I hope this review doesn't come off as rude, and I also hope it doesn't dwindle the passion you have for this project.
The one thing that really, truly bothered me as I played more and more is the art. It's good, don't take me wrong, but it's inconsistent. It just makes it less immersive. I didn't feel as attached to Dakota as I thought I did, and the main character was also a bit unlikeable at first.