I just signed up on itch.io just to comment on this demo. I haven't read many visual novels, but when I've tried, I've found most of them maybe not very compelling. I don't know, I just didn't feel much. But the demo of “Set Yourself On Fire” immediately drew me into the world and the emotional landscapes. The setting is very intriguing and relatable. It reminds me of the concept of nostalgia as formulated by Mark Fisher (nostalgia of a past that promised a future that never materialized). The imagery is stunning and sets the tone of the narrative. And the text is so imbued with poetic language that it transcends the bleakness and despair of the characters and the world they live in. Thank you! I hope one day I will have the honor of reading the whole novel.
P.S. I bought a Patreon gift membership for a month, but since I can't think of anyone to send the link to, I'll just post it here:https://www.patreon.com/Denhop/redeem/f/7044C14E0A