better lightning. Some locations were based just on the pictures, like the church with an awesome scene in the confession booth – we gonna model this location in 3d to get the best possible angles and moments from that scene
- use actual models of TRACY, LISA & JUSTIN but use the latest shader technique that would significantly improve all materials/skin on their bodies + everything will look more natural and authentic. Also, we plan to refresh all materials used on clothes to make them look as spectacular as possible
- the rest of the models, including ANTOINETTE, GABRIELE, RICHARD, etc will be transferred to the latest possible version of GENESIS X so we’ll get a significant increase in body quality (those models are designed with VICTORIA 6, a much more modern version than V4/BB used on TRACY & LISA)
- our first release will be a complete REDUX of LWT2: REVELATIONS (including all content from the full version of the game), and then we’ll add the expansion with extra content and scenes
- I plan to change the gameplay a little bit – I’m thinking about two approaches – move visual novel oriented with linear action and critical choices during the gameplay or more adventure-based, which would be the extension of the original concept (traveling between locations and selecting the events you want to take part in). Let us know in the comments what you would prefer.
- everything will be rendered in FULL HD resolution with the option of further upscaling to 4k if needed
In a few weeks, we gonna present you the first samples of the new visuals.
HOROS DEMO
The first build of our demo is complete (however, it still misses MUSIC & SOUNDS + browser optimization). I’ve sent it today for our internal review – CHESTNUT SHUFFLES, who is responsible for renders to many of our games, including HOROS, is an old-school RPG fan and I’m curious his opinion about our approach to the combat in this game. We are using a straightforward system here. Still, thanks to the level progression, you’ll have more options with time, so when the more difficult enemies appear, you’ll have various tactical options during combat. And don’t worry – if you want to play HOROS only for adventure and maidens, we have that covered. There will be a game mode that will allow you to play the game without the need to fight with monsters, so you can only focus on the story.
In terms of content, this demo is rather generous. You’ll have a chance to have sex with 4 girls and travel around 3 types of terrain and visit the city called SWINGMORE. I’m very excited about your opinions – I plan to release the demo in 1-2 weeks.
I did like the adventure based version! But in the end I prefer depth. So if visual novel version lets the story routes go more in depth, I’d like that.
I would absolutely be down for a gameplay change to LwT2. I really like the stat building games and gameplay when it makes sense, but the whole point of LwT2 is Justin has already put in all the work and now he has to deal with his brother. I’m not gonna pretend I’m not disappointed that the new models can’t be used because the different outfits are my favorite part, but LwT2 still looks good and upscaled will be interesting.
I think the gameplay is fine as it is. I like the game. Since the expansion it was already a bit of a hybrid.
Yeah, having Lisa and Tracy as older models does kinda suck, but I’d say go crazy with the characters whose models can be upgraded. Gabrielle and the maid were pretty underused. Their scene wasn’t even in the gallery of the game.
God I can’t wait for that demo.
Great to hear that there will be a redux for LWT2. I’m excited and can’t wait to see the new improved images. I prefer the adventure based gameplay. It was nice to be able to select the events you wanted to participate in and which characters to pursue. It was fun exploring different parts of the house and seeing which characters are where and what you can do with them.
Nice to hear about LWT2 Redux – more Tracy and Lisa is always a good idea. Really looking forward to your ideas for an expansion. Adventure based would be my preference – it’s just more exciting to switch locations to see what you might have missed before.
More Lisa and Tracy is dope. I hope there is more to the Gloryhole scene. Need to have way more scenes with Gabriella. Can’t wait love all the new games but LWT and Eleanor, and Serena need to be pushed just my thoughts.
Great news. I enjoyed LWT2. Felt like it was really short though and didn’t have as much replay value. Maybe that can be worked out next time around? Of course more content is great. Thought Gabriella was a good character and a lot can be done with her. Personally I thought Tracy or Lisa/Gabriella could have had more fun with the stable guys. Hopefully more of that in the future. But you guys are on fire. Love it.
I love the idea of LWT2: Redux. As long as you put it on Steam like the first one I’m happy with that :).
As I understood the plan is releasing the Redux of the LWT2: Revelations what is the base game+expansion and later the expansion, a new expansion you meant?
LWT2: REVELATIONS, which is actually available on-line on our site, is a base game (LWT2) + REVELATIONS expansion content. We plan to release our REDUX games based on those 2 elements. Before the release, we’ll expand some already existing scenes, modify gameplay a little bit – all with redesigned backgrounds and characters, rendered as new from scratch and put together in RENPY. That would be the first stage. The second stage is the expansion to the previously mentioned content.
Got it. thanks.
More Richard/Lisa action and Richard/Lisa/Gabriella action. Maybe Gabriella can trick Lisa into walking into a business meeting of Richard and his business associates to act as “entertainment.” LWT will never be complete without Lisa being the center of a blowbang. Maybe Hannah can make an appearance, shooting a movie in France or some pretext to have her act as a sex toy for Justin or Richard depending on the score for the day.
Piss Lisa and Tracy off enough and there they will be collared and leashed for Richard to degrade and dominate. Make him give Antoinette a proper golden shower this time too, instead of just peeing in front of her. Make Lisa know what she’s in for but go to him willingly.
I’m delighted to hear this. Ever since original redux was anounced I hoped to see sequel get reworked too so thank you guys for coming back to it and giving so much attention to this game. It’s never enough of Tracy and Lisa for me so I’m super excited about this news.
Sad to hear you didn’t managed to update the models but tbh no matter how realistic new gen models are they rarely come close to aesthetics of V4 models to me. Might be some nostalgia talking out of me but I still prefer Tracy and Lisa as they are now than possible Genesis versions.
As for your plans for redux of LWT2 it sounds awesome. That game also had so much more potential that I hope you will be able to fulfill it now coming back to it. If I had one wish regarding that game it was to have classic 24h day cycle with freedom to roam rather than single events attached to certain period of the day. Looking forward so much to more informations you will have for us.
Can’t wait to try out Horos,always found your takes on RPGs with mythological elements interestng.
More cuck and hotwife content would be a nice surprise! I liked the scenes that we can done in game. Maybe more tracy on stable scenes?
Hi sorry if I’ve misunderstood this, but I read in one of your last posts that you were doing the same character asset exports to a new engine for LWT Luscious Secrets Part 2. Is that release going to be affected by the incompatibility with the Genesis engine, or is that a completely different project altogether. Thanks for the clarification!
“I’m thinking about two approaches – move visual novel oriented with linear action and critical choices during the gameplay or more adventure-based, which would be the extension of the original concept (traveling between locations and selecting the events you want to take part in). Let us know in the comments what you would prefer.”
I’m voting for more adventure-based, which would be the extension of the original concept:) Also I’d like to order 1 additional female character for the future LWT2 expansion (for pay). Can we discuss this privately?