You have been searching for a real adult visual novel that delivers exactly what it promises. No more boring storylines. No more teasing without delivery. Agent 17 is the game that fixes everything wrong with this genre. This is the complete guide that shows you exactly why this Hexatail creation became the most talked-about Ren'Py 3D adult game in 2026.
If you want to learn more about the game's story, click the link on the right to visit the game wiki: Agent 17 Guide
What You Must Know Before Playing
Agent 17 is not your typical visual novel. This game throws you into a world where morality is optional and every choice leads to real consequences. You play as Evan, a broke high school student who accidentally becomes the boss of Agent 17, a mysterious operative who follows your every command. The current version is 0.26.10 and updates are still rolling out. If you want high-quality 3D scenes, actual gameplay mechanics, and a story that keeps you hooked, this is the game you have been waiting for. Do not expect a hero story. Expect pure indulgence.
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1. Game Overview
Agent 17 is a 3D adult visual novel developed by Hexatail using the Ren'Py engine. The game stands out immediately because it uses Honey Select 2 for character modeling, and the quality shows. This is not some low-effort asset flip. Every character looks distinct, every scene is rendered with care, and the UI is cleaner than 90% of other games in this category.
The game is currently at version 0.26.10. Updates are ongoing, though the development cycle has been a point of contention among fans. More on that later.
2. Story Summary
You play as Evan, a high school student who saved up $600 to buy the latest VR device. Life was simple until you ran into Erika and her gang in a back alley. They took everything. Every single dollar you worked for. You are left with nothing but shame and the impossible task of explaining this to your family.
Then you find it. A cracked smartphone lying on the ground near a car accident scene. You pick it up. A call comes through.
Where are you now, boss?
That is Agent 17 on the line. She thinks you are her handler. She will do anything you say. Assassination, infiltration, hacking, intimidation, you name it. You now have the power to make everyone who wronged you pay. The question is, how far will you go?
3. Key Features
3.1. High-Quality 3D Modeling
The game uses Honey Select 2 as its modeling base, and Hexatail pushes this engine further than most developers. Characters have distinct faces, detailed outfits, and smooth animations. When you compare this to other Ren'Py adult games, the difference is night and day. The lighting, the textures, the body proportions, everything is dialed in.
3.2. A World Without Normal People
This is where Agent 17 gets interesting. There are no normal people in this game. Everyone is broken in their own way.
1. The protagonist starts as a victim but quickly becomes something darker. Your choices push him toward either controlled revenge or full psychopath mode.
2. Agent 17 herself is a perfect weapon who follows orders without question. She can speak multiple languages, fight entire criminal organizations alone, and never judges your commands.
3. Ophelia, your school friend, is a science genius who helps you with tech but is clearly unhinged. She reminds you of that one friend who is too smart for their own good.
4. Amelia, the cafe worker, is so oblivious she does not even notice when she is being taken advantage of. She just keeps working to pay for her sick sibling's medical bills.
5. Elsa, the maid at Ruby's mansion, is so naive that basic manipulation goes right over her head.
The game creates this sandbox of dysfunction where every interaction feels unpredictable.
3.3. Clean UI Design
Most Ren'Py adult games look like they were designed in 2005. Agent 17 actually cares about presentation. The loading screens are stylish. The menu layouts make sense. The developer updates the UI with new versions, showing attention to detail that other creators simply ignore.
4. Problems & Criticism
4.1. Dialogue and Emotional Depth
Let us be real. The writing in this game is functional at best. Character lines are simple, sometimes childish. The emotional connections between characters feel underdeveloped. If you are playing for deep storytelling, you will be disappointed. This game delivers on visuals and gameplay loops, not Shakespearean drama.
4.2. Slow Update Cycle
This is the biggest problem. Hexatail works slowly. Really slowly. Updates frequently miss their target dates, and when they do arrive, they sometimes lack promised content. Version 0.24 dropped, and shortly after, the 0.25 update was already delayed. Fans are getting frustrated, and the goodwill this game built is slowly eroding.
4.3. Low Completion Per Update
Agent 17 uses a voting system where patrons choose which content gets developed next. The issue is that even after waiting months for an update, the actual new content feels incomplete. Features are teased but not fully implemented. It is a cycle of hype followed by mild disappointment.
5. Complete Map Guide
5.1. Hexa City
5.1.1. Back Street
This is where your journey begins. Visit during the day and you will find Erika with her two delinquent friends. Come back at midnight and a mysterious man named Rowan appears. The farm area here only unlocks at midnight with the code 2534.
5.1.2. My House
Your base of operations. This is where you can wash dishes for money, clean the bathroom, go fishing, and interact with family members. The living room, kitchen, and your bedroom are all accessible here.
5.1.3. Anriel's House
Located near the shopping district. Anriel works at the gift shop and lives here with her family. Her parrot Blue and puppy Coco are also here.
5.1.4. School
The main location for meeting heroines like Luna, Ruby, Alice, and others. Different areas unlock at different times of day.
5.1.5. Store
5.1.5.1. Market
Buy basic supplies and food items.
5.1.5.2. Cafe
Where Amelia works. You can buy coffee here.
5.1.5.3. Gift Shop
Anriel works here. You can buy dolls from her.
5.1.5.4. Bookstore
Madeleine works here during the day. She has a secret night job.
5.1.6. Hospital
Where you meet Violet at reception, Dr. Grace for special services, and nurses Sophia and Ji-hye. This is also where you can sell your semen for money.
5.1.7. Ruby's House
5.1.7.1. Annex Yard
5.1.7.1.1. Cellar
Hidden area with secrets.
5.1.8. Downtown
5.1.8.1. Sticker Store
Where you meet Hexatail, the developer's self-insert character.
5.1.8.2. Bar
Hank works as a bouncer here.
5.1.8.3. Adult Store
Where Melissa works part-time.
5.1.9. Building
Office building location.
5.2. Tetra Sector
5.2.1. Prison
You end up here if you make certain choices. Features a roommate who demands favors, a jailer, and the warden Matilda.
5.3. Penta City
5.3.0.1. Club
Nightlife location.
5.3.0.2. Beach
Relaxation area.
5.3.0.3. Beach Stores
Buy swimwear and accessories.
5.3.0.4. Massage Shop
Run by Udom.
5.3.0.5. Casino
Gambling location.
5.3.0.6. Car Store
Where Emily works.
5.4. Mono Village
5.4.1. Cathedral
Where Sister Cecilia works. The church has dark secrets involving corrupt officials.
5.4.2. Amelia's House
Visit to learn more about Amelia's family situation.
5.4.3. Back Alley Parlor
Hidden location.
5.4.4. Street
Village street area.
6. Full Character List
♡ indicates characters with adult scenes
6.1. Hero (Evan)
You. A 19-year-old high school student living with your stepmother Amber and stepsister Dana. You were just trying to buy a VR headset when everything went wrong. Now you have Agent 17 at your command, and the power to reshape your entire life.
6.2. Agent 17 ♡
The star of the show. Long blonde hair, unknown age, unlimited capabilities. She can kill, hack, seduce, infiltrate, and destroy. She speaks English, French, Korean, and Japanese fluently. Small criminal organizations are nothing to her. And she calls you boss.
Her loyalty is absolute. She never questions your orders, no matter how dark they get. This makes her both the perfect tool and a terrifying presence.
6.3. House Characters
6.3.1. Dana ♡
Your 18-year-old stepsister. Brown pigtails, small stature, and a candy obsession that becomes a gameplay mechanic. She has a unique innocence that contrasts with the game's darker themes. Her friend Chloe visits regularly once you progress her story.
6.3.2. Amber ♡
Your stepmother. Purple short wavy hair. She is the head of the household and has her own secrets.
6.3.3. Sapphire ♡
The Ice Queen. Long white hair, appears in a Christmas event. She has ice magic and helps you save Sakura later in the story. Branch point is Queen vs Liar.
6.3.4. Chloe ♡
Dana's friend from school. Short hair, 18 years old, very small like Dana. She visits your house every other evening once Dana's story progresses. Branch point is Admonition vs Prostitution.
6.4. School Characters
6.4.1. Luna ♡
Your classmate with short teal hair. She is the smartest student on scholarship and popular because of her looks. You bump into her on your first day, she drops a condom, and you discover she works at an adult establishment. This starts your involvement with her.
6.4.2. Ruby ♡
White pigtails, always with Alice. The kindest student who gets almost assaulted by the principal. You save her from his office, and she falls for you. Branch point is Rescue vs NTR.
6.4.3. Alice
Pink hair with a ribbon. Always with Ruby. She hates you for some reason.
6.4.4. Helen ♡
History teacher with glasses and brown ponytail. She entertains the principal for promotions. Branch point is SXXual Bribery vs Obstruction.
6.4.5. Sakura ♡
Japanese exchange student with black hair tied to one side. Shy and quiet. She does not talk much even when you greet her, but her favorability still goes up. Branch point is Rescue vs Orgy.
6.4.6. Ophelia ♡
Science student with glasses and a white streak in her brown hair. The streak came from a lab explosion. She is your tech support, fixing laptops and providing gadgets. She is like having your own personal mad scientist. Branch point is Rescue vs NTR.
6.4.7. Aria ♡
Cheerleader with bright blonde hair. Dating a guy named James.
6.4.8. James
Your classmate. Dating Aria.
6.4.9. Principal
Bald. Corrupt. Uses his position to target female students and teachers. He is the main antagonist for several character routes.
6.4.10. Melissa ♡
Pale skin, black wavy hair, covered in tattoos. Always smoking but surprisingly kind. Works at the adult goods store after school. She is also a skilled hacker.
6.5. Back Street Characters
6.5.1. Erica ♡
The first delinquent you meet. Brown tied-up hair. She assaulted you and took your $600 VR money. You hold a grudge, and Agent 17 helps you get revenge. But the story branches here. You can forgive her or break her. The choice is yours.
6.5.2. Rowan
Mysterious man who appears at midnight in the back alley. Connected to Melissa. He teaches you how to make hexanyl cigarettes on the farm.
6.6. Store Characters
6.6.1. Amelia ♡
Short green hair, works at the coffee shop. Her parents are dead, and all her money goes to her sick sibling's hospital bills. A creepy otaku watches her daily. Branch point is Salvation vs Fall, though salvation is not fully implemented yet.
6.6.2. Makoto
The otaku stalking Amelia. He asks you to help corrupt her because he lacks the courage to approach her directly. You can buy Amelia's panties and sell them to him for profit.
6.6.3. Anriel ♡
Long blue hair, works at the gift shop. Has a parrot named Blue. She is your neighbor and a source of income through doll trading.
6.6.4. Madeleine
Bookstore clerk with glasses and purple hair. Looks suspicious with crazy eyes. She has a secret night job selling herself on the streets.
6.6.5. Lin
Appears at the bookstore every other day. Short black hair, seems Chinese. Her story is not implemented yet.
6.7. Anriel's House Characters
6.7.1. Roman
Husband of Zuzana, father of Anriel and Katarina. Runs a bar in downtown.
6.7.2. Zuzana ♡
Anriel's mother.
6.7.3. Katarina
Anriel's sibling.
6.7.4. Blue
Anriel's parrot.
6.7.5. Coco
Anriel's puppy.
6.7.6. Isabelle ♡
The ghost living in Anriel's house.
6.8. Hospital Characters
6.8.1. Violet
Hospital receptionist. Indian with long black hair. Helps you check in and pays for your sperm count tests. Her story is not implemented yet.
6.8.2. Grace
Doctor with glasses and long blonde hair. Discovers your special constitution when you come for sleeping pills and decides to purchase your semen.
6.8.3. Sophia ♡
Nurse with medium-length blonde hair. She collects your semen samples.
6.8.4. Ji-hye ♡
Korean nurse with long black hair. Only works nights. Has a cake obsession similar to Dana's candy thing.
6.9. Ruby's House Characters
6.9.1. Adele
Butler with gorgeously tied brown hair.
6.9.2. Lamia ♡
Maid with long ash purple hair. She guides you through the mansion.
6.9.3. Elsa ♡
Maid with brown pigtails. Extremely naive and easily manipulated. Branch point is Relationship with Elsa vs Relationship with Red Rose.
6.9.4. Red Rose ♡
Ruby's older sister and a superstar celebrity. White hair like Ruby. Real name is Irene.
6.9.5. Nora ♡
Maid who you find in the basement, bound and blindfolded.
6.10. Downtown Characters
6.10.1. Hexatail
The developer's self-insert character. A robot with turquoise hair found in the sticker shop.
6.10.2. Hank
Bouncer at the SXX BAR.
6.10.3. Jelly
Prostitute at the SXX BAR with blonde short hair and sesame leaf tattoos. Unlike other workers, she does not engage in prostitution.
6.10.4. Candy ♡
Employee at the SXX BAR with gray hair. Covered in tattoos. Real name is Elise.
6.10.5. Pearl ♡
Prostitute at the SXX BAR. Black with long black hair.
6.11. Prison Characters
6.11.1. Roommate
Your cellmate who demands dirty talk and steals your meal tickets.
6.11.2. Jailer
Prison guard.
6.11.3. Matilda ♡
The warden with purple wavy hair.
6.12. Mono Village Characters
6.12.0. Loretta
Village character.
6.12.0. Dr. Vance
Doctor in the village.
6.12.0. Thomas
Village resident.
6.12.1. Cecilia
Nun dispatched to the cathedral. You manipulate the church to get her assigned there, but Agent 17 discovers corrupt officials are gathering nuns for sXXual favors.
6.12.2. Avery
Amelia's younger sibling who is sick in the hospital.
6.13. Penta City Characters
6.13.1. Emily ♡
Dealer working at the car shop.
6.13.2. Udom
Owner of the massage shop in downtown.
6.14. Building Characters
6.14.1. Hera
Sakura's personal bodyguard. Black with black hair. She is a ruthless killer who protects Sakura at any cost.
7. Game Systems
7.1. Time System
The game runs on a day-night cycle. Different locations are accessible at different times:
1. Morning - My house, school, shopping (market, coffee shop)
2. Day - Back alley, school, shopping center, hospital, Ruby's house, prison
3. Evening - My house, school, shopping mall, hospital, downtown (adult goods store), prison
4. Night - My house, shopping mall (bookstore), hospital, downtown (SXXBAR)
5. Midnight - My house, back alley (farm access with code 2534)
7.2. Phone Call with Agent 17
Every evening you can call Agent 17 to assign tasks. The three categories are:
7.2.1. Story Progression
Force, Administration, Technology options for advancing character stories.
7.2.2. Case Resolution
Solve problems and complete missions.
7.2.3. Rest
Take a break and skip the day.
7.3. Early FinXX System
The game tracks your performance in adult scenes. Factors include:
1. Favorability with the character
2. Restraint stat
3. Candy (for Dana's mood)
4. Cake (for Ji-hye's mood)
7.4. Branching Choices
Major characters have moral choice branches:
1. Blue choices lead to gentler outcomes
2. Red choices lead to darker outcomes
Your choices permanently alter character relationships and available scenes.
7.5. Skill Development
You can improve various skills:
1. Massage - Better interactions with certain characters
2. Repair - Fix electronics and earn money
3. Lockpicking - Open locked doors and safes
4. Discount - Better prices at shops
5. Stealth - Sneak into restricted areas
8. Items & Collectibles
8.1. Important Items
8.1.1. Cell Phone
Your connection to Agent 17.
8.1.2. Password Paper
Contains codes for locked areas.
8.2. Event Items
Hair clip, pajamas, syrup, eye patch, sXXy clothes, telescope, fishing rod, hidden cameras, cellar key, stun gun, meal tickets.
8.3. Permanent Items
1. Kitchen Detergent - Dishwashing reward + $5
2. Bathroom Cleaner - Toilet cleaning reward + $10
3. Amazing Sushi - Dishwashing reward + $5
4. Amazing Cleaning Brush - Toilet cleaning reward + $10
5. Aquarius - Can frame Dana for wetting herself
6. Nintendo Switch - Time skip cooldown reduced by 2 seconds
7. Hair Clip - Increases lockpicking range
8. Mortar - Better hexanyl cigarette quality
9. Electric Onahole - Faster masXXbation at night
10. Self-Cleaning Onahole - Skip masXXbation entirely
11. Arete Syrup - Ingredient for Dana's massage
8.4. Consumable Items
1. Earrings - Maxes Aria's affinity
2. Sleeping Potion - Works on James and Dana
3. Early FinXX Delayer - For Sophia and Red Rose scenes
4. Arete Jelly - Increases Dana and Chloe's favorability
5. Arete Candy - Required for Dana's candy mood
6. Coffee - Aria story item
7. Bubble Tea - For adult scenes
8. Chocolate - Increases Sakura's favorability
9. Amelia's Panties - Sell to Makoto for profit
10. Cola - BBQ material, works like sleeping pills on Dana
11. Wood - BBQ material
12. Meat - BBQ material
13. Wine - BBQ material for Amber and Sapphire
14. Paper - Hexanyl cigarette material
15. Iron Ingot - Fishing rod and table modification
16. Titanium Ingot - Fishing rod and BBQ grill modification
17. Gold Bar - Increases drug manufacturing skill
8.5. Panty Collection
You can collect panties from various characters:
1. Erica - Multiple branching choices
2. Amelia - Purchase from her
3. Anriel - Fishing reward
4. Alice - Not yet released
5. Luna - Yatsu at school
6. Dana - Take at night
7. Sapphire - Christmas event
8. Chloe - Purchase with 5 Arete Jellies
9. Agent 17 - Story reward
10. Aria - Yatsu
11. Ji-hye - Story reward
12. Red Rose - Ruby's thoughts and transactions
13. Melissa - Purchase with hexanyl cigarettes
8.6. Money Making Methods
1. My House - Wash dishes, clean bathroom, collect rent from Sapphire, fishing
2. School - Helen's requests, boys' bathroom, principal's office safe
3. Shop - Sell Amelia's panties to Makoto, sell dolls to Anriel
4. Hospital - Sell semen
5. Prison - Volunteer room work
Final Thoughts
Agent 17 delivers exactly what it promises. High-quality 3D adult content, a massive cast of characters, and gameplay that goes beyond just clicking through text. The slow update cycle is frustrating, and the writing will not win any awards. But if you want a game where your choices matter, where you can build relationships or destroy them, and where the visuals actually look good, this is it.
The Honey Select 2 graphics set a new standard for Ren'Py adult games. The time management and skill systems add actual gameplay depth. And Agent 17 herself is one of the most interesting characters in this genre, a perfect weapon who calls you boss.
Just do not expect fast updates. Play what is there, enjoy the content, and check back every few months for new versions. The base game is solid enough to stand on its own.
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