Not really, it's mostly tolerable and grinding isn't too annoying. The sandbox gameplay isn't tedious and somewhat enjoyable, with the interactions and encounters.
Oh yes, definitely but compared to Summertime Saga, it ain't an open world sandbox and more of a VN focus. On the plus side, it has voice acting, multiple routes and it's complete, no need to wait for an update.
Definitely, twice (or maybe 3x) better than before. More variety of fetishes and interconnected choices, like choices really matter. Plus the story is interesting, to the point you'll need a proper walkthrough to get the route you prefer.
Pretty much since I can relate to the character. Though, don't mind playing as FMC every once in awhile, if the game is interesting.
On rare occasions, I prefer games where you can play both MC and FMC so I can control their actions that intertwine with each other.
Mix of it depends and indifference. Honestly don't care if the game has animation or not, as long as the visuals look good and the story is interesting. Otherwise, I find games w/ animation as a bonus.
I'm fine with either genre. It all depends whether the gameplay and it's story are interesting or not. This applies to lewd games as well.
Also depends on what's your preferred genre.
Unless the writing or exposition is boring af then I'll skip it. Otherwise, if it's interesting then I'll read through it. Hell, even better if the story has me invested in the game.
I can tolerate playing a game containing either both of them. Or fucking them at least.
As long as the MC is not the futa or trap, imo. No disrespect for those interested playing as that kind of MC.
That's why I love this game, so many variations for each routes.
Also, technically it's 2-3 routes. Two without the patch, three with the patch installed.