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It's kinda nuts how much of an antithesis this is to A Werewolf in Charleston.

Anyway, I liked this VN. One thing this jam made me realize is that I like slow-paced fantasy stories with intricate prose. I'm a bit weird like that. The setting is a little interesting, being set in a post-schism (fun fact: I learned what that means from other people reading this VN) Italy. It's more unique compared to the usual medieval fantasy setting you'd see. Though I use the word "fantasy" lightly, as the story is extremely low-fantasy. The only thing that's fantastical is the wolfman, of course. I will say, for some reason, the game avoids referencing the cross in any way, even though it's based on a Christian story and makes Christian references anyway. That's certainly a questionable writing decision. The beginning is kinda slow and boring, but it does pick up once the wolf appears. I like the style of prose being used. It's very Biblical, which makes it feel a lot more like a folklore story. Something about seeing fancy words like "verily" makes the neurons in my head light up. It's a delight to read. That being said, I'm not a fan of how dialogue tags are used. I like NVL mode, I'm a big fan of Umineko after all, but when a VN is written exactly the same as a paper novel,  you start to wonder why you aren't reading a regular novel. It is a minor gripe overall, though. I also think the pacing at the end drags on for just a little bit, but nothing too major. This is definitely a unique VN that I enjoyed quite a bit. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-written folklore tale.