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Wow! Thank you SO much for such a kind review! We're thrilled you liked our game, and we're excited to check out yours as well!

The game IS nearly complete! We ran out of time on the last 2 bosses, but we made sure to leave it off at, what we believe, to be a satisfying stopping point. Your review absolutely made our day! Thank you, again! 

Thank you so much for playing and taking the time to write a review! 

Oh shoot! That did happen one time in playtesting, but we can't discern what the issue is. We'll investigate and then patch it after the jam has concluded! We're so glad you liked the game overall though! And if anyone needs dev strats to beat the bosses, ol' Toad Wart has the insider scoop. ;) Beelz is definitely one of the harder bosses though! 😬

Thank you so much for checking it out! It means a lot! And maybe that thread will be uncovered in the full release~ ;) 

Wow, thank you so much! That's a huge compliment, coming from you! I'm so glad you enjoyed it overall ^^ 

Oh, golly! Thank you so much! That's high praise! Thank you for your generous feedback! I can't wait to get a chance to play your entry! I've been very interested since it was submitted. ^^ Cheers!

The unique art style was probably my favourite part of this game. Incredibly intriguing design, and effective pacing. Short and sweet! But I would have liked more context for the character's relationships. Excited to see what else you make! 

I admire your implementation of using 3D assets in RPG Maker, although it did make the controls a little awkward. I enjoyed your original assets and the creativity on display here! It's clear that a lot  of hard work went into this. 

I absolutely adored this from start to finish! Definitely unsettling. The music and sound design used really enhanced the stellar visuals and uncanny vibe. This echoes Jack Stauber and Sodikken. Very impressed, great job. 

I enjoyed the deconstruction of the fantasy JRPG genre and the multiple branching paths were interesting! I'm also a big fan of twists in narrative driven games, and I was happy to see that there were several here~ Combat was a little straight forward (aside from when it was used to further the plot) and I wish there were some additional assets used besides the RTP. I would also comb through the dialogue for spelling and grammar errors. Overall, a fun and enjoyable experience!  

The aesthetics of this game are so gorgeous! I can't wait to try it out!

Here is a link to the full original soundtrack for Pastel Massacre! For your listening pleasure~ 

https://m.soundcloud.com/toad-wart-studios/sets/pastel-massacre-original

A quick update on the release schedule regarding the full game of Pastel Massacre! Our team is still working hard on the project, but due to life and its complications, we won't be releasing the full game this Halloween. However! We DO still have some surprises in store coming in November, so stay tuned! To everyone who has played or enjoyed the game thus far, thank you for your patience and support!

Wish there was a physical copy! Just for the art alone! 

Thank you so much for playing our demo! It truly means the world to us. We hope you enjoyed it and we look forward to watching your video! Cheers!

Wow, I really like the 4th wall breaking and player immersion. Very cool and unique! The transition into 3D genuinely surprised me and was disarming (in the best way). There were a few bugs here and there, primarily when interacting with objects- but given the theme of the game, whether it was intentional or a happy accident, they didn't phase me in the least. The only thing I thought left a bit to be desired was the mapping, which occasionally felt a bit too open. But I'm VERY impressed with this entry and the subtle storytelling. Very fun! 

Hey! I was super drawn to this game's gorgeous art style and strong atmosphere. The digital eldritch approach was fun and unique! I like the 2D plane exploration a lot! However, I do wish there was a bit more clarity mechanically. I had difficulty with the doors and when I tried to use the flashlight the rest of the game stopped working? Movement with the stairs was a little bit difficult as well (especially when descending). Overall great presentation, but I found it almost impossible to progress. Can't wait to see your work in the future too! Cheers! 

Are there any plans for an English release? I absolutely love the sprite work for this and would love to play it in the future!

Thank you so much for playing! It means a lot to us that you took the time to check it out and even write a sweet review of it. It really makes it validating that all the hard work has been paid off. Thank you.

Alright! The problem has been fixed and the game is now playable. Thank you so much for informing us and for your patience and support! We hope you enjoy it. <3