Highlands City

Editorial Don't bother

Highlands City is a new adult visual novel in early development that has generated significant controversy. The developer has announced Part 2 will feature a sandbox system with dynamic exploration, promising an intuitive, narrative-driven experience without grinding. However, community sentiment is deeply fractured: multiple accounts have raised serious concerns about fake reviews, alleged plagiarism of renders from other creators, and questionable developer conduct (including reports of hostile messages to critics). Grammar issues and inconsistent formatting in dialogue are noted. Beyond the drama, genuine player feedback is sparse—some express mild interest in the premise and character design, while others criticize exaggerated character proportions as unrealistic. The overwhelming majority of recent comments are either suspicious sockpuppet activity, meta-commentary on the drama itself, or off-topic banter, leaving little consensus on the actual game quality.