The art background... I don't know if it will be improved later, or if it's a choice to have a plain background but it's really a letdown because the content is good, the characters and places look interesting, but as a player, when you see background art that lack shadow, contrasts, colors, lifeless... It does not highlight the game.
We don't even need to have detailed background, some otome (like Obscura that only has a demo too) have sometimes kinda blurred art, but dark colors, dark themes, and it creates so much atmosphere. It creates an identity. That are the words I was looking for.
Exemple below : don't get me wrong, it's good art, it's good BG CG, but it can be improved ? it lacks of relief, depth in the colors ? It's colored perfectly but something's missing. If someone understands what I mean, please help haha
I was astonished by the trailer, couldn't wait to try the demo, and I feel a tad disapointed by that. Of course, I'm just expressing my opinion, maybe it's just a question of taste afterall, and if the style was made on purpose, a choice of the makers, I understand and I fully accept it. If it was not, then take it as something that can definitly be improved because the backgrounds will give your game more life.
Also, I will definitely buy the game when it will be out !
I think the backgrounds are bitmaps, made with the idea of being infinitely zoomable, however because of this it is much harder to make them detailed. I personally think the backgrounds are amazing, and from a creative standpoint the art real fits the style of the game imo.
thanks for the explanation ! I found some of their background really beautiful (like the sanatorium) tho, but then there are some others in the city that lack layer of colors... anyways x)
Bloody hell! I don't have the words to describe this masterpiece. Never in my life have I seen such phenomenal artwork and character designs...wow, I'm speechless. I need some more time to comprehend what I want to say.
Oh my god where do I begin??? It's so so so so FUN and the characters are so thought-out and well written, I feel attached to them already and it's just the DEMO?? They all have cool unique personalities and I am so here for all of it. THE STORY LINE?? ARE YOU ACTUALLY SHITTING ME??? <SO GOOD>. I want more of this game. I need more of this game. take it to steam, take it to PS4, switch- Mac (please Mac) I just- this is my new obsession and I think the developers could make BUKUS of money..um this is just beautiful, great job to the writers, developers, everyone who had a hand in this game-you're all amazing oh my god. I'm not even kidding ya'll. Download the demo you have nothing to lose.
This turned out even better than I expected. I really love it!
The only thing I'd think make it even better is it there was an in-game encyclopedia or something, telling more about the world, locations, and the terminology.
This visual novel, which I have fallen absolutely in love with, has some similar yet darker vibes to When The Night Comes by Lunaris Games. These little similarities to WTNC pulled me in deeper than I imagined it would when I started.
Oh, me neither! I think it will be well worth the wait. (I just see a lot of people asking in the comments and noticed this page did not get an updated release date :p)
Of course, if they're taking long it's for a reason, and it will be worth the wait. I wonder if it would take one extra-year because they reached every goal on their kickstarted so they'll have to add things to the game
This is my impression of the beggining: amazing art, great sound design, an atmospheric albeit generic at times soundtrack but it has the kind of mc i hate the most in a VN. Too big for their britches and too quick to do something foolish. Instead of taking heed from the characters around them, they walk head first into danger for no good reason. Since they've managed to reach the city, they ought to know a thing or two about self-preservation and how carelessness isn't beneficial, especially given how the opening scene shows how perilous the journey really was. Yet, they continue to be thick headed and continue on very dangerous choices, whether to go to the place everyone that has helped them has said is unbenifical/dangerous or reacting in ways that felt unbeffitting as someone who is need of help(quick to anger over trivalties/quick to assume instead of realizing they're the outsider and can't expect much authority). I hope that in the full release the player will have more control over the MC's actions so that I might be able to go "Yeah you're right, I'm new here and you would know better than me about avoiding that place" or "yeah let's not follow the obviously creepy lady, even if she has the snake oil i need". I do understand that this is the epilogue and the way for us, the player, to be introduced to all the characters, but man was it frustrating since first introductions are pivitol, even on the MC's part. It made me feel like I wasn't interacting with the characters but some other entity was. I will say that as the story progresses, it seems that your own sense of the character starts shining through, but I haven't played enough to say for certain (i've just arrived at the part where you can choose who you want to spend the rest of the night with after the drinking with everyone at the Wet Wick). Nonetheless, this really is just me harping on about a character architype/trope I dislike and the actual game is quite compitent with plenty of male leads to suit your fancy
deixando meu comentário em pt,por que mesmo não entendo muita coisa eu achei muito fofinho,achei muito chave o estilo de desenho,eu joguei escutando minha playlist,então não posso falar muito coisa sobre as musicas do jogo:3
this is literally the best visual novel ive ever played, all of the characters are extremely interesting and i NEED the full game... this is really ambitious though with 5 romantic options and lots of endings so i know it will be a while
i played the demo and it really ticks all my boxes of what i love to see in games! so happy about this
I've played previous Nix Hydra (now Dorian) games before and heard about Touchstarved but haven't tried it until now. I remain wondering if the artist is the same artist for beloved Last Legacy lol ^_^ Mhin is a total cutie!
uhh it wont start for me once getting to the 'press any key to start' screen..lol. ive tried restarting, reinstalling, changing install locations, restarting pc...etc. my computer should not be an issue and i have 3 tbs worth of space so it's definitely not memory. even just waiting it out for a bit did nothing. i dont think im the only one having this issue has anyone found a fix yet?
I'm highly looking forward to it! Still, even though i didn't finished the Demo. It's so far so great, that i can't help but to tell my deeper Thanks to the Red Spring's Crew! I'll for sure pay for it, we miss such works!
The writing, arts, musics, are already giving! By what i've read (in the setting) , we can expect (more) effects and voice acting (maybe?). And i hope so!!
Be sure to not rush to make it! We'll wait!
(ps: i appreciate the fact it's not only destinated to women. It's fresh to see!)
Everything is just SO- *chef's kiss* I liked the writing style, the art, everything. You can really tell the devs put their entire heart and soul into this game. I love the characters sm especially Ais, Leander, and Kuras. Most especially, Kuras. He's so babygirl coded, I love that about him xD. Once this game releases, rest assured that I will be giving my money to play this game no matter what. 🥲🫶
← Return to visual novel
Comments
Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.
I finished the demo and I love Ais and Leander !!
But there is ONE downside :
Exemple below : don't get me wrong, it's good art, it's good BG CG, but it can be improved ? it lacks of relief, depth in the colors ? It's colored perfectly but something's missing. If someone understands what I mean, please help haha
I was astonished by the trailer, couldn't wait to try the demo, and I feel a tad disapointed by that. Of course, I'm just expressing my opinion, maybe it's just a question of taste afterall, and if the style was made on purpose, a choice of the makers, I understand and I fully accept it. If it was not, then take it as something that can definitly be improved because the backgrounds will give your game more life.
Also, I will definitely buy the game when it will be out !
I think the backgrounds are bitmaps, made with the idea of being infinitely zoomable, however because of this it is much harder to make them detailed. I personally think the backgrounds are amazing, and from a creative standpoint the art real fits the style of the game imo.
thanks for the explanation ! I found some of their background really beautiful (like the sanatorium) tho, but then there are some others in the city that lack layer of colors... anyways x)
THIS IS SUPPERFRRR GOOOD!!! ONE OF MY FAV DEMOS !!! i cant wait for what the full game has when its released !!!!! ^_^
VERE IS M Y BABYGIRL AND ILL GO TO THE END AND BACK FOR HIM IDGAF
Ayuda, lo encontre de casualidad y me llamo la atención. Quedé encantada, lo amo. <33
Bloody hell! I don't have the words to describe this masterpiece. Never in my life have I seen such phenomenal artwork and character designs...wow, I'm speechless. I need some more time to comprehend what I want to say.
i usually stay away from red flags but i might become colourblind for leander..
i'll join you as well.
Can I bring Ais along ;-;?
I love my baby Vere OML
Yeah i am officially obsessed with Ais.. lol
Who isn't? Jesus Christ, I love him
Me alegro de que ya haya salido, aún recuerdo la campaña en Kickstarter, y verlo al fin para jugar en maravilloso
como?? donde se puede jugar? solo esta la demo :c
Oh my god where do I begin??? It's so so so so FUN and the characters are so thought-out and well written, I feel attached to them already and it's just the DEMO?? They all have cool unique personalities and I am so here for all of it. THE STORY LINE?? ARE YOU ACTUALLY SHITTING ME??? <SO GOOD>. I want more of this game. I need more of this game. take it to steam, take it to PS4, switch- Mac (please Mac) I just- this is my new obsession and I think the developers could make BUKUS of money..um this is just beautiful, great job to the writers, developers, everyone who had a hand in this game-you're all amazing oh my god. I'm not even kidding ya'll. Download the demo you have nothing to lose.
TLDR: chefs kiss :* muahh take my money.
its already on steam
i looove this game!! i'm gonna have to try every route when it comes out
I really like Kuras and Vere. It's going to be difficult for me to choose between the routes of those two once more of the VN comes out.
Good thing it's made to be replayed! I also can't decide haha
This turned out even better than I expected. I really love it!
The only thing I'd think make it even better is it there was an in-game encyclopedia or something, telling more about the world, locations, and the terminology.
This visual novel, which I have fallen absolutely in love with, has some similar yet darker vibes to When The Night Comes by Lunaris Games. These little similarities to WTNC pulled me in deeper than I imagined it would when I started.
For people wondering when it will be out. Their kickstarter page states: "Please note that the full game will be in development until Q4 of 2025".
I don't mind waiting!
Oh, me neither! I think it will be well worth the wait. (I just see a lot of people asking in the comments and noticed this page did not get an updated release date :p)
Of course, if they're taking long it's for a reason, and it will be worth the wait. I wonder if it would take one extra-year because they reached every goal on their kickstarted so they'll have to add things to the game
THIS GAME IS AMAZING!! I'm just hoping when the full game is released it will be on itch.io ^^ amazing art, characters, and story!
This is my impression of the beggining: amazing art, great sound design, an atmospheric albeit generic at times soundtrack but it has the kind of mc i hate the most in a VN. Too big for their britches and too quick to do something foolish. Instead of taking heed from the characters around them, they walk head first into danger for no good reason. Since they've managed to reach the city, they ought to know a thing or two about self-preservation and how carelessness isn't beneficial, especially given how the opening scene shows how perilous the journey really was. Yet, they continue to be thick headed and continue on very dangerous choices, whether to go to the place everyone that has helped them has said is unbenifical/dangerous or reacting in ways that felt unbeffitting as someone who is need of help(quick to anger over trivalties/quick to assume instead of realizing they're the outsider and can't expect much authority). I hope that in the full release the player will have more control over the MC's actions so that I might be able to go "Yeah you're right, I'm new here and you would know better than me about avoiding that place" or "yeah let's not follow the obviously creepy lady, even if she has the snake oil i need". I do understand that this is the epilogue and the way for us, the player, to be introduced to all the characters, but man was it frustrating since first introductions are pivitol, even on the MC's part. It made me feel like I wasn't interacting with the characters but some other entity was. I will say that as the story progresses, it seems that your own sense of the character starts shining through, but I haven't played enough to say for certain (i've just arrived at the part where you can choose who you want to spend the rest of the night with after the drinking with everyone at the Wet Wick). Nonetheless, this really is just me harping on about a character architype/trope I dislike and the actual game is quite compitent with plenty of male leads to suit your fancy
YESSSS
Does anyone know about any updates about this game? Id love to see the full game soon
At the very least the twitter account is still very active, and you can wish list it on steam, so it's not dead or abandoned.
The writing has me HOOKED! (I need Mhin)
SAME! They seems to be a tsundere and I absolutely ADORE tsunderes! Can't wait to play their route! :D
Hey Mhin isn't a man, they're just a person.
Holy guac, forgot pronouns! Thank u kind stranger!
I understand especially if your native language isn't english, so don't feel embarassed about it it's okay
Intriguing prologue and beautiful art. I look forward to the full release!
deixando meu comentário em pt,por que mesmo não entendo muita coisa eu achei muito fofinho,achei muito chave o estilo de desenho,eu joguei escutando minha playlist,então não posso falar muito coisa sobre as musicas do jogo:3
this is literally the best visual novel ive ever played, all of the characters are extremely interesting and i NEED the full game... this is really ambitious though with 5 romantic options and lots of endings so i know it will be a while
i played the demo and it really ticks all my boxes of what i love to see in games! so happy about this
Hello ! I really liked the prologue but I heard that the full game will be on Switch, will it be alvailable here too ? ^^
PLS ITS SO GOOD!!!!! amazing writing, amazing character interaction!!! i am so waiting for full versionnnnnn
loving every aspect of this so far and really enjoyed the demo - lots of anticipation for the full thing :)
This was so good oml, the art is gorg and i NEED that music man
I've played previous Nix Hydra (now Dorian) games before and heard about Touchstarved but haven't tried it until now. I remain wondering if the artist is the same artist for beloved Last Legacy lol ^_^ Mhin is a total cutie!
i did NOT expect for this to be so good, everything about it just draws you in to the plot and the characthers, cant wait for full release ♡
I loved this Demo.
I can't wait for the full release. ♡
uhh it wont start for me once getting to the 'press any key to start' screen..lol. ive tried restarting, reinstalling, changing install locations, restarting pc...etc. my computer should not be an issue and i have 3 tbs worth of space so it's definitely not memory. even just waiting it out for a bit did nothing. i dont think im the only one having this issue has anyone found a fix yet?
I'm stuck on the same thing as you :(
Magnificient!
I'm highly looking forward to it! Still, even though i didn't finished the Demo. It's so far so great, that i can't help but to tell my deeper Thanks to the Red Spring's Crew! I'll for sure pay for it, we miss such works!
The writing, arts, musics, are already giving! By what i've read (in the setting) , we can expect (more) effects and voice acting (maybe?). And i hope so!!
Be sure to not rush to make it! We'll wait!
(ps: i appreciate the fact it's not only destinated to women. It's fresh to see!)
Everything is just SO- *chef's kiss* I liked the writing style, the art, everything. You can really tell the devs put their entire heart and soul into this game. I love the characters sm especially Ais, Leander, and Kuras. Most especially, Kuras. He's so babygirl coded, I love that about him xD. Once this game releases, rest assured that I will be giving my money to play this game no matter what. 🥲🫶
Omg this game is so perfect! IT'S EXACTLY what I've been searching for. When is the full game going to be released though, and how much will it cost?
I dunno why I still can't play it😭
mine does this too! not sure why or how to fix it yet
JUST SO YOU KNOW I WILL PAY GOOD MONEY TO PLAY THIS GAME WHEN ITS RELEASED
Kuras my beloved :,)
Cant wait for the rest of it! This is soo good cant believe the quality!!
i cant wait, it was rlly good! I love Mhin (hehe)
this is so fire
i can't wait ^^