This raises the bar for me in terms of dating sims and the like. I am seriously impressed with the writing in particular. This might easily be the most well written game I've played in the adult genre.
Characters feel complex with authentic backgrounds and interactions. Conversations, jokes, etc. all feel natural and charming while also being well-rooted in the fantasy setting. Unlike with nearly every other adult game I've played, at no point did I feel yanked out of my engagement by: an awkward line, a forceful plot device, some weird translation, a thinly veiled dev opinion, poorly timed or poorly written exposition, a childish protag thought/decision, etc.
The story pacing is good all around. The characters grow on you as you play. I want to spend time with the characters, enough so that I'd still feel driven to play regardless of the flirting and the (very pretty) sex scenes.
The women are very charming in their own distinct ways. But, as hot and wonderful as the cast of women is, Gibson is my BOI, and even the relationship with Fisk feels meaningful.
This isn't a typical dating sim. You're playing the life of our thoughtful, reasonably mature, and observant white-haired protagonist in a tastefully crafted world. Way more comfortable doing "spicy stuff" through this guy than the typical clueless dolt/single-minded pervert protag in most dating sims.
Also, there aren't 10+ women to choose from, and I like it that way. All of them have personality and depth. Quality over quantity!
Only minor criticisms are:
1. Lack of some pictorial or interactable content in the story where it would help to set the scene sometimes (but the writing is good enough that I didn't mind much, and from the devlogs I understand they are already improving this!)
2. The events can sometimes happen a little out of order in a way that doesn't make perfect sense, or many can happen at once, causing some fatigue. The freedom to move around and do what you want is nice, but a little more streamlining somehow would make things feel less jumbled.
Don't mean to write an essay here, but this gem should NOT be so hidden.
Ozecat, we need devs like you in this genre! Thank you :D