VN - Ren'Py - Being a DIK [v0.11.1] [DrPinkCake]

Season's 1 and 2 of this game were the unquestioned best AVN out there (5 stars)... but the interlude and episode 9 just feel like filler (3 stars). It's like watching the Friend's reunion show, it's nice because it's nostalgic, but it's just nowhere near as good as the first game.

If you haven't played the game from the beginning I highly recommend you play it, it's amazing... the MC is super cool, the girls are hot and the renders/scenes are some of the best out there, and the story is great.

If you've played seasons 1 and 2, lower your expectations and download the gallery unlocker mod, there's no point in re-running the entire game to get the extra scene or two that applies to the story line you followed.

Greatest Visual Novel ever written, and still being written. If there was an award season for VNs, this would take all Emmys, Golden Globes, SAG, WGA, PGA, and freaking Academy Awards. Nothing really comes close to the level of WRITING this has. I don't even care about the lewd scenes. They're here, and they're masterful. But the story and the characters, they are the ones that truly make you stay. DPC is an absolute savant.

What to say man, Dr. Pinkcake is the standard in AVN making. CHOICES REALLY MATTER. The only downside of this game is the wait time between seasons and episodes. There are minigames which satiates your completionist hunger with sweet renders. There are minimum 3-4 playthroughs worth of content. RESPECT.

Best VN I have played, great renders and amazing characters. Anticipate every update and enjoy playing through every story point. Josy still the favourite after 9 episodes but Zoey might be a contender.

Overall the best VN on the site. Its not my favourite game, but everything in this one is a solid 5*. Really good pacing , excellent visuals/music, good adult scenes, a big variety of great characters .
Most of the mini games(like party planning) was fun for me aswell. Did not feel like a chore but a good addition to the game.

This is just my quick review on episode 9

I think this work as a whole really sets the standard on what is possible with time and dedication to your work, the visuals look incredible, there is good audio and the attention to detail is incredible.


However I felt in this episode that besides the visuals and attention to detail, everything just sort of felt, flat.
-The big dinner at the burke house was a complete nothing no matter what playthrough you have.
-MC speaks like nothing I would have seen him speak like before
-Story is...well in my opinion I really dont care for the whole "drug" side plot that seems to just be me so take that as you will
-MC no matter how tough you are got treated like a total bitch even if hes full dik, crying about wanting to call the cops after his confrontation like what the fuck?
-Dany/Jamie/Leon plot just seems to be the most boring thing I can imagine and quiet frankly wont be surprised if Leon comes out of the closet for Jamie.
-The haunted house took about 5 minutes, was a complete waste of time with a really bad torch effect

I need to get this off my chest
THE GAMEPLAY IS TOTAL ASS WHO THOUGHT THAT DOING AN EPISODE IN FULL FREE ROAM WAS A GOOD IDEA, ITS NOT ITS BORING AND HONESTLY SUCH A PAIN ESPECIALLY FOR MULTIPLE RUNS.

Look being a dik 1-8 *chefs kiss*
being a dik episode 9....ill pass

All this being said its important to note that DrP has been making home runs since acting lessons so its only fair that he has one bad episode to prove hes only human.

This is my first ever review so bare with me if it isnt as professional or good as some of these dudes..

But the game is great and it'll take a lot of hours away from you. If you're looking for fap, this isn't it though. It's a lot deeper and has a really good story, the scenes when you get them are great though. I really enjoyed this game for the more serious aspect and the choices matter. If you play this game you're going to need multiple saves to see everything you'll need to say the right things to girls and gotta choose from being a DIK (being tough) or a chik (Literally a pussy) I would personally morph about both because sometimes the DIK choices are way to douchey, but CHIK choices are also a way to pussy. AVs are my guilty pleasure I'm a married guy who enjoys this sort of escapism but I will say this game changed my views on anything AV and now I won't look at anything that isn't as deep as these. or has choices like this one does (example acting lessons) I like how this game makes you work for the females, and no one is just thrown onto you.

TLDR

If you want something with lasting consequences great music, great animations, and a great story you should give this a try.

Good story, interesting characters, fleshed out well.
Great renders the girls are beautiful and you want to go out with all of them.
It's a sizeable download but well worth it. Updates are regular and identified issues are regularly rectified, obviously a project dear to the heart of the developer so likely to be continued unlike so many projects.
Well worth the financial support if you can afford it, but certainly take the time to review.

In terms of quality easily the best adult visual novel still, and though the update cycle is long, it's well worth the wait with the quality you get. I do prefer quality > quantity. From the animations, art, writing, and story. It's truly a masterpiece and I'm always left wanting more at the end of each episode.

this game is very good make me cum a lot i love redheads and sage is one so i love sage and dream about having sex with sage but i dont want to cheat on the sweet girl i forgot her name she is busty white girl

DPC is the GOAT! Genuinely, I don't think I've ever played an AVN that I would compare to a AAA game, but this might be a contender! Beautiful renders and animations, various girls to choose from, and minigames, sandbox exploration, great music, and more! Say what you want but Maya and Josy are my favorites. Throuple or nothing!

Hands down the best AVN ive played and the best game on this site.
Legitimatly good writing. Renders, models and animations are all high quality and i don't even mind the minigames. Many of them are actually quite enjoyable IMO.

This game is just ... wow. The biggest problem is, it raises the bar so high that other VNs are just less enjoyable to play, honestly. The depth of the characters is amazing, they are likable, unique, not stereotypical and have personality. The music is fantastic. You can really see how much of a great storyteller DrPunkCake is when looking at small details such as a change of facial expression of a character which gives you the message without needing any additional words. What I especially appreciate is that choices do matter - a lot. Your actions determine which girl you get. So this makes you stop and think about which path to take, as opposed to other VNs where you can essentially proceed by just thoughtless binge clicking. H scenes could be more natural, but are definitely enjoyable. Did I mention the game is also funny, sometimes quite subtly so. Just play the game ... but be prepared to take a long time to find another game afterwards that can compete.

The best game in the AVN genre.

Every game will be compared to this game, and come up short.

The game just does everything well, the story, the sex scenes, the free roams, the minigames, the branching, the dialog, the characters, the visuals.

And the quality is only going up as new episodes are being released, DPC is already at the top and continuing to innovate.

The game that made me fall in love with the genre, amazing renders, minigames, and an intriguing, well written and presented story. Fell in love with so many of the characters, and not just the "main girls". Easily my favorite AVN, I just wish the development cycle wasn't a year long, but if the quality continues its bearable.

One of the best games you can find in this website ( If not the best ).

I started the game expecting some dumb plot and some sex scenes but, little did I know, the story actually hits deep.

A must play game from the GOAT DrPinkCake.

Recommend 10/10.

Unbiased BADIK Review

Pros
- Having been out for years its got a shitload of content and lots of replay value. It really does feel very complete and polished as a game compared to 99% of the VN's out here.

-Plethora of Li's and side Lis's that are honestly more interesting at times.

-Jade & pretty much all the milfs

Cons
-Insanely long waiting times per update. As of 2025 the most recent one took almost 2 years. Its insane.

-Renders have improved but that is only comparing it to episode 1 to the most recent setting. Generally these days plenty of other VN's are seriously stepping their game up and Badik has stagnated with the quality of renders and animations. Its hit a ceiling.

-DPC writes like the plot of euphoria but like 100x worse.

-DPC and his ridiculous need for more minigames that nobody cares about. He puts so much effort into nonsense like party planner and dumb puzzles.

-Way too many overly contrived routes that has the same difference between New york and Boston. Basically none but you need to restart each routes super far back.

-Riona has over 40 bonus renders and Madame Rose has 3 lewd scenes in the latest update. Tell me this isn't the weirdest fanbase.

-Annual updates for not that much once you realize how much time was wasted on non story content.

Overall this would be 4/5, four years ago. Now its a bloated carcass of the industry and DPC has become sort of a meglomaniac on patreon.

If this is your first VN then you'll be amazed if not its time to wake up.

best one out there. Can’t wait for the future updates. hope we get to see more of my favourite characters . wish you all the very best on your work. keep on doing all the good work and keep making games that everyone enjoys

Been playing BaD since the first couple of episodes in season 1. The game has improved in every single way since, and even back then it was almost flawless. I don't need to say much since everyone who has played this know that it's one of the best, if not the best game in this genre.

If for some reason you are reading this and have never played this game, do so. It really is the epitome of AVN's and from my POV there are few, if any contestors to this game. Wish I could keep playing, but masterpieces take time to create. I'll be patient.

Review version Interlude Season 3
Arguably the best adult novel ever made, which is saying something. Everything is right about this game and it is hard to find any criticism.

Surely the best thing about Being a Dik is the choice in the two personalities in the game. This is because you can play the game in different ways with the main difference being between Dik and Chick. All choices affect your personality and your personality determines which girls are compatible. This system is simply great and I haven't found it as elaborate as this in other AVN.

The graphics are probably the best graphics to be found on this website. The girls look great and what a varied selection too. Really I think there is an LI for everyone in this game, which is another strong point about this game. The girls additionally have personalities depending on the way you play. If you play as a Dik you will find that the girls are more superficial and easygoing, which makes sense. If you play as a Chick, the relationships with the girls are deeper and a bit slower. Genius to set this up that way.

Besides what has already been mentioned, the animations are top-notch and the story that takes place is also fun. There are several moments where I was really enjoying myself and have even laughed. The rivalries between sororities and more college-related stuff.

I don't know what else I can/should add. It is simply a masterpiece and five stars is the least I can give.