The writing was phenomenal. I was gripped from the very beginning, then dragged along by multiple emotions at any point. It never let up, throwing intimate moments, crazy reveals, and absolutely perfect art one after the other. I am in love with how expressive the sprites are; you perfectly captured the impressions of every character/expression.

The deciphering of the video was very cleverly done. It made so much sense and flowed so naturally. I was also at the edge of my seat (figuratively) the whole time waiting for the next bit. How you programmed it to sync the sound effects with the pauses was just *chefs kiss*.

There're so many ways you can apply the message of the story, so this will definitely be one that I'll be thinking about for some time. Thanks for the awesome read!

"He was just a good friend like that."

"He was like family."
"What was his last name?"

This story's got killer lines, killer looks and actual killers. The music was super on point. What more could you ask for? Well actually, I would ask for more. A large part of the story felt serious(ish), and I think it could've used more ridiculous. But overall, had a great time reading this.

The story had so much character to it, and the relatable events made it read so naturally. I especially adored their relationship and the accurate mega church experience. Then the bits with the game and the little cutscenes, my gosh they had me hooked! Only critique is that some of the transitions/time jumps were slightly confusing. That and the fact that I need more!

Very magical atmosphere, until it turned dark at the end... Loved how detailed the art was and the refined, mysterious feel it gave off. Story was interesting too, leaving me curious about what'll happen next.

Intriguing blend of furry isekai, severence, and lethal game show. The art was pretty cute and the characters had decent personalities. I wouldn't mind having that uniform for work.

I recognize that it's a WIP, but the start felt a bit rushed/forced. It does improve later on though. The MC's thoughts are quite jumpy, but I suppose that matches up with the ADHD...hmm...

Thanks for the review and glad that you enjoyed it!

Jaw dropping visuals from the very start. And it does not let up. One lovable character after another, each delivering precisely tailored lines to craft the most heartwarming world possible. There's silliness, depth, kindness, all sorts of emotions. Like a good, good dream.

Vibrant visuals and colorful prose. Though the plot was a bit straightforward, every line felt was well written and almost poetic. The music did its job behind the scenes and perfectly complemented the mood. Only thing that felt a bit off was how fast the transitions were. Great job!

Very cute story and detailed sexy time. Appreciated how the latter pushed beyond generic porn and embraced certain more "flavored" aspects. That and the realistic rendition of being a fan of and interacting with (retro) tech carried this game.

Very cool space game! Love all the attention to the sciency bits. The amnesia thing was also effective in slowly revealing the context to the reader. This is definitely a larger project, so I'm excited for your next build!

Wow, cute characters. Interesting plot and charming dialogue. And oh, oh my...that escalated quickly, uh. I guess our horned MC knows what he wants.

A very cute, fantasy romance. The outfits were well done and the plot flowed quite nicely (and there was a good amount of it too!). The inevitable pairing of the MCs was quite entertaining/hilarious to watch unfold. To be a bit more critical, the story does focus on this relationship a lot, perhaps a bit too much. The rest of the plot is largely pushed to the side in favor advancing the romance. Then there's Dido's flippy floppy performance at the end? But overall, I had a great time in the stream.

Very cool visuals. Like others have said, the transition was done really well to build up that tension. The dialogue for the most part was interesting, though the subjects themselves were kinda typical. Have to say, I wasn't really sure what the premise of the story was until I looked at the Content Warnings and people's comments. Still not too sure what the point was...

This was honestly quite a fun read. The dialogue was fast, natural, and cryptic (for an unc like myself 😔). Music, font, and art were all tastefully selected/created. Only issue really is that the plot didn't really go anywhere. Maybe the other 2/3rds will complete it, but as it stands, it reads more like a vlog than a crafted story. But overall, well done, especially for a 1-person team.

Thank you for playing! It was a fun first project. 😁

Very much on brand, and with a surprising amount of plot to boot. It was hilarious how serious it was, despite how ridiculous all the plot points were. Story otherwise was quite simple with the message being reject capitalism?... I had fun reading this.

No idea what to say, loved every bit of it. CGs, music, how the plot slowly unfolds, the perfectly timed flashbacks, the writing, even the content warning was on point lol. The fact that you completed this on your own is just a masterclass.

The adjusting viewport and NVL(?) mode were very well done! Very interesting method of moving the text and shifting the viewer's focus instead of manipulating the sprites. The dialogue also felt quite satisfying, like I would not have guessed what they were going to say/do.

That said, I do think the pacing was a bit too uniform/nonstop. There was no time to breath, and we were whisked from one line after another. Also, it was an interesting plot, but I kinda didn't see a point to the story other than it being a meme? Maybe the conversation with Gabriel was supposed to deliver some message and I zoomed past it? (If so, maybe slowing it down there could've helped.

But overall, I enjoyed it. It was a fun, short read as promised.

[Spoiler] Barry's secret power is bara

Super clean visuals. I love how the popouts highlighted certain parts of the text. Despite being slightly confusing at the start from being dropped straight into the action, the story did a really job of keeping me at the edge of my seat. I especially love how Kiel is aware of zombie tropes and the story addresses them directly. It's honestly quite impressive how you fit in a whole romance bit alongside all the horror elements in a short story. Both bits were really well done and complimented one another quite nicely.

It's an interesting premise and I like how you weaved in elements of discrimination into it. The transition effect was also very satisfying.

Overall, I think the pace could've been slowed down a bit. There's a lot of exposition in a very short amount of time (ex. opening scene ended before I even realized what was going on). In natural dialogue, characters need time to think and reason. But a lot of times the characters here immediately arrive at conclusions, making it almost like talking to a computer.

There's also a decent amount of telling, especially about how the Wraiths work and such. It's essential to the story, but the way it's currently presented puts a hamper on how interesting it feels. There needs to be a balance between spoon feeding the reader and letting them figure things out on their own.

Overall, it's a solid project, but like some of the other entries, has a story that is more suited for a larger/longer project.

A cute story about coming to terms with yourself and telling the world, a literal life-altering event on an otherwise normal day. It's a super stressful decision to make, and this VN does a good job at showing some of the internal/external struggles through a positive lens.

Some (spoiler) nitpicky thoughts below...

In my opinion, I think the plot moved too fast for a lot of the (really good!) points to land. It felt too much like checking off boxes in a list, rather than immersing the reader into what might be could have been one of MC's most traumatic moments in their life. For example, Richard's reaction was way too "HR suggests this is how you should respond if one of your coworkers comes out to you", rather than your deer (heh) friend finally sharing their deepest secret. (Or maybe some ppl do react like this, and it's just me?) But I think these moments can be expanded on and given more time to sink in.

A few of the other plot points felt a bit, awkward? I guess the VSV bit was for the retro theme, but other than revealing a bit of their history, it doesn't add much to the plot. (There's also the big question of why Jose kept the console till now, while MC got in trouble and stuff. Like wtf???) Then Jose suddenly developing a crush for Emilio after seeing them without their horns, felt quite shallow. Like it should be about more than just appearances, right? This also applies to the shopping route at the end. Are clothes and makeup all there is to being a girl?

Overall, it's a solid game and perhaps some of my points would require a much longer story to resolve, that would push it beyond the scope of a Jam. But good job!

Thank you for reading, glad you enjoyed it! (Hint: take a look at the screen at the end, or look at the img files lol)