And, to be honest, Ilyas, Valeria, and Laurel have large enough personalities that they can easily carry the game on their own. Quality over quantity: Having only three love interests in a game developed by a smaller, indie team prevents overstretching and losing sight of the bigger picture. Despite the seemingly gratuitous themes of sex, blood, and violence, First Bite treats its players with care – including explicit consent, aftercare, and some surprisingly wholesome themes around belonging, home, and family. If you can survive the night, you’ll be well rewarded, and even if you don’t, some of the dead ends were just as fun as the ‘good’ ends. That being said, even in such a concise, neat concept, there are still plenty of options and endings, allowing for a different experience in each playthrough that’ll leave you dying to play again. The concept for First Bite is made crystal clear from the very beginning, and, particularly as a shorter game, I like that the writers didn’t try to overstuff the plot with too many different elements – instead opting to keep it simple and polished. ![]() “What would you do if you had the chance at a second life, after death?” – Synopsis ( Official Website) They seem pretty keen on killing you, so you’ll need to put your A+ ‘bull-shitting’ skills to good use, as you evade the dead ends lurking behind every dialogue option, and try your best to survive your first, real vampire encounter… One night, feeling restless after a nightmare, you decide to go for a walk around your neighbourhood, only to spot that house everyone knows in haunted, or abandoned… or both.Īfter breaking and entering into the spooky house at 6969 Dead End Drive (nice) – you embark on a fateful (and potentially fatal) encounter with the three resident vampires Laurel, Ilyas, and Valeria. ![]() ![]() One night and three hot, murder-horny vampires… What could possibly go wrong? You (the protagonist) are an avid fan of all things cryptid and supernatural, with a passion for writing erotic/horror fanfiction. The writers knew exactly what they were going for and leant into it. Succinct storytelling with a distinct style. In fact, I can’t help but hope First Bite Games might be planning some sort of sequel, prequel, or spin-off, as I’m dying to read more about these awfully loveable characters…Īge rating: First Bite is rated 18+ for strong language, violence (potential player death), blood and gore, (optional) sexual scenes (including consensual kink and BDSM), (supernatural) emotional manipulation, and other content that some players may find disturbing. While the game’s horniness is obvious from the outset, this in no way means that First Bite is shallow – nor is the rest of the story merely an excuse to string together some superficial sex scenes (not that I would have minded either way, to be fair).Īs I played through each route, and further got to know the cast, it became clear that there was much more lore and nuance hiding beneath the surface – adding extra depth and originality to an already intriguing game. However, if you are interested in an erotic, comedic visual novel starring a trio of hot, homicidal vampires – then you’ll absolutely love First Bite. If you’re not interested in dark humour and supernatural themes – or you don’t find the idea of ‘death by vampires’ even slightly appealing – then First Bite might not be the game for you. And it’s precisely because of this specific, clear vision, that the end result feels so well-defined, and flawlessly executed. Playing this game, it’s clear that the writers knew exactly what they were going for – and then they just went for it, full steam ahead. First Bite is an all-inclusive buffet of dark comedy, sexy vampires, and deep, eternal bonds - From dead ends, to sexy ends, to best friend forever ends – no matter your preferences or persuasions, First Bite will have a route for you.
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