Ahh, man, well, this was one I was pretty excited to play, and I was pretty certain I'd love it, which I do <3 There's something very special about all of your spooktober projects that I've played. They're the most heartwarming, fuzzy-inducing games I've ever come across x3 And this one is no exception!
In response to what you said about me nailing creepy and unnerving, you absolutely nail feel-good fuzzy adorableness every time with these spooktober projects of yours :3 To me, they feel like a warm, accepting hug, haha. In fact, I actually go back to Mothdude every now and then if I'm feeling down!
Everything about this exudes warmth and care, from the charming art to the heartfelt story and the musical accompaniments. It just emanates those 'everything's going to be okay' kinda vibes. I played through this a few times to pick different choices and stuff before bed, and I feel like I can sleep soundly it's relaxed me so much :3 The tenderness level is off the charts, haha.
Also, I have to say that the lil animations and stuff are gorgeous, and the puzzles were fun without being too challenging, though I saw you put a guide up on the page, which is much appreciated too!
Aaaand, even though it has nothing to do with me, one line of yours in particular (and I hope it's not a spoiler to reference it here >.<) was just one of those lines that gave me an emotional gut punch just cos of how much it resonated with me x3
It's the "And I like what I do, and I want to do it all and more, but I'm so, so tired." part that got me!
That's pretty much how I feel about trying to make VNs, haha. I absolutely adore it, and I want to keep doing it forever (while hopefully improving over time), but I'm also painfully aware of how much I end up hurting myself in the process through sheer obsession and lack of sleep x3 I am, so, so tired, haha. Nothing I do is ever good enough for my stupid brain >.< Replace hanging out with Maria and Jaime with simply, playing video games, and you have my life xD I give myself permission to pause and play Spooktober games, and then that's pretty much it. I wish I could remember how to switch off and play more stuff like I used to!
Anyways, I'm gonna shut up because I've left a giant wall of text here that I can only apologise for x3 Just know that I really appreciate this project of yours as well as your others! They're a real breath of fresh air :3
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Thank you so much - your comments always mean a ton!!!! I'm so happy that that vibe is able to come through - it makes me really happy to hear, and the continued love for Mothdude is honestly really incredible to see / hear. It's definitely a cozy comfort to replay on this end too :) Making another that can land that way is success in my book!
A lot went into some of those heavier lines, so I'm glad that they were able to strike a chord. Creating can always be a struggle, no matter how much you love it - & glad to see that you're still creating too!!