Info about Leap of Faith:

Official game description:
**Synopsis**  
Having spent 2 years wondering why your girlfriend left your seemingly perfect relationship out of the blue, you finally decide to move forward. And while you're opening your eyes to the world, it seems to be opening its eyes to you as well.  
Before long you've connected with 6 different girls, all with their own stories to tell. From that girl you save from a horrible fate to the superstar pop singer - even the returning ex. girlfriend. This is the story of your journey together. Which, through choices and opportunities, will lead you down a path you never could have imagined.  
**Features**  
Leap of Faith consists of 12.500 static renders and over 85.000 animated frames in full HD, with about 69.000 lines of source and dialogue, using RenPy as engine.  
In addition to the normal VN choice menus, you will have to interact with your phone as a tool to explore opportunities, or even discover them. Leap of Faith does not offer you every experience in it by advancing through dialogue alone.

Release date: Feb 11, 2022

Categories: Adult Visual Novel, Dating Simulation, Choices That Matter, Emotional Storytelling, Multiple Endings, Character Relationship System, Interactive Phone Feature


- Hardware Profile: No data
Feature extractions:
- Community Price:
  - Community fair range: $15.00 - $20.00
  - Reasoning: The reviews directly discuss the base-game price and value. Multiple reviewers say the game is worth the roughly $20 asking price, one specifically calls it a good value at full price given about 17 hours of content, and another recommends it whether or not it is on sale. This supports a fair community price range centered near $20, with a slightly lower floor for sale or discount expectations. There is no evidence supporting a base price above $20.
- Playtime Metrics:
  - Game completion: 15.0h
  - Story completion: 15.0h
  - Session length: N/A
  - Endgame: N/A
  - Reasoning: The explicit 'Gameplay lasts around 12 to 15 hours' quote gives a single-playthrough completion estimate centered near 13.5 hours, and translated Portuguese reviews add 15-hour and 17-hour playthrough figures. I therefore use 15 hours as a representative single-run length for both gameCompletion and storyCompletion. Other numbers such as 40-50 hours, 40 hours after six runs, and almost 60 hours describe total time across multiple runs or replays, not a single completion, so they are not used for these metrics. No review reports a typical uninterrupted session length or a post-story/endgame duration, so sessionLength and endgame remain null.
- Time-to-fun:
  - Summary: Leap of Faith begins with a boring setup and uneven scene progression, but its emotional story and well-written interactions can hook players later.
  - Stance: Clicks after
  - Anchor: When the emotional story takes hold
  - Time to anchor: N/A
  - Friction: At first it's kind of on the boring side, because they're setting the story.; The scene progression could be a lot better though.; The sex scenes are quite disappointing: they lack the content, the animations, the progression.; Pre 'going out with friends' rituals are done, and you stand in the doorway... waiting.
  - Unlock drivers: Deep emotional story that will hook you if you let it.; the story is emotionally gripping; the pacing is right on the money; the interactions between the characters for the most part are well written
  - Conditions: if you let it; if no other VN hooks you into the genre, this one will; especially if you hook your bud up with the right girl; Use the phone feature for meaningful interactions and story progression
- Player Archetypes:
  - Nudity-to-Narrative Convert (buy)
    - Motivation: Unexpectedly strong narrative that rewards players who came chasing adult content
    - Playstyle: Single, choice-driven playthrough focused on absorbing the story rather than maximizing lewd scenes
    - Experience: mixed
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: Being a DIK; Acting Lessons
  - Emotional Catharsis Seeker (buy)
    - Motivation: Catharsis and personal emotional resonance with the story's darker themes
    - Playstyle: Immersive, repeated emotional playthroughs where route choices matter for the feelings they produce
    - Experience: familiar
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: N/A
    - Reference games: N/A
  - AVN Genre Veteran and Route Optimizer (buy)
    - Motivation: Comparing and mastering top-tier entries within the adult visual novel genre
    - Playstyle: Multiple route playthroughs, often guided by walkthroughs and DLC, to see all character arcs
    - Experience: veteran
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: veteran of AVN's
    - Reference games: Being a DIK; Acting Lessons
  - Genre Newcomer Discovering Visual Novels (buy)
    - Motivation: Discovering and testing a new genre after initial skepticism
    - Playstyle: Exploratory single playthrough, learning the visual novel format as they go
    - Experience: newcomer
    - Purchase stance: buy
    - Labels: beginner
    - Reference games: N/A


Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Emotionally Powerful Narrative (weight 0.93): Players consistently describe the story as deeply emotional and moving. Many report strong emotional reactions, including crying, highlighting the narrative's ability to evoke genuine feelings.
- Excellent Storytelling and Writing (weight 0.59): The quality of the writing and storytelling is frequently praised. Reviewers highlight the engaging plot, strong narrative structure, and superb writing as key strengths.
- Lovable and Relatable Characters (weight 0.39): Characters are often described as well-developed, likable, and easy to care about. Their realistic personalities and emotional depth contribute significantly to player attachment.
- Outstanding Soundtrack (weight 0.35): The soundtrack and music selection receive high praise for enhancing the emotional impact of scenes. Players consider the music to be excellent and well-suited to the narrative.
- Standout Visual Novel Experience (weight 0.24): Many players rank this game among the best visual novels they have played, often placing it in their top three. It is praised as a prime example of what the genre can achieve.
- High Replay Value via Choices (weight 0.15): The game features numerous meaningful choices that affect the story and lead to multiple endings. This branching design provides significant replayability and player agency.
- Polished and High Quality Production (weight 0.12): The game is noted for its high production values and polish, standing out compared to other titles. Some reviewers describe it as a masterpiece.

Common complaints:
- Weak and unengaging story (weight 0.61): The story is often described as far-fetched, bland, and not intriguing, with many plot points feeling convenient or contrived. After a few chapters, some find the plot non-existent or lacking excitement.
- Unattractive and inconsistent characters (weight 0.46): The protagonist and other characters are often described as ugly or unattractive, with inconsistent appearances, uncanny faces, and poor facial expressions. Some characters look older than intended, and skin textures and close-ups are not good.
- Limited and inconsequential choices (weight 0.46): Many reviewers feel that choices are limited, often fake with no real consequence, and that the game forces a single love interest choice too early. The path is established early with few meaningful decisions later.
- Disappointing animations and adult scenes (weight 0.4): Animations are often described as terrible, stiff, and unsmooth. Adult scenes are criticized for poor animation, lack of variety, and being short and mediocre, with many static renders and little player interaction.
- Outdated and rough visuals (weight 0.39): Many reviewers note that the visuals are not impressive by today's standards, with outdated graphics and rough 3D quality. Some mention that early chapters look particularly poor, though there may be improvement later.
- Unappealing adult content quantity (weight 0.36): The amount of adult content is sparse, with few scenes and little variety. Some find the scenes short, vanilla, and lacking in animation or player interaction, making it unsatisfying for an adult game.
- Lack of voice acting and sound issues (weight 0.29): There is no voice acting at all, and the sound design is disappointing, with missing sound effects during lewd scenes and jarring background noises. Background music is often repetitive, mismatched, or distracting.
- Technical issues and bugs (weight 0.28): The game suffers from various technical problems, including freezing, glitches, controller and keyboard support issues, and a broken beta DLC. The phone system is inconvenient and sometimes unusable, and there are crashes and save loss.
- Sensitive content and lack of warnings (weight 0.26): The game includes heavy themes such as suicide and depression that may be distressing, especially for players with mental health struggles. Content warnings are not taken seriously, and some players experienced panic attacks.
- Unbalanced focus on love interests (weight 0.23): The game heavily favors one main girl, with entire chapters dedicated to her, while other love interests have less developed story arcs. This imbalance makes other routes feel lacking and forces an early choice.
- Too much dialogue and slow pacing (weight 0.22): The game is often described as having too much dialogue and slow pacing, with a plot that drags and feels like a soap opera. Many events are mundane and don't push the story forward.
- Linear and monotonous gameplay (weight 0.21): The game is very linear with little interaction, often requiring the player to click through many conversations and scenes that feel unnecessary. Most tasks are completed by simply choosing options, and the game feels less like a game and more like a visual novel.
- Forced choice of one love interest early (weight 0.21): Players are forced to choose a single love interest very early in the story, which limits the number of scenes with the chosen character and prevents dating multiple girls. This choice cannot be changed later.
- Cringeworthy dialogue and humor (weight 0.2): Dialogue and humor are often seen as cringey, lame, or cheesy, with unfunny situations and weird dance sequences. Some characters act inconsistently, and the protagonist sometimes becomes flirty out of character.
- Poorly designed achievements and replayability (weight 0.19): Achievements are criticized for forcing multiple playthroughs, and the replay experience is poorly designed, with little desire to replay due to the linear story and lack of meaningful variation.
- Unsatisfying endings and routes (weight 0.19): Some endings and romantic routes leave a sour taste, feeling like bittersweet tragedies or unsatisfying conclusions. The endings are criticized for lacking choice and feeling like a story unfolding rather than a player-driven conclusion.
- Continuity and logical errors (weight 0.18): Frequent continuity errors occur, such as characters changing appearance mid-scene, timelines and ages not matching, and scenes cutting abruptly. Some backgrounds and story elements break immersion.
- Poorly designed phone and interaction systems (weight 0.18): The in-game phone system is inconvenient, often required for problem-solving without clear indication, and is unreachable or unusable with a controller. This leads to frustration and a need for walkthroughs.
- Missing features and content (weight 0.16): The game lacks features such as a replay scenes button, gallery option, and the ability to upload all photos to the in-game Instagram. Some content, like a song, was cut due to licensing issues, and the game was not completely finished at release.
- Localization and language problems (weight 0.16): There is no support for certain languages such as Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, and Russian, and the Chinese localized version has errors that prevent use. Translation errors also occur in existing localizations.

Gameplay feedback:
- Adult visual novel format (weight 0.97): The game is an adult visual novel (AVN) with explicit content and animated scenes. It emphasizes story and character development alongside adult material.
- Choices drive branching narrative (weight 0.82): Player decisions significantly impact the story, leading to multiple routes and endings. Relationship choices determine romantic interests and lock in a single partner.
- Linear progression with choices (weight 0.53): The game follows a linear structure without free roam, but choices branch the narrative. Progression is chapter-based.
- Character-driven storytelling (weight 0.52): The narrative emphasizes character growth and individual storylines. Each character has unique personality and background.
- Multiple endings and replayability (weight 0.48): The game has multiple endings based on player choices and character routes. Multiple playthroughs are required to unlock all content and achievements.
- Multiple character routes (weight 0.47): The game features distinct routes for several heroines, including Lexi, Steph, and Cece. Each route offers unique storylines and endings.
- No harem, single partner (weight 0.3): The game does not allow pursuing multiple romantic interests simultaneously. Players must choose one love interest, often after a major decision point.
- Story-driven with chapters (weight 0.28): The narrative is delivered across numbered chapters with a focus on emotional character arcs. Gameplay is linear with branching choices.
- Animated adult scenes (weight 0.27): The game includes NSFW scenes, some static and some animated, often without sound effects. These scenes are integrated into the story rather than being the main focus.
- Branching paths for love interests (weight 0.22): There are many branching paths specifically for romantic interests. Player choices unlock different relationship outcomes.
- Replayability for different routes (weight 0.17): The game encourages replayability to experience different character routes and endings. Achievements also require multiple playthroughs.
- Explicit content integrated (weight 0.16): Sex scenes are woven into the story rather than being the sole focus. The game balances adult content with narrative.
- Cece route focus (weight 0.14): A significant portion of the game can be experienced as a single female lead route focused on Cece. This route is highlighted in multiple reviews.
- Character development system (weight 0.11): A trait system with flirt, romantic, and fitness stats influences dialogue options. These stats have a minor impact on the story.
- Dating sim elements (weight 0.09): The game incorporates dating sim mechanics where players meet multiple women and choose whom to romance. Interactions lead to erotic scenes.
- Interactive phone feature (weight 0.06): A phone feature allows for meaningful interactions and story progression. It adds an interactive element to the visual novel format.
- No mini-games or grinding (weight 0.06): The game does not include mini-games or money grinding. Focus remains on story and choices.
- Multiple playthroughs for achievements (weight 0.06): Achievements are tied to completing multiple playthroughs and exploring different routes. This adds replay value.
- Content warnings and skippable scenes (weight 0.06): Content warnings are provided, and some scenes can be skipped. However, not all explicit content is skippable.
- Game length 10-15 hours (weight 0.06): A single playthrough lasts around 10 to 15 hours, depending on player decisions and exploration. Replayability extends overall playtime.

Performance notes:
- Frequent crashes and freezes (weight 0.07): Multiple reviewers report that the game crashes often and freezes heavily, sometimes within the first few minutes, rendering it unplayable for some.
- Animation skip causes motion freezing (weight 0.07): Some users note that motions freeze and skip during sequences, likely due to rendering and animation loading issues, especially when skipping text.
- Stable with no major issues (weight 0.04): Some players experience a stable game with no major issues, suggesting that performance may vary across systems.
- Runs well on Steam Deck (weight 0.04): At least one reviewer reports that the game works great on Steam Deck, indicating good compatibility with that platform.

Recommendations:
- Universally highly recommended (weight 0.29): Reviewers strongly recommend the game across many clusters, often with emphatic language. The majority of feedback is positive and urges others to play it.
- Strong emotional story focus (weight 0.18): The game is highly praised for its emotionally engaging narrative that can leave players deeply moved. It is recommended for those who value a powerful story over other elements.
- Must-play for genre fans (weight 0.17): Fans of visual novels and adult visual novels consider this a standout title. It is frequently described as a must-play that shouldn't be missed.
- Story over sexual content (weight 0.15): Many reviewers highlight that the game excels in storytelling rather than explicit adult content. It is best suited for players seeking a meaningful narrative.
- Take a leap of faith (weight 0.15): Reviewers encourage hesitant players to give the game a chance, assuring them they won't regret it. The phrase 'leap of faith' recurs as a call to action.
- Appeals to adult visual novel fans (weight 0.15): The game is specifically recommended for enthusiasts of adult visual novels. It ranks among the top favorites for some reviewers.
- Worth the purchase price (weight 0.12): Players find the game well worth the money, especially when purchased on sale. The experience justifies the cost according to multiple reviews.
- Emotional caution advised (weight 0.07): Some reviewers warn that the game's heavy themes may not be suitable for players in a fragile emotional state. It is advised to avoid if you are feeling down.
- DLC enhances experience (weight 0.07): Getting the DLC is highly recommended for additional content like walkthroughs, behind-the-scenes, and developer commentary. It adds significant value to the base game.
- Trying it yourself recommended (weight 0.07): Many suggest that players should experience the game firsthand rather than relying on others' opinions. The recommendation to try it is often emphatic.
- Recommend to friends and family (weight 0.07): Reviewers have recommended the game to their friends and family, indicating broad appeal. It is seen as a title worth sharing with close ones.
- General visual novel recommendation (weight 0.07): It is recommended for fans of the visual novel genre in general. Even those new to the genre may find it enjoyable if they appreciate the style.

Other player notes:
- Adult Visual Novel Genre (weight 0.18): The game is an adult visual novel with graphic novel style presentation. It is an NSFW visual novel that falls within this specific genre.
- Multiple Endings and Routes (weight 0.17): The game features multiple endings that vary by character route, with reportedly 11 different endings. This provides high replay value and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- Complete Self-Contained Story (weight 0.17): The game offers a complete story without being split into multiple games or requiring separate chapter or DLC purchases. It is self-contained and does not require a sequel season.
- Playtime 10-50 Hours (weight 0.15): Total playtime ranges from about 10 hours for a first playthrough to 40-50 hours for full completion. Estimates vary between 12-15 hours and 15-20 hours per playthrough.
- Content Warnings Included (weight 0.13): The game includes content warnings that should be taken seriously. These warnings address emotional content that players should be aware of.
- Personal History in Story (weight 0.12): The author's personal history is reflected in the story, which is written from the creator's experiences. The narrative is inspired by the developer's personal tragedy involving his daughter's suicide.
- Compared to Being a DIK (weight 0.12): The game is compared unfavorably to Being a DIK. It is also compared to Acting Lessons in terms of emotional impact.
- Developed by DriftyGames (weight 0.11): The game is developed by Drifty, also known as DriftyGames. The reviewer thanks Drifty for creating the story.
- Next Game U4iA (weight 0.11): The developer's next game is U4iA, scheduled for release at the end of the month. The developer, Drifty, is working on this next project.
- Depression and Suicide Themes (weight 0.11): The story focuses on depression and suicide, and is not all sunshine and flowers. It includes attempted suicide and a character suffering from depression.
- Steamy Content Less Prominent (weight 0.1): The game's appeal is not primarily its steamy content, and it is not a porn game despite initial presentation. The NSFW content is less prominent compared to other games in the genre.
- Lasting Emotional Impression (weight 0.07): The game leaves a lasting impression after completion and makes it hard to move on. It has a significant emotional impact on players.
- DLC Adds Commentary (weight 0.06): The DLC includes a walkthrough, behind-the-scenes content, and developer commentary in some scenes. This adds extra value for interested players.
- Steam Copyright Takedown (weight 0.06): The game was released on Steam and later faced a music copyright takedown in April 2020. It returned in September with eight chapters after being temporarily removed due to a licensed music track.

Emotions:
- Disappointment (weight 0.07): Many players had high expectations for an AVN on the level of BaDIK, Summer's Gone, or Intertwined, but felt the game fell well below that bar. Common complaints include a mediocre story with predictable twists, subpar visuals and character art, weakly designed achievements and multiple playthrough paths, and adult scenes that lacked content, animation quality, and progression.
- Sadness (weight 0.06): The game's heavy drama, tragic storylines, and emotional scenes frequently moved players to tears. Cece's tragic arc, the developer's personal tragedy involving his daughter's suicide, and sensitive topics like depression and suicide created deeply heartbreaking moments.
- Admiration (weight 0.05): Players praise the game as a phenomenal masterpiece with impactful, masterful storytelling comparable to The Last of Us Part II. The detailed plot, deep character development and emotional sincerity, especially around Cece, inspire strong respect for the developer's craft.
- Emotional (weight 0.05): The story and dialogues frequently become very emotional, with moments that hit players hard in the feels. The dark topics, personal struggles, and plot twists in chapters such as 6 and 7 left many players genuinely emotional and needing time to collect themselves.
- Appreciation (weight 0.04): Reviewers appreciate the game's well-written story, relatable characters, and mature handling of sensitive topics. The excellent writing, heartfelt authorial effort, well-chosen soundtrack, and respectful portrayal of relationships and mental health earn strong praise.
- Moved (weight 0.04): The emotional and gripping story pulled at players' heartstrings, often bringing them to tears. Cece's letter and route, along with the resonant real-life themes of depression and suicide, left a deep emotional impact.
- Frustration (weight 0.04): Players were frustrated by technical issues such as frequent crashes, freezes, glitches, and missing localized bytes. Design choices like forcing nearly ten playthroughs for achievements, choices with no real influence, and unexplained phone mechanics also caused significant irritation.
- Gratitude (weight 0.03): Reviewers express heartfelt thanks to the developer for creating such an amazing and emotionally impactful game. The story helped players reflect, reach out for help, and feel healed, making them deeply grateful for the experience.
- Love (weight 0.03): Players developed strong affection for the character Cece and the game's heartfelt storyline. Lexi's route and ending, the unique characters, and the overall story made this an all-time favorite adult visual novel for many.
- Joy (weight 0.03): The game's humor, funny wordplay, and goofy moments made players laugh out loud. The beautiful story and music also brought joyful moments, with many experiencing a mix of laughter and tears.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.03): Reviewers found the game fun and entertaining, with a gripping story, likable characters, and solid girl routes. The well-written narrative, great cast, and humorous lines made it an enjoyable experience despite heavy subject matter.
- Satisfaction (weight 0.03): The well-developed characters, meaningful choices, high-quality renders, and satisfying endings left players content. Seeing where Lexi came from and the well-invested playtime added to the overall fulfillment.
- Surprise (weight 0.02): Many players were surprised by the game's depth and emotional impact, having expected only sexual content but finding a compelling story. The heavy scenes hit harder than expected, and the story far exceeded the expectations set by the synopsis.
- Excitement (weight 0.02): Players are excited to replay the game to explore different paths and are eagerly awaiting the developer's next projects. The engaging story and emotional rollercoaster left them looking forward to more content.
- Hope (weight 0.02): The life-affirming story and hopeful ending inspired players to believe that even in dark places there is light. The game helped some through tough times and gave them hope for themselves and for others.
- Happiness (weight 0.01): The heartwarming endings, particularly Cece's sweet conclusion, and the lighthearted, funny moments brought happiness. The complete story and character progression made players smile and feel joy.
- Annoyance (weight 0.01): Minor grievances include the inconvenient phone system with backwards message order, jarring sound effects, and romantic moments being constantly interrupted. Some also found most characters annoying in interactions.
- Boredom (weight 0.01): Some players found the game boring due to a lack of compelling story and characters, as well as too many mundane everyday events and repetitive daily conversations. The heavy dialogue and limited interaction made it difficult to stay interested.
- Engagement (weight 0.01): The story becomes gripping after a slow start, with the narrative of the suicidal character proving particularly engaging. Many found themselves absorbed in the story to the point of forgetting about the adult content.
- Impressed (weight 0.01): Players were impressed by the romantic dialogue, jokes, and humor created through animations and situations. The outstanding soundtrack and moving story with poignant moments also left a strong impression.}