Snails are so good... peak critter. I have not been able to get this game out of my head since I played it; I got the other two endings and I'm definitely not normal about these boys. Seeing the different possible ways Riley could handle the situation, and just what it takes for him to be willing to achieve each outcome, is so fascinating. I really loved him in the Self Sacrifice Ending, but the Compliance Ending gives me SO many brain worms... Riley you're so normal you're so so normal I love you bestie... I haven't been able to stop thinking about all the possibilities of a Post-Compliance Ending..... uwah...
You did SUCH a good job conveying that though. It really hit hard when Austin calls you out on your choices too, accusing Riley of carrying on like normal and not even looking for him, even when you know it's not 100% Austin that's saying these things- Riley doesn't know that, and it hurts so bad :') And the fact that Asutin seems to somehow know exactly what you were doing is so chilling too. I love that it the only time you even can find him seems to be when you're not pushing yourself, it really speaks to the fact that no matter how responsible or desperate you feel, pushing yourself past your limits doesn't help anyone in the long run. Can't pour from an empty cup, and all that.
BUT YEAH I'm so obsessed with this game. Such an incredible first project!! I can't wait to see what you do next ;w;