I really enjoyed this game! I like how Crowe is showing those tendencies but it's not overbearing as soon as we meet him. I also like that Crowe has his own interest, he's not JUST fawning over MC. I also really like the voice-acted parts for Crowe! If I had to add critiques it would be that song where the guy starts singing! It made me pause and turn down the music because it broke the immersion. I cannot wait for more from this team! I think this visual novel is fantastic already!
The demo is great! I'm so excited to see what the full game will be like! I actually really enjoy how mysterious Crowe is and am excited to learn more about him.
nah bacuse i would let Crowe make me live with him, he is so cute and i love him. Like he even made us food (T0T) I loved the demo and am really excited for the full game, also loved the plot and art <3
i am so down bad for crowe its not even funny omf hes such a prettyboy 😭😭I LOVE THE DEMO SO FAR AND I CANT WAIT FOR THE FINISHED PRODUCT, till then i'll be visiting the page for any updates
Yo, I absolutely love the game so far! I enjoy how the mc is very relatable in language, actions, and just the fact they're exhausted from their job and needs a well-deserved break. Crowe is also wonderfully written, and I can't wait for more interactions with him. Overall, I quite enjoyed the demo! (Plus, the art and background are rlly beautiful!)
This game is insane, I can’t wait to see what will happen!! I saw a person shared an edit they made of Crowe so I wanted to do the same!! https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMYFV9S5c/ I only created this account to comment on this piece of art, I am so down bad 😛
I literally created an account to comment on this. This game is amazing, can't wait for the full version. This feels like one of the missing pieces in my life, Crowe is so my type too, bro's so pretty lol
it is very rare that i post something like this on here but....I NEED THIS MAN OMFL I CANT THIS WAS SO GOOD OMG, I AM SO DOWN BAD IDC I CANT WAIIT TILL THE FULL GAME COMES OUT
Crowe is such an adorable LI! I love the overall vibe of this visual novel. The music, the aesthetic, the story itself. I am so looking forward to the complete release and the CGs!!!
Ooomf, a RUBBER BAND SQUEEZED MY HEART WHEN I SAW "To be continued". It/s really captivating and I want more. Slight spoiler alert (I guess. It/s one sentence, but just in case).
This dude really went from 0 to AINT NO ONE AND NOTHING COMING BETWEEN US in a day and a half. Goddamn. I can/t wait for the full release.
Like I comment in all developing games that I like though, take your time. A game is so much better when it is a loved product - a result of a hobby. When it becomes a chore, then the result TENDS to be anticlimactic, dull, or lacking in some way.
Loved the demo sm. I look forward to seeing where you go from here! Gotta a love that manipulative pretty boy. The setting and premise are fantastic. Like, even if the mc wanted to push back more, they are stuck. Winter is dangerous.
This demo was amazing! I can't wait to see the full version. The voice acting and artwork are very well done, the atmosphere and music are well placed, and the conversations between Crowe and the MC feel natural, even when choosing hostile/defensive answers.
Interestingly enough, while the 'hostile/defensive' choices might make the MC appear weak-willed because she gives in anyway, I actually think it drives the point home that, realistically speaking, if you were to wind up stuck in a stranger's home out in the middle of nowhere with no SAFE alternative for leaving, your safest option is to be on your best behavior--Especially after being saved from freezing to death in the wilderness. That being said, I was actually surprised at being offered the option to throw a tantrum over being undressed and re-dressed given that this is the proper way to treat prolonged exposure to the cold.
As for the choices, how each one pans out subtly changes the atmosphere between Crowe and the MC in a believable way, and allows for Crowe's personality to flow steadily between him being a 'sweet, low-key manipulator' and a 'hot-blooded fanatic'.
Overall, I feel that Crowe's character, specifically his personality and dialogue in general, are the best part of this game. In a way, it's hard to describe, but when compared to the more extreme yandere types I have seen in games, Crowe's oddly mature yet fun-loving personality is strangely appealing. So much so, that I quickly found myself forgetting that he's a yandere type--until the moments that he is alone or panicked where it briefly peeks out. On a side note, I don't know if you plan on adding 'intimate' scenes, but Crowe and the MC's chemistry is off the charts--so kudos on that as well.
The only thing I could perceive as 'needing work' is that Day 2 feels rushed compared to Day 1, but it's also where the demo ends, so for all I know, there could be more to that day.
Another thought that crossed my mind while playing was that Crowe was stated to be in his late twenties or early thirties, and yet he looks much younger than that. It doesn't really matter (because anime), but it caught me off guard for a second.
All in all, I came for the yandere romance and thrills, and am super excited to see the finished product now. Well done! ^_^
I enjoyed this game and like someone else in the comment said i would like if the choices we make would also change the dialogue, the way the mc acts not just endings. I don't like if people make choices that seem to not matter during the game (unless it's something like the vegan vegetarian and such choice). And if the mc would have give off the vibes that they easily change their opinion if they think it upsets someone i wouldn't have brought it up. It just kinda seemed weird that they acted that way even tho we seemed to be a direct and stubborn person (if we weren't then maybe giving off more of the vibes the mc is supposed to be would be nice)
I hope also that the way the yandere character manipulates the mc will be more manipulative as in not the mc just kinda always change their mind if they upset the yandere or else it doesn't seem really manipulative and doesn't really need the warning (in my opinion)
I also love the background art props to you. If there was something i didn't like was the yandere design especially their teeth (kinda looked goofy) and they also looked more like a child than someone in their mid twenties (but i'm also aware by the fact that some people look older or younger than they usually are)
But i'm also not trying to tell you what to do and what not. Yandere characters are all different in their own way (even if they end up having the same intentions that is wanting the person they love to love them whatever it takes). So i tried making tose suggestions from what i think you tried to do with this yandere character.
Sorry if i was a little too critical i just enjoy yandere games and yours has great potential so i wanted to show you my pov . But again just because i have a different idea of the game doesn't mean you must do it. It's your game afterall :D
Also sorry for my english lol and if i have come off as rude tell me!
Wow, for a demo i see so much potential <3 the voice art and graphics are lovely!! I like all the options as it a interesting way of letting mc be herself, themself, himself, as not everyone is vegan or a meat eater i thought that was very interesting . I cannot wait for the full game! Thank for making the game so far hope you continue soon <3
It's a good game, and I enjoyed it, but it's rather strange how the choices we're provided with appear to be pointless...
vv*Light spoilers!!*vv
For example, if we choose to express feeling uncomfortable that he changed the MC's clothes while they were unconscious, the MC quickly changes their mind and apologises for bringing it up (I really dislike this in particular because it makes the MC appear spineless and willing to let people cross their boundaries, or worse, it suggests the MC was unreasonable to feel that way to begin with and that feels quite invalidating -- it's perfectly acceptable to feel uncomfortable that a stranger undressed you while you were unconscious and couldn't consent, even if they had their reasons). If we choose to refuse to eat, the MC quickly changes their mind and apologises for refusing, agreeing instead. If we express feeling uncomfortable with the nickname and protest it, the MC quickly changes their mind and accepts it. If we choose to say we're unsure of whether we want to stay or not, the MC quickly changes their mind and agrees instead (although this is more understandable since we don't really have a choice in this situation, it would still be nice to see the MC express distrust and discomfort after seeing how Crowe reacted -- I think adding options on how to react after we refuse would be nice, so we're not automatically forced into the pushover role)... I understand that Crowe is meant to be emotionally manipulating the MC, but I think that should be presented in more subtle ways that don't take the agency away from the player.
^^*Light spoilers *^^
I think it takes away from immersion when we're provided with choices that don't do anything, and we're forced into an MC that we can't really control. Well, it felt to me at least like I wasn't really in control of the MC, and they feel like quite a pushover. The game feels like a kinetic novel as it is right now, since none of the choices have any impact currently. Again, I really did enjoy the game! It's just something you could work on for a future update (which I am looking forward to playing)!
I hope this doesn't come off as mean or anything, I'm just trying to help! And you can feel free to tell me if you're not looking for feedback of this sort, I'll respect that and enjoy your game nonetheless c: <3
I think that is a good point of view, I also don't really like MC to change their mind so much like that but maybe it's beacause Crowe try to make them feel bad kinda like manipulation.
Yeah, I agree with you c: !! I definitely think Crowe is meant to be emotionally manipulative, I just feel like it can be portrayed in a way that doesn't take away from the interactivity!! I think there's power in taking away agency from a player, but it only works if we had control to begin with and then lose it; that's why I think a slow progression of his manipulation would work better...
Hello! 🌸 Thanks so much for the feedback! Don't worry, it didn't come off as mean at all! I completely understand how this may have made you break immersion, it's true that this could make the MC look a bit spineless whxgwhd 💦
When I started writing this game, MC's "put off/realistic" choices actually had more impact (for instance, if they didn't want to eat anything, then they really didn't eat anything). The reason why I changed it to the way it is now is because I wanted to give a different kind of feeling. A feeling similar to being trapped because Crowe can be a really manipulative person (this is why I also added to the TW the thing about emotional abuse). A lot of the times when MC tries to be realistic, or is even put off by Crowe's actions, he will make comments that will make MC take a step back and change their mind because of guilt. I understand it probably won't be everyone's cup of tea, but rest assured that the different types of choices will result in 3 different endings 💪
Thank you for giving the game a chance! I'm glad you still enjoyed it 🥰
I did pick up on the fact that Crowe was intended to be emotionally manipulative, but it still feels rather unnatural/jarring/spineless for the MC to change their mind just because Crowe acts sad and makes them feel bad 😭😭 I feel like more obvious attempts at manipulation only work if the player can believe they’d successfully be manipulated by them ?? Hence why I suggested more subtle forms of manipulation that don’t take away player agency, or a more gradual progression that makes taking away player agency more powerful, or perhaps more choices that allow the MC to react to Crowe (or perhaps allowing the MC to realise that something is wrong after a lot of successful manipulation attempts) ??
I’m glad to see that the story will branch after the demo, and I hope you don’t mind my suggestions (ofc you can feel free to disregard them)!! I’m a writer myself, and for some reason, I tend to be more critical towards works I enjoy TwT .. So yes, I definitely did enjoy it, and I think the full game will be quite amazing c: !!
I went and replayed to see mcs reactions for those scenes and to an extent not only through the manipulation there is a sense of background understanding to why mc might feel guilty. For example the changing reactions. Manipulation aside I think it is implies some common sense to why that option understand why mc might remember thus feel guilty. If experiencing hypothermia if possible you need to get out of wet clothing and recommend in first aid to remove them as fast as possible. I think coming from that kind of angle of knowing that its less about clothes and more,, medical emergency paired with the manipulation of Crowe would make a person feel more guilty because in this case it is a life or potential medical harm case not just a 'they changed you into pjs because you seemed uncomfortable sleeping in normal clothes' scenario. I think even if the options don't amount to much in terms of ending having a second option to express discomfort or relent the topic even if feeling guilty can keep that understanding to the manipulation and why mc feels that way while still letting people have that option. Or with food, even if the cooking is still rejected Crowe once again could use the medical 'scare' from yesterday into saying food gives energy which should be needed given you used up a lot yesterday which in turn would likely give mc a reason to 'push back' as an option but eventually result in the same guilt of knowing yeah mc doesn't have many options right now and if they plan to pursue leaving would need food/energy/etc type guilt.
This isn't to say this isn't a perfect solution or what should be done but as of now i kind of understand why there is a push-over nature in the first few days as Crowe does have the leverage over the MC and even if these ideas are expanded to result something like getting upset in the later days rather than at the start they might have an effect of that sort of feeling of being manipulated into giving in. I guess what I'm really trying to say is that even though things don't amount to much right now the guilty feeling and being so easy to give in I think makes sense for MC current outcome given that they were begging to be saved by the end of the prologue and in a sense might feel need to be overly polite/give in to who was their rescuer.
Me re gusto... por eso voy a esperar pacientemente por el juego completo y quizás una futura traducción al español (porque lei que sos argentina). Sin presiones pero ya me ilusione XD
Muchas gracias! Me alegro mucho de que te haya gustado! 😊❤️ Por ahora no creo que lo traduzca al español porque es mucho laburo 💦 pero espero que lo disfrutes cuando salga la versión completa jeje 🥰
This demo was very satisfactory to play. The writing seems to have been well-thought-out, the characters are likeable, and the atmosphere emits a sense of warmth. Excited for the completed release!
This is honestly the BEST game I have played so far. I loved Crowe's character design and personality. I am super excited about the full game. When I played, I didn't realize it was a demo so when I saw the "to be continued" screen, I felt like crying, I was so interested in the game. The storyline was amazing and the backgrounds were perfect. I hope there will be more yandere-like scenes in the full game. Would it be possible for me to know when the full game will be out? (You don't have to rush) :)
1000 in just 3 days is very impressive! Aside from the excellent writing and Crowe being an interesting, mysterious character, how did you advertise you game?
Awww, thank you! 🥰 Honestly, I'm really shocked myself, it's the first time this has happened to me 😳😳😳 I initially made the demo as an experiment to practice my writing and programming, and to see if I could release a solo game after not having done so for years.
I don't think I did anything special to advertise akvjbsdkbg 💦, I mostly posted some screenshots/videos to twitter with a few tags like #visualnovel #vndev #winterVNjam and the like. I also made a few twitter polls for people to help me decide the name of some places (like Frostpeak Town and Winter Hollow) and it seems they had fun being a part of the process 😊❤️
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I AM SO HYPED OMG
Oh my god oh my god I can't wait for the extended demo!! Goodluck to you and everyone who has been involved with the visual novel!! :DDDD
I was so invested through the whole thing, I am so looking forward to the full release!
looking for the full game!!
I really enjoyed this game! I like how Crowe is showing those tendencies but it's not overbearing as soon as we meet him. I also like that Crowe has his own interest, he's not JUST fawning over MC. I also really like the voice-acted parts for Crowe! If I had to add critiques it would be that song where the guy starts singing! It made me pause and turn down the music because it broke the immersion. I cannot wait for more from this team! I think this visual novel is fantastic already!
Crowe looks really nice in the new front page...😳
I'm invested, I'll admit it 😭😭 Can't wait for the full release!!!
HES SO CUTE I LOVE IT
Love the demo!! <3 Looking forward to the full game :)
The demo is great! I'm so excited to see what the full game will be like! I actually really enjoy how mysterious Crowe is and am excited to learn more about him.
nah bacuse i would let Crowe make me live with him, he is so cute and i love him. Like he even made us food (T0T) I loved the demo and am really excited for the full game, also loved the plot and art <3
i am so down bad for crowe its not even funny omf hes such a prettyboy 😭😭I LOVE THE DEMO SO FAR AND I CANT WAIT FOR THE FINISHED PRODUCT, till then i'll be visiting the page for any updates
I really liked the game. I can't wait to play in its entirety.
this game is legit so cute, the art is absolutely amazing and I can't wait to see what becomes of this game!
Im so excited for the next update!!!
The MC is so relatable , and i absoloutly love the game. AND ALSO IM MADLY CRUSHING OVER CROWE RN SNKAFJKFAJB
Yo, I absolutely love the game so far! I enjoy how the mc is very relatable in language, actions, and just the fact they're exhausted from their job and needs a well-deserved break. Crowe is also wonderfully written, and I can't wait for more interactions with him. Overall, I quite enjoyed the demo! (Plus, the art and background are rlly beautiful!)
he's soo pretty 😭❤️
This game is insane, I can’t wait to see what will happen!! I saw a person shared an edit they made of Crowe so I wanted to do the same!! https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMYFV9S5c/
I only created this account to comment on this piece of art, I am so down bad 😛
Aww thank you for your kind comment and for sharing your edit, it's really cool! 🥰💕
ngl same crowe is just <3mwa<3
(p.s: loved the edit <333 )
I literally created an account to comment on this. This game is amazing, can't wait for the full version. This feels like one of the missing pieces in my life, Crowe is so my type too, bro's so pretty lol
That's very sweet of you, thank you! Really happy you enjoyed the demo! 😊💖
it is very rare that i post something like this on here but....I NEED THIS MAN OMFL I CANT THIS WAS SO GOOD OMG, I AM SO DOWN BAD IDC I CANT WAIIT TILL THE FULL GAME COMES OUT
Ahxhshxhs thank you 😭❤💕 really happy you liked the demo!
I cant wait till its the full game I love crowe already somehow <3 But anyway I made this because I needed to practice my editing so yeah
its short: yes
not the best: yes
But i made it because why not.
Oh my gosh, that's so cool!! 🤩💕 thank you for sharing your edit and for your kind words! Really happy you enjoyed the demo 🥰💖
Crowe is such an adorable LI! I love the overall vibe of this visual novel. The music, the aesthetic, the story itself. I am so looking forward to the complete release and the CGs!!!
Thank you so much!! 🥰💕
Ooomf, a RUBBER BAND SQUEEZED MY HEART WHEN I SAW "To be continued". It/s really captivating and I want more. Slight spoiler alert (I guess. It/s one sentence, but just in case).
This dude really went from 0 to AINT NO ONE AND NOTHING COMING BETWEEN US in a day and a half. Goddamn. I can/t wait for the full release.
Like I comment in all developing games that I like though, take your time. A game is so much better when it is a loved product - a result of a hobby. When it becomes a chore, then the result TENDS to be anticlimactic, dull, or lacking in some way.
Guys it may just be me.. but the green haired dude is kinda sus 🤔
I mean the main character focuses on their break since theyve been very stressed out, but maybe the dev will fix that
It was so good!!
Loved it!.. Blushed a lot.. <33
i swer to god i thought he is a woman and thats why i downloaded it hahaha, anyway, nice game
Can you do the 32-bit version i only have old laptop pls.
loved it!! cant wait for the full release
Loved the demo sm. I look forward to seeing where you go from here! Gotta a love that manipulative pretty boy. The setting and premise are fantastic. Like, even if the mc wanted to push back more, they are stuck. Winter is dangerous.
Thank you so much! 😊❤ Winter is dangerous indeed 👀
|| !! Light Spoilers !! ||
This demo was amazing! I can't wait to see the full version. The voice acting and artwork are very well done, the atmosphere and music are well placed, and the conversations between Crowe and the MC feel natural, even when choosing hostile/defensive answers.
Interestingly enough, while the 'hostile/defensive' choices might make the MC appear weak-willed because she gives in anyway, I actually think it drives the point home that, realistically speaking, if you were to wind up stuck in a stranger's home out in the middle of nowhere with no SAFE alternative for leaving, your safest option is to be on your best behavior--Especially after being saved from freezing to death in the wilderness. That being said, I was actually surprised at being offered the option to throw a tantrum over being undressed and re-dressed given that this is the proper way to treat prolonged exposure to the cold.
As for the choices, how each one pans out subtly changes the atmosphere between Crowe and the MC in a believable way, and allows for Crowe's personality to flow steadily between him being a 'sweet, low-key manipulator' and a 'hot-blooded fanatic'.
Overall, I feel that Crowe's character, specifically his personality and dialogue in general, are the best part of this game. In a way, it's hard to describe, but when compared to the more extreme yandere types I have seen in games, Crowe's oddly mature yet fun-loving personality is strangely appealing. So much so, that I quickly found myself forgetting that he's a yandere type--until the moments that he is alone or panicked where it briefly peeks out. On a side note, I don't know if you plan on adding 'intimate' scenes, but Crowe and the MC's chemistry is off the charts--so kudos on that as well.
The only thing I could perceive as 'needing work' is that Day 2 feels rushed compared to Day 1, but it's also where the demo ends, so for all I know, there could be more to that day.
Another thought that crossed my mind while playing was that Crowe was stated to be in his late twenties or early thirties, and yet he looks much younger than that. It doesn't really matter (because anime), but it caught me off guard for a second.
All in all, I came for the yandere romance and thrills, and am super excited to see the finished product now. Well done! ^_^
I enjoyed this game and like someone else in the comment said i would like if the choices we make would also change the dialogue, the way the mc acts not just endings. I don't like if people make choices that seem to not matter during the game (unless it's something like the vegan vegetarian and such choice). And if the mc would have give off the vibes that they easily change their opinion if they think it upsets someone i wouldn't have brought it up. It just kinda seemed weird that they acted that way even tho we seemed to be a direct and stubborn person (if we weren't then maybe giving off more of the vibes the mc is supposed to be would be nice)
I hope also that the way the yandere character manipulates the mc will be more manipulative as in not the mc just kinda always change their mind if they upset the yandere or else it doesn't seem really manipulative and doesn't really need the warning (in my opinion)
I also love the background art props to you. If there was something i didn't like was the yandere design especially their teeth (kinda looked goofy) and they also looked more like a child than someone in their mid twenties (but i'm also aware by the fact that some people look older or younger than they usually are)
But i'm also not trying to tell you what to do and what not. Yandere characters are all different in their own way (even if they end up having the same intentions that is wanting the person they love to love them whatever it takes). So i tried making tose suggestions from what i think you tried to do with this yandere character.
Sorry if i was a little too critical i just enjoy yandere games and yours has great potential so i wanted to show you my pov . But again just because i have a different idea of the game doesn't mean you must do it. It's your game afterall :D
Also sorry for my english lol and if i have come off as rude tell me!
Wow, for a demo i see so much potential <3 the voice art and graphics are lovely!! I like all the options as it a interesting way of letting mc be herself, themself, himself, as not everyone is vegan or a meat eater i thought that was very interesting . I cannot wait for the full game! Thank for making the game so far hope you continue soon <3
Oh my gosh, this demo was amazing! I was so intrigued by Crowe and I'm so curious to see how this will all unfold! Can't wait for the full release <3
It's a good game, and I enjoyed it, but it's rather strange how the choices we're provided with appear to be pointless...
vv*Light spoilers!!*vv
For example, if we choose to express feeling uncomfortable that he changed the MC's clothes while they were unconscious, the MC quickly changes their mind and apologises for bringing it up (I really dislike this in particular because it makes the MC appear spineless and willing to let people cross their boundaries, or worse, it suggests the MC was unreasonable to feel that way to begin with and that feels quite invalidating -- it's perfectly acceptable to feel uncomfortable that a stranger undressed you while you were unconscious and couldn't consent, even if they had their reasons). If we choose to refuse to eat, the MC quickly changes their mind and apologises for refusing, agreeing instead. If we express feeling uncomfortable with the nickname and protest it, the MC quickly changes their mind and accepts it. If we choose to say we're unsure of whether we want to stay or not, the MC quickly changes their mind and agrees instead (although this is more understandable since we don't really have a choice in this situation, it would still be nice to see the MC express distrust and discomfort after seeing how Crowe reacted -- I think adding options on how to react after we refuse would be nice, so we're not automatically forced into the pushover role)... I understand that Crowe is meant to be emotionally manipulating the MC, but I think that should be presented in more subtle ways that don't take the agency away from the player.
^^*Light spoilers *^^
I think it takes away from immersion when we're provided with choices that don't do anything, and we're forced into an MC that we can't really control. Well, it felt to me at least like I wasn't really in control of the MC, and they feel like quite a pushover. The game feels like a kinetic novel as it is right now, since none of the choices have any impact currently. Again, I really did enjoy the game! It's just something you could work on for a future update (which I am looking forward to playing)!
I hope this doesn't come off as mean or anything, I'm just trying to help! And you can feel free to tell me if you're not looking for feedback of this sort, I'll respect that and enjoy your game nonetheless c: <3
I think that is a good point of view, I also don't really like MC to change their mind so much like that but maybe it's beacause Crowe try to make them feel bad kinda like manipulation.
Yeah, I agree with you c: !! I definitely think Crowe is meant to be emotionally manipulative, I just feel like it can be portrayed in a way that doesn't take away from the interactivity!! I think there's power in taking away agency from a player, but it only works if we had control to begin with and then lose it; that's why I think a slow progression of his manipulation would work better...
Hello! 🌸 Thanks so much for the feedback! Don't worry, it didn't come off as mean at all! I completely understand how this may have made you break immersion, it's true that this could make the MC look a bit spineless whxgwhd 💦
When I started writing this game, MC's "put off/realistic" choices actually had more impact (for instance, if they didn't want to eat anything, then they really didn't eat anything). The reason why I changed it to the way it is now is because I wanted to give a different kind of feeling. A feeling similar to being trapped because Crowe can be a really manipulative person (this is why I also added to the TW the thing about emotional abuse). A lot of the times when MC tries to be realistic, or is even put off by Crowe's actions, he will make comments that will make MC take a step back and change their mind because of guilt. I understand it probably won't be everyone's cup of tea, but rest assured that the different types of choices will result in 3 different endings 💪
Thank you for giving the game a chance! I'm glad you still enjoyed it 🥰
Hi!! Thank you so much for your response :D !!
I did pick up on the fact that Crowe was intended to be emotionally manipulative, but it still feels rather unnatural/jarring/spineless for the MC to change their mind just because Crowe acts sad and makes them feel bad 😭😭 I feel like more obvious attempts at manipulation only work if the player can believe they’d successfully be manipulated by them ?? Hence why I suggested more subtle forms of manipulation that don’t take away player agency, or a more gradual progression that makes taking away player agency more powerful, or perhaps more choices that allow the MC to react to Crowe (or perhaps allowing the MC to realise that something is wrong after a lot of successful manipulation attempts) ??
I’m glad to see that the story will branch after the demo, and I hope you don’t mind my suggestions (ofc you can feel free to disregard them)!! I’m a writer myself, and for some reason, I tend to be more critical towards works I enjoy TwT .. So yes, I definitely did enjoy it, and I think the full game will be quite amazing c: !!
I agree!
thank you :D!!
I went and replayed to see mcs reactions for those scenes and to an extent not only through the manipulation there is a sense of background understanding to why mc might feel guilty. For example the changing reactions. Manipulation aside I think it is implies some common sense to why that option understand why mc might remember thus feel guilty. If experiencing hypothermia if possible you need to get out of wet clothing and recommend in first aid to remove them as fast as possible. I think coming from that kind of angle of knowing that its less about clothes and more,, medical emergency paired with the manipulation of Crowe would make a person feel more guilty because in this case it is a life or potential medical harm case not just a 'they changed you into pjs because you seemed uncomfortable sleeping in normal clothes' scenario. I think even if the options don't amount to much in terms of ending having a second option to express discomfort or relent the topic even if feeling guilty can keep that understanding to the manipulation and why mc feels that way while still letting people have that option. Or with food, even if the cooking is still rejected Crowe once again could use the medical 'scare' from yesterday into saying food gives energy which should be needed given you used up a lot yesterday which in turn would likely give mc a reason to 'push back' as an option but eventually result in the same guilt of knowing yeah mc doesn't have many options right now and if they plan to pursue leaving would need food/energy/etc type guilt.
This isn't to say this isn't a perfect solution or what should be done but as of now i kind of understand why there is a push-over nature in the first few days as Crowe does have the leverage over the MC and even if these ideas are expanded to result something like getting upset in the later days rather than at the start they might have an effect of that sort of feeling of being manipulated into giving in. I guess what I'm really trying to say is that even though things don't amount to much right now the guilty feeling and being so easy to give in I think makes sense for MC current outcome given that they were begging to be saved by the end of the prologue and in a sense might feel need to be overly polite/give in to who was their rescuer.
Me re gusto... por eso voy a esperar pacientemente por el juego completo y quizás una futura traducción al español (porque lei que sos argentina). Sin presiones pero ya me ilusione XD
Muchas gracias! Me alegro mucho de que te haya gustado! 😊❤️ Por ahora no creo que lo traduzca al español porque es mucho laburo 💦 pero espero que lo disfrutes cuando salga la versión completa jeje 🥰
This demo was very satisfactory to play. The writing seems to have been well-thought-out, the characters are likeable, and the atmosphere emits a sense of warmth. Excited for the completed release!
Thank you so much! Happy to know you enjoyed the demo and are looking forward to the full game 🥰❤️
This is honestly the BEST game I have played so far. I loved Crowe's character design and personality. I am super excited about the full game. When I played, I didn't realize it was a demo so when I saw the "to be continued" screen, I felt like crying, I was so interested in the game. The storyline was amazing and the backgrounds were perfect. I hope there will be more yandere-like scenes in the full game. Would it be possible for me to know when the full game will be out? (You don't have to rush) :)
Awww, thank you so much, that's really sweet of you 😭💘🥰
As for when the game will be released, I actually just created a post with frequently asked questions, hehe. Thank you for your interest! ❤️🥰
1000 in just 3 days is very impressive! Aside from the excellent writing and Crowe being an interesting, mysterious character, how did you advertise you game?
Awww, thank you! 🥰 Honestly, I'm really shocked myself, it's the first time this has happened to me 😳😳😳 I initially made the demo as an experiment to practice my writing and programming, and to see if I could release a solo game after not having done so for years.
I don't think I did anything special to advertise akvjbsdkbg 💦, I mostly posted some screenshots/videos to twitter with a few tags like #visualnovel #vndev #winterVNjam and the like. I also made a few twitter polls for people to help me decide the name of some places (like Frostpeak Town and Winter Hollow) and it seems they had fun being a part of the process 😊❤️