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A really good game! I very much enjoyed it. First of all, everything looks really good. The UI and graphics are all very polished and appropriately cute. Of course, the Blythes also look so adorable that I have no choice but to let them into my heart and home. I like how they each have different expressions, which contributes to their individuality. The way that their expressions change throughout a single line reading makes the visuals a lot more dynamic and lively as well.

I am a big fan of the dynamic between the two Blythes. I always love to see multiple yanderes interacting and fighting with each other, as cruel as it may be to toy with their feelings like that. I feel like the competition reveals new facets of their character and causes their tendencies to escalate.

I tend to like more assertive and domineering yanderes, so blue Blythe is my favorite out of the two. While his route isn't available yet, it just made me all the more giddy when he showed up unexpectedly during orange Blythe's route. Orange Blythe is not without his own merits, though! There were several moments where I felt emotionally moved by him. His affection and enthusiasm are palpable and infectious. I like the habit he has of repeating phrases. I've never thought about it before, but it's super cute.

My favorite ending has to be Bad End 3. It's everything I expect and enjoy from a yandere scenario. I appreciate the very cool tricks and effects that occur after getting this ending, it really brings the experience to the next level. I also liked Neutral End 01, which was my first ending. I liked hearing orange Blythe's after-ending monologue, which put a darker spin on what was a pretty wholesome experience up until that point. It's always interesting to see inside the head of a yandere, and to expose the darkness lurking under his very cute veneer.

I also appreciate the walkthrough. I'm pretty bad at intuiting which options should lead to different endings, so the walkthrough helped a lot with allowing me to appreciate everything the game has to offer.

All in all, it's a super worthwhile game to play, with a ton of effort put into it. Cute and deranged bunny boys, what's not to like? I'm looking forward to blue Blythe's route, and according to a comment I saw, he will get worse! Woohoo! I'm very excited to see exactly how low he can and will go. Thanks so much for your hard work, Melancholy Marionette, Lazy Polar Bear and all the VAs! Take your time, and I will be so happy to pick up blue Blythe's update when it's ready!

Review, may contain spoilers

Wow. This game is genuinely a treasure. I am grateful to have stumbled upon it by chance and I dread to think of a reality where I did not click on it! Of course, I am grateful to the writer even more so for making this wonderful work.

I didn't expect to enjoy this game so much when I first started. I'm not normally drawn to supernatural plots and I prefer my romance front and center, whereas it seemed quite slow-burn throughout Season 1 (perhaps this is due to Chris's route in particular). However, the quality and amount of writing really impressed me enough to keep going. I'm sure the professional-looking UI also did its part to reel me in.

One of the most delightful parts of the game is the customization and flexibility. I love choices, and lots of them. They are one of the most important parts of interactive fiction for me. This game includes a shocking amount of choice. I felt as if I was getting a choice every other page, maybe. When given this much choice, a player really begins to feel like they are involved in and changing the story, which is a wonderful feeling. The customizable appearance, gender, romance and background options are great. I also enjoyed the little stats menu to the right, it makes me happy to see how my choices shape the character.

While Season 1 impressed me, Season 2 had me enamored. The characters were all likeable to the point that I cared deeply about cultivating my relationships in this game. I wanted to be friends with and side with everyone, while also trying to do the right thing or what I thought was safest. The story did a good job of making that hard at times. I felt like the stakes really picked up and some scenarios actually left me sweating about my choices and feeling guilty even after I put the game down. That sort of lingering emotion induced by a game is priceless, I think. It was hard, by the way, to put the game down. I was perpetually on the edge of my seat, always wondering what was coming next.

The romance is blooming in Season 2, which I appreciate greatly. I've only experienced Chris and Zillah's romantic routes, so I can only speak on those. The scenes are touching and sweet (or spicy) when they need to be, but not without complexity or drama to keep things fresh and interesting. Zillah is absolutely magnetic and hands down my favorite, I can't wait to see how Roe and his relationship develops further. Also, Zillah and Chris bickering is hilarious and thrilling.

Overall, such a fantastic experience. I'm highly anticipating Season 3. I know that the writer will make it worth it, though I feel like they've already spoiled me with how good the game is already. I wish them the best of luck with their work and all the happiness!

I've been on a little indie yandere VN kick recently, but this one in particular convinced me that I had to make an account to leave a comment about how much I loved it. The summary is not lying! This game is darker than most of the other yandere VNs I've played, which is perfect for me, because I'm very into that.

First of all, the art is really nice. The character sprites all look attractive, and they all have multiple expressions which enhance the story and are just fun to look at overall. My favorites have to be Sebastian's childishly happy and smug expressions, and Brandon's evil smirk. Not so coincidentally, Sebastian and Brandon happen to be my favorite characters.

I find the amount of content and playtime available in the demo extremely impressive. The routes were longer than I'm used to for most indie otome VNs I've played, but I really enjoyed that fact! The choices lead to drastically different situations and consequences, which makes me feel like they have impact and provide fresh, new content. After that, there are the other characters, plus plenty of endings, PLUS side-stories - so that totals even MORE content (not even including the different worlds that are planned).  I really want to stress the amount of time, work and love that I can tell has been put into this game, just from seeing the sheer size and breadth of it. I spent a good day playing (but not finishing!) the demo, and it was a day well spent. Just because it's large doesn't mean it shirks on quality, though! I always felt entertained and was never bored by the routes and choices I experienced. The writing, music and sfx all worked together fantastically.  I will definitely be replaying to unlock more scenes, and I'll be checking back for updates too!

If my friends were into the same things I am, I would definitely recommend this game to them! I'd love for more people to find it. In fact, I find it borderline CRIMINAL that this VN hasn't received the amount attention I think it deserves!