The Rural Homecoming [v1.02] Download & Review

If you are a fan of the “Netorare” (NTR) genre, the name NTRMAN usually signals high-quality art and specific corruption themes. The Rural Homecoming is one of his earlier completed works, diving into the classic trope of family betrayal in a countryside setting.

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We revisited this 2019 title to see if it holds up against modern releases and whether it’s worth your time today.

The Story: A Family Affair

The premise is simple yet effective for fans of the genre. You play as a husband who, along with his wife Akemi, moves in with his elderly father for a while.

The Setup: A couple returns to the husband’s rural home to live with his father (“Dad”).
The Conflict: The father is far from a wholesome old man. He is “handsy,” manipulative, and immediately sets his sights on his daughter-in-law.
The Descent: What starts as uncomfortable interactions quickly spirals into blackmail, corruption, and a complete breakdown of the marriage. The story explores themes of impregnation, blackmail (involving the husband’s boss), and secret affairs.

Gameplay & Mechanics

This is a Visual Novel with branching choices, though player agency is a point of contention.

Linearity: Reviews highlight that while there are choices, the game is largely linear. Many decisions lead to the same outcome with only minor dialogue variations.
Routes: There are technically two main “routes” or endings based on how Akemi handles the blackmail and her relationship with the father.
- Route 1 (Protect Husband): She submits to the father and the boss to protect your job, leading to impregnation by the grandfather.
- Route 2 (Leaked Photos): She refuses to protect the job, photos leak, she gets pregnant by you but ends up “whoring herself” for money.
Visuals: The art style is classic NTRMAN—clean, anime-inspired (Akemi resembles Android 18 to some players ), but some scenes are notably missing or happen “off-camera,” which frustrated many users.

The QA-APK Verdict

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3.0/5)

What We Loved:

Art Style: As expected from NTRMAN, the character design is solid. Akemi is an attractive heroine, and the intimate scenes (when shown) are well-drawn.
Sound Design: The inclusion of specific sound effects during intimate scenes adds a layer of immersion that fans appreciated.
Completed Story: Unlike many abandoned projects, this game is fully finished, offering a complete narrative arc without the wait for updates.

What Needs Work:

Illusion of Choice: The biggest complaint is that your choices rarely matter. Whether you interrupt the father or not, the corruption often proceeds exactly the same way.
Off-Screen Content: Critical plot points, like interactions with the husband’s boss or certain corruption scenes, happen off-screen or are skipped entirely. This feels like “lazy” storytelling to some.
Pacing & Writing: The story feels rushed and disjointed in places, jumping between scenes without proper context. Akemi’s submission happens very quickly, which might annoy those looking for a “slow burn”.

Final Word: The Rural Homecoming is a straightforward, classic NTR experience. It doesn’t revolutionize the genre and suffers from linear storytelling, but for fans of NTRMAN’s art and the specific “father-in-law” trope, it’s a decent, “edible” fast-food style visual novel. Just don’t expect deep RPG mechanics or impactful branching paths.