I know HTML is not an engine but when i saw the post i had to say it. %99 percent AI HTML games are like garbo. There is some outsiders but still it is what it is.
To be honest i look at the pictures, tags and story posted in the thread. If it catches my eyes i will defo give it a shot. When it comes to the play time i usually decide it on the start. The UI, the graphics, writings like in 5 minutes i'm set. Either i proceed or not.
I usually don't care about abondoned status as long as community found it interesting, i will check it out also. Some projects are good for crunch on even for couple hours.
I look at the character, imagine how it would look like then i proceed. Some games give the option to pregnate literal anything. Bro i don't want to pregnate 65 y.o substite teacher who look like gollum. C'mon mate...