this was such a pleasant experience. thank you for making it. here is a list of praise and feedback:
praise:
- the UI is clean and easy to use. it's snappy and intuitive on controller.
- i really liked how the game opened, allowing me to set my options in peace and set everything up just the way i like it.
- the controller auto-detect was really nice.
- i cared about the characters so much that i took extra care to be sure none of them got hurt too badly during combat. i was scared when they would get hurt.
- the music is absolutely incredible. it deeply moved me. it sold the whole experience. i loved it.
- there were a few jokes that made me laugh, which is a nice and welcome relief in sad, heavy stories. the writing hurts you, but it also hugs you.
feedback:
- the room exit in the beginning wasn't very obvious to me. i spent more time than i'd like to admit stuck in the opening bedroom. maybe add a big arrow for dumb-dumbs like me?
- hit sound effects during combat were underwhelming, or not present at all, such as when avila attacks.
- would prefer moving, using, and attacking all use a single interface. i did not enjoy having to independently select these actions.
- there were some corners and stairs i would sometimes get stuck on.
SPOILERS: the ending dream environment was so peaceful, like a great weight had been lifted. i fell in love with the space cloak person. i hope to see them again soon.