Woah that was actually terrifying. I don't know if it was the music/sounds that really sold off all the scary moments but it also has to be the subtle sprite art as well as those dang eyes, god that was terrifying. I will not lie, I was equal parts terrified, amazed, and hungry (seriously the way you draw the meals were so appetizing as well as the description, man I had to snack on some sandwiches to tide me over). I have to say that I thought I knew the direction of the game, that the pills were seriously just a way to keep MC in control. But the bad ending made me second guess everything. Just how bad was MC's condition that they immediately cracked? (In more ways than one)
Another thing i have to commend is how Anselm really fills up the empty space. A commenter pointed it out but I'm curious the reason why MC doesn't seem to question the lack of staff around, were they too enamored by Anselm to realize why he's the only one attending them? And why he's so very close to them? Like seriously, personally cooking meals for them is way too intimate, wouldn't that violate some sort of doctor-patient relationshsip? I like how empty the background looks under the one tone color, it just lends itself to how empty everything feels like and it also really helps make Anselm really pop out and making him the center of attention.
He's also really pretty I just can't I wanna bite and chomp him!!!
Also, you really know how to play with the scare factors. The pacing of the opening was just right, setting the tone of MC's situation without going too over exposition on it. Not just that, but there's always that subtlelty of something amiss like everytime MC tries to uncover why everything is so gosh darm weird, Anselm conveniently has an excuse to cover it up and can use his looks and sincerity to throw MC off and make them feel guilty for ever doubting him.
I am so curious what happens next but I'm really looking forward to everything! I'm curious if the twist is that there are actually two yanderes or if Anselm really is the person he presents himself to be. If so, it really would be a thriller.