Yes, but go in with patience. Losing progress stings, but the improved UI, balanced economy, and new demand system make replaying the early game feel fresh rather than tedious. Think of it as a New Game+ with better graphics.
Pill King - v0.26 Rework is Effx Games making a powerful statement: they care about craft. It’s one of the more mechanically robust adult VNs on the market, offering a satisfying power fantasy that demands you think about the cost of that power. The rework successfully elevates a good game into a very good one. Here’s hoping v0.27 fills in those remaining character branches and smooths the last few pacing bumps. Until then, cook clean, watch your back, and remember—in this city, everyone wants a pill, but no one wants the king to fall. Pill King -v0.26 Rework- -Effx Games-
Skip it. Pill King is not a kinetic novel. You will spend time spreadsheets-adjacent (checking prices, managing inventory). And if you’re sensitive to drug-related moral dilemmas, this will unsettle you. Yes, but go in with patience
The distribution of content is still somewhat uneven. Two of the five main romance paths are significantly more developed than others. The rework promises more parity in future updates, but as of v0.26, if you’re not pursuing Lily or Violet, you’ll feel a bit left out. Pill King - v0