Cover art for Lost Times – Web Version [Part 1–4], an adult visual novel by evelai

Lost Times – Web Version [Part 1–4]

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by evelai · developer page

Gatekeeper survival VN with faction politics and evolving adult content

Survive as the gatekeeper of Secret Refuge!

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Gatekeeper survival VN with faction politics and evolving adult content

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Lost Times positions you as the gatekeeper of Secret Refuge, a shelter cut off from a hostile world. evelai's ongoing project frames your role less as passive storyteller and more as decision-maker: you choose which NPCs gain entry, which factions earn your trust, and which storylines unfold. The premise echoes survival management games, but filtered through a visual novel's dialogue and relationship systems.

Gameplay revolves around mission cycles, faction reputation, and character interactions. You'll manage an inventory system, earn currency (called Vex), and unlock new scenes and NPCs as you progress through four story parts. The web-based HTML5 implementation keeps the experience accessible without downloads, though performance depends on your browser. At version 0.45, the game includes 11 new adult scenes in Part 4 alone, plus animated content for characters like Harley, Riley, and Zara. Minigames and interactive moments (binocular observations, glory hole sequences) supplement the branching narrative, and you can skip to Part 3 if earlier content doesn't interest you.

The adult content is integrated into character arcs rather than isolated—intimate scenes with named characters feel earned through relationship progression. evelai balances anime-style erotic visuals with actual plot stakes: your choices about who enters the refuge have consequences for available romances, missions, and faction alliances. This isn't pure porn with a wrapper; the gatekeeper role creates genuine decision friction. The game respects player agency while delivering explicit content for those who want it.

Pros

  • Meaningful choices about faction alliances and character access affect storyline branches
  • Regular content updates with animated scenes across multiple characters
  • Inventory and achievement systems add progression layers beyond dialogue
  • Jump-in point at Part 3 removes commitment friction for new players
  • Adult scenes woven into character relationships rather than segregated
  • Web-based platform requires no installation

Cons

  • Early parts may feel thin for players who skipped to Part 3
  • Performance depends heavily on browser capabilities
  • Minigame variety appears limited based on available descriptions
  • Story pacing uneven across four parts still in active development
Recommended for: Players who enjoy erotic visual novels with mechanical depth and faction-based storytelling; those interested in choice-driven narratives where relationships unlock adult content naturally rather than as separate rewards.
Skip if: Anyone seeking a finished, polished narrative—this is an active WIP with irregular update schedules. Also skip if you prefer story-first experiences where adult content is cosmetic.
Similar taste: If you appreciated the relationship-building and faction intrigue of games like Trials in Tainted Space but wanted more visual novel structure and animated intimate scenes, Lost Times channels that same blend of roleplay progression and explicit content.

Editorial summary generated from public metadata. Updated 24 days ago.

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Updated
24 days ago
Genre
Visual Novel
Platforms
html5
Languages
English
Author
evelai
Source
itch
First indexed
24 days ago

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