Red Light Center is a virtual playground, setup in a 3d environment, where people can chat, socialize with friends and have sex. RLC is also an interface to watch adult movies, enjoy some erotic pictures or to shop for kinky stuff, like lingerie and toys. It's that mixture of social aspects, shopping and erotic entertainment that makes this title quite unique. It's definitely time for a closer look at this game, although is't actually more a social simulation or virtual reality space.
A virtual "Wallen" that's basically Red Light Center
The whole concept of Red Light Center comes from "The Wallen" in Amsterdam, the many strip bars, raunchy hotels and sex clubs made this place famous all over the world. Many people visit the Wallen, it's always crowded with tourists, watching the women behind the windows, giggling about themselves being in such a naughty place. The idea of making this "Wallen experience" a virtual one, is definitely great, finally we can have a look behind all those closed doors and enjoy the strip acts from the anonymity of our own home.
RLC has potential
When you start with such a concept, simulating a red light district like The Wallen, expectations get really high. Does RLC achieve to come close to the real thing? My answer would definitely be negative, is it fun anyway? Yes it is. Although I am not sure if RLC currently has enough replay value, even with the external content they have available for VIP members. The game is still in pre-beta phase, so I guess things will improve in the near future, I strongly believe Red Light Center has an enormous potential. However, they need to work on a couple of things, like a more engaging atmosphere, more detailed modelling work (especially the architecture and objects) and some more variations in avatars.
One last thing I want to mention here is the very personal welcome you get when you enter the world of RLC. There are guides, real employees of RLC, who will introduce you to the game world, explain the game controls etc… Thanks Philly for your patience and showing me around!
Pros:
Lot's of things to explore
Diversity in the sex animations, with a good animation anticipation system (animation tree)
A decent amount of people to chat with, or to do other things :-)
The game avatars look ok
cons:
The graphics lack atmosphere and detail, it's quite rough and basic, especially the buildings.
The erotic movies they offer, on external websites are very small
The game runs a bit buggy