Netorase Phone: Iris

Editorial Meh

Netorase Phone: Iris is a cuckold-themed visual novel that has divided the community primarily over its design philosophy. Players appreciate the female character model as realistically proportioned and attractive, and some enjoy the straightforward narrative for what it is. However, the game has drawn substantial criticism for presenting choices that feel superficial or illusory—often amounting to slight variations in text rather than branching paths with meaningfully different outcomes. Several players note that the game is essentially linear, with some choices actually soft-locking the game if the player deviates from the intended cuckold scenario. Technical issues plague Linux/Proton users, though these appear inconsistent and sometimes solvable with specific tool versions. A secondary complaint concerns tonal inconsistency: despite the framing of a loving relationship, the female character often displays contempt toward the protagonist even when he explicitly requests to avoid humiliation, which some players find contradictory to the "wholesome" relationship narrative. The game is acknowledged as a rough early demo by supporters, but detractors feel the marketing overstates player agency.