this ruled!! dont think ive ever seen a super short form VN like this and it definitely made a lasting impression. the atmosphere/visuals were rly strong and showed how much you can do with so little in this medium
read this recently for the nyc vn book club. insanely strong aesthetics, from the UI and font choices to the actual art. a lot of really interesting stuff in there such as lave and monas names and their relationship and bonding throughout the rite(s)
i reread this for the nyc vn book club. phenomenal stuff, it has since served as my go-to as a vn rec for people unfamiliar with the genre.
the embroidery and collage elements make for a unique aesthetic and add to the actual narrative rather than just being a fun gimmick. also, it's always great to see work where you can tell the authors have strong ties to the geographical area they describe.
the story itself is incredibly dense and the short runtime makes it almost like an academic text that you keep wanting to revisit because there's yet another thing in there that is just SO interesting. it certainly made for a great 1-2 hours of discussion at the book club.
ranging from the cyclical nature of life and romantic relationships to the brutal economic reality of capitalism tearing local communities apart, this vn covers a lot of interesting topics in its very tight runtime. i'm a) excited to dive into the buddhist themes described in the devlogs more and b) looking forward to future work by you two. again: this rules.
