Thank you so much for taking the time to write this — I really appreciate such thoughtful feedback.
I’m especially happy that the atmosphere and scenery resonated with you. Creating that quiet, slightly eerie feeling of isolation in nature was one of my main goals, so hearing that it reminded you of games like Firewatch means a lot.
Thank you as well for pointing out the pacing issues and the confusion around the “freeze when being watched” mechanic. I added that mechanic because I was worried that the gameplay might feel too simple with just walking, but I agree that it ended up feeling a bit random. I’m still figuring out how to create more engaging gameplay moments without breaking the atmosphere, so feedback like this really helps.
The note about the ending feeling too fast — especially not being able to experience the morning escape — is a great point. I really like that idea and I’ll definitely think about expanding that section in the future.
And don’t worry at all — your feedback didn’t come across as overly negative. It was constructive and thoughtful, which is exactly the kind of response that helps me grow.
Thanks again for playing, rating and for sharing your experience! 🙏