Hey Bri!! I finally got around to finishing your game and I could really see the love and care you guys put into it.
Although somewhat bittersweet, I loved to see Nova and MARC's plan come into fruition. Their relationship was so cute and I was kinda shocked they'd been dating for 5 years!! I wish I could see more glimpses into their relationship and also the world of Ikarus. It's clear Nova is an introvert but the bond they share with the rest of the mining group really gives the world a sense of community. I'm always a big fan of VN's that utilize an established setting with a history, and sense of the people who live there. Oddly enough I was kinda invested in what seemed like the development of a big corporation/gentrification happening on this planet, and what Nova would be doing underground but I'm sure that wouldn't be as wholesome of story haha.
My favorite parts of this VN was the worldbuilding and Rosco, I'm not even going to lie. The banter between him and Nova and his friendship with Marc added some context to their existing relationship (past mechanics etc.) which unexpectedly made me really appreciate his character! Although Nova and Marc's story is sweet, I think because their relationship is already stable I was more interested in Nova's relationships with the other characters. Overall, I had a fun time playing your game and learning about Ikarus, nice job making such a complete game in time!!