Well, sorry if you don't like it.
The fact that mc has been an asshole to Eve and is pretty much a moron is kind of the base of the game. The way he reconstruct his relationship with Eve is the core of Summer Scent. If you don't like it, I guess you should move on to another game.
Thank you for trying my game, though!
That's weird, because the beginning of the narrative doesn't really give that impression. But if you say so, then yeah, being put in the shoes of an asshole right away is not really my thing. The problem is, beside the fact that he "believed the nasty rumours" about his sister, he doesn't seem to be such a terrible person.... And then the guest of HIS house, even after I was nice to her, just insults you for breakfast all of a sudden... and the MC is right away sorry etc... Something is missing, to make the player accept/understand the situation somehow. Or, let the girlfriend approach the subject more carefully, rather than being so aggressive, which didn't seem plausible ? Well, it's your game, it started well, honestly, but lately I have been a bit tired of vn using verbal abuse way too easily. I come here to relax, not to get bullied ^^
Well, The whole game is told from Jack's perspective. And he doesn't think he is an asshole. He thinks he is a good and virtuous dude. But he says it himself at the start of the game: around him, most people say that he is an asshole. He objectively is. The game, however, is subjectively told. He has done more than just believing the rumours. I give a few hints later in the game.
That being said I have to agree that the beginning of the game is a bit weak and I have some rework to do there. That discussion with Cassie on Sunday morning is on my list of things to rewrite. It clearly needs more context and more depth to be fully understandable.
Ok... well, you're right about the confusion at the beginning, I don't mind anti heroes as such, but context is vastly more important then. Other VN choose blank sheet main characters, which is the easiest (and possibly laziest) way to go, the hardest is to give him a distinct persona without making him too alienating forthe player... I guess there are two ways to play such games, either you distantiate yourself totally from the mc, or you identify with him, but I think the game must very early push you in either direction. Nobody wants to plays and identify with a "moron"... ;)
It can be someone who did something bad, with flaws.... sure, but he must have some redeeming qualities and not be the only black sheep around. That"s how I see it at least. Good luck with the writing anyway!