
Now & Then
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android
Now & Then is the story of Jack (or a name of your choosing) Brooks, a widower who lives with his adopted teenage daughter, Carol, during the aftermath of a global pandemic. Throughout the story, players witness the string of events that finds Jack adopting Carol and how they grow into a family unit before the collapse of civilized society. Influenced by Stephen King’s The Stand and numerous zombie movies and books, Now & Then is a tale of survivors learning to cope with the life as it comes to them.
While the present is filled with tense moments as the Brooks family struggles with challenges of the new normal, memories of the past provide a slice-of-life window as Jack tries to learn how to be a new father to a teenage girl.
While Now & Then is actively developed and free to play, my Patreon supporters will receive up to date news, early releases, and bonus content. So, if you want to know and see more, check out ILS Productions and Now & Then there.
BE ADVISED: This title containts adult content of both a sexual and violent nature.
Status | Released |
Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux, Android |
Rating | Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars (301 total ratings) |
Author | ILSProductions |
Genre | Visual Novel |
Made with | Ren'Py, Adobe Photoshop |
Tags | Episodic, Erotic, Horror, Male protagonist, NSFW, Ren'Py, Romance, Story Rich |
Average session | About an hour |
Languages | English |
Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen, Smartphone |
Links | Patreon, Twitter/X |
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Development log
- Now & Then Version 1.00.0 patch Now LiveMar 26, 2024
- Now & Then Version 0.99.0 (Director's Cut) Now LiveMar 25, 2023
- Now & Then: Director's Cut (0.99.0) formally announcedFeb 16, 2023
- News of Now & Then FINALMay 14, 2022
- Now & Then Version 0.26.0 Now LiveMar 31, 2022
- Now & Then Version 0.25.0 Now LiveMar 01, 2022
- Now & Then Version 0.24.0 Now LiveJan 23, 2022
- Now & Then Version 0.23.0 Now LiveDec 24, 2021
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Hi, can someone guide me which version do I download? never played the game and there are a lot of links lol (playing on PC)
Overall enjoyed this VN, but I gotta say that the latter part of the game feels pretty lackluster.
(Light spoilers, nothing specific)
There was some sort buildup with cannibals, but that just didn't really amount to much. Even a strange emphasis on that bandit woman (no I wasn't expecting her to be an LI), but she just ended up getting shot by Julie and that was it.
Overall, the vibe I got was that the developer was getting burned out and just wanted to be done with the story. It just felt rushed and anticlimactic at the end.
When I heard about multiple endings, I thought it would be actually different endings. Not really, it's pretty much same ending, with the only differences being how romanced everyone.
sydney left the showers after saying in her head that she didnt want to send me mixed signals and then it went straight into a sex scene thats one of the bonus scenes
Saying it like it's a bad thing... Quite straight, no mixed signals indeed)
(No spoilers)
A great story; out of all AVNs I've played, this one feels the most like reading a book. While other AVNs opt for a mostly light-hearted and heroic story with lots of variety, this one is more harsh and realistic, though it does also have emotional, happy, and sweet moments.
I have to say that the story can drag on some occasions. One problem is that there are actually too many lewd scenes. I think that being intimate with fewer LIs is better if you don't want the story to stall too much.
The visuals & animations are decent, though nothing to write home about. You'd play the game for its story & writing. And while there are small hiccups here and there, it's still a complete and very much enjoyable experience.
I agree. I was actually getting tired of all scenes Carol was getting (this was before I found out about the unlock all scenes thing).
I can't seem to download this through the Itch launcher. Would you mind looking into that?
I'm on like, ch3 so far, and all this exposition is like, making it really hard for my conscious to see Carol as anything other than my daughter
hi, I'm confused which to download. do i only need to download the director's cut 100 on andriod or i need the endings rpy too?
I'm a little unclear on the install. I need the main file (0.99.0) and to also add the directors cut patch and endings file in that folder?
I think you just need to add the Director's cut. I did a compare of the two files, and the unpackaged plain 'endings.rpy' has grammer errors, which are fixed in the director's cut.
This has to be one of the best games, story_wise, I have played. The graphics are ok, not the best, but definitely aren't the worst. It wouldn't have to have any renders and the story alone is filled with breath taking moments. I am truly sad to see an ending, because I fill like I'm losing an friend
I totally know what you mean. Best story ever in a visual novel
Actually fantastic wtf? Finished with multiple endings. Only slight criticism is the voice clip is the same for each sex scene but that is minor. I love Carol
My only complaint would be the lack of bad guys used in the game like the cannibals and final group you kill in game were perfect fillers for the middle of the story where most fans complained it dragged (not me just what i hear through reddit and other platforms) also the chick that gets killed at the end kid of a waste in my opinion still a great game would put in my top 10
So, i love this game a lot that i can't finish just because i haven't played a game this good. But there is a song thats on my mind a lot and i cant find it. It plays in a scene where Carol and Mc looking from the balcony and going the "Then..." Part. It on my mind and i have been searching for it. Is there a soundtrack of this game or anyone knows this specific song?
I have just finished the game. Definetly my #1 on this site. I've played through maany stories. Yours is fucking amazing man. Unbelievable. To anyone who's seeing this and wonders if they should give it a go... Do it, don't hesitate.
ok be warned alternate endings, Great work
This is a fantastic AVN. I actually care for the characters and what happens. I'm going to check out more of your stuff for sure.
Well, you asked for reports of noticed grammar issues, during the intro theres one.
as mc is giving us the premise, one line is written 'When the shelter-at-home eventually order came down...', ofcourse order and eventually being the wrong way around.
I'll update as i replay. Also is there anyway to prevent seeing the Alice flashback sex scenes? I have 0 interest seeing her force herself if i can help it. Next to that all the annoying inner monolgue. Sick of sitting on a single frame for 2 or 3 minutes as i have to read whatever overly explained troubles our guy is going through. She tugged you off, you groped each other on the couch, she sucked you off as you fingered her, however despite all your rules on safety, you would rather run out into an apocalypse than talk to her maturely about stuff, when you only have to return to the apartment anyways? Kinda stupid really.
It's called story telling and exposition. It all adds to the cenimatic immersion of the story. When you read comics do you only read the dialogue and skip the thought bubbles and narration? You hate the novel in visual novel?
This is an incredible game/story and I love everything about it
This is an actual masterpiece. Probably best one I've ever played to date. The tense suspense at alot of parts and waiting for inevitable happenings in an apocalyptic setting that you just never know is actually going to happen or not. Carried that feeling throughout the entire story just about. Was really special. The H-scenes were more of a bonus, though theres a ton of them, some of which even meld parts of the story together well.
(Little spoilers)
But argh the section with the haven, I just wish so much the MC kept his backbone up for that segment. He just basically got pushed into something he was totally uncomfortable with, he didnt even fight back that hard just made snide comments and back talked here and there but didn't really lay into them like he should have. He should have been exploding over it, especially during the dialogue in the hotel. Just cant imagine throwing years of your life away for a selfless act, then for an apocalypse to hit and you doing everything in your power, nearly dying every single day, finding supplies, killing humans and infected alike and for someone to just brush you off like you're gonna be fine and your loved ones will be without you perfectly safe. Meanwhile wants to put you in the same doghouse that they expect the "same kind of visitors" to literally kill you. It was a frustrating point.
But yeah, got that off my chest can tell I'm a bit invested into the story, it has me wrapped up lol.
How to use the Directors Cut patch and endings.rpy in PC?
been missing almost one year,now finally some news from dev.that's really Cool yhat the team is still working on that.THX mate
been playing this game for a long time on another site, I downloaded the game the other day and now there's a patch. How do I install it? I've never had to patch a game before.
Does anyone have a link to the manual download? Itch won't let me download the game. I finally found this gem of a game again and can't play it... ='(
Its a little weird that u cant download directly,in My case,I can just click the download then boom,the install bar will appear,but I dont know why you cant
Man, the ending. It seemed too fast-phased like I was hoping something will happen where Sydney were forced to go to the MCs place but then caught to some "infected or bandit stuff". But the storyline is good and got me hooked for 4 days I think. Less sleep.
Game have choices?
And can we avoid incest path?
There is no incest MC and girl are not related
@antriarc aah shit thanks for telling me I almost installed it xD
What is the song that appears when MC and Carol remember how many times they have been together in front of balconies?
sounds like Nurse?I really love one of the built-in music
I have been searching for it too but cant seem to find it anywhere. Is there a playlist of this game soundtrack in sites like YouTube?
bro search this,my favorite built in music but I’m not sure if we’re talking the same one
Loyalty Freak Music- Everyone
Not this one man, it was in the 25th chapter.
The game has trouble installing. No manager for installer unknown or something like that.
Itch.io only brings up the endings file.
Need a manual download for the game itself.
is this game complete
yes
There's a bug in chapter 22:
label ch22s17hanasex:
# ----8<----
$ hana_sex += 1
# ----8<----
if hana_sex == 0:
This check will always fail, because 'hana_sex' is set to (at least) 1 at the start of the scene.
Are we one week from 1.0.0, or is 0.99 the final patch?
I'm not finished yet, but so far I just don't see a reason for some of the harsh criticisms I've seen in the comments below. If you don't like the story line, well, that's your personal preference, but as far as a story goes, it's a great story. The characters are well hashed out. The plot drives the story forward. The relationships are developed nicely. It doesn't just jump into sex sex sex right from the start, which makes sense. I haven't run into any situations where I was forced into anything I didn't want to do. At least so far, everything seems choice driven, which is what I expect from a VN. I'm not sure how far into it I am. Trying to avoid spoilers I'll just say the MC and two girls have moved to the High School and have just dealt with an attack and met a new character to the game. Those who've read the story will understand where I am by that description. So far it's been one of my favorite adult VNs. Sure it's not the absolute best in 3D characters, but for what it is, it's fantastic in my opinion. The Dev should really consider putting this on Steam for about $9.99. It wouldn't take long for the reviews to start stacking up the purchases for them.
Enjoyed the game up to the point where your forced to fuck sydney, that made 0 sense to me, hole game MC is loyal and promiss not to do anything to upset carol and yet MC fucks sydney in the shower? knowing that is not what carol wants....and you cant do anyting to say no....why ruin the game like that.....sydney even says MC would proberly never try anything and she leaves, then MC yells out in showers and no response you walk into the showers and it jumps to a forced sex scene not one bit of that makes any sense.
Unless something got added in the Directors Cut, I didn't see any forced scene with Sidney or scenes with others when you weren't on their path.
But I haven't played the DC update because I considered the game done at 0.26 when it was finalized.
Absolutely enjoy the story, and love the characters. Would love to see a sequel, maybe bring Julie and Sydney back.
Hey dude, Sydney and Julie are there to the end.
U just need to have enough points with Sydney and creampie her in the hotel, she gets pregnant and drives to the Mansion to find you, with Julie :D
I did not know that, I have multiple playthroughs going right now to see what choices affect what. I'll keep that in mind, thanks.
I loved the game have thoughts on another story for new one jw
how to get threesome with naomi and sydney at ch 15?
I’d love to know this as well. The option to go by the library while on patrol doesn’t show up for me.
Does the Director's Cut not run as smoothly for anyone else or is it just me?
ISLProductions,
Thanks for the Great game ! I enjoyed it from start to finish.
Although I understand the subject matter would be hard for certain people to Digest.
Regardless of that Story was excellent and looking forward to any future work and your team puts out !
I love this game, but honestly, whenever I see the protagonist from behind I think I'm playing Billy Ray Cyrus. Shockingly, it kind of works.
My only real complaint is how much Carol is forced on the MC. There doesn't really seem to be any reliable way to reject her advances until mid or late game.
good game loved it 100% fuck the guy named maxime martyr who cant have his way in life you do you man if he thinks he can do better he can make his own as a content creator myself ik how hard this is dont give up man fuck people who say otherwise this is a masterpiece
Wait I'm confused who's Maxime martyr
Edit: nevermind I just looked and just seems to be hating hard on games. Like you said this game is amazing and the creator did an amazing job on it.
His critique seems solid. The replies are hating hard on criticism though.
Now this is ironic. Insults are all the replies consist of, and you don't have any counter to his valid points either. Crooked take, indeed.