It's always a pleasure to see one of the early pioneers of EVNs continue working on new games. As a fan of Japanese-style adventure games, I was excited to see this game! I enjoyed the murder mystery so far, as this is the ideal type for the mainstream appeal of this genre. The title page is very stylish and cool, gives a great starting vibe!
The large cast definitely builds anticipation on what to look forward to. The extra poses are a really nice touch. All the art is as polished and cohesive as ever. I actually wanted to stare at the CGs a bit longer, especially the long-haired mystery woman. I believe the dialogue box comes on rather quickly, not allowing me enough time to absorb the scenes. Some camerawork movement might also help allow us more time to take in details of the artwork.
The first and only puzzle is very clever. I actually clicked all the hints just to see what the last ones would be... but Takaya ended up solving it for me before I got a chance to figure it out myself ^^; I would personally have liked seeing all the clues available at the same time before giving up.
The story pacing was good, and the music and sound effects were excellent choices. I am curious about a few things. Will there be free movement later? Like a map or travel screen we can move around with? Is the first puzzle the main mechanic for the rest of the game? I believe from the Danganronpa and Ace Attorney references, perhaps there is an investigative mechanic we have yet to see. I think it should be added to the demo if possible to attract as many gamers early on ^_^
I can't wait to see more of the game someday!