★17: July 2025
B L I S S V A L L E Y
17/21 (81%), 2.6 hours
💙 This game was gifted to F.U.R. - Furries Under Review for review.
I got Bliss Valley for free through my curator, and honestly, I wasn’t sure what to expect — but it ended up being a cute little surprise. It’s a furry visual novel with NSFW content if you want it, but you can totally turn that off and just enjoy the dating sim vibes.
The art is super charming — cute and expressive without being overly detailed — and the characters all have distinct personalities that make choosing who to romance actually fun. The story is light and sweet, and the date sequences feel pretty natural. There’s also a mini-game during some of the dates that checks how well you’ve been paying attention to your chosen character’s likes and dislikes, which is a nice touch.
Overall, Bliss Valley is a fun, casual visual novel with good vibes and just enough choices to keep you involved. If you’re into furry VNs, it’s definitely worth a look.
V E N B A
15/15 (100%), 2.3 hours
I played it for Play or Pay 3rd Cycle of 2025 and it was picked for me by JK.
Venba absolutely wrecked me—in the best way possible. It’s a short narrative cooking game where you play as an Indian mom who immigrated to Canada in the 80s, and wow… what a journey. You cook traditional South Indian dishes, piece together old recipes, and navigate conversations with your family that are just so real and emotional.
It’s not just about the food (though that part is lovely and comforting); it’s about family, identity, and the quiet heartbreak of watching your child grow up in a world very different from your own. The park chapter? Yeah, I nearly had a heart attack. And by the end, I was full-on ugly crying.
The art is beautiful, the music is perfect, and even though it’s a short game, it left such a deep impression. If you’ve ever felt the pull between cultures, or just want a story that’ll hit you right in the soul—play this. Bring tissues.