after just having binged the whole game, it nearly brought me to tears but i had one criticism that sexuality played a part but there was never an option for a female romance, was that ever in the cards as an add-on?
Nope. The game was originally meant for Cove to be the only romance option, with Baxter and Derek being added on later (though their romances are currently-unreleased DLC). The next game will feature more varied love interests, though.
I'm sorry we weren't able to include lady LIs this time around. But production for the next project has officially started and we'll begin sharing more info everywhere about it likely in April ^^.