Spoiler Alert!
Very interesting story that kept me hooked for the whole time. The plot was interesting (and yayy I guessed the plot twist halfway through. Well…except that the MC didn’t die by the wolf but I digress).
One thing I want to point out about the presentation though, is the use of jumpscares. I mean I knew there would be, but still, using it throughout multiple points in the story felt like a cheap way to get some scares off rather than true horror. The ending sequence was undoubtedly the best part though, and I loved every second of it.
For the music, I really like that one track that was a bit off-tune (?) which really fits the vibe. There is also a good lot of variation in bgs (though I have to squint a bit to realize the women hanging down in the hotel room scene but maybe it’s just me). Oh, and not the random ass line about that woman after MC about to fall asleep, right after the sex scene too, shooked me for a bit.
For the theme, I think it’s pretty clear. There was only one true light source depicted in the game and the darkness is literally just the entire route 19. On a side note though, why is the wolf’s body and soul glowing white? I’m still quite unclear on that point (I’m guessing that means acceptance of himself, or maybe having a purpose fulfilled) but it would seem like there are still things the wolf wanted to do.
P.S It’s giving a mix of that one ARG where the road loops + Leo route from the hit VN Echo.
P.P.S I’d usually lust after the wolf men but uhh….maybe Cody doesn’t sound too bad.
Rating: 3544
Edit: Rebalancing of rating to 4554