# **Straitened Times Version 0.61.2 – Game Overview**

## **Introduction**
*Straitened Times* is an adult-themed life simulation and visual novel game that blends elements of role-playing, relationship-building, and erotic storytelling. The game follows the protagonist, a young man navigating financial struggles, family dynamics, and personal relationships in a modern setting. With branching narratives, player-driven choices, and multiple endings, *Straitened Times* offers a deep and immersive experience where every decision impacts the protagonist’s life.

## **Gameplay & Mechanics**

### **1. Life Simulation & Time Management**
The game operates on a day-by-day system where players must balance:
– **Work & Finances** – Secure jobs, earn money, and manage expenses to survive.
– **Education** – Maintain school attendance or risk expulsion (leading to bad endings).
– **Social & Romantic Relationships** – Interact with various characters, from family members to love interests, shaping the protagonist’s future.

### **2. Character Relationships & Corruption**
A key feature is the ability to influence relationships—particularly with female characters—through dialogue, gifts, and intimate encounters. Some notable dynamics include:
– **Family Members** (Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Aunts) – Some paths involve taboo relationships, depending on player choices.
– **Teachers & Authority Figures** (Literature Teacher, Bank Manager, Judge) – Seduction or professional manipulation can lead to unique scenarios.
– **Other NPCs** (Police Officers, Lawyers, Photographers) – Each has their own storylines and potential erotic content.

### **3. Erotic Content & Adult Scenes**
The game features explicit sexual encounters, with mechanics such as:
– **Seduction & Persuasion** – Convincing characters to engage in intimate acts.
– **Consensual & Non-Consensual Scenarios** – Some encounters are consensual, while others involve manipulation or coercion.
– **Threesomes & Group Encounters** – Certain storylines allow for multi-partner scenes.

### **4. Multiple Endings & Consequences**
Player choices lead to vastly different outcomes, including:
– **Bad Endings** – Expulsion from school, loss of family trust, or being sent to boarding school.
– **Neutral Endings** – A stable but unremarkable life.
– **Harem & Corruption Endings** – Dominating key female characters and bending them to the protagonist’s will.

## **Key Characters & Storylines**

### **1. The Protagonist’s Family**
– **Mother** – A recently divorced woman struggling with finances. She can be seduced or guided toward independence.
– **Sister** – A younger sibling with possible romantic corruption paths.
– **Grandmother** – A mature woman with hidden desires, depending on player choices.

### **2. Romantic & Professional Interests**
– **Bank Manager** – A powerful woman who can be seduced into risky affairs.
– **Literature Teacher** – A therapist who blurs professional boundaries.
– **Judge & Lawyer** – High-status women with secret kinks.
– **Photographer** – A model recruiter who can involve the protagonist in erotic photoshoots.

### **3. Law Enforcement & Authority Figures**
– **Hot Cop** – A police officer with a rebellious side.
– **Fat Cop** – A corrupt officer who can be manipulated.

## **Notable Features in Version 0.61.2**
– **Expanded Storylines** – New interactions with the Bank Manager, Judge, and Literature Teacher.
– **Improved UI & Event Triggers** – Smoother progression in relationship paths.
– **More Bad Endings** – Additional ways to fail, including expulsion and family abandonment.
– **Enhanced Erotic Scenes** – New animations and dialogue for intimate encounters.

## **Conclusion**
*Straitened Times Version 0.61.2* offers a deep, choice-driven narrative with a mix of life simulation, corruption mechanics, and explicit adult content. Players must carefully manage time, relationships, and finances to avoid failure while pursuing their desired romantic or power fantasies. With multiple endings and dynamic character interactions, the game provides high replayability for those interested in its mature themes.

**Note:** *Straitened Times* is an adult game intended for mature audiences only. It contains themes of manipulation, taboo relationships, and explicit sexual content. Player discretion is advised.

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