Incredibly cute and sweet game. We don't see a lot of Indian culture, so I appreciate the tie in to the Meghaduuta (though I'm familiar with it only by name for spawning the genre of poetry) and wearing that reference on its sleeve. I like the designs quite a lot, I think they're very unique and peppy, while still be grounded. I'm especially fond of how Aryaman's design as a minor deity translated to his design when he's disguised as a mortal. I know that Tyler is a bookseller and not a librarian, but as someone who has worked at a library in the past, I appreciate the vitriol towards AI and short form video content. It may come off as a bit heavy handed, but it's not unrealistic either lmao. Also rip tyler, no ass 2026, gone but not forgotten.
I love the art, the sprites are cute, the CGs are gorgeous, the music is catchy and adorable, and the hindi influence comes across clear even to my relatively unfamiliar ear. My one critique is all the details on the food. We get really detailed descriptions of the food. I get that this is the Cloud Messenger's Feast, but I want the importance of food to tie in (perhaps its effect on Aryaman, or influencing him to stay, at least in the first place before he falls for Tyler) a little bit more if we're going to basically be getting a play by play of the cooking process and what everyone is eating.
Good work, looking forward to what you do next, and I'll have to put Nocturne on my backlog!