Straight!?

This game hit way too close to home. Some of the situations were so near to actual experiences I had that I actually began to relive those experiences, which wasn't always a good thing. Anyway, this is a beautiful game and I hope Aaryn continues to make heartfelt games that are likely to send me back into therapy. And like many other commenters here, I created an account just to recommend this game.

I just finished reading straight!?. I am overwhelmed right now. Tears and smiles, heart wrenching and honest. I have never been so effected by a story before, I almost feel like I know these people.  I couldn't put  it down, I felt myself saying, just one more chapter. I want to thank you Aaryn for this beautiful work of art. I am a Zack and this story made me feel like I too have a chance. Keep writing and sharing your work and again, thank you.

I went into this game completely blind, and all I can say is WOW!!!

It honestly blew me away. I don’t even have the words to fully describe how powerful the experience was. The way it dives deep into each character’s emotions it was so raw and so real, it left such a lasting impression on me. There’s so much depth and nuance that I wish more VNs explored characters this meaningfully (I honestly had to do some self-reflecting after that...). It’s the kind that stays with you long after you finish it. (Literally speaking as I played this like a week ago and it still feels fresh in my mind) Thank you for creating something I didn't think I needed in life.

I’d do anything to experience it all over again for the first time. To go back and reread it without knowing what’s coming and to feel those emotions hit me raw and unfiltered again. It’s one of those rare stories that makes you wish you could forget it, just so you could read it all over again.

I too created an account just to leave a comment. This game... hits in a way I wasn't expecting. Made me feel things that I have buried. Went into it looking for a fun little game to horn me up, tbh. That quickly changed as I became invested in the characters immediately. They feel SO real. So anyway thank you for creating such a beautiful game. It really needs to get picked up by a movie producer - it is the most perfect love story ever.

PS- The Discord link doesn't work for me :(

Hello, how's it goin Aaryn. I hope you have been doing well and have been continuing to follow your passion. I know you may not remember me but I just wanted to send best wishes as you continue to accomplish your goals. My therapeutic work has benefitted from this story by helping me reflect on myself and consider what my patients may be going through. Again just wanted to say hello and I hope you're still going strong. 

Ive followed this story on and off for a few years now and only just saw the ending and i loved it! I so hope Aaryn makes a sequel because he really knows how to tell a story and i am desperate to know what happens between Zack and Braden!

Unlike so many other games, the sexual content is lower, but my god when those scenes come up they're pure perfection! And honestly, I love that the game isn't just about sex but actually is about their relationship around that aspect. I will continue to re-play this game for a long time because I absolutely loved everything about it

I came across this little gem , and was so positively surprised , great dialogues writing and amazing characters that felt so real ... I normally when playing any Visual Novels just keep skipping through the most of the dialogues,  because generally, in the most of VN it is just a sea of boring text to make the VN longer, boring me to death and literally forcing me to keep skipping , with only one interest that keeps me going on ... to see the sex scenes, different outcomes and endings...

BUT WOW, this little gem "Straight ? "Had me absolutely invested into the story and characters left me feeling nostalgic and wanting more ... 
It was just right amount of everything , and sex scenes were not forced or placed prematurely into the story for the sake of it !
It all felt natural and grounded, I could relate to! 
Why is this not on steam, this is way better than most of VN on steam I played ...
Thank you,  Donated 25$ and keep good work, I appreciate you

I wrote a script in Python to allow myself to enjoy this work, it translates all texts into Ukrainian. And if you replace the model, it will translate into any language (with the obligatory replacement of the original fancy fonts with something more common, if your language is not written in Latin)

import re

from transformers import AutoTokenizer, AutoModelForSeq2SeqLM

import sentencepiece

import torch

model_name = "facebook/nllb-200-distilled-600M"

tokenizer = AutoTokenizer.from_pretrained(model_name)

model = AutoModelForSeq2SeqLM.from_pretrained(model_name)

print(model.config)

def is_file_reference(line):

    return re.search(r'["\'].*\.(mp3|jpg|png|wav|ogg)["\']', line) is not None

def translate_text(text, src_lang="eng_Latn", tgt_lang="ukr_Cyrl"):

    inputs = tokenizer(text, return_tensors="pt", padding=True, truncation=True, max_length=512)

    translated_tokens = model.generate(

        **inputs,

        forced_bos_token_id=tokenizer.lang_code_to_id[tgt_lang]

    )

    return tokenizer.decode(translated[0], skip_special_tokens=True)

def process_line(line, i):

    matches = re.findall(r'(["\'])(.*?)\1', line)

   
    for match in matches:

        translated_text = translate_text(re.sub(r'{(?:i|/i|FF3366|/FF3366)}', '', match[1]))

        line = line.replace(f'{match[0]}{match[1]}{match[0]}', f'{match[0]}{translated_text}{match[0]}')

        print(" " + i + translated_text)

    return line

def process_line_(line):

    matches = re.findall(r'(["\'])(.*?)\1', line)

    for match in matches:

        if not is_file_reference(match[1]):

            translated_text =translate_text(match[1])

            line = line.replace(f'{match[0]}{match[1]}{match[0]}', f'{match[0]}{translated_text}{match[0]}')

    line = re.sub(r'{i}(.*?){/i}', lambda m: f"{{i}}{translate_text(m.group(1))}{{/i}}", line)

    return line

def translate_script(input_file, output_file):

    with open(input_file, "r", encoding="utf-8") as file:

        lines = file.readlines()

    translated_lines = []

    i = 0

    for line in lines:

        i += 1

        if is_file_reference(line):

            translated_lines.append(line)

        else:

            translated_lines.append(process_line(line, i))

    with open(output_file, "w", encoding="utf-8") as file:

        file.writelines(translated_lines)

# Вказуємо файли для обробки

input_file = "script.rpy"

output_file = "translated_script.rpy"

translate_script(input_file, output_file)

Idk why this game needs access to all files on my phone to run but quickly deleted it once it kept asking permission. 

Short and sweet... Thank you. Who knew so many people would share such similar experiences. From beginning to end your story is beautifully told and it has made me feel so much better. Also, you can f*** right off with that little "glitch" on the title card at the end. Once again, thank you so much for creating this and I CANNOT wait until you get the revamp done. <3

I  have NEVER had a book hangover so much. There are few books where I relate to the characters so well.  I finished it 3 days ago and I still think about the character arcs. I relate so much to Zack and I'm going through his rollercoaster of emotions through his story - omg I was crying more than I'd like to admit.  I'm really toying with downloading the v0.21 to finish the story or ride the hangover a bit longer in anticipation for the next update.  

You have an amazing gift for storytelling. Thank you for sharing it with us. I can't wait to see what journey you take us on next. 

i created an account just to comment this. 

i am not the type of guy who likes reading visual novels, it just feels cheesy to me. i had this idea that they are just smuts you could read fast thanks to the support of the visuals. i have no idea why i even clicked on this, just a random urge after seeing the cover and the title, expecting nothing but a shallow story which directly leads into meaningless NSFW scenes after a few scenes. 

"+hey i am X. i am new to the school.

-hey, i am Y, do you like nasty gay p***?

+sure!"

that was when i found myself 6 hours deep into the story, fully invested in it. mind you it has been years since i have read anything at all.

it is just such a well written story that takes it time and does not rush. it reflects on real life struggles well. the thoughts of Zack were extremely touching to read and relatable. being from a homophobic country and family, I saw myself in Zack, and even more interestingly, found myself craving for such an innocent but also an intense experience. i must say i spend a few days being sad over this craving. who envies pixels and words right? well, the way you used those did that to me. 

it has been two weeks and i still think about this story, but i feel happy that i randomly clicked on this. i think it changed something in my brain chemistry. i find myself enjoying small moments of my life rather than speedrunning it. i enjoy small steps in all my relationships and approaching better to disagreements, knowing the other person might have a different perspective of the story. never have i thought a daily ":)" session would lead me to such a touching piece of art. 

This is not just a game or a simple NSFW graphic novel. What starts as an interactive story where you click through events quickly turns into a deep, emotional experience that stays with you. This isnt some shallow game meant just to turn you on--it's a story that gets inside your head and evokes feelings you may never have experienced before.

When i first searched for a gay/bi NSFW game, I never expected to stumble upon something this unique. What started as a simple curiosity turned into an emotional journey that had me for hooked for days. This game makes you feel everything--excitement, desire, deep sadness, even tears. It forces you to think about your choices, about yourself, and maybe even about your entire life.

I played both the original version and the revamped edition. Each is unique in its own way. The first release is raw, giving you a direct look into the mind of the writer and his characters, who undergo immense growht in just a few months. The revamped version takes everything to another level. Even if you already played the first game, this new edition will hit you all over again--with even deeper emotions and more refined storytelling. You can truly see how much the writer has evolved, both in his writing style and in his reflection on life itself.

When i talked about this game with friends, i discovered something incredible. A bi friend of mine came out because of this novel. He first told me about 2 years ago, and it was this story that helped him understand and accept himself. When he heard about the revamped version, he was thrilled, but he no longer felt the need to be part of the community--because thanks to this novel, he had already found himself.

And that's the true power of this game: it doesn't just change your perspective--it might just change you life.

As the story wil yell you;  Nothing lasts forever.

Big thanks to the creator of this story and I wish lots of love and encouragement for finishing the Revamp.

personally i love both version, i dont know why when i first read this i got pretty emotional, jpb well done mate.

SPOILERS******* Hi! I really really enjoyed this. I downloaded the revamp and played through it in 24 hours or so. Writing is great, characters are relatable. I love both MC's. I do not know, because I am ignorant, but is the "ending" where it says "to be continued" a definite ending or is there more to come? Pardon my dumb question, I just do not know if I downloaded the correct version.