Wow, I am very impressed by the scope, the story and the characters of this game! Full disclosure, I haven't played your other games yet, even though I plan on doing so, since the lore seems to be connected. (?)
It took me a while to play this because I had to keep taking breaks - because the atmosphere is actually very haunting and it got to me, but also because I got stuck or a little lost a few times.
I really like how many different themes are hidden in this. There's so much to see! It really does feel like a fever dream at times so it's very fitting.
There's some very dark subject matter, especially when talking to the black cat, and it felt like such a raw, personal story somehow.
I also think it fits the theme on a spiritual level, with its sense of dread. I was a little overwhelmed at times.
Although I have to say, I'm embarrassed to admit that I have been stuck now and I'm not sure how to progress. (Spoilers ahead)
I met the girl who talks about the stars, and dried her off with a towel from Katie's house, then she went through the wall in my house.
Now I'm awake, I can visit the underwater cave with my swimsuit and I can visit Katie's house (except for where she is sitting because my character doesn't want to be noticed by her) and I can go into the cave. I can also cook and eat things but the game doesn't let me go to sleep. I have touched the orb and jumped down to where the giant head-shaped rock is a few times.
After searching everything multiple times I watched
But at a certain point they will go to sleep and meet a man, but I can't do that :(
Maybe there is something I missed?
I hope I'll be able to experience the whole game before giving a rating so I won't rate it yet, but I cannot stress enough that I really really liked this game :)