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Coming Out On Top (An Adult Gay Dating Sim) |OT| I'm gay, high five!

My review: It's awesome, buy it.

But seriously, COOT is one of my favorite games of the year, and this is the year of Bayonetta 2 and Super Smash Bros. It's basically the Portal of gay dating sims. (Horrible comparison lol, but stay with me here.) Hilarious, engaging, really replayable but way too short. So yeah, I can't recommend it enough.
I'm really glad you liked it. :) Don't forget all the extra free content being added next year.

I'm definitely making an OT for No, Thank You!!! after the great response to this one. Gay dating sims for errbody.
 

WarAdept

Member
Every single time I replay this damn game I tell myself "okay let's do Ian's path" or "maybe Alex".

And then I get the phone call for special tutoring. I click yes every time.

Goddamn redheads.
 

Goldrush

Member
Crazy about the Brad love here. Throughout development, Ian always seems to have a bigger following than everyone else combined.
 

Magnus

Member
Finally played through all of them now including Ian. And holy shit the heat turned up considerably with him. I know Ian is set up to be "THE One" with the longest journey, the longest steamy scenes, that perfect ending, and a pent-up jealously that will literally kill him years later to see you with another guy...

But Brad>Ian>>>>Alex>Phil>>>>>>>>>>Jed

I feel like years later when Brad's making that NFL dough, Ian confesses his love to you, you have a long tryst, Brad has a NFL tryst, you get back together with Brad and call it off with Ian, Penny sets up Ian with Phil and they fall in love, and Mark, Brad, Ian, and Phil transform into a pile of sweaty bodies and they all live happily ever after in some sort of hot potato love square.

Hot potato love square lol

Brad, Ian and Alex all make me melt.

Love Ian though.
 
Don't think it is either. Then again, I've always either just gone along with increasing affection with her.
Yeah. I wanted to include her bio because she is an important character, and everyone else's last name is revealed, so...

Backers will be getting a behind the scenes type PDF book in the future, so maybe it'll be revealed then.
 

EulaCapra

Member
From the article:
She's even thinking about releasing a censored version, since "I've gotten letters from straight people and people who aren't crazy about the gay sex scenes, and who'd like to play a version with less instances of penis and cum."
Boo! BOO THESE PEOPLE!!!

The only thing that should be censored is the crazy amount of charm Ian and Brad ooze.
 
From the article:

Boo! BOO THESE PEOPLE!!!

The only thing that should be censored is the crazy amount of charm Ian and Brad ooze.

Eh. I think it's a great idea. Expands their customer base. With censoring they can even release it for iOS. And with that money they can release more games like this.
 
I don't think a censored version would work. The game has good writing for a porn game, but it doesn't stand on its own. The scenarios are just too short to be entertaining by their own merit.
 

KiN0

Member
I finally played through Phil's route. It was okay.
I really liked that you could choose to bottom or top. Including Ian and Jed, that makes three that I know of.

New ranking:

Brad>Ian>>>>Phil>>>>>Alex>>>Jed
 

Magnus

Member
I really enjoyed Phil's route, surprisingly. That smile once you crack through his exterior. Mmm! Lol.

I got a serious thing for hot interracial couplings too, lol.
 
I really enjoyed Phil's route, surprisingly. That smile once you crack through his exterior. Mmm! Lol.
I really think all five guys are awesome. Their personalities are so distinct, yet all of them are extremely endearing and wildly attractive!

I can't even think of another dating sim where I genuinely liked every single datable character. Usually I have to find the one or two gems amidst the duds.
 

Monocle

Member
I'm really glad you liked it. :) Don't forget all the extra free content being added next year.
I'm looking forward to it!

I'm definitely making an OT for No, Thank You!!! after the great response to this one. Gay dating sims for errbody.
Awesome, I'll keep an eye out for that.

I have to say, No, Thank You!!!'s style doesn't appeal to me as much as COOT. I just did a search and found that a demo was released last month. I guess I should give it a try.

I really think all five guys are awesome. Their personalities are so distinct, yet all of them are extremely endearing and wildly attractive!

I can't even think of another dating sim where I genuinely liked every single datable character. Usually I have to find the one or two gems amidst the duds.
I was surprised to like everyone as much as I did. It's really quite an achievement to create such an appealing and diverse cast. (I understand that some players think the guys should have more varied body types, but selfishly, I'm glad they all fit my own preference.)

All of the characters come across as believable people too. There's so much more to this game than the sex scenes. I'm not a big player of dating sims but I don't imagine you can say that about most other titles.
 

EulaCapra

Member
The creator there's a secret relationship route available next year. What are the chances that it's Brad's brother, Beau?

I mean, it could be Penny (but that's only good for 1 passing playthrough) and correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there a passing bit of dialogue Beau says under his breath that hinted that he too is deep in the closet?

That itself should be its own DLC expansion! A tug-of-wangs between Mark and brothers Brad and Beau! Who will Mark choose? And which brother will Ian get as leftovers?
 
Awesome, I'll keep an eye out for that.

I have to say, No, Thank You!!!'s style doesn't appeal to me as much as COOT. I just did a search and found that a demo was released last month. I guess I should give it a try.
Definitely give the demo a spin. The tone of the story is very different than COOT, but the characters are equally as endearing and there is lots of humor mixed in with the drama. (NTY has an underlying mystery that connects everything.) Haru, the MC of NYT, is totally different than Mark though, almost polar opposites. I don't want to say anything else due to spoilers but you'll see when you play.

I was surprised to like everyone as much as I did. It's really quite an achievement to create such an appealing and diverse cast. (I understand that some players think the guys should have more varied body types, but selfishly, I'm glad they all fit my own preference.)
Yeah, the cast is top notch IMO. (And I'm totally with you there on the body types, these dudes are right up my alley~)

But just so people are aware, the seven stand alone mini-routes/dates are going to try and focus more on different physiques and age groups. And Obscura has mentioned in the past, than if any of these Bro Finder dates prove to be really popular, she might feature them in a future game.

The creator there's a secret relationship route available next year. What are the chances that it's Brad's brother, Beau?

I mean, it could be Penny (but that's only good for 1 passing playthrough) and correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there a passing bit of dialogue Beau says under his breath that hinted that he too is deep in the closet?
Right now I'm leaning towards Beau (or Roman) too. I'm pretty sure it won't be Penny, or any of the other female characters, but It'll almost certainly be someone already in the game I imagine, otherwise she'd have to do a lot of reprogramming... but who knows? It's pretty dang exciting either way.
 
Definitely give the demo a spin. The tone of the story is very different than COOT, but the characters are equally as endearing and there is lots of humor mixed in with the drama. (NTY has an underlying mystery that connects everything.) Haru, the MC of NYT, is totally different than Mark though, almost polar opposites. I don't want to say anything else due to spoilers but you'll see when you play.


Yeah, the cast is top notch IMO. (And I'm totally with you there on the body types, these dudes are right up my alley~)

But just so people are aware, the seven stand alone mini-routes/dates are going to try and focus more on different physiques and age groups. And Obscura has mentioned in the past, than if any of these Bro Finder dates prove to be really popular, she might feature them in a future game.


Right now I'm leaning towards Beau (or Roman) too. I'm pretty sure it won't be Penny, or any of the other female characters, but It'll almost certainly be someone already in the game I imagine, otherwise she'd have to do a lot of reprogramming... but who knows? It's pretty dang exciting either way.

It is obviously going to be Graham.
 

Replicant

Member
I finally played this. Not too bad but I find the interactions with the lead guys are lacking (too much studying/fish stuff/flatmates stuff). I want more interactions with Brad/Alex.

Def a nice change from the usual feminine trope used on yaoi. Although "Hanamachi Monogatari" tried to diverge from the twinky types too and introduced a few normal and some beefcake in the lineup.
 
Def a nice change from the usual feminine trope used on yaoi. Although "Hanamachi Monogatari" tried to diverge from the twinky types too and introduced a few normal and some beefcake in the lineup.
Hanamachi Monogatari does have some nice looking suitors, but the MC looks like he just got released from the hospital for extreme malnutrition. He might snap into pieces if you looked at him wrong. *HM Spoilers*
If I recall correctly, that is intentional due to the story, but it's still kinda weird to me to fetishize that.

I think it might be a possible title for MangaGamer to tackle though if No, Thank You!!! proves to be a success. (Which I think it will judging by the strong support for the demo version, and the success of COOT.) They've already been hinting at other BL games.
 

Replicant

Member
Hanamachi Monogatari does have some nice looking suitors, but the MC looks like he just got released from the hospital for extreme malnutrition. He might snap into pieces if you looked at him wrong. *HM Spoilers*
If I recall correctly, that is intentional due to the story, but it's still kinda weird to me to fetishize that.

I think it might be a possible title for MangaGamer to tackle though if No, Thank You!!! proves to be a success. (Which I think it will judging by the strong support for the demo version, and the success of COOT.) They've already been hinting at other BL games.

HanaMachi MC is a major turn-off, indeed. At least for me. Not only he's a twink, he seems to suffer from stockholm syndrome.
 
HanaMachi MC is a major turn-off, indeed. At least for me. Not only he's a twink, he seems to suffer from stockholm syndrome.
Yeah, I don't know much about the game, but I really don't care for the MC at all, looks or personality wise.

Which is a shame, because the other characters look awesome, and the artwork is beautiful.
 

EulaCapra

Member
More fanart from @RumzRumz
YAS, Brad! YAS!
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Achtius

Member
Great OT.

Also holy shit, just finish one play through with Ian. I was aiming for the professor but it never happened.
I guess I can't be coy with him and have to be aggressive.
 

RM8

Member
This is my very first visual novel! Jed is the best, Alex is so hard to get right, and I was sure I was doing okay with Brad. So yeah, Jed is the best :p
 

Replicant

Member
Guys' Hot O' Meter: Brad (with or without beard) >>>> Alex (with beard) >>>>> Ian (with beard)
Ian's face looks kind of weird in the CG. Not fond of it. But he looks suitably goofy in the normal scenes.

Storyline: Ian >>>> Brad >>>>>>>> Alex
Alex's storyline is just too complicated and hard to get porn CG from. At least not the kind that I want. Ian's storyline is the longest and most detailed. Brad's storyline is simple.

Porn Scenes: Brad >>> Ian >>>>>>>>>>>> Alex
I think Brad indeed looks the hottest with Mark. They just look good with each other. Ian is kind of on and off. Alex actually looks good with his beard on except in some scenes (ie. ending). But his porn scenes feels lacking and when there is any, it cuts off his ending.

EDIT:

And for those of you who want to play this on a tablet, get ASUS Transformer! It comes with full Windows 8 so you can install it there.
I have one and I installed it on the main hard drive part of my ASUS (my screen) instead of my extended hard drive (the keyboard). That way I can detach the screen from the keyboard and carry it anywhere I want like a tablet.
 
Man, I really want to keep playing, but I said I'd wait for the gallery update first. I neeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed to log all those CG scenes. O_O
 

Nohar

Member
Curiosity piqued, though I'm not sure I will give it a try (I'm not really fond of dating visual novels, or visual novels in general, though there are exceptions). Oh well, I'll keep an eye on this game.

The beard option is great.
 
My first play through I was aiming for Phil, since he's so incredibly hot but I failed and got Brad instead. No problem. Phil is a little hard edge and I don't like military guys.

Played through again and got Phil, but ugh I don't know. the coupling never clicked with me. Hot sex scene though
 

Magnus

Member
I applaud everything the game is trying to do (and generally succeeding at)

I find it a bit tough to reconcile the hilarious /great writing with the hardcore porn sometimes. Which is weird, because both elements are great. It's so weird. It's like we've all been conditioned to have terrible writing go hand in hand with anything featuring hardcore sexual content. So it's taking getting used to. Even though it's excellent and basically the way life goes (complex characterization + actual sex, uncensored)

Am I making any sense?

Like. The tone shifts are difficult to process - but I don't actually want anything about the game to change. It just is what it is, which is awesome, and will just take getting used to.

Lol
 

KiN0

Member
Question about the Alex route:

Is it possible to have sex with him and get the full ending or are we stuck with that stupid kiss?
 
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