Gotta say the whole solar punk theme and premise are thought-provoking, but I genuinely think that the story is floating in the work-of-literature realm rather than that of a game, especially a visual novel.
Don't get me wrong though, the visuals in ParaBEN are great. I'd argue the sprites and the main menu are some of the best art among all the entries. They communicate the vibe very well and it's present throughout the gameplay.
It's just that I'll probably enjoy the story better if it's packaged in a written, sci-fi novel. I couldn't connect to the characters on an emotional level. Perhaps it's because there stakes are not high enough. Perhaps it's because I found the... concept (?), idea (?), I don't know how to say it, but I found that part more interesting than the actual characters. Maybe it's a mix of everything.
Regardless of all that, ParaBEN is an enjoyable read and it's probably one of the boldest entry on this jam.