(MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD)

This game goes so hard - to have achieved this level of polish, cohesiveness, and aesthetic identity, in only 4 days? Incredible. The game oozes with personality, the 90s anime style graphics, the subtitles-style song lyrics, the stylish UI, all the little details in the background + bg variations as characters move around and interact with it, it’s all just so charming and brimming with personality. The programmer has done such a good job - the text effects and glitches really sell the sense of unease and darkness at the heart of the plot, and the point-and-click elements + integrating the choices into a pop-up poem CG, felt fresh and ingenious and immersive. In general the integration of writing/narrative with the gameplay/choice structure was so cool - it’s such a creative framing device, and it was really fun to “figure out” in hindsight/on second playthrough. (After finishing the game, we reloaded to the last save, tried to pick the other option, and audibly gasped at the result.)

Do we even need to mention the music?? This vn has one of the most impressive soundscapes we’ve ever seen in a jam game - having not one but multiple fully voiced songs, with actual lyrics, all of which are complete and utter bangers, is an extraordinary achievement, esp given the time constraints of the jam. Not only that - the songs were consistently plot-relevant and thematically resonant - and having a literal voice change in the “Golden Voice” ending (our favourite! we’re certified Quinn simps. it hurt us a lot) was such a clever touch. The musical variation really helped sell the bittersweet can’t-have-it-all of the endings, and emphasise how much of a different person Willow becomes in them - both artistically and interpersonally.

Thank you so much for this gem - and congratulations on your well-earned victories!

how dare you jumpscare me the moment it starts

THIS GAME

OH MAN THIS GAME

firstly the audio, my god. it was incredble. the sfx, the songs, the insanely clever use of prev music---- but genuinely having music on that level in 4 days is mind blowing, and the lyrics thing was so damn clever. The art is BEAUTIFUL and i particularly love the very interactive, cg animated vibe from the glowing computer and swishing tail. it all felt very interactive and gorgeous and had such DEPTH to it, it feels like you're really in that room watching everything unfold. the attention to detail, the style and cohesion.... art was incredible 

The story and the coding I feel like I can talk about together bc they were so intertwined (INTERTWINE?). Being able to genuinely influence both the story and the music with choices was so clever, i loved the utilizing the clicking option for interactiveness, and the story itself was fantastic and really took a fun spin on the theme. I got genuinely excited when i realized how the different endings were achieved. 

u guys are truly wild for doing this in 4 days, amazing work!!

This was so good! The GUI, the art, the music, the vibes? All perfectly done, I can't believe this was done in 4 days!

I was so busy screaming directly into cres' DMs I forgot to write a comment here!!! Absolutely amazing game you guys SMASHED IT FR!! The story, gameplay, art, UI & sound design all go together so incredibly well not to mention the soundtrack going SO HARD I just left the game running at some points just to vibe hahaha

also without giving away spoilers "???" needs to kiss me right on the mouth THIS. INSTANT.

genuinely so impressed that this was made in only 4 days the overall art direction is so well crafted and it's such a polished game too!

From the artwork, and writing, to the music - this was such a delightful game to play from start to end!

awesome

my stupid ass couldnt figure out you had to click the scrunkly paper on the floor hopefully this comment helps a fellow 0.21 brain cell owner

This was a dazzling treat to my senses! The art, UI, music, and the narrative were all enjoyable. And unique! I spent my first playthrough  taking things slow to absorb the experience; and the uncertainty of where the plot was leading me to... that had me on the edge of my seat. I delightfully went racing back to the beginning just to do it all over again with different choices. For four days, your team pulled off a remarkable feat!