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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Uniqueness! | #2 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Overall | #3 | 3.594 | 3.594 |
| Game Feel! | #4 | 3.250 | 3.250 |
| Fun! | #5 | 3.250 | 3.250 |
| Horniness! | #5 | 3.875 | 3.875 |
Ranked from 8 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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I don't usually play visual novels much, but I can definitely see a lot of work went into this! I also appreciate the bits of combat sections to break up the dialogue. I didn't get super far in, but I enjoyed what I did get to play! Well done!
Okay, this is without a doubt one of the longest games I’ve ever played in this game jam, and I’m actually glad that I pushed down my disliking of visual novels for this one. It took me 3 days to finish this game due to this fact about me, but I did it!
I really loved the characters you’ve made for this project, and to have your story portray that it’s okay to explore what your heart truly wants rather than to have your life and/or choices influence it on you and shove it down your throat. Having a character that had…600 years…I think…figuring this out, and then lightly implying that she may have become trans due to this discovery… (Chef’s kiss) was actually a really nice touch to better project that.
The most touchy and complicated subject in my opinion when it comes to beauty, is trying to advertise it. After seeing Anna’s substory, If I’m being honest, I would say that it’s both true that you should love yourself for what you are, and it’s also true to improve on what you have if given the chance. (But this is just me talking, you don’t have to listen to this; I don’t think plastic surgery is the best option out there if getting it is optional. Hey, if you had a broken nose before entering the operating room, then be my guest. It’s necessary for a healthy life at that point.)
In my personal opinion to possibly make a project like this better in the future, is the following:
This is completely optional, you don’t have to listen to me, but thank you for making this wonderful game, and having me enjoy the experience.
Thank you so much for the feedback!
I really wish I could have gotten farther with the combat, but I put it off for too long. I got the basic mechanics working within the first week or so, then focused on the visual novel stuff the rest of the time, until I quickly went back to do sprites for the characters and enemies during the final weekend.
The combat sections are underwhelming with a lot of repetitive clicking and "damage sponge" enemies but the writing and character design is great. I like how they transform in the story. Haven't finished it yet but will play some more later.
I really liked this game. I am a fan of TSF. I enjoyed the relationships. I loved the message of self acceptance. The soup scene was amazing. I would have liked this version of the game more if it was a VN. I was not a huge fan of the combat. It could work and be really fun. I genuinely want to play a version of this game with more refined combat. I loved the variety of body types and intimate scenes. All in all it is a great game.