Hi ActiveDayDreamer, thank you for your review and feedback, I'm glad that you find it to be a promising foundation!
I agree that its been left hanging for a while. This is my first time writing a visual novel so it's been a large undertaking. Length wise I would say it's only 1/4th completed. There's a lot I've planned that hasn't been added in yet.
Regarding the high stakes, I will work to flesh this out better in game. In this current version you've met Rod the reporter but that's just the start. The year isn't defined since it's not reflective of real life or any year, maybe closest to the early 2000s if i had to pin it down? Tracy tells the dark origin of drugs in this world but you'll have to choose for yourself if you believe her.
I'm excited to release the next part of the story and better flesh out the highs, the lows, and the characters. Your encouraging comment is appreciated!