I think this game has so much potential.
(SPOILERS FOR PEOPLE WHO HADN'T PLAYED OR WATCHED ANY PLAYTHROUGHS)
I think its one of those VN that really stood out more than the rest. Because not only do the given characters develop, but so does the main character.
I truly feel like the game made me feel invested in the story despite its lack of CG (well... its in early access, what did I expect).
But I fear about one thing that might ruin this game, keep in mind, it may be just my opinion, I will still like this game regardless, so don't take this with a grain of salt, but I feel like having a poly route between Jacob and Gabriel might ruin the game. Because:
- Jacob's route is perfect, despite having a problematic scene
(*cough*-the locker room scene-*cough*). I feel like having a poly route with Jacob will actually ruin some highlights on what makes his character shine. Jacob's route is wild, and it not only focuses on his jealousy towards Jorge, but also the development of Jorge himself, and the moment where Jorge confesses that he didn't feel like he apologized to Jacob enough was one of the most emotional moments in the game. - Gabriel's route is my least favorite, but I don't hate it. It still holds a deep dive of holding a high job position. But I feel, again, having a poly route with him may ruin some highlights of his character more. In the end, he confesses that he felt envious of his exes, (
Yeah, you could really tell by how good he was hiding it.) and realized he really needs a relationship, and it's with Jorge, which I think is the only emotional moment I could get out of his route. - In fact, I think if done incorrectly, it will actually be a terrible influence on Jorge. By then, the game will just be taken out by lust. Well, it is an 18+ game, but I feel like being for mature audience doesn't excuse terrible writing or plots.
- I just don't think there was any chemistry going on with Jacob and Gabriel for me to agree if a poly route is suitable or not.
Also, despite Ivaan hating alcohol. He is seen holding a glass of champagne in his good ending. Maybe he's drinking chrysanthemum tea, ginger ale, I don't know?
This is not what I think the game will be, but more so on what I'm afraid if the game took into a more fanservice route. So whatever happens to the game, I'm not going to hate it, it still has it's strong points.
Other than that, I have high hopes for Kevin's route based on the lunch time and hang outs, and some interactions from Jacob's route. So keep it going~