I came across this game by chance and I have to say, I really like it so far. I like it when a VN takes its time in the beginning and has a bit of a slow burn. It gives you some time to get to know the characters before the romance really starts. You don’t see that as often in VNs these days, unfortunately. But I have to ask: Does the game have a monogamy route? I have nothing against harem, but it sometimes feels like almost every VN is going in that direction nowadays. I don’t mind having a harem option, as long as you can choose between a monogamous route and a harem route. The choices are very important to me too. I really hope the game lets you decide who you want to be with and doesn’t force you into romance or intimate scenes with other characters. I’ll definitely keep an eye on the game and see where it goes. But from what I’ve seen so far, I really like what I see.
Thanks, I’m glad you’re enjoying the slower start. I wanted Chapter 1 to give the characters and relationships some room to breathe before pushing things too far too quickly.
And yes, you’ll be able to play Fated in a monogamous way if that’s what you prefer. You can focus on one girl, pursue multiple relationships, or even keep things completely platonic.
Some characters may still flirt with Sawyer or put him in awkward situations as part of the story, but whether he reciprocates or takes things any further will be up to you.
So no, the game isn’t designed to force you into a harem or into intimate scenes with characters you’re not interested in.