this game felt personal in a lot of ways. i know people who would find victorine's life awfully relatable. her relationship with gabriel is also intriguing. he seems to truly love her but he's somewhat oblivious to her struggles with mental health. the game combines the relationship between the painter and the muse with that of the husband and the wife. the traditional housewife is the source of inspiration for the painter whereas the husband only sees the muse (and her world) on the outside.
it's a thought-provoking concept and with many games like this one, i just wish it was longer. maybe with more endings and meaningful choices, too.