I just want to say first, this game is gorgeous. The art, the soundtrack, the vibe, everything feels so carefully crafted and original. I can tell how much love and effort went into this project, and it really shines through. I will definitely be supporting the early access when I get my paycheck.
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Okay, so. Keir.
This man drives me insane. Perfect enemies to lovers fuel, but also the most frustrating hypocrite alive. He literally set up MC twice in one of the endings and did not even apologize. I get that technically he does not owe MC anything, but if you are out here saving people from the auction out of your morals and values, how are you so chill with risking MC’s life? Make it make sense.
And yet… he is still my second favorite. I know, I know, I am a walking contradiction too. He pisses me off beyond belief, but he is also sinfully delicious. His design is stunning, his dynamic with MC is fiery and fun (her being mouthy is everything), and I can already see his romance arc being genuinely beautiful down the line. For now though, he makes my blood pressure spike and I really hope MC gets their lick back one day lol.
Now Francesco… my sweetie pie. He is such a cutie, and even though I know he is hiding something, I cannot help but adore him. His bad ending route wrecked me so badly I had to take a break, but he is still my favorite. There is something so mysterious yet endearing about him, and I need to see where his story goes.
What really blows me away is how this game makes me feel. Keir had me boiling, Francesco had me soft, but both got such strong emotions out of me that I was hooked the whole time. That is such an amazing thing for a VN to pull off, and I loved every second. I finished Cirrus's route and I am going to read oleander's soon.
Huge thanks to the dev team and creator for crafting such a beautiful, emotional, and fun experience. I cannot wait to see what comes next!