I was a tester for this game, but I feel like I should write up a small review for this:
I have played all of zDS' IGMC entries from over the years (Even made one with him lol), so I knew right off the bat I was in for a treat. I can safely say that amythical is the most polished, most balanced entry to this contest he's ever made. His experience really shows and surely helped him make this in a month.
The game wastes no time throwing you into an unsettling situation involving a god and three people he trusts greatly. All three of the characters have unique personalities and battle styles which lead to fights being very well put together. The kicker here is you have many choices to make throughout the game, which gives the game a wonderful amount of different strategies to use. Strategy and replay value. I finished the entire game three times and it felt different every time.
The pixel art is top notch and crafted with care. Each enemy stands out (The leprechaun is the best) and you almost feel bad if you choose to not spare them. But that's your choice to make, so my first run I killed every single one of them. I found out that vastly changed my experience while on my second play. Going back to the pixel art, the areas stand out and give off a sense of fear hanging around every corner. I really liked the color choices which fit the feeling of the game perfectly.
The music is a high point of the game and never misses its mark. You can tell a lot of effort was put into it. The FM synth choice gives the game a classic feel that fits the mood and theme wonderfully. Walking into the city area for the first time and hearing the music pump you up really encourages you to move on in the hostile world. The same thing can be said for the battle themes. It all meshes together to enhance an already great experience.
The game never wastes your time. It is an hour of well written story, fast battles and fantastic music. It goes by quickly and makes you want more. That's why I think the choice system was a great addition that will make you actually replay to see the changes. Excellent work as always and I feel this is a top entry that everyone should give a shot.