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
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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!
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 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.
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.
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.
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

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


