WagleUnagi

I AM RATING THESE ALL THESE JAM SUBMISSIONS RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER. THERE ARE HIGH HIGHS AND LOW LOWS BUT PLEASE DON’T TAKE THIS TOO PERSONALLY, AFTERALL, WE ALL ONLY HAD A MONTH.

Implementation of Theme (5):

This certainly deserved to get the 2’nd Place Award out of all the Submissions. The bracelet cop-out was masterful and the less I say about expanding dick, tehe, the better. The only thing is that you won’t be able to pull the same trick twice if you enter another Jam like this in the future.

Story (5):

Besides biting off a bit more than you could chew with the scope of this VN, everything with the set up was perfect.

There were a certain point in the story where I kept thinking that this sounded like Paul-Loup or Charles from Alones but I thought that there was no way it could be part of the same universe. Then the ending happened and made me question everything. If Alones has MPreg in it that will be so awesome and not in a kinky way.

Really glad that you decided to focus on the ending moreso than the middle of the VN. I would I could have done the same thing with Wolf Bolo Two but I don’t think I could pull it off as well as you.

Presentation (5):

Wacky put his entire Wackussy into this.

I was shocked to find out from Bedan that a lot of this was drawn on paper while you were commuting to your day job. I’m nervous to play even SFW Furry Visual Novels in public, let alone draw smut for them.

The bit about having the sloth be transparent had me in tears it was so good.

The soundtrack was great.

One day, we will get a CG of Tino and Alenzo getting that sand in their cheeks if you know what I mean. WINK WONK.

Creativity (5):

The very French-piled WackyWoof making a VN set in the Silver State was kind of out of nowhere for me.

I now kind of what to go to Burning Man IRL but the more I think about it, the more it seems like a horrible tourist trap that you can’t escape from, like going to New Year’s Eve in Times Square. Good thing that DenFur is happening around the time it is set to happen in 2025 so I don’t need to make a choice. hehehe

If anyone wants another desert based VN after finishing all of what the Echo Series has to offer, I’ll shoving this down their snoots and seeing if they want to burn too.

Total (20):

After WackyWoof gooberishly submitted Alones to MAY WOLF 2023 since he didn’t understand the Jam, awarding him a perfect score from me for MAY WOLF 204 is somewhat of a silly redemption arc.

Every time that I go to a Furry Convention after reading this Submission, all I can think about as the Post-Con Depression starts to sink in is the ending of this VN. Not everyone can be their true-selves IRL all the time. It’s such a great analogy to that. I’m fathomed that Wacky was about to pull this off with what little Con Experience I believe he has. It makes me want to replay this again. It makes me want for the VN to be finished but alas Alones comes first.

It look at from me not to mention the Geneva Conventions in thing Jam Comment.

Donut Holes jam comments · Posted in Donut Holes jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (5):

I’m usually not one for weight gaining stories but JJ is an exception for me. When the theme was generated, I knew that someone was going to use it for weight gaining but I didn’t expect to like it like this.

My only thing is that I messed up on the choices so much that I didn’t get understand it until the end. Which is mostly my fault but I think that one of the more heavier JJ sprites could have been used in the itch.io page screenshots.

Story (5):

I have a bit of thing for baking, as can be seen by my longest FVN stream ever—clocking in at 5.5 hours— for Bjaker’s Hearth & Home. I also really loved the movie Chef (2014) so the idea of a MY WOLF centered around a baking food truck encaptivated me. I’ve done a lot work in Hospitality but food trucks are always one of those thing that remain an enigma to me. How does the frier oil not get everywhere while driving?!?

The Cake Pop Bitch-Ass Lion Bitch getting what he deserves at the end was perfect. Even thought I still don’t understand how a cake pop can get stall that easily if it covered in candy and chocolate.

Having a wolf sit on the MC’s face for some good old donut hole eating anilingus was very hot and satisfying especially since I had unlocked my face-sitting kind a few weeks before the Jam at TFF 2024.

Presentation (5):

I’m usually not a fan of fully front facing sprites but this style makes it work so well. I think it’s that the characters aren’t fully symmetrical which if they were they would sort of have this uncanny feel to them.

The Chord Progressions cameo on the weasel’s clothing was a very cute nod along with having BowserPuma be there in my stream to see it for the first time live.

Kind of wish that the MC had a side sprite since I had no idea what their species was until the MY WOLF sat on his face.

Creativity (4):

Having the theme tied to choices was an excellent decision that I wonder how many players weren’t able to experience due to their poor choice making. I may have given this Criteria a 4 but I’m very surprised that it only got 15’th place out of all of the entries.

I wish I wasn’t so silly that it took me two playthroughs to understand that the donuts from the title screen are the correct answers for the choices.

Total (19):

The one VN that I awarded a near perfect score to. From a somewhat big team that came from having no VN Development Experience whatsoever, this was a grand slam from CuriousCritters. I need to play your NovemBEAR Submission before the Kitten’s Book Club Meeting on 1/18/2025.

It was also very adorable reading all of your names because of the whole Noun+Animal motif y’all coincidently have.

One More Light VN jam comments · Posted in One More Light VN jam comments

I'm Now the School Delinquent's Lover, but I Want Out!! jam comments · Posted in I'm Now the School Delinquent's Lover, but I Want Out!! jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (5):

Seeing the MC’s life literally being expanded before Mycroft’s eyes is one of those interpretations that I could never even hope to imagine myself. When I think about it, expanding life is kind of what I did with the Bolo Drives in Wolf Bolo Two but this is done in a way that doesn’t require you to play 64 hour Japanese RPG from 8 year ago.

Story (4):

I’m kind of iffy on how suicide is portrayed in media but a lot of care was put into this aspect of the story. You really feel for what the MC has to go through and the baggage that he isn’t able to separate himself from.

I was expecting a bit of educational section about beverages in this one which thankfully there isn’t.

You left the player wanting more of Mycroft which they certainly got in your Submission for NovemBEAR 2024.

Presentation (5):

Someone pulled a Labor of Love and decided to use the Pre-Made Sprites but alter them heavily so much that to someone who didn’t know about MAY WOLF, they wouldn’t have guessed it made by someone else. The fully original characters blend so well with Ron’s sprites.

The use of music almost brought a tear to my eye.

There is so much symbolism, I really wish you could have gotten the butterfly animation to work like how you showed me.

The different textboxes were a nice touch.

Creativity (4):

I think that the only reason I didn’t give this 5 Stars was being I was a little offput by the Player Input section that happened only once. Apparently a lot of people got stuck by it and it took them a while but I just got it instantly on my first tried.

Having the sudden perspective shift to this completely different character was cool and unexpected.

Total (18):

For MAY WOLF 2023, I liked Moonlit Field quite a bit. I thought you were going to be dedicating all of your time towards The Wayward Tower so when you released your own Submission too, I was very surprised. From all the veterans from MAY WOLF 2023 into MAY WOLF 2024, this is by far the biggest step in quality.

Anything that was underbaked in Moonlit Field came out well-done in One More Light. This isn’t a joke against people who like their meat well-done. I don’t care about doneness unless it’s tuna.

This is the VN that showed you were a threat not to be overlooked. Also I just remembered that I didn’t give this VN 5 Stars on the normal itch.io Rating so now you’ll get further boosted.

https://cetusotter.itch.io/machinalutris

I AM RATING THESE ALL THESE JAM SUBMISSIONS RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER. THERE ARE HIGH HIGHS AND LOW LOWS BUT PLEASE DON’T TAKE THIS TOO PERSONALLY, AFTERALL, WE ALL ONLY HAD A MONTH.

Implementation of Theme (3):

So close to a perfect score. Expanding the MC’s social circle did not cut it for me. Perhaps if there were more interactions with the other delinquents besides Akuma, I would have given it another point but it just kind of feels like a shoe-horned theme implementation.

Story (5):

This was a great story to weeb out to that didn’t weeb too hard. If this had happened to me at my school, I would have been swooned.

I was kind of worried that based on the title, that all of the delinquents would be there unlikeable and irredeemable assholes but they grew on me in a non-Stockholm Syndrome kind of way.

I’m surprised you didn’t have it take place in the Wakayama Province so you can continue your trend of having all your VN’s take place in “W” States/Provinces.

Presentation (5):

I should have expected that Mr. JapaneseStarBitsCandyCat would have tried a manga styled VN eventually and for a VN Jam it was perfect. You were able to cram a lot more into this VN because you didn’t need to worry about color. I’m honestly surprised that there isn’t another Furry Visual Novel that tries to go a for manga style like this.

The music choice was superb and it was fun seeing you unleash your inner Hatsune Miku. I also remember a lot anime sounding SFX’s which really makes you feel like you’re playing a manga.

My only complaint was that for a B&W VN, it was kind of weird that the characters’ names were colored. I would have tried to use different symbols like a B&W 😈 before and after Akuma’s name for example.

Creativity (5):

I loved the set-up for this VN. Every bully stereotype that just ended up being a misunderstanding was hilarious. I’m surprised that no one has tried to do this type of dynamic before. I can see this becoming tiring if done for too long but since it’s a Jam VN, it doesn’t overstay it’s welcome.

There were a few Japanese treats that I learned about through this which only makes me want to go to Japan even more. Said treats, I haven’t even seen YouTubers sponsored by Sakuraco and TokyoTreat talk about.

Total (18):

This is a VN that deserved to have won the Jam and I’m glad that its popularity has lead to more eyes on WIFL and WIKY. I’m kind of glad that it wasn’t a blowout like Before You Depart from MAY WOLF 2024 because that would have meant that I NEED to change how voting for MAY WOLF 2025 works. We are changing it for 2025 but not because of this Submission in particular.

I wasn’t a fan of the extra scene that was added after the release. The first release left off with a perfect ending and the extra scene just slightly tainted that ending.

Let’s hope that having a completed FVN trilogy doesn’t lead to too much stress on your shoulders.

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Astrophobia jam comments · Posted in Astrophobia jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (5):

An expanding dark hole but not in a NSFW way.

Story (5):

This VN shows grief but it shows acceptance for one’s fate in away that couldn’t be done any other way. Two people who love each other a lot who want to spend their last moments together in eachother’s arms. I know a lot of people don’t like these kind of stories that romanticize the end of the world, but I love them.

Presentation (5):

Everything, except for the engine and the SFX, was made from scratch. The painting the background was super detailed when you didn’t have to go that far.

The music at the end was what had me in tears.

Creativity (5):

There was so much creativity here that it created a bigger hole in my heart that still yearns to be filled

Total (20):

This is the shortest entry to get a perfect score from me. There’s not much more I can say. I’m actually somewhat glad that you decided on not having an NSFW scene because as you said, or said something along the lines, you couldn’t find a good place for it fit. I didn’t understand that at the time, but it’s very obvious what you meant now.

Even writing this Jam Comments after marathoning all of these, recounting this one in my head still makes me teary eyed.

A Rebound From MARS! jam comments · Posted in A Rebound From MARS! jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (4):

Out of all the Non-MPreg-y ways for a story about an alien blob going to Earth to go about expanding this was an out of this world interpretation. Wesley just wants to expand his mind with all sorts of new knowledge about us and our world. Can you blame him, his culture sounds like it’s in need of some expanding too.

Story (5):

Kraaj bared his entire kraajussy for this story. He almost went over the maximum but I feel like him not having 24,999 words was a bit of a powermove.

You feel all of those words in this linear VN and it’s able to give us something that we aren’t used to in these Jam VN’s: a nice slow burn that feels purposeful.

I did get teary eyed at the end but it was not enough for the tears to come out of my face. You will not get that honor from me—yet.

Presentation (4):

I thought you were going to making your own sprites like you did for your previous VN’s but boy-howdy and I am glad that you got your metaphorical money’s worth with the Pre-Made sprites. One of my favorite scenes in the beginning is where they are watching the video from the shop’s window.

Love the purple backgrounds and textbox. It makes Xander’s sprite pop!

🐾🐾🐾

Creativity (4):

This should have been a 5, plain and simple.

Total (16):

First of all, this should have been a 17/20 on my SuperSpreedsheet. I have no idea how I didn’t end up giving an entries this score. There’s a bunch of 16/20’s and a few 18/20’s but no 17/20’s.

You very much do deserve all the awards that you won. I was going to cry a little if no one used the Rudderbutts after I went through all that work to get permission from them.

Thank you for putting me in the VN three times.

I know you’ve been struggling lately with the VN’s that came after this. I think that it’s good that you’re taking some time away from the community so that you can come back fully refreshed with another banger like this.

TUNING OUT jam comments · Posted in TUNING OUT jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (5):

Even thought the expanding of the radio signal only happens in Felix’s Route, I feel like having that exclusive to his route is poetic in a way. Felix wants you to expand as a person meanwhile Roy wants to keep you in his control.

Story (4):

So I did Roy’s Route first and it took me a while to figure out where it was going but I enjoyed being able to walk away from a Red Flag Wolf for once. If we had stay with him, I knew my legs would be chopped off eventually.

The symbolism with the radio in Felix’s Route was excellent. Having the less conventionally attractive wolf be the better route was a cool slight of hand. These two wolves are kind of like yin and yang in a cool dynamic. Roy is on edge while Felix is cool. All these little parallels.

The Completion Bonus was super satisfying to earn. Because able to tell Roy off in front of everyone was so purifying to the soul.

I think my biggest complaint is that scenes with Abbey felt a little too repetitive.

Presentation (4):

The custom sprites where great. I was a bit worried that the Husky MC was going to refer to himself or his sister as a wolf at one point but that never happened.

The different textboxes for each character was a cute touch. I was worried that the lack of an outline on the text was going to become an issue but it wasn’t.

The only awkward thing I have to say is that the thumbnail makes it look like Abbey is one of the Love Interests, lol. I mean, she’s certainly interested in the MC’s lovelife.

Creativity (3):

It was a nice twist on the Slice-of-Life formulas. I just wish that there was a bit comedy to spliced in but I now that’s very difficult when you’re dealing with translations. Some of the choices were a bit confusing when they didn’t do anything different on Roy’s Route but that’s most likely intentional.

I was saddened the most by this submission out of all of them for not having any tail wag because these tails look the most wag-able.

Total (16):

Dana and Nabot created this VN so smoothly that I was shocked to find out that they weren’t dating each other. It’s better for me to guess that two Frenchmen are together rather than go one for a year or two and never put the pieces together in my mind. If they ever work again, I’ll be looking forward to it.

Having this rather long Jam entry available in two languages was in credibly impressive. Especially since you didn’t have to do the English Translation in June.

The Wayward Tower jam comments · Posted in The Wayward Tower jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (4):

The never ending expanding tower was an great use of the theme but the only thing that kept it from being a 5 was that it never came up that often.

I also have in my notes that it was about “expanding curses” but the curse never expanded. It just transferred from one person to the other.

Story (4):

Considering the title being The Wayward Tower and how the tower magically changes as needed, I was a little disappointed that we didn’t see the Tower do all that much in the VN.

Besides the climax with the curse exchanging, there wasn’t really a lot big moments in the story. No side characters to bounce off of, just you and the MY WOLF. I kept feeling like something was missing.

Was not a fan of this whole “hopeful” ending. I want boykissing! Not will-they-won’t-they.

Presentation (5):

The opening sequence was breathtaking. I don’t think that opener could have been any more hype if it was trying to be.

Erebus’s UI might have been a little wonky at first but I got the hang of it quickly.

I wasn’t expecting Metrio to do the sprites since I never saw her make sprites before but it was a delightful twist. I just think his ears are a little too small.

Origin’s music was fantastical and breath taking.

Creativity (3):

I remember seeing Baldoh’s pitch for this in the COMMUNITY Tab and thinking that it was going like Howl’s Moving Castle but I was wrong.

This entire VN kind of gave me Beauty & The Beast vibes and was expecting something wacky to happen. Like the furniture to start talking. Or for there to be some interesting use of the magic that Warren has but nothing.

Total (16):

A really solid entry and great way to take Cardigan’s VN Developer Virginity.

It’s a petite bite of a dessert that leaves me wanting more. Like an episodic creature of the week kind of deal. A new magic every week!

I still don’t understand why Caridgan wasn’t the person who published this. I understand if you didn’t want to use your previous clout and following for the Jam, but when is this account going to be used again? I mean, I did say the same thing about Team Lycoris and I was very very wrong.

Who knows, there could be sequel for MAY WOLF 2025 for all I know.

Silverstone: The Morning After jam comments · Posted in Silverstone: The Morning After jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (3):

This was one of the first ones that I streamed and using expanding for friendship was a bit of let down but at same time. If they did 100% bang, I think it would’ve been better if they expanded their friendship from the near nothingness that is a casual hook-up. But like, they must’ve saw something in each other before they when to Asher’s place.

Story (3):

Still my biggest disappointment is that the title along with the first thumbnail, obviously alludes to hook-up culture and casual sex. I was really expecting this VN to tackle that in some form but it didn’t happen. I enjoyed it a lot but this still baffles me slightly.

I believe these were removed, but I thought that the little references to other Furry Visual Novels were adorable.

The True ending also kind of came out of left field.

Presentation (4):

I feel like that I’m in the minority of people because I actually really liked the style for this VN because it doesn’t make you think there’s going to be any scary creepy stuff in it.

I can completely understand why you’re hiring other artists for Silverstone Silverstone. It’s like day and night. You’re going to have a bit of an uphill battle with confused people when Silverstone Silverstone releases and they find out there was something before. But ya know, there’s so such thing as bad publicity.

The fully custom UI was cute too including the Preferences Menu.

The outside backgrounds not matching with the text was a little funny knowing that it was a picture that you took.

Creativity (5):

I did like how this VN made me really think about my choices. Even something as insignificant as deciding on if you think you had sex with the MY WOLF or not is an important choice. It had me thinking that what I made for breakfast would influence the story too.

Also I’m not one of these people, but someone, somewhere, definitely got off during the cannibalism scenes.

Total (15):

This is one of the best was people can take advantage of Jams like this the best. By using them to test out a part of a greater story to get feedback before you commit to something long term.

Let’s hope that Silverstone Silverstone go one to become one of those great FVN’s like Purrgatory, Please Don’t Kill Me Jacob or Yoga Bear, that put their first foot in the water via a Jam.

I’m looking forward to seeing if either of these two show up in Silverstone Silverstone.

What We Were Wolf jam comments · Posted in What We Were Wolf jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (4):

Slow expanding the norm of who Aubrie is over the course of the VN was an unexpected interpretation. Even though the day is short, they are able to grow from our little interactions.

Story (3):

The abusive partner was a nice twist that has some good comeuppance at the end. It was too short for its own good. I wanted to see the MC and MY WOLF kissth!

Presentation (4):

There are so many custom assets! A fully custom UI that knocks it out of the park on the first attempt. This is the most adorable submission even if I’m not the biggest fan of the style.

I’M GOING TO DIE FROM CUTENESS!!! /s

Creativity (4):

Choices glore! I feel like I’d need to play this half a doze times to see all there is. The use of an ImageMap was suburb and really gave it a unique identity among the submissions. I did give some bonus points for having it not be an M/M story. It’s the kind of diversity that I was hoping for in MAY WOLF 2024.

Thank you for the serval representation!

Total (15):

10/10 name. Best name. Even better than I’m Now the School Delinquent’s Lover, but I Want Out!! because this one has a good acronym. If you ever make a sequel, it needs to be called Why What We Were Wolf or When Why What We Were Wolf

An adorable gumdrop that everyone should drop into their water to make their day a little more sweet.

Maywolf Mysteries jam comments · Posted in Maywolf Mysteries jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (4):

Finally Vore!

As a Vore Ally, this VN made me very happy. I would be devastated if none had any vore in their submissions.

Story (4):

Very funny as to be expected from you, Mr. Fuzzy Donuts.

Presentation (3):

Did not expect you to use the Pre-Made sprites. I also did not expect someone to use the huge cast of Pre-Made sprites to make them all suspects in a murder but here we are. Overwhelming the play with characters on purpose. Using the MPreg Sprites for vore purposes. chef kiss

Nothing else really stood out besides that. I don’t remember if there was any music or SFX. It would be on brand for you to not have any at all.

Creativity (4):

The most uncreative thing about this VN is the title. I wish there was some exploration parts or choices to determine who the killer was.

Total (15):

You had me so worried Mr. 56 Seconds that you weren’t going to make across the finish line at all. There’s no reason to try to break your record because somehow a NovemBEAR already did it with one second remaining.

Three Aces jam comments · Posted in Three Aces jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (2):

The expanding of assets was the interpretation that I could mustard from this. This is the VN that hurt its Rankings the most with its implementation of theme.

Story (4):

Man, I just feel bad for all the characters. Perhaps playing this VN after the United Health Care CEO was assassinated makes it hit different in a good way. I just want to give every character a hug and a mostly metaphorical gun.

I had no idea you had this kind of writings skills within you considering I just knew you at that goober on the Echo Server that doodles sometimes before the Jam.

Capitalism do sucks sometimes.

Bernie 2028! 😭

Presentation (4):

Out of every new Developer who debuted their first VN project, you’re the one that I wish the most was open for commissions. But you seem to be focused more on making Fursuits now. Which now that I’m thinking, I’ve never seen a VN that uses digitized Fursuits to tell its story.

Every character oozes with their personality through your art. I can taste the cigarette smoke on them.

Using Torahiko as a character was quaint and counteracted having to use one of the Pre-Made Sprite for the cashier. I would have just not given him a sprite at all at that point for consistency.

Creativity (4):

How you were able to find a real card game that just enough people knew how to play that some people could explain it while others, including myself, were lost—is a feat in itself! If I have to replay this, I’ll be sure to play the game live with other people while doing so.

Thank you for contributing to the bearcat FVN takeover.

This is one of the most creative uses of side sprites that I’ve seen in a VN.

Total (14):

I still find it funny that I got you into this Jam because I accidentally pinged the wrong person on the Echo Discord Server. Or it could have been someone else, lol

Maybe when you get back in to VN’s, you give us the climax we’re all waiting for. For now, keep making those Fursuits!

The Greener Side jam comments · Posted in The Greener Side jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (4):

I thought the MC’s powers slowly expanding was a great use of the theme. I grew up as one of those people obsessed with Earthbound so I always wanted my mind to suddenly expanded with magic and PSI powers. The idea of just this new realm to discover and explore piqued me even if we just needed to take an inter-dimensional plane to it.

Story (3):

I’m a sucker for classic Final Fantasy or Dragon Quest like elements just appearing in modern times as if it was nothing. Unlike my submission… you didn’t bog down your VN with tedious RPG stuff like I did. Nothing dragged on for too or over stayed its welcome.

It’s nice playing a MY WOLF that moreso seems to focus on bromance over romance.

Presentation (3):

The part where Diarmuid is fighting monsters on the road was hilarious and exactly the type of shenanigans I had in mind when we decided that the Pre-Made sprites would be fully body again.

The audio direction was spot on and you did the most that you could with the Pre-Made Assets. I was expecting another power suit on the wolf like with Rogue Star River.

Unfortunately, the missing asset errors at the end, really took me out of the moment. It would have been more funny if you were able to program them as Ren’Py Girl Placeholders but alas.

Creativity (4):

I really wanted this to have some VN/RPG Hybrid elements in it but alas that asking for a lot in a VN Jam. It felt like we were only scraping the surface of this world you crafted.

I still remember the line that Siofra says about how much money it costs to revive her boyfriend.

Total (14):

So quick anecdote. I was watching video about the Substitute Characters from Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War and it talked about Lachesis’s son named Diarmuid. I hadn’t thought of that Fire Emblem character is a while and found it entertaining since Fire Emblem usually doesn’t take naming influence from Irish mythology.

Out of everyone who submitted something Solo, I think you might do the most wonders trying out a Non-Batman approach.

The biggest tragedy in this VN is that the thumbnail you used and continue to use, is so unenticing. Although Rogue Star River suffered the same fate so it might just be your personal style at this point. Whatever you release next, I’ll know to play it despite whatever thumbnail you use. Maybe something that reminds me of Tsukihime which I should be finishing by the time MAY WOLF 2025 is finished.

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Implementation of Theme (3):

If I was you, I would have use the fact that this entire situation came directly from a dream to say that “it expanded from dream to reality” instead of trying to use time rewinding to expand memories. It would have been a more cheesy but more comprehensible.

Story (4):

Finally narration! It might have taken you making three other VN’s to understand the importance of narration but here we are! Better late than never.

Despite these characters coming out of nowhere like the VN, I was able to get attached to them.

I did find the reveal at the end pretty somber and satisfying. Just like how this VN came out of nowhere so can someone’s demise.

Presentation (5):

The fact that you made all of this in 48 hours is super impressive. I was struggle with doing 4 sprites for my Bolos in that amount of time, meanwhile you started everything from scratch besides using the Pre-Made sprites as bases. The little additions you made to the Pre-Made sprites did give them a little bit of a unique flair.

Creativity (2):

This is once again, another VN where I had to try to balance out the Rankings by giving a low Creativity Ranking. This is the highest one that I gave a 2 to and it does not deserve that. Maybe I just thought that a story about purgatory wasn’t all that creative? I’m kind of at a loss for words with 2024 Unagi right now.

Total (14):

I assuming you want to forget about the other two VN of the JMJerBear MAY WOLF 2024 Trilogy so I won’t talk about them.

You’re lucky that I’m barely old enough to remember how VHS’s work.

If anyone thinks that they can’t make a VN within the last 48 hours of a Jam from scratch, then I will be shoving this in their faces. I thought that A Cheesy Romance from MAY WOLF 2023 was a great example of that but this blows it out of the water.

Out of every submission, this is the one that I hope will have a separate download so people can experience this how it was during June of 2024.

It’s nice to see that you went for one big release for NovemBEAR instead of making another Trilogy.

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Implementation of Theme (2):

The is the second highest VN on my overall rankings to have a low Theme ranking. My notes say “Expanding into fluffy death.” which is certainly a bad way to die. Everyone, including me, always seems to romanticize lycanthropy so the idea of it leading to this made me reconsider how much I romanticize it. I felt like there was one explanation of it but not much to really reinforce it.

Story (4):

This is where your expertise came through. Things felt tense in a good mysterious way. I could practically smell the dankness of the wolf.

You made Rome feel like a real place and not just that city from Adastra. /hj

I remember when I finished reading, I was theorizing why Anselmo would want to kill Uglyboi for a few hours.

Presentation (4):

The use of those Creative-Commons/Royalty-Free sprites/CG’s were very resourceful. I know had seen that rat bartender in another VN before but I had no idea they were from an art pack.

The use of music was excellent even if the music changed to the next track during the most unfortunate part.

The part where Nino has the little eyes was hilarious.

I remember a part or two that I was genuinely spooped during my stream.

The font change for the names was a nice little touch that added a lot to overall tone.

Creativity (3):

I’m surprised no one else did fantasy setting like this. Where creatures come out at night to prowl the streets like it’s Halloween every day.

This is the only MY WOLF where a wolf is the protagonist, deuteragonist and antagonist. Very wolfy.

I still have no idea what the thumbnail is supposed to be.

Total (13):

Uglyboi In The Tower will not be forgotten even though there was a too nickel situation this year with towers.

I was kind of surprised that you went Solo after producing one of the best entries from MAY WOLF 2023 with Hughhhh.

You left the reader wanting more and this is my second highest rated submission that is incomplete. I really hope you’ll be able to finish this one day.

Master can I please have some more!?!

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Implementation of Theme (4):

I thought that expanding spores and fungus was a super unconventional use of the theme. As someone who loves mushrooms and thinks they are poggers, there’s nothing more satisfying than watching a timelapse of a mushroom spreading its spores into the air.

Now imagine that beauty but it is a Lesbian trying to save another Lesbian from dying.

Story (2):

This could have used more time to be worked in the story department but I understand that you were committing yourself to three projects this month. Not everyone can pull a JMJerBear. There should have been more build up to the MC leaving or more falling action to the MC being saved and living with Queen for the rest of her life.

Presentation (2):

The custom CG was nice along with making another clothing option for The Bunny. The choice to add an NSFW Toggle was a bit odd considering how little NSFW content there was but is still very respectable. I’m glad to see that you didn’t continue to do side facing sprites like you did in The Package Day.

Creativity (5):

I had to give the first F/F MY WOLF 5 stars. Being the first F/F in a mostly M/M world is very brave.

Total (13):

It was a big step in quality from The Package Day and then Losing Importance was an even bigger step from this. I’m glad that you learned not to spread yourself too thin in NovemBEAR. MAY WOLF 2024, would have been waaay different without you.

Will you spread lesbianism in the future like The Queen’s Spores?

BTW, you still need to fix the thumbnail for this.

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Implementation of Theme (5):

I was expecting more people to interpret the theme in a Macro way. If no one did at all, I was probably going to cry. I need to know why you kept the sheath on the Macro Wolf.

What plans do you have? 👀

Story (2):

With knowing how much Gatr struggled to write this, going through an entire rewrite, I can understand why it was cut short.

I think just advancing the story a little bit more to part where we’re about to team up with Macro Wolf would have been a better stopping off point.

The one bad ending felt a little out of place on its lonesome. Have one or two more would have made it stand out less.

Presentation (3):

Peppekz did a great job with adding little touches to the sprites. Like how the Marco Wolf’s eyes bleed when you cut at them. I think the song choices he made fit very while with the scenes. The sheath shot is burned into my memory.

Creativity (2):

I’m also not sure why I rated this one so low when it was the only Marco VN.

Total (13):

I hope that one day, you have a big Macro kick again. That niche of the niche is very underrepresented in FVN’s. This is the one Macro VN that I’ve played that I enjoyed.

I still can’t believe you’ve never watched Attack On Titan before making this.

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Implementation of Theme (2):

I wasn’t able to understand how this VN used the theme until the writer explained it to me. You don’t know that Jasper is expanding on the past when until the end. I kind of was thinking that Jasper was just communicating to Ben via a hologram instead of past thoughts.

Story (1):

So my first impression of this story was that one of the Administrative Assistants tried to play it on his own. He had to drop it because it was putting him in a bad headspace. So I was mentally preparing myself.

I came into the VN expecting it to throw me through so many different emotional loops but it was just about anxiety. In a way that didn’t really resonate with me but just left me more empty but not in a good way.

Presentation (3):

I was very surprised that this team was able to find the Creative-Commons/Royalty-Royalty free images used for the sequence. The sprites are very well put together. I can’t fully appreciate it since this only my first exposure to Solar Punk.

The thumbnail had be thinking that there was going to be a more intense NSFW scene. I still don’t know what it’s supposed to symbolize.

It’s still not that funny but every time I see Jasper’s chest, all I think about is pizza.

Creativity (2):

Now that I’ve had more time to think about this VN, my Ranking for this is too low. I should have been at least a 3. I overlooked the Solar Punk esthetic because I couldn’t figure how it was supposed to blend with the story besides just being in the future. It’s an interesting choice that we still have nothing similar too in the niche.

Total (8):

After Go Golf Go won my heart in MAY WOLF 2023, I was very excited to find out what the creators would come up with. I was pretty disappointed to see that this was the follow-up. Not everything is going to going to be banger but still I look forward to what the two of try next time even if it’s not together again. Perhaps a crossover, Aaron And The City.

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Implementation of Theme (3):

I’ve read The Lottery but I have not read The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas or whatever you said was one of your main inspirations for this. This was an experience that expanded how needed to think about my reality more than Imperfect Facets. I don’t know anything about “Ephemeralalala Expanding” or whatever I jotted down in my notes about this. I don’t know how it works, but it works.

Story (3):

After having my metaphorical vagina blown off with As Long As We Both Shall Live, I was expecting another curveball from Rag but this curveball was spicier than I even I ever expected.

I could never write something like this that has so much narration without going insane myself. The writing put me into a trance. Every time I want to write, “this could have been shorter”, I slap myself to remind myself that this is just how Apathesis be!

Presentation (2):

Most of Cerus’s effects were nice additions. I think during the flashback scene, there could have been a sepia filter overlay. Somehow all of the backgrounds work for this entire experience without pulling me out of it. Except The Bed—I’m looking at you The Bed

Creativity (4):

This was the one VN where one had to use one’s brain to get to the end. There’s no chubby wolf to entice people to win. This tested the FVN Community’s media literacy which is a very temperamental thing. I got it on the first try but not everyone is like me. 💅

Total (12):

I still don’t now what Apathesis even means and I feel like not knowing that is part of the experience.

As of writing this, I have not boyfailed myself into Boyfail Inc. but I have high standards for Rag’s Furry VN Jam Submissions.

If I ever find someone who is really not into M/M romances and what’s to try an unconventional VN, I know exactly what to punt them in the gonads with.

RIP Harmony jam comments · Posted in RIP Harmony jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (3):

You did the void joke!

Story (2):

😵‍💫

Presentation (2):

The wolf was shirtless and that was pretty poggers.

Creativity (5):

I don’t know why. But I’m having all of these false memories of the creator having created something else in the past but I know that can’t be right. Something about a catte, an ott and a dank cave. These false memories where invading my mind into thinking that the next thing that they produced would be something somewhat serious like that. But I was wrong. This was very on fleeq in terms of what it was trying to accomplish. I know I’ll have the need to refresh myself once a year on this fine Piña Colada.

Total (12):

It’s a shame that this creator is probably going to be another comedy One-Hit-Wonder.

😹

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Implementation of Theme (4):

For someone that was so nervous about their first time making a VN, I did not expect you to go for such a complicated interpretation of expanding. Just thinking about expanding my mind into other realities is expanding my mind into a headache.

Story (3):

I didn’t really like any of the character at first but slowly these dipshits started to grow on me but not THAT much. I never felt like I had a good grasp on the magic system. I enjoyed it. All of the writing flowed together well despite some of the slower parts.

Presentation (2):

The best moment for me in terms of presentation was when we go to the carnival is just an overwhelming cacophony on purpose when the rest of the VN is relatively calm. I feel like you there could have been more flair and effects to go with the magic that was being flung around.

Creativity (3):

When you were talking about making your VN, I was expecting it to be this Slice-of-Life romance. So I was pretty taken aback when it turned out to be an urban fantasy. I didn’t know what to expect from someone who had a default Discord Icon during the Jam but this was anything but default.

Total (12):

This was really good entry but not one that I was head-over-heels for like the Administrative Assistants. I feel like having this be the first one that I streamed, made the later streams overshadow it.

How well you did in the Jam Rankings shows that I’m a bit of an outlier.

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Implementation of Theme (1):

I am not sure what the expanding was besides MPreg. I think the disregard for the theme actually helps with the submission but alas, I can’t give out negative ranks.

Story (5):

I almost wish I hadn’t played this on my own. This would have been fire if I had streamed it. So many moments would have had the entire Voice Chat dying from laughter.

This entire VN is a gold mine for the FVNOOC Twitter Account. You feed them for months.

Presentation (3):

There is a Shiba Inu that just is just a real picture slapped on top of a Pre-Made sprite.

Also the eyes glowing different colors was a nice effect.

Creativity (2):

This is another example of a VN that I felt like I needed to try to balance the Creativity Ranking and the Story Ranking. I should have just given both a 4. I think I was a little too scared to praise this VN too much when it was knew.

I didn’t know that to this day, you would still be hiding you identity from the public.

Total (11):

I could not have imagined a better VN to take my MAY WOLF 2024 Virginity. I had to play this first because of how enigmatic this entire thing is and don’t regret it. I had plenty of memes in my back pocket if you never reached out to me in the DM’s.

You will be a one-hit-wonder that should down in history.

Thank you for the MPreg.

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Implementation of Theme (3):

Wow, his feelings really expanded the entire house down!

Story (5):

The first VN to get a 5 for story. At first I was little bored by the beginning parts, thinking that they were just going to go nowhere but soon learned that I should never doubt the NeveN team again.

I will never forget the chills that went up my spine when we started to call the MY WOLF by a certain name.

I just wanted all the characters to be happy and go get some well needed therapy at the end.

Presentation (1):

Team NeveN is kind of known for their minimalism when it comes to sprites and presentation when they released Blazing Passion and shows in this VN. Although they have been getting better recently especially with the latest chapters of NeveN and Daring Choices.

I would have apricated some flame effects.

Creativity (2):

I think the Blazing part of this VN could have been a little more in your face.

Total (11):

The NeveN team did it again! Make a VN in half the amount of allotted time.

This is one that I won’t forget because it made me rock in the fetal position afterwards for some time.

I am dreading what y’all cook up next year with glee.

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PLAY NWS!!!

Implementation of Theme (2):

PLAY NWS!!!

The iconic “you’ve expanded” line haunts my nightmares with joy.

Story (3):

PLAY NWS!!!

I might have been huffing NWS earlier than most but there’s a certain way that this story flows that makes it quite the treat to read. I am frothing at the mouth to read the Holiday special that Karl is cooking up.

Presentation (4):

PLAY NWS!!!

Karl’s ability to assemble an Avengers-like team to work with him is frightening. Anyone else would be terrified to have to put out a “Help Wanted” for an artist so close to the deadline but not Karl. His gamble paid off in spades by having one of the pre-Made sprite artists draw CG’s for him which lead to this VN having a certain consistency that other submissions could not obtain.

Please do not do this again, uwu

Creativity (1):

PLAY NWS!!!

I think overall plot of NWS is kind of generic. I think it should have gone in a more cultural concert direction like Karl’s other VN. The production values really elevated the rest of the VN.

Total (10 PLAY NWS!!!):

PLAY NWS!!!

Despite all of the memes and jokes about this VN, I still had a great time playing this one knowing what happened. It was a like playing Russian Roulette with a VN. I never knew if this would be the centerright time or not.

I don’t even think that the whole centerleft and centerright issue was ever updated because it became that well known. If you keep it forever, that’s some mad props on y’all.

I have no idea how Karl convinced so many people to work with him and the end product might just be his early magnus opus.

I still don’t know why this is called New World Symphony instead of Old World Symphony.

PLAY NWS!!!

Expanding Sizes and Feelings jam comments · Posted in Expanding Sizes and Feelings jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (5):

The first 5/5! I knew when you joined the Jam, you were either going to do a Vore VN, a TF VN or both. You knew what you audience expected, delivered and it paid off. No one can argue with an a MY WOLF who expands like Nico.

Story (2):

The VN has a beginning but no middle or end. Like there’s no struggle. There’s no resolution. There’s just TF and slight explanation for it.

I don’t read a lot of TF stories but I feel like this might be commonplace. Why try in un-TF-ing if TF-ing is good? Like the end could have been the MC and the MY WOLF trying to figure out how to best use his new body to benefit society? I don’t know. Maybe that’s an overused plot point in these types of stories.

Presentation (2):

The use of the 3D backgrounds was quaint. Reminds me of something that I would do. The penis peek was peak.

Creativity (1):

I don’t remember why I gave this such a low rank. I think I needed to balance out the 5 for theme somehow. It having 29 places between Theme and Creativity makes it seem like other people had the dilemma as me.

Total (10):

This is one of the few VN’s where I heard it was NSFW but was disappointed that we didn’t get to impale ourselves on some physics defying wolf-cock.

I was hoping that would be an update where you added JMJerBear’s art to the end.

It’s weird that your VN’s are becoming less NSFW as you publish more, lol.

I’m okay with vore along as it’s consensual and has clear respawn when needed! You don’t need to hold back anymore!

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Implementation of Theme (3):

I don’t think I was expecting expanding of philosophies and prejudice to be how someone interpreted the theme but I’m glad you did. It’s not something I was expecting with an art style like this.

Story (1):

It was short and sweet but all of the talk that was happening in the made up language bumped this down by quite a bit.

Presentation (3):

The art style was something that I really jived with. I’m big fan of no outlines and thick outlines too. The backgrounds are adorable.

Creativity (2):

This VN had this unique casual vibe to it. It’s just two people talking at a park. Very homey.

Total (9):

I did notice that you changed the title to “(Jam Version)” but I have no how you plan on making this story longer. I mean, I said the same thing about Please Don’t Kill Me Jacob, which did get a longer remake. Whatever you decide on, I’ll be playing eventually, just please don’t delete this itch.io page.

Bonus points for having a bearcat as your MC and predicting the bearcat discrimination that would faced in NovemBEAR.

Cruisin' for Love... and murder jam comments · Posted in Cruisin' for Love... and murder jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (1):

This is one of the worst victims of having to triage a story so much that the theme wasn’t able to be implemented.

Story (2):

Considering this is the creator’s first time making a VN and they have a lot of experience with writing Non-VN literature, I was worried how they were going to make the transition. The plot point about the MC’s gender being ambiguous for ratings felt very tacky.

Presentation (2):

All of the backgrounds done by Torahiko, while being too cutesy for murder, did add a level of charm that was apricated. The title screen is very impressive even if we never met the Beta Wolf at all in the Jam Version.

Creativity (4):

This project gets a 4 for being way too ambitious for its own good. Lots of choices. Early endings. Multiple days. The kitchen sink.

I could have seen this submission using ImageMaps for the cruise ship.

The Accessibility Features were a nice touch that I wasn’t expecting.

Total (9):

This was one of the few VN’s that I played were the creator(s) didn’t want to join my stream of it. I was kind of worried that they chose to do that because they were disappointed by the product that they made or the Jam itself but since then, I’ve felt no such animosity by the creator. I was expecting this to be continued but I have heard no news whatsoever about a continuation which saddens me.

If you participate in another Jam, I would hope that you go completely linear after this experiment.

BTW, you should probably change some of the itch page’s setting so you can have the WEB Version and screenshots.

SPAGHETTI jam comments · Posted in SPAGHETTI jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (2):

Expanding for new experiences is very on brand. Just thinking about SPEGHETTI makes me want to go try Axe Throwing with some furries.

Story (1):

Was it all a dream?

Presentation (1):

Cardboard.

Creativity (5):

The lowest overall rank to get a 5! I don’t know what I can say that hasn’t been said already about SPAGHETTI.

Total (9):

Now we’re getting to the good stuff. I wish I could have given higher ranks to something this avant-garde but I think the relatively high Jam ranking in creativity speaks for itself.

Just like a simmer tomato sauce, the more time that passes with SPEGHETTI the better it becomes. This will be passed down generations like grandma’s Sunday sauce.

I would be very surprised if no one tries to make a spiritual successor to SPEGHETTI in another Furry VN Jam. It better be called SPEGHETTO.

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Implementation of Theme (1):

This is one of the few VN’s that I couldn’t figure out how the theme was implemented nor could anyone in my stream do so either.

Story (2):

I think a lot of this VN is carried by the surprisingly compitent writing despite how short it is.

Presentation (1):

I can understand that if this was your first project and everything but just having Vincent be slightly transparent and floating a bit in place would have gone a long way. I think a lot of people passed on this submission because of the lack of screenshot. Just having the safe password part as a screenshot would have made people more interested in the submission.

Creativity (3):

I think I did give it one point for being one of the few M/F Submissions this year. The set up for the story was unique. I did like the safe password part but I still have no idea how we’re supposed to guess the numbers without going into the code and being all hackerman.

Total (7):

This is the lowest total ranked Submission, that has not been made private, to have a 3 in one category. I could have seen this becoming one of those interactive investigation VN’s that are popping up more and more.

Beginning Anew with You jam comments · Posted in Beginning Anew with You jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (2):

I gave this a two at the time for “expanding friendship” but now that I’ve had more time to think about it, I would give it a one since it was such an easy was out.

Story (2):

As someone that reads a lot of Slice-Of-Life, I wasn’t that bogged down by all of the small talk. I do think there should have been more friction between the MC and the tsundere MY WOLF to make the story feel more satisfying. When Callum talks about his video game, I think I found is more entertaining than most people because of all of the connections I was making to Fire Emblem.

Presentation (2):

After our lesson about Creative-Commons/Royalty-Free, I do think that a lot of the choices you made in terms of that were appropriate. I was surprised by the ending CG considering that the only piece on Non-Pre-Sprite art that was used for promotional purposes is the thumbnail.

Creativity (1):

There’s no much I can really say for creativity. The unique species that you chose for the MC was surprising considering even I never heard of it before. There has to be an alternative universe somewhere where my Fursona is part that instead of a Greater Grison. The second to last in this category can unfortunately be easily felt.

Total (7):

I hope that Beginning Anew With You is not the end of your career because that would be an ironic tragedy. I’ve been saving this line in my mind for months.

the Canis Convalescence jam comments · Posted in the Canis Convalescence jam comments

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Implementation of Theme (2):

I didn’t understand the implementation of the theme for this one at first but when the creator said it was “expanding of forgiveness” in clicked but didn’t click that much.

Story (1):

It was nice getting to slowly know each of the wolves backstories but I feel like the MC’s could have had more of a presence when he conversed with the wolves. These prisoners were given a lot of luxury compared to the 6 person apartment I was living in during the start of the Jam.

Presentation (1):

It is very hard for me to forgive a VN for having absolutely no music at all. The sprites were nice but considering everything that happened to Lupus McCarthy, I had to knock off a whole point for that.

Creativity (2):

This was one of the few submissions that had multiple routes and unlike Tuning Out which was a split or Cruisin’ for Love… and murder which had a lot of smaller choices, this one did feel like you were given meaningful choices.

Total (6):

Oh, boy. The first VN of the Jam to be struck with controversy. I honestly don’t know why I was so namby-pamby with this VN’s controversy. Probably because it was the first and I didn’t know how many controversies I would have to deal with during this Jam. lol

But I’m glad that I was able to settle everything mostly privately.

Anyways, back to this Jam Rating.

I still need to check out a lot of your other art but I feel like you should have gone all the way with something up your alley. Like whenever I see your Mecha art, all I’m remined of is how ICO: ML is canceled and will never come back. Perhaps, someone will come along and what to do something like that VN with you.

Hour jam comments · Posted in Hour jam comments

WagleUnagi22 days ago (1 edit)

I AM RATING THESE ALL THESE JAM SUBMISSIONS RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER. THERE ARE HIGH HIGHS AND LOW LOWS BUT PLEASE DON’T TAKE THIS TOO PERSONALLY, AFTERALL, WE ALL ONLY HAD A MONTH.

Implementation of Theme (1):

First of all, I didn’t play any of the creator’s previous works. I still have no played any of their non-Jam games. I have no idea how this relates to their main project. During my stream, I could not understand the theme implementation and seeing how it got last in that category, I wasn’t in the minority. The creator said it about expanding blurred memories.

Story (1):

It was interesting that someone was finally using the Jam to make a gaiden from their main series.

Presentation (1):

I wasn’t really a fan of the creator’s art style at first but the more of their art that I have seen over the months, they better it is in my eyes. I think it deserves a 2.

Creativity (2):

As someone who only dreams like twice a month, I didn’t find the use of blurred memories that interesting. I do recognize the water image that you used for the thumbnail because I used it in my main VN, IBWHIP.

Total (5):

Thank for being a good sport during the Jam. I still know nothing about the Reverse series. It could be this really cutesie looking series on the outside but on the inside, it’s just gruff and tough. I always like an Uno-Reverse like that.

Psycho Spiral Beast jam comments · Posted in Psycho Spiral Beast jam comments

I AM RATING THESE ALL THESE JAM SUBMISSIONS RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER. THERE ARE HIGH HIGHS AND LOW LOWS BUT PLEASE DON’T TAKE THIS TOO PERSONALLY, AFTERALL, WE ALL ONLY HAD A MONTH.

Implementation of Theme (1):

I could not gleam a theme from this during my stream and the creator had to offer me an explanation that the MC’s powers expand through their isekai-ing.

Story (2):

Considering how short it is, it did not waste any of its words in giving a confusing tale. Most of the time, I like confusing tales but I was not feeling this one. It did not overstay its welcome.

Presentation (1):

I feel like if that had been made from MAY WOLF 2023, I would be able to give it a 2 instead of a 1. I do think that the monsters that you made gave it a solid identity in the Jam.

Creativity (1):

Most of my points for Story carry over into this.

Total (5):

I know you as someone on the Echo Server that has played a lot of JVN’s and it really shows here. I am not saying that’s a negative thing, it just gives it more of an identity with how the story is told. There’s a certain story-rhythm that now that I’m about a third done with Tsukihime that I remember in here.

Keep writing and I do hope that you make a sequel to this which you mentioned in the stream.

Pursuit jam comments · Posted in Pursuit jam comments