This Time

This Time is a 3D adult visual novel for players who want a crime-thriller mystery with adult content mixed in. The tone leans dark and tense rather than lighthearted.

Story

A former firefighter, now working as a PI, retired after nearly using evidence of departmental corruption to blackmail his way to justice. His quiet life ends when a young woman asks for his help finding a missing friend and pays him with a stopwatch that can freeze time. Armed with this power, he starts digging into a conspiracy tied to a string of fires, all while wrestling with the same temptation toward corruption that made him quit in the first place.

Gameplay

Players follow a branching visual novel structure mixed with free-roam exploration and minigames, using the time-freeze power to investigate leads, interact with the women he meets, and influence how situations play out. Choices affect both the unfolding mystery and the relationships he builds along the way, with adult scenes appearing as a natural part of the story rather than as a separate mode.

Features

• Mystery-driven plot centered on corruption, arson, and a morally compromised protagonist
• Time-freeze mechanic used for both investigation and personal choices
• Free-roam segments and minigames layered on top of the main narrative
• Harem-style cast with multiple women tied to the central conspiracy