Not Going Back

Editorial Worth it

Not Going Back is a character-driven college AVN with strong writing and genuine player investment in its branching story. The game excels at memorable character work—Imogen, Mia, and others feel lived-in—and meaningful choices that actually reshape dialogue and outcomes, even when subtle. Development is steady (chapter 4 confirmed, regular dev updates), and the dev is responsive to feedback. The main friction: this is a *choice-heavy* visual novel with eight main love interests but no harem ending. You will eventually commit to one girl, and pursuing multiple paths simultaneously can lock you out of others—some players find this design tedious given the render workload, while others appreciate the roleplay consequence. The game also leans toward college-party sexual content (casual hookups, threesomes, multiple-girl scenes) rather than slow romance; if you want every girl to be "yours" alone or prefer traditional courtship, the design will disappoint. Walkthrough community has emerged to help players find hidden scene triggers, which the dev has acknowledged and may formalize. No major technical complaints on the current build.