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Omg, plsssssss 5 mil, that's such like high praise. Tysm for playing! I'm so happy you enjoyed it and my chaotic cast. And lmao, it always makes my day when people like my dumb lil' jokes. The Sara Grace one is like my favorite from the demo lmao

Huh, you know what I can no longer replicate the error (or even the cg glitch). That's weird, welp... but I guess that's so actually good thing then haha! (I'll be up in the front seats for Ashley v Foks btw)

And omg, you're too kind! Tysm for checking out my game <3

This was really good! From the first encounter, I was immediately reminded by people who care more for dogs/pets than each other, and yep. Callie proved to be just that. 

From beginning to end, I was drawn into this corruption and interesting tidbits of invasive species -- and that last line, chef-kiss. 

And I can't not applaud the visual and audio aspect of the game, highlighting all of Callie's hobbies as well as those amazing CGs and catchy tunes. Absolutely amazing work <3

OOOOH! I've been so excited about this game ever since I saw the previews, my gosh. I'm so happy I was able to finish up this demo! It was so good, such a intriguing start! 

I thought a tsun Kian would win me over, but Foks overtook that the moment of introduction lmao.His expressions plus his little ears that wiggle, so cute! He's a tad bit troubled, but like so are we! Because, speaking of, I enjoyed the characterization of our MC. I'm curious to learn more about them. Part of them I found a bit too relatable that I wished to hug them from beyond the screen. While other parts, I'm frankly scared of them lol.  (Also, I know Ashley is not a romantic option :( lol, but like...I rly hope we get to see more her. Our MC needs sane people in their lives lol)

Little bugs I found, there is an error that pops up towards the end of guitar minigame. I was able to push through by clicking "Ignore", but just in case you wanted to know. Also, the background of the CG with plushie Foks, glitches out leaving only him on the bed if you move the mouse around. And maybe this is just me, but the narration text can be a bit hard too read due to the close color contrast.

But overall, I'm very much excited for the full game. Can't wait <33

Dang, Chao is such a cutie but alas...

Omg, this is such an addicting read! The build-ups and revelations of the mystery were all so intriguing! I esp loved our MC in this, and like how others mention just how much of sketchy freak they are no matter what route you take. (And the spicy scenes were, mwuh, chef-kiss!)

I also love the visual presentation here with the black/white backgrounds and the use of pink here and there, especially with the CGs.

Yee, this was fun read! Needed more Geraldine, tho lmao <33

Ah! Thanks for playing Cupid's Bargain!! But omg, I love horror yuri so I can't wait to see what you cook up next! And honestly, your reasoning behind not having a theme make senses. But hmm, even if it's something ambient though, I think would be sufficient! 

Regardless, tho, thanks again for the amazing game!

Omg, thank you! I'm so happy to hear that the opening hook you in, I'm always striving for that, so I'm glad to have succeeded! Thank you so much for playing this little snippet, plenty more is planned to come with our disastrous MC leading the way <33

One critique is that I'd love if that was a theme music on the main menu page! The song choice and sfx throughout were rly good, but it felt odd that it was pure silence when first opening up the game

The amount of times I said "Ife :(" (Perfect name choice, btw lol)

This was so so good! I love explorations of relationships like these; and even though this was a small bite, it nailed everything to the T, from the cutesy build up to all the horrific revelations. (The introduction of Ife's girlfriend was chef kiss!) I love the character designs in this, esp Ife. (The hearts throughout her -- so cute!)

Plus! It's not often you see black girls in yandere games, so this was such a delight for me <3

Yee, Cheri is my girl and I'm ready for her chaos. 

What a strong start! I'm so excited to see how the absolute drama headed Alya's way The humor hits; great pacing throughout; and, I'm curious to see how the Chipper minigame will play out in the final game. 

Additional note, I actually really loved how Jae was utilized in this (our fakeout LI) and I'm interested to see how more of that would unfold. Can't wait <3

Aww, I just finished one ending from Leo's route and this was so cute! As others mentioned, a handicap would be so appreciative bc I was losing BADLY in the beginning lol

Logging out? What do you mean by that? And are you playing on browser?

AW, NW! Now, I'm sorry for the delayed response. I thought I sent one awhile back, but I realized it was in still in the drafts, mb! Aah, I'm so happy to hear that about Kira -- I can't WAIT to see the plans you have her! And their mama is so cute!! But even if future games don't have Kira, I'll race to play them <3

Oh hey! Thanks for playing! I'm glad you enjoyed the game, and my brat of an MC lol. 

Appreciate the feedback <3 I am planning on making things much clearer in the full game, so be on the lookout for that!

Ah thank you for playing! I'm a high proponent of showcasing Black love in all media, so thank you so, so much for the kind words! I hope you'll enjoy what the rest of the game has to offer <3

I really loved the chat format and glimpses of the team's dynamics we got to explore. I'm still trying to think what exactly does that last scene mean, and if Alyssa is truly as innocent as she makes herself out to appear. 

(Or maybe girl is really just trying to score a job. Relatable, lol)

Yeah! All the stops were taken from the first line in the original version of lorem ipsum from the philosopher Cicero. Written backwards for the sake of it, lol.

Despite being thought of nonsensical, the first line is actually translated to: Nor is there anyone who loves or pursues or desires to obtain pain of itself. Which felt very fitting!

Thank you so much for playing (and playing it again!)

AWWWW, OMG! Thank you so so much for the kind words, my gosh. This is making me tear me up.... I'm so glad you enjoyed it and my bunch of weirdos lol. This was actually my first lead dev project, so it holds a special place in my heart <3

This was a gripping one! I really enjoyed the writing here, especially with the fight scene, aaa now that was intimate. And that art! Chef kiss! (And really, all endings were great. But ofc, I gotta shout out that fourth one lol)

This was such a well-designed game! I loved how it took me back playing on the DS, how I wished I had a stylus when selecting on the all the pieces and guiding the doll through the beautiful labyrinths. I also rly enjoyed just how charming the writing was, detailing our player's life, giving hints to their outside world while finding a comfort in dollmaking/past while navigating a new place.

My doll turned out really cute, and I can't wait to replay see the other combinations <3

This felt like freakin' Serial Experiments Lain's cooler, maybe more confusing cousin?! This was so good, my gosh. 

Res and Adaline's relationship explored in great nuance, focusing on their conflicts how they came to to what led them here in the land of wires and code and to build a maybe good, def codependent relationship with the push and pull that comes with it to the point where you don't even know who's know at the end before the amazing finale. It was all done so well. (And back to Lain, yeah I wish they gave her friend like you guys did with Adaline. She would've benefited with a Res.)

How you guys used Decker was so creative and loved how interactive it felt, looking through the forums, the terms of agreement, photo attachments, doodles. I definitely loved the vibes from beginning to end. Aaah! Great work <3 I can't wait to read the next entry in the series after giving my head a little breather lol

Lol I do have like whirlwinds where I'm just playing and rating a whole bunch of games. Sorry for the overload, lmao (Thanks for the follow, tho!)

im so proud to have manifested this lmao <3

BECCA FROM MARKETING?!?!?!?

just take my money

Give my girl Becca from Marketing some action.

Honestly, I'd be open to whatever! A Hal POV sounds divine, but any excuse to see more of my favorite couple with Ray and Monica (or Becca???) would have me opening my wallet up <3

We were all Selene, huh, hoping for the best for these two disasters, lol. This was a really excellent read, aaah! Codependency with loads of self-sabotaging makes for the best toxic yuri. I'm so glad to see that these two have the chance of happy ending despite them majorly sucking, lol.

Also! I love the sprinkles of worldbuilding we got, with the covens and witchy societal expectations, I'm super excited to read the follow-up when I get the chance <3

Ofc! I've been loving the catalog, and I can't wait to tackle them all <3

Dang, poor Vas. He only wanted a bite, smh

I absolutely loved the vibes here, the UI, Mills, that doorbell. Chef kisses all around <33

What an intriguing start! I love how you guys portrayed the intense, cold atmosphere of it all from the sound design to the art! (I especially love how the backgrounds were stylized, like a collage of sorts!)

I can't wait to see how the mystery of the Vale House unfolds <3

Omg, I can't believe I almost missed out on an entire plotline. (DnD date???) Ty! 

And here's the screenshots:

Harold Kim....the man that you are lmao. His damn condoms (or lack thereof) kill me every single time, omg. I am cheering for him and Emma through and through the chaos. I hope they keep failing upward in life.

I did run into a weird saving glitch, where loading a save opens up a rollback error. And when I hit ignore, it goes all away back to Chapter 1. Luckily, not all my save slots were affected like that; but, by Chapter 3, most were.

(Btw, how/where do you get second-to-last CG?)

oh my gosh, yeah don't get me started on the appearance wars. i personally liked the natural look for my characters (tho the color pink takes over quite a lot lol) but never enjoyed when people make it out as ultimatiums, like boooo

soooo i have a bit of addiction in enjoying "trash" media lmao to the point where i do hate watch things, just for me build out cases. it's a problem ik lol. that line from vag tho.....kills me every single time.

lowkey relates to how im an avid dub watcher, lol. but! i do think english-dubbed media has found its place and Gachiakuta is like rly, rly solid. even the director/writer for the dub is a black man so lots of respect have been given and has allowed for plenty of black talent to shine even outside of the black characters. so! if you ever give it a shot, highly recommend!

and Ichi the Witch too! can't believe i almost forgot abt that. im a bit behind, but des is best girl. her design and persona def caught me off guard in the best way possible. its cool to see that the role they've given her could've led to stereotypes but how they fleshed her out was so well done, like it's rly a fun read!

but man, you're right! we are getting a revolution of sorts for reps aaa but yee we deserve more and more and more

as someone who got brainwashed into the whole tumblrification "good rep" scheme when i was young, damn it still affects me every time i write a character. and i love making unlikable characters, but always in back of my mind, i feel as if im offending my own race by making them lowkey, highkey suck and be annoying and have actual flaws lol. (as i write, this reminds me of the circular discourse surrounding proud family, hmm) so i feel for this zine, felt justified in a way.

wasn't into steven universe, but am currently into hazbin as a fan in shades. (i like being mildly entertained by how bad it is lol) so i def felt the initial disconnect with velvette. it actually took me to the last episode of s2, for me to recognize that she's black, whoops.

also love the shoutout to canary, my fave girl. (still im dead that you called krone her copycat...like you aren't wrong, but.......) currently, my favorite black rep from nonblack work is Gachikacta--the black cast is shining through and through

but yeah, representation is and will always be messy but i will always love it when people give it a shot (and occasionally miss so badly you can't help but be entertain) thank you so much for this zine! as always, you give me plenty of think abt and love the conversation it stirred up

love the portrayal of psyche here and the theme of free will going on; this myth was always interesting on that front as many things was forced upon her but she either always own it as it was hers (or rightfully complained about it as girl goes through so much bs lol)

i love how whimsical the writing was and the dark humor that peeks through esp when we do the "wrong" thing. glad to see psyche controls her ending, but who knows just how much control she has really

absolutely love the look and feel of this game, and that ending...how comical, indeed lol

People came out of the woods for this man, lmao. But I do love that my boy is loved <3

Aw, thank you so much for playing! And omg, I am just realizing that the Ending Guide had the endings flipped.....I'm so sorry about that :(

I just corrected it on the guide. The choice you're looking for is at the beginning of the game! Pls let me know if you have any other problems!

Mmm, yeah Kendrick has fully redeemed himself here.

Kendrick was def testing me with that "Janella Cruella". Janella is way stronger than me, that's all I'd say lmao. Still, I always love soft enemies-to-lovers, and Kendrick did prove his worth in the true end lol. (Can't wait to read the bonus content!)

Also, I wanted to add that every ending title had me cracking up XD

Thank you so much for the kind words, omg. You know, my initial pitch when describing Hope was "what if Kyuubey gave a shit while being still a piece of shit" lol, so I'm happy to see that duality still stayed in the final game in some form haha. 

Actually, while I did briefly mention other magical girls (most notably Pru and her girl), this game was always only going to focus on Hope and Rose. My sprite artist just had a field day designing potential concepts for the others that I just had to include somewhere lol. 

Down the line, I would like to explore other magical girls and their familiars - so these concepts will definitely come to play in the hopefully near future! Thank you so much for playing! I'm so glad you liked it <33