Now and Then

Now and Then is a story-driven casual survival game where players are placed in a post-apocalyptic world after a mysterious pandemic. You and your teenage stepdaughter will embark on a wondrous survival adventure, gathering resources to ensure your survival while encountering various characters and events. Make choices to overcome these crises and build a deep emotional bond with your stepdaughter, gradually unlocking intimate scenes. Now and Then is currently undergoing continuous updates, adding more new characters, story chapters, and intimate animations. Stay tuned!

Characters of Now and Then:

Jack: Jack is put together at the beginning of the game but he was a wreck before he met Carol. He was married to Lori, and she died and he fell apart. Then a 13 year old Carol was adopted and he got his life put back together. He prepared a little for rough times so when the end of the world hit, he was prepared better than most. He is a sentimental, loving guy who will protect those

he loves.

Lori: The former wife of the MC and an elementary school teacher. She died of cancer about a year before Jack adopted Carol. You will see her exclusively in flashbacks.

Julie: A good friend of Lori and Jack’s, and a school teacher. She is married to Tony and recently had a son, Kenny.

Missy: A social worker, and friend of Julie’s. She handled the case of a 13 year old Carol who was looking to be adopted.

Carol: The now 18 year old adopted daughter of the MC. She is protective of her father and will do everything to keep him safe. She loves him dearly and even to this day is seeking his approval and love, no matter what she says. She is also a lot stronger than even she realizes.

Naomi: An 18 year old best friend of Carol. They met in school and have been friends since they were 13, and have been thick as thieves, getting into all sorts of mischief. Naomi is the instigator, and likes to stir the pot and make people more uncomfortable, and talks a lot of shit, but is still innocent. She has trust issues, especially with her mother. If you get her alone, she becomes less abrasive, and really is looking to be loved from a father figure, as her father didn’t give much to her.

Alice: The mother of Naomi, and a surrogate mother of Carol. She is a loving mother and married to Ted, who seems to be a little remote. She loves to keep a good household and hopes one day to be treated with some affection due to her husband not being that loving to her.

Sydney: A mid twenties nurse who was trapped during the outbreak in the city. Her family told her to stay at the elementary school, and she has been living there waiting for her family to show up since. She is independent but loves her family. She is not that trusting of strangers.

Hana: The oldest daughter of a rich tech millionaire. She is intelligent and used to getting things her own way. Since the start of the outbreak, she has been living on her own and isn’t sure what her best course of action is, living alone and being in charge or trusting others.

Features of Now and Then:

Engaging and unique storyline: Step into the shoes of a young widower and experience the challenges of living in a world plagued by an epidemic.

Complex characters: Interact with a diverse range of characters, including the stepdaughter and other minor characters, each with their own backstory and motivations.

Emotional depth: Explore the protagonist's struggle with grief and the stepdaughter's adjustment to living with a stranger, creating a profoundly human experience.

Choice-driven gameplay: Make decisions that shape the narrative and relationships between characters, allowing for a personalized and immersive gaming experience.

Multiple storylines: Enjoy the freedom to follow different scenarios that pique your interest, ensuring endless possibilities and replayability.

Captivating atmosphere: Immerse yourself in a world of self-isolation, captured through atmospheric visuals and compelling sound design that enhances the storytelling.

Highlights of Now and Then:

Resource Management & Survival: The survival aspect is key in the present timeline. Players must gather resources, make tough decisions on who to trust, and fend off threats from both human and environmental dangers. The consequences of these decisions are felt in the relationships between Jack and Carol, as well as with other survivors they may encounter.

Emotional Storytelling: Now & Then emphasizes emotional depth through its narrative. Players will feel the weight of Jack’s loss and the challenges of raising Carol in a dangerous world. The game weaves personal growth with survival elements, giving players a deeper connection to the characters’ journey.

Immersive Worldbuilding: The game world is richly detailed, from the decaying remnants of civilization to the intimate moments between Jack and Carol. Players will explore abandoned cities, forests, and shelters, scavenging for supplies while uncovering clues about the pandemic and its aftermath. Every corner tells part of the story of a world on the brink of collapse.

Branching Story Paths: Decisions made in both timelines influence the outcome of the story. Whether Jack takes a more protective or distant approach to fatherhood affects how Carol grows as a person, and how they interact with other survivors. The game features multiple endings based on the choices players make, allowing for replayability and different perspectives on the story.

Character Growth and Dialogue Choices: As Jack and Carol’s relationship evolves, players influence their emotional growth through choices in dialogue and actions. The dynamic between them is shaped by the player’s decisions—whether Jack becomes a nurturing father figure or struggles to bridge the gap between his grief and fatherhood. These interactions drive the emotional core of the game.

Player Comments of Now and Then:

The stepfather/daughter dynamic made me a little uncomfortable initially however other than that an extremely good game. Excellent story with deep fleshed out characters, graphic are a tad outdated but animations and lewd scenes are very well done. Does a really good job in the zombie trope can highly recommend. Music and ambience is also a strong point.

This is probably one of the longest VN on the site.Just decided to check it out of curiosity. And then all of a sudden I was spending like three days reading through this VN, like a retarded moth being drawn to a flame. It's an peculiar VN because the ero-scenes weren't particularly interesting. Sure they were there but they weren't outstanding. Like on one hand I'd sort of preferred if there were even less and were thus more impactful, but on the other hand virtually all of them were skippable and there wasn't going to be massive backlash for skipping them.Writing was good. It was consistent, but other than for minor mistakes I don't have anything bad to say about it. Character actions felt consistent for the most part, the world logic was mostly consistent.Technical execusion was good. Stock voices, nothing too interesting there, sounds were okay. Might be interested in playing around with Ren'py and seeing what kind of fun things could be pulled off, in regards to audio engineering and the scenes.Graphics were okay, other than rare animation error there were no issues with textures or models. Obviously visual quality got better as the VN progressed.Was it absolutely perfect? No. It had minor flaws. Worst of all, it made me feel sappy, which feels awful. Would recommend, though I will not touch this VN again due to writing being that good. Overall, it was a wonderful VN and it's giving me that itch of having a go at making a VN myself.

It successfully portrays the zombie apocalypse atmoster. I can't say that I liked the looks of the female characters very much, but they were all good in different aspects. Animations were good for a honey select game level (I assume the game was made with honey select) The story started well, continued in an average way and ended. It could have been better, but I believe it is a game that deserves 5 stars in total.

Final words:

Now and Then is an emotionally engaging app that brings players into an immersive story where they navigate the challenges of self-isolation, grief, and new relationships. With dynamic choices, realistic settings, and deep character development, this app offers a compelling and personalized experience for adult gamers. Click here to download Now and Then and embark on a captivating journey of emotions and decisions.