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I really do see potential here, and I'm very excited to see how this develops. In terms of suggestions, although there's not much I feel I can truly say, given the short length of this pre-demo (it's a pretty solid foundation for the bigger project ahead, I'd say), I do have maybe a couple of points: 

- I'm not sure if it was intentional, or just a typing error, but at some point the narration briefly switched from 1st person to 2nd person 'You glance up and down the empty street'; I'm not sure if that was deliberate, as I think it may have been the only time the narration switched from 'I' to 'You', but if it was, maybe inner monologues/thoughts of the player could be in italics, and outside narration could be normal format? 

- More choices would be a suggestion, but I know there will be more added and more variety in future releases, so it's not too much of an issue in reality

I'm not sure I'm really qualified to be offering suggestions, but I hope these are somewhat helpful. Can't wait to see this VN in it's completed form <3

I really do love the concept of this project; I think Verity is a great subject for this style of Visual Novel. Whilst there's not a lot to go on so far, based on the fact this is a pre-demo taster of the game, I very much look forward to seeing what will come of this project. Wishing you the best of luck, dev; excited to see where this goes :)

I had a great time with this demo! I adore Pepper so much and would do anything for that giant purple dog. Very much looking forward to the full release.

Really loved this demo! For a game where you can't physically move, I liked how you utilised the atmosphere, building up tension and not relying solely on jump scares to get a reaction. Very much excited to see what comes of the full game; definitely looking forward to it <3

Really enjoyed this demo! I adore Melo and would crawl through hell and back for him - which I don't doubt will happen in the full release. Excited to hear some voice acting in this one. Very much looking forward to (and dreading) the full release <3

Decided to play this after watching the film 'Fall' for the first time. Very interesting premise; intrigued to learn more about the story.

This game had a profound affect on me. Whilst the graphics and the inventory system felt quite nostalgic and offered a strange sense of comfort, the actual atmosphere and design of the game left me feeling very much uncomfortable and anxious. I feel it has illuminated a possible kenophobia (the fear of empty spaces, voids, barren rooms, or vast landscapes) within me; the layout for the buildings genuinely had me on edge the whole time! The story is definitely intriguing, and I look forward to (and am dreading) moving on to the sequel, thank you for reaching out and bringing my attention to this game. Super excited for the next one! <3

Truly an amazing demo! I absolutely loved the art style; the story is very much intriguing, the characters a joy to interact with, and that ending absolutely devastated me in a way I don't think I've ever experienced before whilst playing a game. Super excited for the full release <3

I really love the concept of this demo. The story was intriguing and the art style was great; looking forward to the full release <3

I simply had to, I was so invested! Can't wait for the full release <3

This was a stunning demo! Beautifully written and illustrated. The gameplay  feels very unique and engaging; such a refreshing format for a text-based game. Honestly, to me, this is a flawless demo and I can't wait to experience the full game upon its release <3

It's difficult to put into words just how important it is for stories like this to be given a platform to be heard, especially when the person who had to live through it is the one to bare it to the world. An incredibly emotional experience contextualised though a genuinely gorgeous game, by a truly brave individual I have nothing but respect and admiration for. Beautiful art style, wonderful music, amazing voice acting, all providing a bittersweet contrast to the harsh reality of a person's life we have been given permission to see. 

I was sad to hear that 'The Quiet Things' trailer got pulled from the BAFTA showcase. To be told that your life experiences are too extreme to portray, that the things you went through need to be watered down and censored for the sensitivities of others, must be deeply distressing. The title of the game is very fitting in that respect, unfortunate as that is. The Quiet Things; the quiet things that happen every day, the things that people don't want to hear about, maybe because it hurts to hear, maybe because it's hard to stomach, or maybe because they just don't care. But there are those who do care, people who will listen, and with projects like this, it can only help to increase awareness.

I applaud the dev and the whole team that helped to bring this game to life.

It's been a long while since I last played one of your games, and I'm so glad I've finally circled back around to another one of these marvellous creations! 

This is a beautiful game with a wonderful art style and a bittersweet story. The lighting design was gorgeous, the atmosphere cosy, and the world building leaves you curious and eager to learn more about the universe the game exists within. A cute, short and sweet platformer that was truly a joy to play :)

I do hope things have been going well for you since your final project (Wyrmling) at the htk Academy, and I look forward to any projects you may release in the future (if you choose to continue down the path of game development, of course) <3

I'm often apprehensive about games designed for the sole purpose of making the player rage (mainly due to the doubt I have that I'll possess the skill required to actually progress in games like that), but this game looked really fun and I'm so glad I decided to play it. 

The gameplay itself was very enjoyable, just the right amount of frustrating that doesn't fully ruin your mood, with checkpoints positioned in a way that felt far to travel to, but did not feel so far that respawning felt like an overwhelming punishment. 

The art style is wonderful, very cute and playful, which I feel contrasts well with the rage-inducing intent of the gameplay. Couple the art style with the comedy the game provides (absurd, bizarre and somewhat slapstick in nature), and the experience feels very balanced between frustration and humour; you can enjoy the game for its properties beyond just reaching that next checkpoint. I consider that to be a very well thought-out game design. 

The character customisation was most certainly a welcome surprise, I always adore it when a game gives you the ability to design your own character. 

Definitely looking forward to playing the full game when it releases :D

This game is honestly amazing. The art style, the sound design, the atmosphere, and the story you are exposed to, all of them combine perfectly together to provide such an immersive and unsettling experience. The world building is fascinating to me, and I know for a fact I haven't reached a true ending yet - I wish I'd had more time to record when I was playing this. I will definitely be coming back to this game to try and uncover more of the story, alongside the true ending I'm eager to learn about :)

Such a beautifully designed game, I love the art style so much (my heart will forever and always belong to games with such gorgeous styling). The little gnome is so adorable and the voice acting for them was truly delightful. I look forward to playing more Amanita Design games in the future <3

A captivating art style, satisfying gameplay and an intriguing story to unravel as you go. This game was a delight to play, truly stunning :)

I adore this demo so much; I was so sad when I reached the end of it, so desperate to experience more of this masterpiece. The art style alone was enough to steal my heart, but everything about this demo was stunning. The gameplay felt so fluid and satisfying, the atmosphere was simultaneously comforting and unsettling, the story being set up is so intriguing, and the food just looked so good. I truly cannot wait for the full game to release, I'm so eager to immerse myself back in and experience the journey that lies ahead <3

This was such a bizarre experience, I really loved it. I'm always a fan of peculiar characters, and this game certainly had a selection of them, all with their own distinctive identities, and all a joy to interactive with. I'm desperate to know more about this world and the people that inhabit it. The atmosphere was great, the unsettling liminal environment certainly doing as intended :)

Really loved this game. As short it was, I found the experience extremely enjoyable. Getting thrown in with no context was wild, but it made me want to learn more about the world I was navigating in, I was genuinely immersed throughout. Despite being given no instruction or guidance, the goal was intuitive, a testament to the game design, regardless of the simplicity of the layout.  The sound design was satisfying and the character designs were intriguing. I'd love to see more come from this game, the idea of getting to explore the story behind this strange world truly does excite me :)

I love this demo so much! The art style is amazing and really complimented the atmosphere of the game. The beginning section of the game very much reminded me of the Spirited Away style, I don't know if there was some inspiration drawn from there , but it was wonderful. I adored all of the characters introduced in this demo, each of them so strange and unique with their own distinctive personalities, it was truly delightful. I'm extremely excited for the release of the full game, I can't wait to see what this afterlife has to offer <3

I had a lot of fun with this game. I really love the art style, character designs are really cool and I think it's fun getting to name the suspects. I had a great time trying to figure out what voices to give each character. 

The cases were quite jarring, which definitely helped ground the theme of the game into an unsettling territory, the contrast between the names you'd give - often light-hearted and silly - and the details of the crimes - quite violent and serious - offered up such a bizarrely uncomfy atmosphere. 

A very enjoyable experience, well done dev :D

I loved this demo so much! Truly a wonderfully immersive experience, brimming with intrigue and unease. The art style, the story, the characters, the extreme attention to detail, everything about this game kept me fully invested. I really must commend the pure love and dedication that has clearly been poured into every aspect of this game. I'm so excited to delve deeper into this world when the full game is released; very much a unique treasure to experience <3

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video, it was really fun to record :) 

No worries about the accuracy meter, although it is nice knowing I wasn't picking the wrong options. 

I really like the mechanic of the Joke Generator automatically providing a terrible joke if you don't check the personal drives, it gives a cool impression that the machine understands you're not trying and out of principle it will do a bad job regardless of the accuracy of your guesses. 

Whilst I'm sad to learn there are no plans as of yet to develop more from this world, I understand and respect that, and I will definitely be looking into more of your games (past and future) off the back of this experience <3

Really loved this game, it's a shame it's as short as it is. I'd absolutely love to see an extended version of this that delves deeper into this strange world. Great work! :D

Admin is one of the very first games I did a video of on my channel when I first started, and it has baffled me that - over two years - it has been the most consistently viewed video I have, quietly and steadily increasing in views as time goes by. It truly was a joy to play and I think it's awesome that you're planning to expand the game into something more. Can't wait to experience it! :D

Really loved this game. From art style to story, this was a bizarrely fun experience :D

Really loved this experience. The art style was beautiful; my heart is always stolen by hand-drawn art <3

This is an amazing demo! I had such a great time playing this; I got so engrossed into the game flow that I played for a lot longer than I had originally planned. I'm extremely excited to see where the full game leads; eager to learn more about the world that has been created here. Great job! :D 

I loved this game so much! The art style is amazing and the story - although short - is rich with characters bursting with personality. I look forward to seeing more projects in this style; even an expanded version of this game would be great, I'm so curious about the world these adorable characters live in :D

Just saw the news about the private funding. It saddens me you didn't manage to get it, but I'm glad you're still striving to release the full game. I cannot wait to experience it! I played the demo on Steam so that I could leave a review there as well, and I've just posted a video to try and help get the word out. I know it's not much, but I hope this helps get you the recognition you deserve. I look forward to experiencing your masterpiece when it releases <3

I absolutely adored this game, such an intriguing narrative that takes you on a wild spin. I would love to see a continuation of this story; I have grown attached to the characters and wish to see more of their journey. Well done on such an amazing game :D

This is an amazing game! The story you live through as you experience this game is deeply tragic and disturbing; the further I got into the story, the more I began to question where the true horror really lies. The emotional strings pulled in this game are cruel in a very well done way, and the pacing of the story felt right. I really did enjoy this game, and I look forward to anything you may be working on for future projects :)

I very much look forward to experiencing whatever it is you have planned for this game; I can't wait <3

This is such a gorgeous game; the art style, the lighting, the sound design, everything makes the atmosphere so rich and entrancing, which manages to add to the unsettling and tense experience as you play through this demo. I tip my hat to you, Apophenia 23, well done on creating such a stunning piece of art! I simply cannot wait to experience the full game when it releases :D

I adore the aesthetic of this game, the characters are all so uniquely designed and diverse in their personalities. I'm not put off by worms or bugs (except for spiders; I'm a huge arachnophobe), but the paranoia 'Womb of Worms' instilled within me is a testament to the skill and passion that has gone into the game. Well done, Horse Hoof Games, I can't wait for the full release! :D

That's awesome! So glad you're going to keep developing games; I really look forward to experiencing whatever it is you decide to create next :D

sessena, once again you have delivered a wonderfully enjoyable experience in the form of your final project for the htk Academy; beautiful colour palette, a cheerful atmosphere, charming character designs and an intriguing world steeped in lore that I want to know more about. As far as final projects go, this is most definitely a win in my eyes. Truly, a splendid game, may you continue to create and flourish <3

Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying the playthroughs; your games are always such a joy to play! I've just seen that you've published a new one and I look forward to playing it; based on the images it already looks really good, once again the art style is something I very much look forward to admiring. I do hope your finals are going well, wishing you the best of luck :)

Another beautiful game! Short and sweet, and left me wanting more. The plot was intriguing, steeped in mystery and ethereal beauty, I'd love to know more about the character's motivation and the village they speak of. The puzzles were intuitive and integrated naturally into the world very well, which allowed me to stay fully immersed in the serene atmosphere. Truly loved this, thank you once again for creating such enjoyable experiences :D