I AM BACK! It has been a while since I last played this game. Mostly because the first time I played it, I went under a month-long recovery process. This game shaked my entire perspective of the world around me, of how I see relations and what I want to be and do.
I was very worried that if I played it again, I would be too shaken for my exams, so I had been putting off updating it for a loooong time. But there I am.
I looked up some new routes, tried new paths, finlly found how to get Klaus route, and advanced Jorgen and Rune along Lake. Thorulf has been putted off. Its with his route that I realized how some fantasm I had were just... not good. It openend my eyes on a lot, which ended up with me being slightly mad at Thorulf ^^'.
So far, here are my thoughts on the game.
Writting: 10000/10
Mind-blowing, sentimental, heartbreaking, amazing, scary and beautiful are some of the words to describe it. Keo Blau and Branny, you are both amazing. Thank you for sharing your art with us.
Music and sound: 12/10
in Dawn Chorus, musics are as much a part of the game as the writting itself. Keo, you're musics are so- No. They are the best I have ever heard in any novel-like game. They always work so well with the scene, matching it perfectly and adding depth and meaning to it. Like Mikko, you're an amazing composer and thank you for having the courage to share it with the world.
Art: 15/10
A game without visual can be good. But what Deffie, Aku and Roborak created simply made Dawn Chorus a game far more better than any others. Every character is lively, they feel, look and act like real persons both in words and image. If I ever need to commision for my sona, I know where I'll go first.
Overall: infinity/10
Dawn Chorus is THE game that changed my life for the better. I played great games, Helldiver, Outer Wild, No Man's Sky, Hollow Knight... But none of them is even close to the impact Dawn Chorus had, and still has, on my life. If they deserve to appear on the podium of the best games ever made, Dawn Chorus may as well be the jury that gave them their place.
Looking forward for more of your work. You have all my support, love and thanks.
Signed: Samael. A french, autist, ADHD, gay furry guy who now see a future for himself, all because of a game made by five amazing guys.
I also see a lot of people being sad that one day, the game will be done. To that I'll say...
If you stop making games, I'm coming after you Dawn Chorus team. If it's because of financial troubles, watch your back because I will stab you with a lot of Kofi donations. If it's because you're tired, I will have to wait and give as much support as I can. AND I'LL DO IT TRUST ME! I GOT ENOUGH PATIENCE FOR YOU TO RECOVER!And if it is for any other reasons... I'll be there, doing my best to help. I will find you, and I will help you.