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Thank you so much Cryptid. I really took the time to sit and enjoy your playthrough and I was moved by how much the story resonated with you, so thank you so much for playing it so sincerely ✨

The voice actors really outdid themselves here, making the challenging material engaging to listen to and watch through. 

Everyone will be back in one game or another and there will be some happy endings for sure 😉

Hi eshetkhayil, 

Thanks for your comment. 

This is a part of Robert's story arc in the Folklore VN series, the final part of Robert's/Oculus Sinister'story - although out of chronological order will release next year. There are other bits in Bloodlines, Inside the Box and Only When you Sleep. 

I hope that's helpful. Thank you 

Thank you ✨

I felt really bad when I saw you said 'I'm really worried that Robert is...' when I was sitting on this release, so I thought I would wait until the 'reveal'. 

I'm so happy that you've read into the moral ambiguity of the Neverplace. King Tier and the mundane realm have their views on the place, that's for sure. But depending on your motivation for going/being there/existing there perceptions might be quite different. 

It's not that everyone is coded good or evil in either realm, and I wanted to explore that. 

Thank you for taking the time to comment and reading through all of the series so far ✨

We're, thank you AshersBraincell. I was thinking about the gameplay order, but don't be too worried about our sunshine boy Suraj, that's all I'll say for now 🤭

I thought it'd be good to look at the different guardians and their nature's, I think it makes for a lore expansion, but with as you say, the apprentice in the middle of it all. 

Thanks again, always love hearing from you ✨

Thanks so much for playing DigitalWaveMedia! He's quite the little scamp isn't he? 🤗

Thanks so much again for the comments AshersBraincell. I really appreciate it, I wanted to do a story that was a little more character-orientated and less about the 'greater world' of the story - and I think Hakon and Suraj are a great pair to explore because Persuers focussed a lot on lore and exploring the Indian Kavad, so I wanted to do a piece that elaborated on them as people. 

Hi AsherBraincell, thanks for your comment. I wanted to wait a little while longer today because the answer to your comment is here in a newly released game called 'Goodbye Robert' (prepare yourself) https://seraten04.itch.io/goodbye-robert

Thank you so much AshersBraincells for your comment! I really appreciated you taking the time to let me know. The VAs were absolutely great and a pleasure to work with, I'm delighted to say they're all returning this year for more titles. 

But honestly, thank you, it makes my day to receive comments like this ✨

Hi Raven, thanks for playing 'do you like sweets?' I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I'm afraid the 'real game' you're looking for is not something that is possible for me to develop at the moment.  I am working full-time and story/game development is my hobby. The Folklore series may one day be distributed on Steam and the stories may all be connected into one cohesive narrative, but until the story is complete in it's smaller chunks, I am afraid there will be nothing particularly long in the series.

The Folklore series of smaller games will continue for another year or so, and the full-story will be complete in time :).

Thank you again for your feedback.

Hi Raven,

Thanks for taking time to review. Hakon is a main character in 'Pursuers of mythic truth', where it is discussed that he is in fact, a Valravn from Denmark. You can play it here if you're interested https://seraten04.itch.io/pursuers-of-mythic-truth (if you wanted to know more about what happens after 'Inside the Box' - then this might be of interest, though it is only 11k - which main not be the 'full-game' experience you've mentioned in the 'Do you like Sweets' feedback). 

It is revealed more in 'Pursuers', but Hakon physically 'cannot' enter the Neverplace, it's revealed that as he is a messenger and as such he is physically unable to go there. 

As for his name, Hakon has chosen to drop the traditional spelling himself since his move to the UK - though the story is not complete, it will be explained as to why he has chosen to do this.   

The Folklore VN series is delivered in a variety of size and formats to cater for a variety of audiences- many of whom have enjoyed the duration of the game - so whilst this game will receive a voice acting addition, it will not be lengthed, but this is not the end of the story of Hakon, Suraj and the Neverplace :)

Hi Raven, 

Thanks for taking the time to review. There's a folklore horror dating sim coming up which may enable you to court someone matching that description, whether its any version of Sebastian Michaelis I'll leave for you to decide. You'll also be able to get to know the mysterious creature well in that game also. 

In the Pursuers of mythic truth, the sequel to this game, you have the option to return to Crooked, but there is a whole series of events unfolding which suggests it's not a great idea. 

Thanks again ✨

Thank you so much MK Eidson for taking the time to leave a comment, I really appreciate it! Big kudos for finding the endings in numerical order 👍, also a true completionist! Thank you once again ✨

Thank you so much for your kind comments, I really appreciate it. :) I'm looking forward to adding voice acting to this game later in the year too! 

Thanks again.

Thank you so much for playing Cryptid! I really appreciate it (even though, I made you cry, I'm so sorry 🙇). 

I'm so happy that Hakon's story is reaching the hearts of others too (although, all the characters mean a lot to me, there is something about this sweet birb that makes me want to give him a blanket and hot coco 🥹) 

Thank you again and take care 

Thank you so much for the lovely comments Sutch! I'm really glad you're enjoying the series. There will be more to come in 2025, so I'm looking forward to sharing those updates with you then ❤️✨

Hello! Sorry it is so late, but I did add a new entry! https://seraten04.itch.io/pursuers-of-mythic-truth there will be 3 more titles next year too 👀

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your feedback ✨

Hi BrokenEnd, thanks for playing 'Inside the box', there's good news! This whole series of games (bar a couple) focuses on the Crooked Man! One half focus on his history, the other half focus on the apprentice trying to find him). I would reccomend you find the 'Chaos Prince' in 'Only when you sleep' - you might someone very interesting 👀

Also, if you want to continue the apprentice's story of finding him, 'the Pursuers of Mythic truth' might work for you ✨

Thanks so muchhhhh :D It was nice to see your comment on this game also, so thank you so much! 

Jack and Jill have had their proper mad-cap debut in the series, in Purusers of Mythic truth...I hope you enjoy those crazy kids and their shenanigans. 

Crooked is hiding in one of the currently released games and his story will unravel even more in 2025! More coming soon :D

Thanks again for commenting. Makes me super happy to see comments like this

Hey AshersBraincell! Thank you so much for taking the time to review! I really appreciate the feedback, always makes me smile! :)

I know what you mean about ending 2 - I hope that one day I make a nice game about a typical day in Crooked's sweatshop rather than 'I threw the sweets in the bin lol' 

I was thinking of revisiting this game, but as you say, the jam limitations made it a bit challenging :) I hope you enjoy the rest of the series <3  (There's plenty more to go at and more to come :D)

Thanks again :)

Thank you so much Sparrow! Really enjoyed your playthrough. I strongly feel that the creature would prepare M&Ms... I can't really explain why, it's just a vibe I get 😂

I hope you enjoy the rest of the series. Don't worry you will definitely be seeing Crooked feature in the story, and you will be playing as his apprentice in the future. 

If you're looking for 'creature lore'- I reccomend 'bloodlines', 'only when you sleep' and 'pursuers of mythic truth'. 

For dear cru-chan, 'only when you sleep' has a particular ending (ending 6) you might want to check out. 

If you want to see Jack and Jill...Pursuers of mythic truth is the way to go 😉

Happy gaming and thanks again. May your pillows be fluffed and tea be warm in the Neverplace 😂

Thanks so much Cryptid, it's always a delight to watch your playthroughs and read your comments. I felt a little nervous with this one, as it's the longest yet, but I'm really glad that you enjoyed it. 

Thanks again for taking the time to play and leave such a considerate review. ✨

Hi, Your Game, thank you so much for posting. I really appreciate it

Thanks so much Kusayiro, I really appreciate it. I'm so excited to make more of the series too, so it's so nice to see feedback like this. I really appreciate it 🫶

Thanks so much Manni! I really appreciate it. I'm so excited to reveal more of the journey as it unfolds. 

I love when the theories start forming. I'd love to hear, but I also respect if you want to keep them to yourself. 

It's those amazing VAs I work with, they really set the mood 😉

Thanks for much for commenting BlackwaterRevenant. Yep, Pandemonium is really screwing everyone over. But why is a good question we'll find out the answer soon enough 👀

🥹 I hope you can dry your eyes soon. 

Hi! Thank you for playing Sanctuary and leaving a rating too 😊

Thanks so much for the comment BlackwaterRevenant! Yes...its a slippery slope once you can go between the realms. Pandemonium’s favourite...i definitely wouldn't want to be 🫠

It's all going on in the Neverplace 😂

Thanks so much for your comment! I really appreciate it. There is so much to remember! I'm hoping I can make a wiki soon, so it's easier to check some of the lore. Thanks again for your comment, always makes me smile seeing comments like these. 🫂

Thanks so much Iris! I really appreciate it. I love a bit of world-building, so I'm glad it's capturing the imagination 🫶

😂😂😂 I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thank you so much for playing 👍

Thank you so much! I'm glad that you enjoyed it 🫶

Hi Cryptid, thank you so much for your playthrough, can't wait to watch it! The prequel will be out in just a few weeks. I'm so excited because the voice acting is superb, so lucky to have so many talented people involved! 

Thanks again for playing. I love watching ❤️

Awesome! I'll be releasing a new game in mid-September, so not long to wait 

Thank you so much! I'd love to keep you in the loop! What's the best way to do so? 

Thanks again 😊

Hi Quiet, thanks so much for checking out the Folklore series. I hope you look forward to more games that will be coming up this year and in 2025!

Thanks so much for playing this installment of the Folklore series 👌

Hopefully you can enjoy it! :) Thanks for commenting. 

Thanks so much for the comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Their story will continue, I hope you can look forward to it unfolding  :)