Henteria Chronicles: The Peacekeepers

Midplayz
May 26
3 min read

NTR Is A No No

Imagine if your life went from a hopeful boat trip to “oops, now I live in a foreign land full of drama and pixelated sexual chaos.” That’s basically Henteria Chronicles in a nutshell. It’s a slow burn eroge visual novel that dips into the ever-controversial waters of NTR (netorare, which I personally despise), complete with charming pixel art, complex character dynamics, and a surprisingly emotional narrative underneath all the spice. It’s not your typical “romance in the kingdom” tale – it’s more along the side of heartbreak, betrayal, and emotional whiplash, all with a smirk.

About This Game

Storyline

Set in the year 853, after celestial stuff went down, the story follows Leto – a kid who survives a tragic accident and finds himself starting over in the sparkling city of Luminia on the island of Nos’Ra. Sounds promising, right? Cue the heartbreak. Leto grows up surrounded by strong and endearing women like Haylen, Cyanna, Lily, and Rose. They each play a major part in his life, but little does anyone know that dark forces are scheming behind the scenes, and things are about to go real south.

What starts as a heartwarming tale of rebuilding and connecting slowly spirals into a gut-punching emotional rollercoaster as the women closest to Leto start getting, well... let’s just say “pulled away” in all the worst ways. Whether you're here for the spice or the drama, the plot’s got hooks. It’s layered, slow to unfold, and sets the stage for one of three endings – revenge, redemption, or despair. You pick your poison.

Gameplay Mechanics

Gameplay-wise, it’s more VN than RPG. No combat, no endless fetch quests – just you, a lot of dialogue, choices, and sussy scenes (over 100, to be specific). There’s a pretty clean quest system that keeps you from getting lost, and for those who like to revisit... moments... there’s a handy reminiscence room.

You can also switch perspectives – either stay in Leto’s shoes or peek behind the scenes with an omniscient POV to see what’s happening to the girls without him knowing (which, let’s be real, is where the NTR really kicks in).

There’s even a bonus little card game with its own mini-story, so if you need a break from all the heavy emotional (and physical) stuff, you've got a side distraction.

Visuals & Audio

Let’s talk pixels – the game is packed with original pixel art sprites and animations, and yeah, they do get increasingly NSFW as the story progresses. No CGs, so everything you see during the “spicier” moments is done in lovingly detailed pixel style. One thing that bothered me is that the game launches in a windowed mode which is really small. And if I do force the game to go full-screen, the game looks blurry on my 2k Resolution Monitor. I guess they did not account for bigger screen sizes.

Voice-wise? The sexual sounds are decently recorded, which is both impressive and, depending on your environment, dangerous (maybe keep those headphones handy). The sound design just adds more to the scene, keeping the ambiance steamy even when you’re just wandering.

Pros

Deep, dramatic storyline with actual emotional weight.
Well-developed characters (each one is lovable in their own way).
Well-done pixel art and custom animations.
Unique use of PoVs that ups the tension.
The audio is done right.
Quest system and side card game add structure and variety

Cons

Game defaults to Windowed-Mode and when made full-screen, looks blurry.
It’s NTR. Not everyone’s cup of tea, especially mine.
No combat or traditional RPG gameplay if that’s your thing.
Pixel art only (no full-scene CGs) may be a turn-off for some.

Conclusion

This is one of those games where you come for the spice, but stay for the heartbreak and story depth. It’s got surprisingly strong writing, loveable (and breakable) characters, and a world that feels alive despite its pixelated form. But heads up – this isn’t a feel-good romp. It’s a slow burn with teeth, claws, and a penchant for emotional chaos.

If you’re into NTR and narrative-driven adult games, this is one to keep an eye on. And if you’re not? Maybe... just maybe... come for the card game and stay for the trauma.

Rating: 7/10

Hmm, I can’t think of a catchy line now…