That's very fairytale-like, I love it! The writing made it really stood out, very poetic and beautiful, masterfully crafted! I love the music played the mystical, enchanting tone, but that made me very cautious with the faeries as they can be very dangerous and deceptive as they're very enticing. I like we can choose how we answer the Deer Queen's riddles. I choose the type first then multi choices when failed, and it's fun.

Deer Queen's first riddle:

Me: Oh, that's easy. *typed tree seed*

Multi choices: An acorn.

Me: Yes, that's what I meant (￣▽￣)"

Love the characters' sprite too, very pleasing to look at. The UI is nice too, NVL-style made this like a storybook. Although I would like an option for bigger font as I couldn't read well with smaller font, I think it's very nicely put together. Great job!

Choosing to play this before going to bed was the best idea ever. As a kid I loved reading all about fairies, and I took cautionary tales of the trickery of fae to heart- I've long since outgrown that (boo) but this game and the writing really reignited my love for the whimsical!

Ah, the writing! I absolutely adore the writing, truly sucks you into this world and so wonderfully poetic! The entire cast of characters and their designs felt so charming and alive! (I'm always up to fall for the wiles of The Fairy king cough) The puzzles and trials were clear but remained clever and challenging in a fun way. The atmosphere was immersive, the UI was gorgeous and fun to interact with (providing wisp with a  proper form was a delightful surprise), and overall, it was a wonderful experience that I'll surely remember for a long, long time! 

Great work, everyone!   ( ˙꒳˙ )*: ･ﾟ (sprinkling fairy dust)

I am enthralled, enchanted, and pleasantly surprised by the depth and delivery of this haunting tale! The whispery VOs in the beginning were positively chilling, the characters fantastical, and the trials full of whimsy and darkness.

Love the inky UI and the faded BGs which worked well with the fairy tale feel. Appreciate the lessons the main character learned along the way (when a spider tells you not to talk badly about yourself, you know it’s time to make a change!)

Was not expecting this much from the thumbnail alone, this piece is hiding such a strong, atmospheric experience!

Simply amazing, on so many levels! The writing really build up an amazing atmosphere, whimsical, but somewhat sinister. I had to think through many of the choices very carefully because of this; even characters who might have seemed well-intentioned may have done me harm if I wasn't careful! The art is beautiful; such well detailed sprites and backgrounds! The music really helps draw you into the world as well. I also have to seriously compliment the UI, which simply looks amazing. Having the text displayed in nvl-mode on the side was such a unique choice, and it helps make it feel like a storybook.

I want to congratulate the team on putting together something truly special for this jam! You've all done some amazing work here!

On one last note, I LOVE that log line! :)

The writing in this visual novel was simply outstanding -- ornate and apt for the subject matter without being totally inscrutable. The game masterfully captured the feeling of being trapped in fairy tales, with each decision feeling loaded and with each character filling me with doubt as to their potential ulterior motives. Speaking of the characters, I loved them all. Shout-outs to the fairy, the woodsman, and the merrow-man. I didn't know whether I wanted to hug them or to run for my life whenever they appeared, to be honest. 

The puzzles and riddles were tremendously fun and just the right amount of challenging. The ring was also a really nice feature upon which to fall back whenever I was stuck, even though every time I used it, the toll that I would end up having to pay would always make me curl up in shame. 

I adore the NVL/script-like format of the text. The logo and interface tie together so nicely. And the look of the entire project is just exquisite, including the sprites, the backgrounds, and the foggy effects. The sound design, especially at the beginning, was super eerie and immersive. The music was incredible -- I stopped at various points just to admire the tracks playing in the background. 

I achieved four endings and managed to avoid dying even once! Overall, this was an extraordinary experience that I would heartily recommend to anybody who loves fairy tales or who enjoys well-written fantasy narratives in general!

Stunning work! I was especially impressed by the quality of prose here. As someone who grew up in the UK, I was obsessed with fairytales, and Burdock brought that same feeling all over again. Special shoutout to the game's portrayal of the fair folk; I love how they're written as forces of nature - neither "good" nor "evil", but deserving of respect all the same.

The logic puzzles within the game are also well-done; I had a lot of fun solving them.

All in all, this is a very strong Spooktober entry, and an excellent visual novel overall! Thank you for making this.

A beautiful game with a unique premise, a haunting soundtrack, and choices that really matter. Highly recommended!