Fates: Determination

Editorial Meh

Fates: Determination is a story-focused adult visual novel set in a superpower-themed universe shared with the developer's later work Shattered Minds. You control two protagonists—Jake, a young man discovering his powers after tragedy, and Amy, an FBI agent hunting superpowered individuals—whose paths collide across six chapters. The dual narrative explores moral complexity: both sides believe they fight for justice, and player choices shape which ending you reach. Reviews split sharply. Supporters praise the writing, character depth, emotional beats, and willingness to prioritize plot over exploitation; they describe it as engaging sci-fi drama with solid renders and smooth animations. Detractors call the story thin, pacing sluggish, and choices mostly illusory—many decisions don't change plot outcomes. A recurring criticism is that the sanctuary chapter (the game's climax) feels rushed: no large-scale payoff scenes, characters introduced but underutilized, and the finale arrives abruptly after only one in-game day. Translation quality is decent but shows machine-translation traces. Sex scenes are present but brief, without sound, and lack variety; no gallery mode exists. The game is technically stable. For story-first AVN players, it's a worthwhile but imperfect entry; those seeking sexual content or gameplay depth will be disappointed.