Wow, seriously, thank you for taking the time to play the demo and write all of this. That means more than you probably realize.
I’m really glad the branching decisions landed the way I hoped. I was beginning to think that getting the other branching path may have been too vague, but I'm glad you figured it out. One of my big goals was exactly what you described, making some choices feel right while still leaving the characters in the dark. That tension between “this seems better” and “but we still don’t understand what’s really happening” is something I’m intentionally building around.
It's nice that Ryuho and Shiro stood out to you. Ryuho’s inner conflict is honestly the backbone of everything, especially that slow push toward questioning what’s right and wrong. And for Yomi… there’s a lot more going on there than what’s visible on the surface.
I also appreciate the gameplay feedback about healing items. That’s actually really helpful. I’ve been debating how forgiving the system should be versus keeping tension high. When you were playing, did it feel frustrating in a way that broke immersion, or more like “this is intense but manageable”? That balance is tricky.
And since you mentioned the twists — I’m really curious about your thoughts on a few specific things:
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What did you think about the concept of Alter Soul? Did it feel intriguing, confusing, underexplained, or just mysterious enough?
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How did the princess’s diary entries land for you? Did they add emotional weight, or did they feel more like lore drops?
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And the royal family’s hidden secret — did that twist feel satisfying, or did it raise more questions than answers?
I’m especially curious whether those elements felt connected in your mind, or if they seemed like separate threads.
Feedback like yours honestly helps shape the direction more than you might think.
Thank you again for playing and for the thoughtful message. It really motivates me to keep building this world.