MAJOR SPOLIERS
Wow this VN genuinely surprised me in the best way. From the moment I started it I could tell it was going to be something special. Even though it’s short I got really attached to the story and characters which I honestly didn’t expect. You completely nailed the late 1800s to early 1900s Southern outlaw aesthetic. The music, backgrounds, character sprites, and dialogue all work so well together and make the world feel real and immersive. I especially loved how the fight scenes were shown like comic panels. That was such a cool and unique choice and I’ve never seen another VN do that before. What really stood out to me was how you handled heavy topics like racism, suicide, abandonment, and trauma. None of it felt rushed or forced just to create tension. It felt real and it made me connect to the characters on a much deeper level than I thought I would. The way racism was portrayed in particular hit hard and felt honest. Javi is a great main character who feels easy to connect with without being a blank slate and Nate is such an interesting contrast to him being an old outlaw compared to Javi who is a young guy trying to chase freedom. Their dynamic works incredibly well and it made me fully invested in their relationship and where the story was going. I did find the time skips a little confusing at first but after rereading they actually added a lot of depth to the story. My favorite scene was the flashback after Javi sees Nate again when it cuts to Javi’s torture. Hearing Javi scream for Nate even though he never shows up was heartbreaking. Learning that Nate actually returned and was watching the whole time but was too scared to step in made the scene even more tragic and painful. The emotional moments hit really hard and the payoff at the end was beautiful and genuinely moving. For such a short VN I loved every second of it. I’m really excited to see anything you make in the future. I have also already recommended this to all my friends because I would hate to see your passion and work go unnoticed.