
A Shot in the Dark is a choice-driven adult visual novel about new possibilities and dark secrets.
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DO NOT PURCHASE THIS GAME. the game is supposed to be 9 chapters long, in its current state it is only 4 chapters long and has not had a single update since April 2024, last communication from the devs was back in jan 2025, its basically an abandoned project it would seem. i would only purchase this game if and when it becomes full release as since its been in early access there has only ever been one update and that's since 2023.
Nowhere does it mention this game is only four chapters and not a full game. Too late to request a refund now!
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Early Access project on indefinite hiatus with poor communication and unprofessional community moderation I supported A Shot in the Dark – Part 1 because I believed in the project and its potential. The existing content shows promise, and I was genuinely looking forward to its continued development. However, development is currently on indefinite hiatus, and it has now been over 22 months without any meaningful progress posted on Steam. At what point does this get labelled abandoned or dead? The last official Steam announcement stated that fans should “check back at the end of the year or early next year” for more information. That timeframe has passed without any follow-up update, leaving paying customers with no clear understanding of the project's current status or future. When I asked in the official Discord whether there was any news, moderators confirmed that development is on hold due to real-life and external issues and that there is nothing new to share. When I asked follow-up questions, moderators stated that the developers deserved privacy, that there was nothing further to explain, and labeled my continued questions as trolling. The tone was dismissive and defensive toward calm and reasonable questions from someone who purchased and supported the project. This type of response discourages reasonable questions and reflects poorly on how paying customers are treated. Customers who support Early Access titles do so with the expectation of transparency and periodic communication. Extended silence combined with dismissive treatment of legitimate inquiries significantly undermines confidence in the project's future. I respect the developers’ right to pause development if necessary, but professional communication and transparency are essential to maintaining trust. Even occasional status updates acknowledging the situation would make a meaningful difference. At present, the game remains on indefinite hiatus with no clear timeline for resumption. I hope development eventually resumes, as the project has strong potential. However, prospective buyers should understand that development is currently paused indefinitely and communication regarding its future has been extremely limited.
Very disappointing only not even half the story . avoid buying this until its finished waste of hard earned money .
Another abandoned early access game. Avoid it.
Man this is a hard review, I honestly don't know if I should recommend it or not. Again one of those occasions where Steam should have a neutral option. The game is actually really good, this is not the typical "horny collage" game, instead we are introduced to a kidnapping case making the story really interesting and it actually gets you hooked and guessing all possibilities of who the culprit is. Character design is very good and each character is unique when it comes to their personalities. That being said... This is an Early Access Game with a high risk of being just dropped completely, The dev announced that the games was put on hold back in June, 2025 and that here was not going to be any development at all until further notice. Quoting: [u] The game's new development will continue to remain paused/on hold for the time being. If you're only an A Shot in the Dark fan then please check back at the end of the year or early next year. [/u]
[b]이 게임은 설수민님께서 선물해주신 게임입니다. 정말 감사드립니다.[/b] [h1]보1지 보여줌 꼭1지 보여줌 가격대비 분량많고 잘 만든 게임인건 분명한데 우째 여자들이 많이 늙어보임..[/h1] [b]첫 보1지까지 소요시간: 1분이하 - 시작하자마자 옵션 들어가서 메모리 unlock을 클릭하면 경고와 함께 Y/N 나옴. -> 거기서 Yes클릭한 후 메인메뉴로 나와서 Memories 들어가면 모든 H씬이 해금되어 있음. [/b] 게임이 밀프물(Milf 중장년 여성들만 나오는 게임)은 아니고 젊은 여성들도 나오긴 나옴. 다만 등장인물들의 비중, H씬 횟수를 놓고보면 반은 밀프물이다.ㅠㅠ 외형만 밀프물인게 아니라 캐릭터 나이대도 밀프 맞음. 특히 게임 내에서 가장 중요한 인물 중 하나인 애슐리부터도 아버지의 친구이거나 아버지의 형제자매(플레이어가 게임 초반에 결정할 수 있음) 인거 보면 게임에 밀프의 중요성이 잘 드러나는 대목이었음. 그래서 분명히 말하지만 [h1]이 게임에는 젊은여성, 나이 든 여성이 골고루 나온다. 아니 나이 든 여성이 더 많아 보인다.[/h1] 캐릭터 복장이나 스타일이 복고풍이다. 6~70년대는 아니지만 전통적인 서양방식?의 옷을 입고 있으며 배경에 등장하는 각종 사물이나 장식 등이 이 게임이 옛날 이라는것을 보여주고 있음. 게임 중 중요한 아이템인 카메라도 찰칵소리 나는 필름카메라이며 플레이어(주인공)의 방이나 학교 교실역시 이 게임은 오래된 물품들이 나오는것을 알 수 있다. 그러므로 이 게임은 [h1]오래된 배경에 오래된 여성들이 나오는 게임이라고 할 수 있다.[/h1] 호불호 갈린다. 그나마 게임 중 나오는 스마트폰 만이 이상할정도로 하이테크놀로지였음. CG량은 아주 많음. 자막 몇개 지나가면 캐릭터 자세가 조금 바뀌거나 얼굴이 돌아가거나 하기도 함. 그리고 눈을 깜빡이는 장면이 꽤 등장하는거 보면 개발자가 CG량을 늘리기 위해 공을 많이 들였다는것을 알 수 있다. 다만 일상파트에서는 CG들의 디테일이 그리 좋다고는 말하지 못하겠음. 량을 늘리기 위해 적당히 중요하지 않은 파트는 품질을 떨어뜨린것 같다. H씬은 CG 분량이 많다. 하나하나의 H씬에 CG가 많이 나오는건 아니지만 H씬이 나오는 횟수가 아주 많음. CG도 많고 움직이는 장면도 자주 나오더라. 이 움직이는 장면은 투박하면서도 분량이 많다. 그리고.. CG작가한테 발 패티쉬가 있는지 발을 애무하는 장면에 공을 많이 들였음. ㄷㄷ [b]문제는 보1지를 잘 안보여줌.[/b] 진짜 게임 중 보1지가 제대로 나오는 장면이 몇번 안됨.ㅠㅠ 반면에 자1지는 존1나 많이 나옴. 이점은 좀 개선해줬으면 좋겠음. 또 H씬에서 캐릭터 얼굴을 안 보여주거나 얼굴표정이 거의 안 변하는 장면들도 많음.. 아마 자연스러운 표정을 만들기 어려워서 일부러 얼굴을 뺀걸로 보임. 현재 성우는 없음. 아마 앞으로도 추가는 안될거 같다. 끝으로 가격대비 분량이 아주 많은 게임인건 확실함. 정가가 9100원인데 이정도로 H씬이 많은건 찾아보기 어렵다. [h1]가격대비 잘 만들고 량도 많은 게임. 관심이 있는분은 한번 해보세요.[/h1]
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I do not reccomend this game. They should be forced to refund anyone who purchased this.
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