Thank you!! Glad to know you like the games! Not much, only blog posts here, emails that I send to buyers and comments / discussions on the games. I rather just spend more time on the games rather than community moderation / social media / what not
Blog posts are really hard to find on itch.io imo. I could find the older blog post before cctv2 came out last week, but now its way harder to find since your "comment feed" on your profile no longer has it there, and google pulls mainly from that section for its links (google blog/blogpost retsymthenam to see what i mean).
If you put out the new blog post could you post it in the comments as a announcement again, like you did for when CCTV2 was released on all game comments? Think this will help with finding it. I can however see you not liking that due to spamming your comments, but i honestly dunno how to properly keep up else wise without checking your profile everyday
Bought it to support the dev, as family taboo especially mom and son is one of my favs but I have to agree that the 1st one was better.
Don't get me wrong, I liked this one but having a "godlike" figure control everything was a downgrade, it basically lacked the personal touch of the 1st one. (maybe having Igor be the spy and slowly corrupting his family and neighbours would have been better).
The controls were worse, especially the "spicy" scenes, it was clunkier and having to find the exact pixel to progress would detract from the scenes. (maybe having it also be a keyboard shortcut would help here).
Lastly I felt like it was missed opportunity to not have the family all participate in a scene or two considering Igor can have those tendencies.
Hope I didn't come off as too aggressive with the feedback here since I still really enjoyed it and loved the first game. Both are unique and I appreciate your creativity.
Good luck fun in your future projects and hope to see even more family fun! :D
Thank you! Nice feedback, I tried to make this one's controls / theme / story / cast / etc... as different and distinct as I can while maintaining the CCTV aspect, well, with it's pros and cons. Hopefully I'll pick and mix the best mechanics between the two for the final entry of the series.
Thank you !!!! That's awesome to know, especially since lots said the first one had better features, etc...
The next project should be the final entry in the CCTV series (originally thought of 3 different games), in which I'll pick and mix the best features out of the two.
Think that the biggest take away for me comparing the first to the second, is that the second had way more build up in its scenes/content! With the bullying line the build up was really nice, you have 3 or 4 events before the big scene, which makes it feel very fleshed out.
The mechanics of the first one were a bit easier to work with and it was more straight forward i think that's what people liked more about that one, but i really liked the point system and the UI of the 5 monitors, think it was a very fresh take on this. If you could "lock" the screen on the monitor you are actively watching that would've helped a lot i think with what most people feel as "clunky".
I like both games for the difference they bring, in terms of setting (family dad spying vs spy looking into lives of his neighbors) and in terms of mechanics ( first CCTV having a more easy to work with environment vs the more complex/things to do in the second CCTV)
I think if CCTV 3 has more of a personal angle again like CCTV1 (either playing as the father/son/mother) with the fleshed out scene buildup from CCTV2 worked into it, adding a combination of mechanics from 1 and 2, you have the best of both worlds.
I love this setting and hope to see more games in this dystopian easte-european world. Hopefuly with a more real danger element like in atomic quests. For example burglars could break in or you could send in some troops to arrest the mother, preferably in the middle of sex so she would later develop a fear of shame trait that you could later override with points and unlock new scenes and traits like "exhibitionism" and so on:)
hey loved the idea and design of the game. Just wanted say that, the next games UI for the spicy scenes should be like in the UI for animations in the first CCTV. I found the viewing of scenes in the TV monitors to be clunky and sometimes hard to control as one of the monitors was near the camera. So having the same UI as the first CCTV would be easier to navigate and control for animations and scenes.
Love the creativity on this one! Felt high quality all around. Agree with archer, more scenes for fewer characters and slower progression is better tho! Will always support you <3
thats it would be great, i think rencently divroced deserve it second part or make more extended, the idea its great the story of a teacher who becomes corrupt and has meetings with her students as private sessions, scenes at school, it could be a great game, the truth is, one that this community would like
Great game, but I’m going to provide some critique because I don’t see any of my specific feedback.
As someone who bought both CCTVs, I think this one is inferior to the first one. Because there are two families, it feels like there are fewer scenes due to it being spread out between everyone. It felt like there was only one actual scene for each character, and you had to restart the game to see just at max one more scene.
You have to just get “points” with some description of the world instead of hear the actual interaction between the characters, so it’s not as immersive either. It’s more convenient to have all the cameras, but it doesn’t really feel like you’re spying because everything already exists, and you’re some random god that can choose war or famine when you’re supposed to just be a spy. The previous game made more sense because you were the father and could affect your family.
I like the creativity, but I do feel like the direction was more shallow. It did not pair as well compared to the father spying on his wife and children, setting up cameras, talking to his family, watching the son slowly get more and more daring, the wife more and more inappropriate. Because CCTV2 wanted to have a scene for everyone, it had no depth for anything.
Thank you for the valuable information, soon I'll create a poll that will compare the two game's mechanics so I'll be able to better understand how to pick and mix the content for the final entry in the series. I tried to make this game as distinct as I can; settings, plot, characters and mechanics-wisely as I can, or more accurately; I tried to provide a distinct enough alternative to compare with for how the best experience should be played. Definitely has its pros and cons
it was really good the part that igor ask maria to tease sasha but the other paths are force and fast to reach,audio have to become really better is the same of the previous game
Finished the game, received the confidential tape and I must say it was a treat! I agree it has fewer scenes and plot branches than the first one but everything else from the atmosphere to the mechanics was far superior and this one seemed more rewarding. The only minor flaw, in my oppinion, was the lack of the danger element that "Desperate Days" and "Atomic Quest" had. You would think that in such a dystopian setting some optional dangerous paths could exist. Another thing was that I found myself spending too much points in the "Igor" path when the scenes when he was removed were much better. I think CCTV 1&2 pioneered a new genre and taken things to the next level! Can't wait for the next part!
when i see the description on the camara upgrade on the first cctv video i think i was audio improve not is was only quality it should be a diference between camaras to the point of really good sound
Excellent and immersive UI. Easy to follow yet sophisticated progression system. Excellent immersion in the world via sound design and vignettes as the player progresses. In my opinion, your best spicy scenes from any of your games (I particularly like the femdom oriented ones), but my personal favorite scenes from the game are the teasing ones.
Game can get grindy but the cheat system essentially bypasses that if desired, rendering it a moot point.
10/10 attention to detail and well worth the price. Glad to support you.
Question about the "doing favors" unlock, it says you unlock +2 "spicy" scenes but i only get the one in the master bedroom of the parents. Where should i look for the second scene/is there a second scene?
Igor & Anastasia bedroom scene is bugged. you need both dom and submissive but it isnt possible. the scene doesnt progress, and there isnt a tape for it. it doesnt activate for me when i use cheats either
i was able to edit the save to give both dom and submissive traits, but the scene just goes away if you click 'watch further' when shes at the mirror. is that the entire scene? or is there more?
"Act in my fantasy" requires anastatia to be submisive. "One way or another" requires her to be dominant. Is both igors room and kitchen scene a different path from "one war or another"?
there is a scene you cant fully play, the dominant daughter route for igor, because it needs act on desire. but you cant get it because the daughter needs to be submissive
I know, I know, but the queue is still long, and something in me wants to do something more meaningful in this world, yet another thing wants to make more games. 🤷♂️
I understand that you, as a developer, can feel joy when creating what you want. And I think you may have felt a lot of pressure and stress while making this game. You are the best developer. And as a fan who loves your games, I just wanted to ask you politely. I hope you understand it 😢
WTF with the mouse icon? I downloaded the MAC version and it just ocupies half my screen a big portion of the screen. Like a star with a eye! Need help.
I think F95 modding community is very strong . They will find a way to make game free for all and/or modd the game to unlock all. but yes upto retsynthenam tbh.
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Is there any media we can follow you on? I love your content btw, always a banger after another.
Thank you!! Glad to know you like the games! Not much, only blog posts here, emails that I send to buyers and comments / discussions on the games. I rather just spend more time on the games rather than community moderation / social media / what not
Blog posts are really hard to find on itch.io imo. I could find the older blog post before cctv2 came out last week, but now its way harder to find since your "comment feed" on your profile no longer has it there, and google pulls mainly from that section for its links (google blog/blogpost retsymthenam to see what i mean).
If you put out the new blog post could you post it in the comments as a announcement again, like you did for when CCTV2 was released on all game comments? Think this will help with finding it. I can however see you not liking that due to spamming your comments, but i honestly dunno how to properly keep up else wise without checking your profile everyday
Thank you for the game! Great work!
Thank you! Glad you liked it!
comlete 15/26 where are igor & sandra being in the same room? I cant find they
They should appear all over the Ivanova (neighbors) apartment, and their "Spicy scene" is in the kitchen.
incredible good game
Thank you kindly!
Bought it to support the dev, as family taboo especially mom and son is one of my favs but I have to agree that the 1st one was better.
Don't get me wrong, I liked this one but having a "godlike" figure control everything was a downgrade, it basically lacked the personal touch of the 1st one. (maybe having Igor be the spy and slowly corrupting his family and neighbours would have been better).
The controls were worse, especially the "spicy" scenes, it was clunkier and having to find the exact pixel to progress would detract from the scenes. (maybe having it also be a keyboard shortcut would help here).
Lastly I felt like it was missed opportunity to not have the family all participate in a scene or two considering Igor can have those tendencies.
Hope I didn't come off as too aggressive with the feedback here since I still really enjoyed it and loved the first game. Both are unique and I appreciate your creativity.
Good luck fun in your future projects and hope to see even more family fun! :D
Thank you! Nice feedback, I tried to make this one's controls / theme / story / cast / etc... as different and distinct as I can while maintaining the CCTV aspect, well, with it's pros and cons. Hopefully I'll pick and mix the best mechanics between the two for the final entry of the series.
The cast is great and I loved that you could catch them doing more mundane things as opposed to the first one.
In the first one iirc for the most part chars only appear in spicy events outside a few cases (kids studying or playing games).
Anyway, keep up the great work bro, you always kill it.
Any ideas on your next project?
Thank you !!!! That's awesome to know, especially since lots said the first one had better features, etc...
The next project should be the final entry in the CCTV series (originally thought of 3 different games), in which I'll pick and mix the best features out of the two.
Think that the biggest take away for me comparing the first to the second, is that the second had way more build up in its scenes/content! With the bullying line the build up was really nice, you have 3 or 4 events before the big scene, which makes it feel very fleshed out.
The mechanics of the first one were a bit easier to work with and it was more straight forward i think that's what people liked more about that one, but i really liked the point system and the UI of the 5 monitors, think it was a very fresh take on this. If you could "lock" the screen on the monitor you are actively watching that would've helped a lot i think with what most people feel as "clunky".
I like both games for the difference they bring, in terms of setting (family dad spying vs spy looking into lives of his neighbors) and in terms of mechanics ( first CCTV having a more easy to work with environment vs the more complex/things to do in the second CCTV)
I think if CCTV 3 has more of a personal angle again like CCTV1 (either playing as the father/son/mother) with the fleshed out scene buildup from CCTV2 worked into it, adding a combination of mechanics from 1 and 2, you have the best of both worlds.
Is the war in this game the same as what happened in Desperate Days or in your other post-apocalyptic games?
Yes, the arrangement is CCTV - USSR => Desperate Days + Refuge Roadtrip (All inspired by eastern european conflicts / struggles) => Atomiquest / Bodyguard - Wasteland.
I love this setting and hope to see more games in this dystopian easte-european world. Hopefuly with a more real danger element like in atomic quests. For example burglars could break in or you could send in some troops to arrest the mother, preferably in the middle of sex so she would later develop a fear of shame trait that you could later override with points and unlock new scenes and traits like "exhibitionism" and so on:)
Glad you enjoyed that aspect of the game!
hey loved the idea and design of the game. Just wanted say that, the next games UI for the spicy scenes should be like in the UI for animations in the first CCTV. I found the viewing of scenes in the TV monitors to be clunky and sometimes hard to control as one of the monitors was near the camera. So having the same UI as the first CCTV would be easier to navigate and control for animations and scenes.
Thank you!!!
Noted for the next one. I know, I hoped to give an alternative which is distinct enough so it will feel different.
Love the creativity on this one! Felt high quality all around. Agree with archer, more scenes for fewer characters and slower progression is better tho! Will always support you <3
Thank you love, this is much appreciated!
Very good game 10/10!! I'm looking forward to the next game lol!! How long until the next game?
Thank you! Can't say, there's lots to do, maybe a few months.
Any plans to make more Female lead adventure style games like Housewife and Roadtrip? They were my favorites. but all your games are great :)
thats it would be great, i think rencently divroced deserve it second part or make more extended, the idea its great the story of a teacher who becomes corrupt and has meetings with her students as private sessions, scenes at school, it could be a great game, the truth is, one that this community would like
of course, I was already in a middle of a point & click adventure game when I decided that a new CCTV should come first.
Great game, but I’m going to provide some critique because I don’t see any of my specific feedback.
As someone who bought both CCTVs, I think this one is inferior to the first one. Because there are two families, it feels like there are fewer scenes due to it being spread out between everyone. It felt like there was only one actual scene for each character, and you had to restart the game to see just at max one more scene.
You have to just get “points” with some description of the world instead of hear the actual interaction between the characters, so it’s not as immersive either. It’s more convenient to have all the cameras, but it doesn’t really feel like you’re spying because everything already exists, and you’re some random god that can choose war or famine when you’re supposed to just be a spy. The previous game made more sense because you were the father and could affect your family.
I like the creativity, but I do feel like the direction was more shallow. It did not pair as well compared to the father spying on his wife and children, setting up cameras, talking to his family, watching the son slowly get more and more daring, the wife more and more inappropriate. Because CCTV2 wanted to have a scene for everyone, it had no depth for anything.
That's why I made the first one first, hehe.
Thank you for the valuable information, soon I'll create a poll that will compare the two game's mechanics so I'll be able to better understand how to pick and mix the content for the final entry in the series. I tried to make this game as distinct as I can; settings, plot, characters and mechanics-wisely as I can, or more accurately; I tried to provide a distinct enough alternative to compare with for how the best experience should be played. Definitely has its pros and cons
it was really good the part that igor ask maria to tease sasha but the other paths are force and fast to reach,audio have to become really better is the same of the previous game
Thanks. Lots of different audio tracks in this one, yes there is a small portion that is recycled.
the blow and sex part with maria and sasha are the same as the previous one, you use ia or us a real audio?
Real audio I edit so it will sound like its coming from a CCTV camera !
Finished the game, received the confidential tape and I must say it was a treat! I agree it has fewer scenes and plot branches than the first one but everything else from the atmosphere to the mechanics was far superior and this one seemed more rewarding. The only minor flaw, in my oppinion, was the lack of the danger element that "Desperate Days" and "Atomic Quest" had. You would think that in such a dystopian setting some optional dangerous paths could exist. Another thing was that I found myself spending too much points in the "Igor" path when the scenes when he was removed were much better. I think CCTV 1&2 pioneered a new genre and taken things to the next level! Can't wait for the next part!
Thank you! 💘 Comments like yours truly make my day!
when i see the description on the camara upgrade on the first cctv video i think i was audio improve not is was only quality it should be a diference between camaras to the point of really good sound
Agreed and it was initially planned for the first one, no idea how I somehow forgot to add it..
Excellent and immersive UI. Easy to follow yet sophisticated progression system. Excellent immersion in the world via sound design and vignettes as the player progresses. In my opinion, your best spicy scenes from any of your games (I particularly like the femdom oriented ones), but my personal favorite scenes from the game are the teasing ones.
Game can get grindy but the cheat system essentially bypasses that if desired, rendering it a moot point.
10/10 attention to detail and well worth the price. Glad to support you.
Can't wait for whatever your next project is. Make sure it's something you really personally love!
I will!
Thank you!!!!!! :D Wonderful words, much appreciated.
The user interface for this game is so beautiful, like seriously, idk if you are a UX designer but 10/10, I loved the themes and the atmosphere.
Thank you! This means a lot 🥰
Had this game on the back of my mind ever since I've played "Desperate Days"! Awesome work!
:D !
Question about the "doing favors" unlock, it says you unlock +2 "spicy" scenes but i only get the one in the master bedroom of the parents. Where should i look for the second scene/is there a second scene?
I think there's only one and "tease" scenes, may be a mistake. To see all of the "spicy scenes" at the end of the game, you could use the cheat menu.
Is there a right mouse click on android?
Unfortunately no
Possible to have a remove option when selecting a story bubble ? Instead of a right click
Yeah
Igor & Anastasia bedroom scene is bugged. you need both dom and submissive but it isnt possible. the scene doesnt progress, and there isnt a tape for it. it doesnt activate for me when i use cheats either
i was able to edit the save to give both dom and submissive traits, but the scene just goes away if you click 'watch further' when shes at the mirror. is that the entire scene? or is there more?
You'll have to look in her own bedroom
The scene is just the most confusing one but its not bugged. Its just two paths that lead to her bedroom.
One path is from the kitchen, drinking together, then her bedroom. Another is from Igor's room, teasing, then her bedroom.
(The kitchen path relies on her being submissive while the other dominant but they dont depend on each other)
In hindsight it's just confusing, should have made just one path.
Both the kitchen and Igor's bedroom scene wont continue without "act on my fantasies" but you can have that with Anastasia dominant
Yes, you need Igor's "Act on my fantasies" to be unlocked for both of the different paths
"Act in my fantasy" requires anastatia to be submisive. "One way or another" requires her to be dominant. Is both igors room and kitchen scene a different path from "one war or another"?
They start in different places but end up in the same scene
Hopefully you've implemented a better scene selector.
How can i remove story bubble on android ? It's require right click ??
Woops, forgot about that part, I'll fix it soon, till then, you'll have to go back in saves, or start a new game.
Is there sasha and sandra scene?
Yes! Check Sandra's story tree
already find it.thanks. Will there be a sequel to the cctv the one you did before this one?
Not sure, what would you like to see in a sequel?
Man i love your work
one question
its there plans for pregnancy content in futures proyects?
i would love to see the MILFs getting pregnant
please don't waste dev time adding this lol
I understand and see what you find in it, but not sure I'm into it enough to add it. But maybe who knows, if it adds to the story.
there is a scene you cant fully play, the dominant daughter route for igor, because it needs act on desire. but you cant get it because the daughter needs to be submissive
The scene is just the most confusing one but its not bugged. Its just two paths that lead to her bedroom.
One path is from the kitchen, drinking together, then her bedroom. Another is from Igor's room, teasing, then her bedroom.
(The kitchen path relies on her being submissive while the other dominant but they dont depend on each other)
In hindsight it's just confusing, should have made just one path.
a gallery that contains all the scenes, even not spicy ones would make this game a 11/10, can we expect something like this?
I'll try to, but they are not that difficult to invoke tho with infinite story points especially
If possible would be great, specially to see if i miss a scene (im a completionist and cant help it ;-;)
To see all of the "spicy scenes" at the end of the game, you could use the cheat menu.
Thank you 💘
will there an option to zoom in for some people who don’t have a mouse? (Also 10/10 game)
I didnt realize some people would use a laptop, would add that option hehe
10/10 Nice work!👍
So how about make the coffee business game?🤔
It would be great if player could choose to play as either the mother or the son.
I know, I know, but the queue is still long, and something in me wants to do something more meaningful in this world, yet another thing wants to make more games. 🤷♂️
I understand that you, as a developer, can feel joy when creating what you want. And I think you may have felt a lot of pressure and stress while making this game. You are the best developer. And as a fan who loves your games, I just wanted to ask you politely. I hope you understand it 😢
WTF with the mouse icon? I downloaded the MAC version and it just ocupies half my screen a big portion of the screen. Like a star with a eye! Need help.
I'll release mac without a cursor
tell me once you have done so so I can properly play the game. Thank you.
Done
Have you tried publishing your work on dlsite or f95zone? f95zone leaks stuff sure but i'd still say its worth it.
I think F95 modding community is very strong . They will find a way to make game free for all and/or modd the game to unlock all. but yes upto retsynthenam tbh.
It would get deleted from f95zone.
their rule 7 is weird but i think given he's a developer and if he messaged them they'd allow it, theres ss games there.
Going to get deleted on F95 because of Rule 7.
They alreday removed the old Games from the Dev there.
Thanks for the good work man, love all your games
If somebody doesnt know, you can alternate between cameras with a button in the tv
YES YES YES YES
Hey, is there any way to buy it another way? It won't let me pay with my card?
Odd, unfortunately only via Itch.io, contact their support / pay with paypal ?(to itch.io)
Let's goooo!!!