Playing through this a bit more properly this time, we shall see how far I get. I will be writing down my thoughts along the way.
Early bible quotes, even as an atheist, I am in favor of this. If your game goes bible, might as well go full bible. Interesting transition into the monstergirl lore as well.
I like the protagonist so far, Gabriel has a good mindset.
Father John works out. Damien looking sleepy, very good.
The expressions on the characters are really well done and creative.
Clover and Eva are both lovely, not a Sera fan, yet.
Background visuals are all extremely well put together.
Aria is nice too, the confessional scene was interesting. Overall it is an interesting premise, Catholicism and a "dating-sim style VN". Writing is steeped in it, which makes it fresh and different in a way.
This is even more evident with the teaching of the nun in the first classroom scene. There is a lot here I would not agree with, but that does not really impact my appreciation of this work.
Gabe does seem to be a bit of a blank slate, not a lot of personality going on here just yet, except for being a representation of the morals the game wants to convey. I get that some personal flaws, or some quirkier characteristics might not fit the purpose of this project, and it's a bit too early for me to form any more definitive opinion concerning the story and the characters overall.
Except that Eva is the best, this is evident right away.
I should mention I am playing this alongside a friend, I chose socializing for the first major choice, she took gaming.
Not that impressed with the music, kind of bland, but I have some offbeat sensibilities. I think the songs do get the job done and fit a VN. Perhaps a really strong main-theme or two might be good to mix things up, this might already be in as far as I know. I am at the gym sequence.
The basketball query is funny, you get Wren path points if you choose Bruce Lee? Stephen Curry, naturally. My friend chose Bruce.
Clover library scene very good, not gonna lie. Eva scene even better. This art is gorgeous.
Book recommendation section, now this I can get behind. I have read a surprising amount of these titles, just a few of the philosophy ones though. But no romance recommendations? After having it being teased earlier? For shame. Have not read Earthsea either, although the series has been recommended to me, really should. I think you might like the Ender books and some of the Atwood works.
Will be playing more soon, it's a big game.