I don't actually think I've commented here-
SO, why not do it now? (Note: There'll defo be me rambling at the end)
I always come back to Ascendance often because it always lingers in my head. The plot is new (for me) and the ideas of the Y are unique!! I like that in the beginning we can pick whether we're a night owl or early bird, or if we are usually late or early to class, it just adds a little flavour to the text and makes it feel just a little more real ya know?
Not to mention our friends Thomas and Emma (who both have one part of my heart) and how the three of us just fit together like puzzle pieces. It feels nice and reminds me of my own friends.
Elya's entrance is just wow. My first reaction though was just "they can walk through doors what" but its a fun thing to read. I keep thinking that he just stands outside the door though-
Ian's entrance always confused me since I honestly thought he went in through the window (seems like something Ian would do ngl). Waiting for the day we throw something at him because he scares us fr.
Joana's entrance is just MMMM. The emotions I can feel in it, and you can tell apart each different emotion based on the way the text it written. It's just *chefs kiss*.
The writing itself is just so good. There can the obvious and the hidden in it where it isn't too much or too little, just right. The writing style gives me light academia vibes (note: huge fan of light and dark academia aesthetics) and sort of some poetry vibes (another note: I love poetry too). The writing really ties in well with the plot and the way the characters are written are always so good!!
If you have time to play Ascendance I recommend you do! Lou is such a good writer and story creator, you'll get immersed pretty quickly and you'll forget that this is only part one! Part one!! I honestly forgot it was only part one until I got to the end and I can't wait for more. Not only that but there can be platonic or romantic ways to go with the routes which is always so nice to see!
Rambling time (you can skip this) !!
Both Lou and I have followed each other since around July of last year and every time I see Ascendance pop up on my timeline I've never been so happy. Lou can always find a way to real you back into the story of Ascendance somehow and that's how I know I'm going to enjoy the game a lot. Ascendance has always been a safe space for me and for others too, the game gives me so much comfort. It gives me a warm feeling and reminds me of the good times from ages ago (I'm not that old I swear).
I can't put into words how much the game means to me and others. If there's one thing I'm thankful for, it's for Lou making Ascendance. No matter how long it takes for the game to be finished I'll be here ready to continue playing and I'll still continue to play ever once the game is finished and won't be updated.