This was SUCH a fun, unique experience! I adored the candyland aesthetic, and there was so much attention put into making the UI, backgrounds, and sprite art all cohesive. This was SO polished in every aspect. The character designs were GORGEOUS and so thoughtfully constructed - giving Candice a blue shirt that contrasts with the pink pastels, for instance, indicating that she's an "outsider," and giving Peppermint a much more "rounded" look as opposed to Lakritz' "sharper" one to distinguish their personalities. I LOVED the VA performances too; all of them did a wonderful job! The CGs look awesome, and there was a lot of care put into adding variations to add more dynamicism!
As a gacha game enjoyer myself, I really loved Candice as a protagonist! Her reactions were all so relatable, and I liked how she has a backbone while also being a flawed, realistic human being. When I heard about her spending so much money on the game, I kept saying to myself "GIRL STOP" but also, more quietly, "girl...if you don't get that skin now...you'll never have it..."
I really loved both of the LIs - and it was so interesting how they've both been shaped by their relationship with their toxic father, but they reacted in completely different ways. They're both so well-rounded and three dimensional, Peppermint especially. While his kindness is a strength, his meekness also prevents him from standing up to his father - though you do get hints at his desire to rebel as the story progresses. Lakritz is a bit more mysterious, but I was intrigued by his desire to help Candice, and his relationship with his brother. I'm really interested to see how both characters develop from here!
This is definitely one of the most UNIQUE otome that I have ever seen, and I'm really looking forward to the continuation!