I really want to continue my trend of writing grumpy Monday reviews. Perhaps there is something I could say about the game being too short, or not complex enough, or …
Ah never mind. Has cats, best game, 5/5
Jokes aside, this game really does do a lot right, especially for something made on a time limit. The interface is simple, accessible, and just over all works. The sound design is lovely, and the volumes are perfect as well; I often have to lower the sounds in text-based games because they interfeer with reading, but that is not the case here. The story, though short, is effective at getting the plot accross and even more effective at pulling at heart strings. And most importantly, the game is complete! I do not have access to your roadmap, so perhaps there are a lot of things you needed to cut, but you’ve successfully made a lovely finished product.
The biggest complaint I can think of is about the calling option; having to press a button to call and then another one to listen seems unnecessary. I suppose you could argue it adds suspense, but that same break is not present when you do find the kitten. Also, I believe “surprising” was typoed in the bathroom, but with the writing being quite good over all, that is easily forgiveable.