Back to the College

Midplayz
Aug 17
4 min read

Morality Over Hormones?

Back to the College is basically It’s a Wonderful Life meets American Pie, but with more moral dilemmas, supernatural meddling, and, uh…questionable anatomy proportions. This is a choice-based visual novel where your every decision shapes your second shot at life. You’re not just playing some random college student; you’re a dead, brilliant-but-troubled lawyer reincarnated into the body of a 25-year-old guy. It’s equal parts philosophical drama, erotic romp, and supernatural mystery, with a cast that ranges from charming classmates to professors, angels, demons, and more.

It’s still in Early Access, so while you won’t find fully fleshed-out routes or endings yet, you will get a strong sense of the game’s direction. Whether that direction is “moral redemption” or “horny chaos” is entirely in your hands.

About This Game

Storyline

The premise alone makes this game slightly more interesting than your average adult visual novel. You start as a successful lawyer with a…let’s say complicated moral track record. Then, a fatal incident hits the reset button on your life, dropping your soul into a younger, more physically capable body. The twist? You’re not alone in this reboot, two supernatural guides tag along. One is a clumsy but well-meaning angel who thinks you can be redeemed, and the other is a seductive demon who’s happy to lead you astray.

From there, it’s all about how you navigate this second chance. Do you become a better man, using your legal mind and hard-earned wisdom to help people and build meaningful relationships? Or do you embrace the temptations of youth, indulging in selfish pleasures without caring about the fallout? Your morality shifts depending on your choices; treat someone kindly during a romance and you’ll earn “angelic” influence, but manipulate or use them and you’ll get “demonic” points.

The setting is deceptively layered. On the surface, it’s a modern college campus with clubs, lectures, late-night parties…but underneath lurk secrets, interpersonal tensions, and supernatural politics. Every character, from the flirty classmate to the strict professor, has their own goals and hidden baggage. Because the game is still in Early Access, some story beats feel incomplete or jumpy, but what’s here shows promise. You’re constantly being reminded that this is not just about who you sleep with, it’s about what kind of man you become the second time around.

Gameplay Mechanics

If you’ve played visual novels before, you’ll feel right at home. The bulk of the game revolves around making dialogue and action choices that steer your relationships and moral alignment. The “angel vs. demon” tug-of-war isn’t just for show, it genuinely changes how characters see you and what options are open later. While it’s currently light on complex puzzles or stat management, the branching paths already show early replay value.

Each choice feels weighty because the consequences stick. Say something cruel in a moment of anger, and you might lose trust with a character for the rest of that run. Similarly, help someone in trouble and they’ll remember it, though your demon might roll her eyes.

Visuals & Audio

Visually, Back to the College uses a mix of AI-enhanced stills and 3D animated scenes. The stills are generally sharp, with attractive and expressive character designs. The animated scenes can be hit-or-miss, sometimes they enhance the moment, other times they feel a little stiff or unnecessary. That said, the erotic scenes are certainly uhhhh generous in scale. Maybe too generous, given the comically oversized proportions that can pull you out of the moment.

The soundtrack is minimal but fitting, with ambient background tracks that set the mood without overpowering the dialogue. There’s no voice acting yet, so you’ll be reading everything, but that’s par for the genre.

Pros

Unique supernatural premise with moral duality system
Meaningful choices that impact relationships and alignment
Attractive, varied cast of characters
Mix of romance, mystery, and adult content
Early Access updates seem frequent and developer is engaged

Cons

Still no completed routes or endings
Some story jumps due to incomplete content
Occasional awkward animations and scaling issues (yes, that scaling issue)
Limited music variety

Conclusion

Back to the College is shaping up to be more than just another erotic visual novel, it’s aiming for something bigger, blending adult themes with philosophical questions about morality, second chances, and what it means to live a good life. The supernatural “angel vs. demon” guidance system gives the game a nice hook, and the branching moral alignment adds replay value even in its current short form.

That said, it’s undeniably still Early Access, so you’ll hit some rough edges: missing story beats, incomplete routes, and the occasional immersion-breaking asset choice. But if the writing continues to improve and the morality system gets deeper, this could end up being a standout title in the genre.

For now, if you’re okay with an unfinished but promising narrative experience (and you don’t mind the occasional anatomical exaggeration), Back to the College is worth keeping an eye on.

Rating: 9/10

Second chances are rare… but in this game, so are pants.