I completely WRECKED my sleeping schedule playing this game all the way through for the first time. I stayed up all night, completely by accident. I was too anxious when I could tell the band was keeping things from Robin to go to bed without knowing.
I went with Beau first, and I have to say, I didn't expect going in that I'd end up loving him as much as I did. I saw a review that said they didn't feel like Beau loved Robin very much, and I have to say, I really completely disagree. His route made me tear up. I went through such a strong variety of emotions, and I felt like I could really feel them falling for each other without meaning to, and despite their resistance. I felt like they kind of taught each other how to be in love properly, in a way they couldn't reach before. I feel like that was the intention. With all the feelings this route gave me, and how much I adored Beau, I'm almost terrified what Dallas's route will be like, since I've heard so many people say it's heartbreaking.
I hope Beau uses his newfound ability to stand up to his mother to get to marry Robin someday, honestly. Trade being a good son and heir for the ability to be with this woman forever. Bring up that his parent's marriage was scandalous too, at the time. I feel like they're just... really good together. I could see them as a forever thing.
This game is so, so much fun, and I'm so excited to go through all the routes, and see the ways the story can play out differently, and then through the open ended routes (I'm planning to start games as dating the story mode options to see if you get more content for them, as well as games where I'm not so I can seduce others without breaking any hearts). I'm excited that there are still new characters being introduced and brought out. I'm really crossing my fingers for some lady love interest possibilities for Robin in the open ended mode, as I am very gay and bisexual Robin would be RAD. It looks like the Blue Rose has dates, maybe, but that might not be what it sounds like- though I think it'd be VERY cute.
This game is really well done and engaging, and I feel like I'm going to see so many more interesting things by exploring the rest of the story. Thank you for this!