Red Ops: The First Infection

Editorial Meh

Red Ops is a 2–3 hour M/M military-zombie VN with striking art by DoubLeaf and explicit, well-illustrated sex scenes that feel earned through genuine character chemistry between Zach and Chris. The core appeal—attractive character design, pulpy Resident Evil-style tone, and consensual relationship branching (including a threesome route)—lands solidly for its audience. However, the game suffers from real creative shortcomings: rushed relationship development that many find unbelievable, thin characterization, juvenile dialogue, sparse worldbuilding, and a story that ends mid-arc with no sequel confirmed despite years of silence. The writing needed another editing pass (grammar errors, awkward pacing). Opinion splits cleanly: backers and series fans praise the art and emotional payoff; disappointed players (including a Kickstarter backer) fault the thinness of plot, character depth, and replayability relative to the $20 price. For its niche—players seeking hot military dudes in peril—it delivers; for everyone else, it's a pretty shell with shallow scaffolding.