Hi, I'm Vye, and this is a quick blog for a few of the novembears I've read... it's nearly midnight so they all would be short and sweet. I'm using a rating system from -5 to 5, with -5 being strongly negative and 5 being strongly positive.

## Herve: 3

This is a very straightforward and cute game about discord kitties meeting up. Love that the two endings are positive for the MC, either getting himself a daddy bear or getting a job they want while they drift away from the old bear - this sounds sad but it just happens sometimes!

https://sourou.itch.io/herve

## Every Date Has It's Progs and Cons: -3

The concept, the execution, and the resolution has made me appreciate the fact that Nemo is writing By Your Hands, and even then it actually lowered/tempered my expectations for that VN. The art is hard carrying.

https://chellaytiger.itch.io/every-date-has-its-progs-and-cons

## End of the Line: 4

This giant team managed to create a complete project, one that is rather somber and touches on a subject I was very invested in while I was in highschool. One of the few FVNs with a straight person too! I liked the music and the art is wonderful, especially the backgrounds.

https://gruntsteel.itch.io/end-of-the-line

## What He Carried: -1

Art is hard carrying, and the concept, while fun, is a bit silly. Bear trauma dumps and we find out the foxy is a punching bag for his friends.

https://boyfail-inc.itch.io/what-he-carried

## Since November: 2

I liked the art and the music a lot. The writing is a bit stiff and has a few interesting use of commas. The concept is definitely bonkers, but the outside section feels a bit underdeveloped despite being hyped up.

https://keithballard.itch.io/since-november

## Fate Itself: 3

I like the tiger. The path to the true ending is enjoyable and I really enjoyed the ambiance. By far the most interesting of the bunch simply because of the execution and the writing.

https://killingfantasy.itch.io/fateitself

## Help Me Date Your Dad: 2

Cute! Lesbian daughter tries to set up Adopted Uncle and Dad, feels are had, smiles are smoled. That title drop is cool but does have a bit of a tonal dissonance with the rest of the VN.

https://itch.io/jam/novembear-fvn-jam/rate/3081916

## On a String: 0

The art is cute, the music/sound design was ok. Straightforward in plot and execution. It's ok!

https://bazcus.itch.io/on-a-string

## One Thousand Yards: 5

Oh lordt, Shirooo once again blessing us with his words and music. This is probably my most favorite of his VNs. The pacing, the music, the prose... What isn't there to like? I can see that the beginning would be a bit of a hurdle for some people (it does repeat itself a bit!), but the feels at the end of the story made me sob and I love this VN.

https://shiroooo-dev.itch.io/one-thousand-yards

## Stories of Aetas Velon: Snows Rest: 1

It's a prologue! Cute characters, hints at a bigger story! One of the longer previews to a future VN in the jam.

https://lucentstudios.itch.io/stories-of-aetas-valon-snows-rest

## Blackout Zero: 4

Pretty! Erebus went all out on the visuals and the gameplay aspects! Unfortunately, it really relies on having read a previous May wolf and the story was cut in half. What is there is very enjoyable though!

https://erebuswulfe.itch.io/blackout-zero

## Big Steps: 5

Big kaiju? Check. Cute bear? Check. Interesting world/setting? Check. Bukkake? Hell yes. This is a very light read and I really love kaiju's/Godzilla, so this holds a soft spot in my heart. The sudden bukkake was funny and the optional s3x scene are what sealed the deal for me. I'd have to reread it again.

https://curiouscritters.itch.io/big-steps

## Blast Damage Days: 5

That ending credits song has been stuck in my head and gods the lead up to it is just as good as Purrgatory. The voice acting was good and I really enjoyed how wholesome the story ended despite how dark the middle was.

https://cecilyrenns.itch.io/blast-damage-days

## The Creature in My House: 2

The creature is strangely adorable but I didn't vibe with the MC, would have loved to see a redemption arc but oh well.

https://ghostrickfrost.itch.io/the-creature-in-my-house

## Face to Face: 5

The simple and stark silhouettes, the daring and jarring backgrounds, and the writing really make for a distinct and unique experience of the Novembears. While the mystery is there it is quickly resolved, but what I really enjoyed the atmosphere, dialogue, and pacing.

https://joelurker.itch.io/face-to-face

## Daring Choices: 1

I liked the meta aspect, and that first bad end is great. I unfortunately have already seen the concept done a couple times before so the trip towards the ending was predictable. It's not bad though! The writing is good.

https://neven-vn.itch.io/daring-choices

## Walls: 4

Goodness. What a way for a hookup to go. I was genuinely shook as the story went on and I'm really glad it didn't much, much worse.

https://sagedeer.itch.io/walls

## Beeptune Tales Spin City: 5

The transitions, the UI. Just these alone would have been enough for me, but the writing is energetic and I adore the art style.

https://shapeshiftgl.itch.io/bt-spin-city

## Bear My Breath: 5

Delightfully silly, intended or not. The characters are very lively and the MC is a bit of a lovable oddball. RIP best friend tho.

https://tavios.itch.io/bear-my-breath

## Memories Frozen In Time: 4

It's so good to see so much improvement from the dev of Hour from the May Wolf game jam! This one has cute art and I can't wait to see what they make next!

https://mayomilkshake.itch.io/mfit

## McMurdo: 1

503 words set to sensual grunts and ASMR.

https://kraajlanding.itch.io/mcmurdo

## Barrel of Time: 0

I was watching a stream of the game and it had a glitch where we just couldn't continue the story. Unfortunately wasn't able to find time to read the rest!

https://mykanthrope.itch.io/novembear2024

## Made With Honey: 5

I love the sprites and wish it was finished! Such a strong opening for a VN.

https://hollow-soul-stories.itch.io/made-with-honey