It's been very obvious to me since this entire collective shout situation started that queer people + other marginalized groups are the main target. It's not about what is or isn't "nsfw," at least not really. It's just about shutting up minorities and punishing us for daring to share our creative works at all.
I'm disgusted (but not surprised) that you were lied to. I'm disgusted (but not surprised) that you are now being ignored. I genuinely hope Steam treats you and your game with more respect. This childishness from itch is just a giant headache all around. I'm very sorry that you weren't taken seriously, you did not deserve that disrespect at all </3
Yes, I suppose you are right. I am just very airheaded and I know I sometimes word things strangely, so I was worried that my initial comment was confusing others! I do not want to accidentally cause harm or upset people.
But if that isn't the case here then there's really nothing I can do at the end of the day. Thank you for reassuring me <3 it really did help me feel better.
Ok this is eating me alive rn what cardinal sin did I commit to get downvoted this much help. I've been rereading my comment trying to make sure I didn't accidentally type something horribly offensive somehow??
If it's because my comment is edited, I edited it due to it having like 5 million typos (since I typed it out immediately after waking up from my dream.) If it's for some other reason, I am very confused. Is this the right game? This is When Twilight Strikes, right?? Did I misspell the characters names, because I swear I triple checked to be sure that I did not? Are people mad because I personally find N and Rylan to be the best RO's? I'm so sorry I just don't know if the problem is with my comment or not.
I know this is stupid, but I can't help feeling anxious that I did something bad to upset people! If I did then I will donate money to this game to make up for my error.
I haven't finished playing everyone's routes yet, but I wanted to let you know that I just woke up from a dream where I was having lunch with K and Rylan (specifically Kian and they/them Rylan). I think it is because I keep replaying the game over and over... Though I'm not complaining at all!! I am craving Thai food now though lol.
Anywho!!! A+ update, I cried because of K AND Blane a lot (my Ace4Ace heart loves them both so dearly) and I wanted to squeeze A like a squeaky toy. Do you think they would squeak like one?? I bet they would...
Time for N and Rylan now (best RO's for last!!!!) let's gooo.
1000/10 so far. This is a wonderful continuation to both the first game as well as the comic, and I love all the new characters we're getting to meet!! Plus, we'll also get to know some familiar faces better, too.
I am especially fond of reaper 3611 :0 I can't wait to talk more with him. It's interesting to hear his perspective about the events that followed the first game, especially considering his role in the comic... Very very excited to see more of him!
And ofc our silly teammate, 0204. Just a baby, he is. 5012 is not baby, but he is my beloved and I will gladly let him take the lead of our troublemaking polycule. /j Reaper team Bird for the win! Interesting how all the trouble makers (can) have bird related glamours... I appreciate that a lot <3 it is a very cute detail.
Guys, please donate to the kickstarter if you can!! There's only a week left for the game to get fully funded :0 plus backers get super cool rewards n stuff the more money they pledge!! Gogogo!!!!
I remember wayyy back when people seemed almost disgusted at the idea of romancing the dragon friend, and now we have the ability to romance said dragon friend lol. The way things ended up working out is insanely funny to me 😭😭 super excited for the next public update!!
Currently a bit strapped for cash atm so I only donated 1 dollar, but I truly love this IF so much so I wanted to show my support in any way I can :3 I'll donate again when I've got more money to spare. Keep up the great work!!!
Oh Lawrence. Ohhhh Lawrence.. I hate to agree with him, but he is very handsome. Insufferable and a brat, but handsome. At least he's also self aware enough to realize he is an absolute boyfailure.
He makes me want to shake him around like a maraca. Not exactly cuteness aggression, more like... Cuteness exasperation? Every word he speaks makes me want to sigh and facepalm very hard.
Lawrence, my beloved. The closet is made of glass and everybody can tell (except for him, apparently.) The way he fumbles through every interaction with Vale... Oh dear. He's down horrendous. Lawrence. Please... The only person making these thoughts difficult for you is you!!!
Also just wanted to say that Vale really gave me aroace vibes whilst playing through this. I'm not sure if that was intentional or not, but I mean it as the highest form of compliment when I say that he is super relatable to me as an aroace-spec and I love him for that.
Lawrence and Vale my OTP. I need 5 million fanfics of them right nowwww
1000/10 I love this vn and will be replaying it over and over again.
1000/10. I really felt like Manjuu the entire time I was playing. Will Senbei ever come out of the closet? Does he even know there IS a closet? I fear the answer to these questions is a resounding No.
Osmanthus I hate you (biting him biting him. Shaking him around like a chew toy)
Spoilers for Clyde's route since I just finished it :')
Wow! I honestly didn't expect that ending, though I probably should've. I'm so used to the "I can fix them" ending where the MC somehow DOES fix their love interest despite everything that is clearly wrong with them. This ending was a breath of fresh air for me. Sure, Clyde did improve in some ways, but he also didn't do a complete 180 on the life he was already living, and I really liked that.
I also really love that the MC's actions are treated as their own as well, rather than something that Clyde somehow made them do. Hank being unable to forgive us for accidentally causing his mom trouble, Rebecca not buying into our excuses about not meaning to hurt other people, even Bonnie being hesitant to let us stay at her place because of how badly we fucked up. Simultaneously, it was nice to have Oliver in our corner to just relax with after everything went down.. but I guess he of all people would understand how volatile being around Clyde can be.
Clyde as a character is also very relatable to me, which is why I think he was my first choice to romance. I get that feeling of just wanting to keep being in the spotlight, to keep running faster and faster towards danger even though you know you'll end up seriously hurt or worse. It's hard to stop when you don't know any other way to be, and Clyde is a perfect example of that. He is relatable, but also worse than I have ever been. Somehow, that terrifies and reassures me in equal measure.
In my head MC and Clyde absolutely do go back to BC and apologize to everybody, especially Hank's family and Reb. And we give Oliver a big big squeeze because he is my absolute favorite ever. Everybody should have a friend like Oliver <3
1000/10 game, now it's time for me to play the other routes :3
If you want more information on the game + characters, please go to the official tumblr: freakcircusofhorrors
There you will see AMA's (ask me anything's) with Neko and TFC characters, extra information on the in game universe and the characters themselves, as well as FAQ's and stuff like that.
Once again bringing this up because I saw more rude comments and incorrect information being spread.
PIERROT X HARLEQUIN X MC IS A PLANNED ROMANCE ROUTE IN THE GAME.
Once again
THERE IS A POLYAMOROUS ROUTE PLANNED FOR THE GAME. Neko has confirmed this several times on his tumblr. It is stated right here on this page underneath the "what is planned?" section.
As far as I know, the exact dynamic of the poly hasn't been revealed yet, but it is absolutely possible that Harlequin and Peirrot end up in love/together with each other in the poly route, not just with the MC. To reiterate, the exact dynamic of the poly hasn't been confirmed (from what I remember), but there IS a poly route planned.
Please stop harassing people who ship Pierrot x Harlequin.
Lunan you killed it with this chapter. So many reveals and twists and CRAZY things I had no idea were going to happen, and somehow they all flow together perfectly. You've outdone yourself. Great work <3
Okay so if anything happens to Nathan I will start full on bawling my eyes out. He is my favorite ever and I just want him to be happy and okay :( oh Nathan...
Oswin: "Haha what are the odds of seeing Nathanael so soon again-- wait.."
My MC: "1. He has a giant elk, 2. He has a cat, 3. He is nice to me. There is no reason to be suspicious. I will trust every person I know blindly forever."
"It was before my name day." I genuinely have never felt this nauseous after reading one single sentence. This reveal left me so speechless. Never letting Zahn out of my sight ever again actually.
Arden is so cute ohh my god. I need them. I need to cradle their face in my hands and just kiss them. I HAVE to save the world specifically so we can settle down and live happily ever after. Nothing else matters at this point. ARDENNNN I LOVE YOUUU
No worries!!! Good work takes time, so I will be here even if it takes a hundred years lol. This IF is really unique and I can tell that a lot of love has gone into it, so I am absolutely hyped to see how it progresses :D
I haven't written a sonnet since high-school, but good god, Dmitry makes me want to write hundreds upon hundreds, all for him. When he fell asleep on my MC's shoulder?? I was DONE. DEAD. HE TOOK ME OUT!! My heart never stood a chance!!!
Kalea is my baby girl BTW, any chance to protect her, I'm gonna take. Love that girl to death, she is too sweet to end up lonely :( I hope I can help her find her match (especially after snatching Dmitry when she wanted to bid for him </3)
Anjali scares me, but she's also really pretty and I am weak to badass women, so.. Team Anjali ftw <3 unfortunately for her, Dmitry is in my sights and I am not letting him go lol.
Kailee is SOOO real BTW. I've known many people like her, and she's honestly the most realistic RO that we've met so far. She's lethal for sure, but my MC is making it their mission to be even more deadly ;P friendly (or not?) rivalry incoming??? Lfg
Makaiiii ohhh... That first meeting got me IRRITATED. Kinda want to break this guy's heart just to catch him off guard tbh... But he IS a teacher, and I have a lot of respect and love for teachers.. So I'll let him off the hook just this once <3
Misty, my girllll!! Me 🤝 Misty: Limping around everywhere. I can't wait to see more of her, she's a cutie! We need more Park Ranger's as ROs.. I hope we get to ask her about her job.
Marcel is on THIN. ICE. Dmitry and my MC matched up and they fr come in like "Actually, it is time for ME." Ohh you're lucky you're cute and can make good drinks for my MC. He BETTER treat them right or they'll be a pain in his ass for the entire show.
We haven't met the others yet but I am really excited to. Santi... A fellow Hispanic? My MC is going to be calling Santi "cousin" the entire time lol. And Linden?? Fellow they/them?? And perhaps fellow asexual? Sign me tf up, I want to settle down and marry 'em already. Lu and Jong-Woo are super intriguing, too! Though my poor MC might struggle to match Jong-Woo's energy lmao. Lu will absolutely break their heart though, and THAT is something I am super excited to see hehe.
Ok long asf comment aside, this IF is so well written!!! Chapter 2 cannot come fast enough for me, I'm genuinely so excited for more. Please keep up the good work, Echo ❤️
I will say that there are a lot of errors in the new chapter in the english translation (way too many for me to list here </3) but other than that, it is great!!! There are just a lot of typos and a few lines of text being repeated, and some words having double letters too. The chapter itself is very fun though. Lots of sweet interactions with our new employees :3
I also really love Carrie 🥺 I'm so glad our slashers are being respectful to her; that's my daughter right there!!!! It makes me want to draw fanart for the game... Jason and Carrie making coffee together oughh the siblings ever
Oh my god i saw this update and I almost threw up from surprise. You do not know how much this work meant to me, it was one of the first IF's that I had read after finding out what IF's even were. I truly cannot believe you decided to come back T^T I am so happy!!
Just a reminder for everyone + info for any newcomers that may be curious about the game~
1. There is a poly romance planned between MC, Pierrot, and Harlequin. Neko has confirmed this on his tumblr. The poly romance (afaik) MIGHT involve Pierrot and Harlequin being in love with each other as well, not just them being in love with the MC. If you do not want a poly romance, then do not go on the poly route. Neko already received a lot of harassment for this, he doesn't deserve to go through that again.
2. Neko is not comfortable with minors (under 18) interacting with TFC fanbase. Nobody can really stop you from doing what you want, but I just need to say that if you are under 18 and interacting with TFC, you are disrespecting the creators boundaries. Do with this information what you will.
3. TFC has an official tumblr! freakcircusofhorrors is the username. There, you will find Q&A's, asks for the characters, plus other information about the game! It is ran by friends of Neko <3 it is all very fun so I encourage you to go check it out!
4. Neko is the only person working on this game. He works hard and does his best, so please be patient with him! The updates will take time, but we will get the full game eventually. Let's just keep giving him the encouragement he deserves so that he can keep going!!
For those who are unaware, Neko (the game creator) was receiving a lot of harassment and rude comments due to the fact that there is a poly route planned for the game (something that is confirmed on his tumblr, and that he has mentioned several times) so he was on a break for a while.
He is back now, and according to his tumblr, the freak circus will be getting a side blog so that all of the official information on the game will be gathered up in one place! It is NOT up yet, so we just have to be patient until then.
I would also like to remind everyone that Neko is the creator of this game. It is HIS GAME. He gets to decide what is and isn't included in the game, full stop. None of us are entitled to abusing him just because there are inclusive and non traditional romance options in his game. If you do not want a poly romance, then do not go for the poly route. It is truly that simple.
I really hope that this serves as a wake up call to all the people who were harassing Neko, as well as all the people who were bullying others about shipping Pierrot and Harlequin. Please be kind to one another; there is far too much hatred in the world, so spread love to each other instead.
Watched a playthrough of this and I intend to play it myself when I can, but I would just like to say that the story itself really resonated with me. It reminded me of an experience that I had forgotten about, involving the disappearance of a dear friend I had when I was younger. 100/10. The amount of work you guys managed to get done within a week is insane to me, and the game is absolutely amazing considering the time constraints!
Bought the game for Wes, stayed for Wes (though Nikolaos did grow on me lol. I love pathetic obsessive men). I will say that I expected something a bit more different than what I got, which did leave me feeling a bit disappointed; that's my own fault however, and I still rate the game 5 stars because it is creative, silly, and even sometimes intense in the right moments. Also Wes is there and he is beautiful (my Nightwing lookin' beloved) <3
If you're a fan of cheesy vintage superhero comics as well as yanderes, you'll love this VN. The MC is terrible at hiding that they are a hero which peeved me at first, but I do think that's probably intentional. It sort of reminds me of how nobody realizes that Clark Kent is Superman y'know?
At the very least I think that if you're curious about this game, you should absolutely try it out! The base game is free after all so why not??
I also will echo what someone else in the comments said: Wes and Nik poly when 👀 /j I just LOVVEEE their tension.. that first meeting had me going "i want my boyfriends to kiss each other" lol
