That feeling when you're - OFF WERK AND YOU CAN PLAY THISSSS 😭
Already know it's going to be (even Moar) awesome - thanks, as always, for your hard work. Sure I'll edit some Tam squee in later ;) EDIT: KAY, LET'S DO DIS
First - I am Amaaazed how much sound effects (and they were all, really spot on) can enhance Immersion to this amazing level. I could really FEEL the difference between this one and earlier demos: A great example being when Tamarack was rustling in leaves upon first meet and it not only shocked my MC, but me (whoa) lol. On the subject of sounds: The soundtrack is Amazing?? Oh my goodness?? Music we've been given thus far needs tons moar LOVE. Is this same person from first OL? It has similar vibes - but I'm really a fan of like - different versions of songs? Extended tracks? How it can go light with piano, but then pair an electric guitar and just suddenly - BOP. *chef's kiss*
OKAY - NOW TAMARACK. You've Spoooooiled usssss. I mentioned earlier that her crush felt very low-key, non-typical BLWUSHY. And while that holds true on some counts (and I still respect), I REALLY got to see what Tam's special brand of crush actually is. 'MC'S COLORS ARE ALSO MY FAVORITE COLORS. K - BYE.' 😂I love her, your Honor. (Also: chose 'Rainbow' for the culture~) But there were even Beautiful subtles/maybe hints of jealousy we'll see? Like if you say baby Baxter's handsome - I LOVED how Tam's face just DROPPED. And then she responds to him differently. Like: '...hey, you trash. why u here?' Also just ALL her bouncy over sitting next to MC. Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I have waited for F/F OL goodness since the first's Kickstarter, and I just seem them interacting and I'm cry. I am Highkey curious, though, why she doesn't use MC's nickname when she admits they're friends? (Qiu uses it WITHOUT PERMISSION) I thought it may be because she forgot - but you've showed us she has excellent memory. Is there a STORY there? 👀
Honorable mentions: Mommy is still most amazing creature in this game and I will continue to STAN. Mrs. Murray be best teacher. Like - I adore how much passion and ability to communicate to these children I'm seeing. Even though Darren SUKS - it was awesome seeing new kids beyond mains. I continue to appreciate (and LAWL) neighbor level with Qiu and him coming at my MC like they're best frans. She's deadpan Daria vibes, (and Qiu is a LOT) so their interactions are highly Entertaining. Def getting a: 'Qiu is used to being popular, so when person doesn't immediately fawn, he is confuzzed/ups the ante.
(If you made it this far) Is this last update to the demo before the Kickstarter or nah? I did think it was going to end with MC's mom picking them up - but maybe patrons got that. Either way: So much progress; so much AMAZING. You all Rock. <3