Warms my heart to hear that! As a writer, my goal has always been to make at least one other person in the world feel less alone. Thank you very much for taking the time to comment on our VN! <3

Thank you very much for letting us know about your interest in Jun and Kira routes! <3

Thank you! And noted on your vote!

Thank you so much for checking this out and for taking the time to comment!

I finally got around to buying and playing this VN after eyeballing it for so long, and it was 100% worth every penny and every second. 

For brevity's sake, I'll simply list every aspect of the game that I loved: the writing; the sprinkling of jokes; the creepy moments; the quirky, painterly art style; the surreal elements; the lovable cast of characters (with my favorite character being a certain bespectacled person); the occasional tonal shifts; the point-and-click gameplay; the puzzles (I was so proud of myself for finishing everything on my own despite being a shameless walkthrough user in general); the catchy music; the voice acting; the interface; the guide book (I just remembered I forgot to check it during my last playthrough so I should go back and see what's changed!); the thoughtful exploration of the concepts of death and regret; and so much more. 

Even though I got all the endings (to my knowledge) and the epilogue, I'm still missing some images in the gallery and a few Steam achievements. Even so, I found this VN to be very fulfilling and satisfying and polished. Thank you very much for creating this masterpiece and for sharing it with us!

Thank you! If you do check it out, please let us know what you think.

Hello! My team's submission to NaNoRenO 2023 has been released! 

Download it here: https://orcamartiangames.itch.io/spirits-of-limbo

SYNOPSIS: 

There are precious few pleasures for those living in Limbo. Sampling the otherworldly flavors served in Spirits of Limbo, the only establishment of its kind in the realm, is one of them. Lial, the bartender, is only too happy to cater to that demand. 

However, the arrival of a new customer shrouded in mystery disrupts their routine of mixing drinks and befriending clientele. 

FEATURES: 

• Bartender minigame 
• Music box with 7 original tracks 
• 6 endings 

Thank you! Glad you appreciate Kira's character design!

Noted on this! Thank you for taking the time to comment!

Thank you very much for sharing your feedback! Originally, Charm's romantic interests were going to be Asa, Jun, and Kira. But I could only tackle Asa's route due to time constraints. 

If I do end up writing again for this universe, it would either be a Jun/Charm route or a sequel focusing on Kira and Rei. Rei would be the new heroine, if ever.

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts!

Your vote for a Jun route is noted! Thank you so much!

I was originally planning to write routes for both Kira and Jun, but had to confine myself to Asa's route due to time constraints. So if you saw sparks flying between Charm and Kira, you were picking up on my original plans for them!

However, if I do end up writing stories for this universe again, Kira and Rei will likely be the central characters.

Haha, Wattpad didn't cross my mind when I came up with the title since I've yet to read a story from that platform! I'm an AO3 and FF Net enthusiast. But I'll take your word for it!

Thank you! Your vote is noted!

Thank you!

Thank you! Yes, the team wanted to do something to make the old-school shoujo manga lovers happy!

Haha, thank you!

Thank you so much for taking the time to play all the routes and share your thoughts!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your playthrough! Yes, the non-ending seems to be most well-received one for most of the people who've provided feedback. I'm happy about that since I was initially uncertain about how players would react to an "ending" like that.

I used to feel the same way about the amnesia trope, but writing this VN helped me understand why it can be a useful narrative device, particularly in stories where one wants to emphasize the feelings of being lost and disoriented. Thank you so much for sharing your in-depth thoughts and your playthrough! Much appreciated.

This was such a fun, minimalist experience! I soaked in the retro feel. I very much enjoyed trying to figure out all the different times my date could end. Great job with such a polished and impactful jam submission!

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience playing this! The characters had such distinct and vibrant personalities. Their dialogue made me giggle many times. The variety in sprite expressions/poses/actions, especially of the main villain, always ensured I had something interesting to look at. The music was always perfectly suited to what was going on. Last but definitely not least, I loved the movements and animations, especially during fight scenes! Incredibly entertaining! Congrats on making such a solid and well-rounded jam entry!

The art was great. The layout was effectively retro. The glitchy GUI toward the end was also fantastic.

Regarding the story, I felt like the horror scenes were wonderfully well-written. This was an interesting depiction of a yandere character.  As a multichapter fic writer, I can relate to the affirmation I get from comments and the abandonment I feel when regular commenters disappear without explanation. Correct us if we're wrong, but we must've gotten the true ending on the first try since we could no longer replay the VN. My teammate and I considered this an inventive gameplay mechanic. 

Overall, great job on your jam entry!

Congrats to your team for this solid jam entry! Niall's design toed the line between creepy and cute. His overwhelming and inescapable presence was undeniably parasite-like and dialed up the stakes. The phone and ending gameplay mechanics and the limited voice acting were a nice touch. Lastly, the UI changes and the blue baby CG are my absolute favorite things about this VN. Again, well done!

Hello! My team's submission to Spooktober Visual Novel Jam 2022 has been released!

Download it here: https://ilyilaice.itch.io/iridescent-descent

SYNOPSIS:

Why has the narrator awoken in a room with records on the walls? Is there no one to provide guidance aside from this stranger with a cloud over their face, who says: 

"Haven't you heard music can transport you places?"

FEATURES:

• Music box with 8 original tracks
• 170+ choices
• 5 endings

So excited to hear this news! This is still in my top 10 VNs/KNs of all time, and I feel emotional every time I recall the experience. I don't even know how many times I've replayed this game!

Or are only the creator's followers notified via email? Please let me know. Thank you very much!

The aesthetic and color scheme alone are out of this world! Definitely need to check this out soon! Congrats on the release!

Hello! My team's submission to Otome Jam 2022 has been released!

Download it here: https://ilyilaice.itch.io/dabbling-in-drama

SYNOPSIS:

Charm has joined the high school drama club purely to design clothes that actors can flaunt onstage. But as the club's next play approaches, she finds herself dabbling in things she's never tried before — hunting down ghosts, stepping into the spotlight, perhaps even landing herself a boyfriend?!

FEATURES:

• Music box with 10 original tracks
• 20,000+ words
• 4 endings

Thank you very much!

Thank you! Happy you enjoyed it.

Thank you!

Thank you for sharing this Let's Play! I'll definitely have to check it out.

Thank you very much for the detailed feedback! So glad that you enjoyed your experience.

Thank you for taking the time to comment! I hope you enjoy checking it out.

Thank you so much for the feature! I enjoyed reading it.

Thank you! And I wholeheartedly agree.

Thank you very much!