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Having just completed the "Prologue & Chapter 1" in one sitting, I wanted to leave a review for the developer and for anyone interested in playing the game.

I enjoyed the world-building and lore, and I found all the characters to be interesting and well-developed.  My favorite character is "Three" because she is both funny and sassy.  The graphics are impressive and detailed, and I appreciate the black-and-white style.  It fits the game well and adds to the gloomy atmosphere you've created.

The "More Information" section on this page states that the "Average Session" is "About An Hour."  This led me to believe that the "Prologue & Chapter 1" would only take an hour to complete.  However, it took me "3.4 hours" to finish without any breaks.  For reference, I was reading this aloud for a video recording I intend to put on my YouTube channel in the future.  Perhaps indicating the length of the game at the top of the description would be a good addition.

The "Prologue" is understandably short, serving as an introduction to the game.  However, "Chapter 1" felt a bit dense, almost as if it could have been split into a separate "Chapter 2."  As "Visual Novels" are like reading a book, and I don't read books in real life, maybe this is normal for people who do.  This isn't a criticism of the game; just an observation.  Again, it was my choice not to take a break; I realize that.

I also noticed a handful of misspellings and instances of incorrect word usage, indicating that the game could benefit from another round of proofreading.

While playing and reading about the "Magic" in the game world, I started to think that the modern magic in our lives is what this "A.I." is, or is going to become—a gift and a curse in the world we live in.

People often say that unfinished games such as this "have potential."  In this case, the potential is already polished and present in this game.  I can see the love and interest you have in this game, and I wish you the best in completing what you've started.

As someone who has suffered from depression my whole life, and recently self-diagnosed myself with autism.  I understand where you are coming from, and I hope things get better for you.

Take Care.

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Hi Penumbra~

Thanks you for your thoughtful review!

I appreciate the note on timing. That's  definitely something to consider for the next series of updates to the game page (which will likely occur in conjunction with the chapter 2/3 release).

Incidentally, if you happen to recall where in the game you came across misspellings, I would appreciate the tip. While the Prologue/First Chapter of TIS has gone through quite a lot of proofreading with the help of our generous volunteer playtesters, it's also a game with a dense and sprawling branching script. Even our dedicated team was bound to miss something! I'm always happy to correct any lingering errors we may have missed.

If you do find the time, you can contact me directly at nicholai.a.melamed@gmail.com

-Nicholai (they/them)