This was so beautiful... I didn't see the "reveal" coming but ended up getting it on the first try as when I reached the final choice I was like... wait. Why does this suddenly feel wrong... I really like how you set it up. Not knowing what the gate signifies until the end. Picking up the pieces of the story through the objects and the memories. Then finding the strength to come back, move on, face things at the end.
It left me with so many feelings and thoughts about the main character and their relationship with the Lord. It felt so bittersweet and tragic... ahhh... I wanted to know more... the way you wrote it was like just enough to hook me in and then leave me like GUHHHH. My heart became so soft and weepy...
The art is beautiful! Gorgeous sprite that's so detailed! And the little animated floating bits were such a nice touch! Love how you set it up with the large scrolling BG and we have to search around for the objects. It felt so tranquil and calm, especially with the music choice. And the use of the panning and light effects really added to the memory sequences.
Overall just a really lovely little game that's now left me feeling so many conflicting emotions at the end. Felt really powerful in how it pulled me in and tugged at my heart.