(realized I forgot to rate the Maywolf games for real like I said I was going too, oops).
I enjoyed the time I spent with Tuning Out. Other VNs have certainly had routes unlock after playing though other options, but I felt like Tuning out is one of the few that ties it so well to the narrative. It's a simple premise "what if I could go back and choose differently", but it's executed in such a way that hit for me particularly.
Roy (1st route) is a very well-done character; his actions do the talking of showing you how someone can technically do things for you and say they care, but undermine you at every step of the way. It's not-heavy handed, and allows the audience to come to the conclusion. Telling him off was very cathartic.
Felix's route was cute as well, and I enjoyed the option to find a better path for Holden, but it progressed very quickly in comparison. I would love for us to have had as much time with him as with Roy.
Although not necessarily a story with a super original plot, Tuning out executes character writing in a way that keeps you invested. I would love to see more from Dana in the future.
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