This game was a pleasant surprise! I am a little tired of straightforward otome games without some kind of twist, but this was not only a dating game, but an excellent and engaging story. The characters were believable, and not simply wish fulfillment. I loved the storyline of a girl with a compromised reputation and what that might feel like, as well as her beautifully articulated emotions towards her family, her friends, and her lost love. The facial art and movement in particular made the sprites feel alive.
I especially want to praise the attention to period detail. I know Regency Britain pretty well, and often artists and writers who cover that period want their main character to be superior to the setting, as if they hold a disdain for it. I deeply appreciate that you didn't overly modernize the character. She is bold and opinionated for her time, but also holds true to the values of the society she grew up in. She cares about the opinion of society, because it will determine her entire future, and this game shows exactly what being exiled from society feels like. Even small things, like the distance between Colette and the maid, provide an insight into how this culture is different from our own. People from the past can be lovable, intelligent, and interesting without being exactly like us. And the costumes are appropriate and beautiful- I'm no expert for exact details but I appreciated the use of hats outdoors and high necklines for daytime.
I really like Mr. Worthington. It's a 18th/19th century trope to name characters after their personalities, and his 'worth' and consideration was really appreciated after being dropped by Guy! I don't know how you managed to make a sprite convey so much emotion through his facial expressions! Plus he looks like Richard Armitage, which doesn't hurt. As much as I like him, that proposal was so awkward that I felt second hand embarrassment for Colette! I suppose Jane Austen would call it a 'manly' proposal, but with the parents pushing it, and his talk about friendship and alliances, I almost felt sorry for him.
I'm looking forward to the full game! Very cruel and very effective to cut us off right after the proposal.