I found this to be a very gripping story and a generally good game. I was able to save everyone but the elf princess without cheats. I really do hope the sequel is in the works. The reveal at the end of the game was interesting but brings into question how the hourglass is made. The end really leaves on a cliffhanger, so I do hope there is a sequel.
I have found the trust to be broken. One of the Lords will tell you to not speak to him again and the other doesn't help you, but then I get a black screen telling me both of them trust me. Also, the aldy's sex scenes played in parallel. I would get all 4's intro then all 4's 2nd.