Ohhh this one was VERY fun! That first scene...GOSH it took me by surprise! But it really did serve to catch your attention, and it characterized all the LIs well!
I really like Orli as a MC! She's bright and bubbly, capable, but not perfect. She has a good head on her shoulders, and I like how she's perceptive and stands up for others, but also has an inner fragility. Her design is ADORABLE.
The LIs are all very unique and intriguing in their own ways. I like how they all have different personalities and attitudes towards Orli, each with their own appeal. I'd say my favorite was probably the tsundere, Enox - he was just so fun to watch, and I can't say that a "tsundere-yandere" is something that I'm used to seeing! His "troubles" when encountering Orli were just hilarious to watch!
The mystery is very intriguing. While I'm not quite sure what's going on yet, there are a lot of hints dropped - the mysterious request, the serial killer, the "chosen one," a mysterious organization, all of the LIs' connections to the Orli..? I'm interested to see how it progresses!
The story was very well-paced, and it covered a LOT of ground for the word count. I appreciated that we got 2 scenes with each LI, with the second showcasing their more tender side. The art is, needless to say, very beautiful! All of the CGs, sprites, and backgrounds are stunning. The music is quite good and suits the urban mystery vibe well, and I love the stylized pink-themed UI. The game was very polished! The VAs were GREAT, some of the best performances from the jam entries that I've seen so far!
Really great work, Rice!!