Hey ! I've been trying your game and I have one or two suggestions on the content warnings.
First of all I think you should mention when a specific trigger is visible on CG or if it just written, because seeing something gore on screen for example could be worth than just having a written description of it.
Also I think there should be a content warning for what happens in ending 1 of Sebastian's route, something about the kind of wound that is inflicted on the MC and/or maybe something about the state she finds herself in afterwards.
Also you know the warning that appears on screen before NSFW scenes ? Maybe you could do something similar before violent scenes, that way we could know when to expect them and brace ourselves lol.
That's all I noticed for now I think. I don't know what to think of the game so far but it has me intrigued !
Goodness that was a lot. I went in prepared for it to get dark and you all certainly did not hold back. For anyone curious READ THE WARNINGS, they are there for a reason. And there are tons of warnings EVERYWHERE, so don't ignore them.
Probably the darkest game I've played, but I was hooked and I must applaud how much "story" went into this game. A lot of VNs will have a pretty set path so even when you pick different answers you don't really stray from a story line too much. This one, each ending is wildly different. You guys really put so much work into this!
My only hope: please for the love of goodness give Quinn at least one happy ending at some point. I will pay anything you ask, I love him with my entire soul. His route actually took me the longest to get through because I was just so sad playing it. This poor boy has been through so much and I just need him to be happy. I AM INVESTED. But seriously, you have really made such a roller coaster of a game 👍
While I was enjoying the base game, I do think the wording should be changed on Brandon's patch. I went into it thinking it would have references to underage sexual trauma as part of the mc's backstory but the descriptions and visuals were actually so graphic and written in such a sexual way that I was actually uncomfortable having the patch on my computer. It seems like almost all of that patch is focusing on the graphic sexuality of underage characters in a way that I did not find clear beforehand and would not have been comfortable with had I known.
The sexual content was also not text-only in my opinion. There was nothing explicit (from as far as I played in the patch) but there were illustrations. I'm not trying to start a fight but I want others to be aware that some of it felt like it was written to be titillating instead of traumatic and there are visual elements to it as well that were not disclosed.
To clarify to anyone reading this, I want to specifically lay out the content. I have tried to be as clear as possible regarding it and I have no intention of not disclosing anything.
There is 1 CG of 5 year old Brandon & Monika playing dolls together. (Nothing sexual happening here. It’s kids playing a game. I think it’s honestly cute.)
There is 1 CG of teenage Brandon lying over Monika without his shirt on (Monika is fully dressed). There is no nudity or sex act depicted.
I don’t personally see any issue with these images? But that is exactly what is in the game in regards to Brandon & Monika as children/together.
But this kind of discomfort is why the patch is separate from the game and fully skippable. You can delete it at any time.
There absolutely is a lot of sexual abuse and warped intimacy between the siblings before the age of 18 in text form, which is listed on his warnings panel.
If anyone feels a specific warning should be added to the screen that is absent, I fully welcome suggestions.
The patreon page with the patch links specifically states: “This route contains a significant amount of content around child abuse, child sexual abuse, and text-only sexual content with teenagers.”
Definitely one of the darkest games of this genre ever (at least that I've come across), but WELL WORTH this price 100% (for anybody on the fence about it). This game has hours upon hours worth of content and some of the most heinous stories ever that really tickle that deep dark itch for anybody looking to you know, just casually scar themselves mentally and emotionally at a fictional heroine's expense.
But yeah, I am thoroughly enjoying this story and all the crazy paths. Characters are fantastic; art is great. Just hands down this is one of my favorite visual novels, especially when I'm not feeling in a particularly sappy mood.
Wow I've spent days dedicated to this game, few games make me as curious and addicted as this! I was a bit confused and there was too much information for my brain, but I think I understood the basics enough to understand the story and what's going on behind it all. I love all the boys, each with their problems and flaws, but due to the circumstances you understand a lot. I think the boy I was least attached to was Quinn and my fav one will always be Sebastian, my poor boy. (I also like Brandon a lot in a certain way, I hope that's not weird to say LOL)
Can't wait for the DLC with Alex, I looooove that boy, but something tells me that his route is going to give me a lot of headaches, even though he's a lot of fun and all.
I think this visual novel has done some permanent damage to my mental health, but I'm not regretting reading it. I'm rooting for Brandon no matter what. And I have to say that I really hate Sebastian, Either because he's triggering some bad memories from my own past, and because he's so sure of himself. He doesn't see any wrongness in his own actions, he has almost no regrets.
PS Alexander is fine though, I liked him, but I guess it is only because he doesn't have his own route...yet ;)
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Hey ! I've been trying your game and I have one or two suggestions on the content warnings.
First of all I think you should mention when a specific trigger is visible on CG or if it just written, because seeing something gore on screen for example could be worth than just having a written description of it.
Also I think there should be a content warning for what happens in ending 1 of Sebastian's route, something about the kind of wound that is inflicted on the MC and/or maybe something about the state she finds herself in afterwards.
Also you know the warning that appears on screen before NSFW scenes ? Maybe you could do something similar before violent scenes, that way we could know when to expect them and brace ourselves lol.
That's all I noticed for now I think. I don't know what to think of the game so far but it has me intrigued !
Good luck in your development.
i love the dark theme, and i enjoyed this game quite a bit.I also bought the dlc.... I'll be looking for more of your games too
Goodness that was a lot. I went in prepared for it to get dark and you all certainly did not hold back. For anyone curious READ THE WARNINGS, they are there for a reason. And there are tons of warnings EVERYWHERE, so don't ignore them.
Probably the darkest game I've played, but I was hooked and I must applaud how much "story" went into this game. A lot of VNs will have a pretty set path so even when you pick different answers you don't really stray from a story line too much. This one, each ending is wildly different. You guys really put so much work into this!
My only hope: please for the love of goodness give Quinn at least one happy ending at some point. I will pay anything you ask, I love him with my entire soul. His route actually took me the longest to get through because I was just so sad playing it. This poor boy has been through so much and I just need him to be happy. I AM INVESTED. But seriously, you have really made such a roller coaster of a game 👍
While I was enjoying the base game, I do think the wording should be changed on Brandon's patch. I went into it thinking it would have references to underage sexual trauma as part of the mc's backstory but the descriptions and visuals were actually so graphic and written in such a sexual way that I was actually uncomfortable having the patch on my computer. It seems like almost all of that patch is focusing on the graphic sexuality of underage characters in a way that I did not find clear beforehand and would not have been comfortable with had I known.
The sexual content was also not text-only in my opinion. There was nothing explicit (from as far as I played in the patch) but there were illustrations. I'm not trying to start a fight but I want others to be aware that some of it felt like it was written to be titillating instead of traumatic and there are visual elements to it as well that were not disclosed.
To clarify to anyone reading this, I want to specifically lay out the content. I have tried to be as clear as possible regarding it and I have no intention of not disclosing anything.
There is 1 CG of 5 year old Brandon & Monika playing dolls together. (Nothing sexual happening here. It’s kids playing a game. I think it’s honestly cute.)
There is 1 CG of teenage Brandon lying over Monika without his shirt on (Monika is fully dressed). There is no nudity or sex act depicted.
I don’t personally see any issue with these images? But that is exactly what is in the game in regards to Brandon & Monika as children/together.
But this kind of discomfort is why the patch is separate from the game and fully skippable. You can delete it at any time.
There absolutely is a lot of sexual abuse and warped intimacy between the siblings before the age of 18 in text form, which is listed on his warnings panel.
If anyone feels a specific warning should be added to the screen that is absent, I fully welcome suggestions.
The patreon page with the patch links specifically states: “This route contains a significant amount of content around child abuse, child sexual abuse, and text-only sexual content with teenagers.”
Definitely one of the darkest games of this genre ever (at least that I've come across), but WELL WORTH this price 100% (for anybody on the fence about it). This game has hours upon hours worth of content and some of the most heinous stories ever that really tickle that deep dark itch for anybody looking to you know, just casually scar themselves mentally and emotionally at a fictional heroine's expense.
But yeah, I am thoroughly enjoying this story and all the crazy paths. Characters are fantastic; art is great. Just hands down this is one of my favorite visual novels, especially when I'm not feeling in a particularly sappy mood.
Wow I've spent days dedicated to this game, few games make me as curious and addicted as this! I was a bit confused and there was too much information for my brain, but I think I understood the basics enough to understand the story and what's going on behind it all. I love all the boys, each with their problems and flaws, but due to the circumstances you understand a lot. I think the boy I was least attached to was Quinn and my fav one will always be Sebastian, my poor boy. (I also like Brandon a lot in a certain way, I hope that's not weird to say LOL)
Can't wait for the DLC with Alex, I looooove that boy, but something tells me that his route is going to give me a lot of headaches, even though he's a lot of fun and all.
I think this visual novel has done some permanent damage to my mental health, but I'm not regretting reading it. I'm rooting for Brandon no matter what. And I have to say that I really hate Sebastian, Either because he's triggering some bad memories from my own past, and because he's so sure of himself. He doesn't see any wrongness in his own actions, he has almost no regrets.
PS Alexander is fine though, I liked him, but I guess it is only because he doesn't have his own route...yet ;)
Here's my full review for the current version
https://www.tumblr.com/tigermousse/740764612439490560/particles-of-reality-obses...
This game is deliciously unhinged.
I'm still making my way through it, but I have so many questions about where it is headed.
And skimming through and seeing Alexander is a future route!? But how will sweet, obsessive Sebastian handle that? I just...oof.
Looking forward to more beautiful nightmares. And maybe, just maybe a bit of hope in the future. Though these bad ends are exquisite.