Laura: Lustful Secrets

Laura: Lustful Secrets is an interactive story for adults about a girl who lives in a quiet suburb and leads a double life. During the day it’s work, shopping and talking with friends, in the evening there are meetings that the neighbors don’t know about. The plot proceeds day by day, and between scenes there are short episodes with everyday affairs. Each heroine has her own schedule, so meetings have to be planned in advance, and there is not enough time for everyone. The choice of cues influences attitudes and opens up new lines. Individual episodes become accessible only at a certain level of trust, and this should be taken into account when replaying. The design is hand-drawn, the music sounds soft and does not interfere with reading, and the interface is made simple. The save is done automatically, and the gallery is updated as you go. In addition to the main line, the game has a lot of short inserts and reflections on behalf of the heroine, and from them you can see how her attitude to what is happening is changing. Work and study take up time, so evenings are left for dating. Some events happen by themselves, and this reminds us that the world lives without a player. The gallery opens as you progress, and a save is made after each day, so returning to the fork is easy. The music is calm, the interface is simple, and there are few settings. Many of the dialogues are worth re-reading: they contain hints of further scenes. The project is designed for adults, and the passage easily stretches over a week. For those who love stories about double life in the suburbs, this game is suitable.