Ahhh, this was such a lovely and heartwarming experience! I loved this take on the Narcissus myth, and I really think that it twisted the meaning into something more wholesome (and potentially more meaningful!)
The GUI is LOVELY, and I adored the green and beige/yellow color palette! The music track was calming and set the atmosphere so well. Cassandra's sprite was simply adorable, and the artstyle really suited the design of the GUI and the overall aesthetic for the game!
(Slight spoilers I suppose, but I simply must gush about the message of this game!)
This story was SO cleverly set up and told. Starting with Cassandra pondering over her suitors, who she doesn't feel any connection with, to reflecting on her mother's obsession with physical beauty that inevitably fades, to Cassandra's final passionate meeting with "Cassie." After they meet, all of the complications and messiness from the world fade away. Cassandra doesn't need to worry about marriage or her parents. She just needs to have lovely, romantic words for Cassie.
I think that this message was very well thought-out, and it's very true! At the end of the day, loving yourself is more meaningful and more sustaining than any love that you can receive from another person. Having confidence in yourself, loving yourself unconditionally...that's a very powerful thing! And I like how, unlike in the original tale, Cassandra's love IS requited. Cassie loves her back. She loves herself, and that's all that she needs. (The ending is bittersweet, but very true to the original tale! Though I'm a bit sad that Cassandra only lasted a week dfgfdgdg)
"To think, some will never experience this love." It's bittersweet, but it's true! Sometimes people try to plug the holes in their hearts with love from anyone or anything except for themselves. I hope everyone can find their own "Cassie" someday!
This was FANTASTIC, great job by the entire team!!