Oh my, what a game it was!
The game leaves a very strong first impression: the strike, the distorted choir, goodness, it sets the tone! This discomfort, this confusion when confronted to Ashen Lord, it was all very good!
The fact that the tracks are very appropriate to this game, and the sprite magnificent is also to highlight. The "move around with your mouse" effect (it feels a bit different from parallax though?) also helps in setting the tone: we feel distant to what's happening, to the horror of this whole situation: we are not in control and are not asked to be, despite the choice given to us (death or an even worse fate). The screams in the background, serving as the voice asset, sent shivers down my spine!!
Very interesting comment on the mental control religions (or, ultimately, any ideological movement) can have on people. It is also a very good introduction to the world of Dual Chroma (and this reminds me I still have to go through more otome jam entries because I'm not done playing all those who interested me yet... aaah, the curse of so little time!)
It was a high-quality entry, a short yet strong horror experience!!