Question, if your going to make story adjustments will they be added as updates to the same VN or will it be released as a seperate remastered version?
Even though this project hasn’t gotten a ton of buzz I’m still really excited to read it. Sometimes before starting a VN I skim through the text to see if it’s worth my time and I can already tell this one is going to be great. I also really like your art style it kind of reminds me of cutout newspaper designs. I’m not exactly sure how else to describe it but the little white outlines around the characters give me a nostalgic vibe. Like a game I used to play
I'm curious after all the Day 5's have been publish for each rout does the story continue with any epilogues or extra chapter that show the future of each couple or will that be the last of what we see for the cast.
Also another thing I want to say is the UI is super impressive. It's one of the VN's strong suits. Idk I have always been a nerd for cool aesthetics and a fleshed out interface.
I just finished Cedar's route and I really enjoyed reading this VN! While the story does show some signs of inexperience I want you to know that for a beginner this was a really fun read. Not only that but I actually found myself getting immersed in the story especially at the beginning. I absolutely adore the art style and the overarching plot is really interesting. I came in expecting it to be worse... maybe that’s just my pessimistic side showing but I genuinely enjoyed it a lot. I’ve seen some comments saying this VN was bad but I’d disagree. I’d probably rate it as more of a “medium” with a lot of potential to grow even better. Bad VNs to me are ones I give up on because they fail to show any passion or creativity.... or the spelling is that bad....... which I don't think your VN would fit in any of those catagories.
I did have some issues particularly with the pacing of the vn and occasional shallow character development but overall this VN shows a lot of potential. I’m still planning to read the other two routes, Rowan and Theo so maybe I can give a more detailed review once I’ve finished them. I hope you don’t let criticism get to you. While constructive critism is important for growth it can sometimes hurt especially when you’ve poured so much passion into your work. I genuinely hope to see more from you in the future because this VN clearly shows your dedication and passion.
I just finished Lyre and holy shit. I loved it. The world building and characters were incredible and the art style was just phenomenal. The story is so addictive that once I started I couldn’t put it down. The ending was especially interesting and I really appreciated how the story avoided cliché or predictable plotlines. Most of the time when I read a VN I can kinda guess the ending or where the plot is going to go and with Lyre I could not. My only small gripe is the beginning it felt like we fell in love with Lyall a bit too quickly. Even though the romance overall was great it seemed a little rushed at first. But once the story hit the middle, everything really came together.
I can’t wait for Dryz and to see Lyall again. I'm also interested to see if we will learn any more about Lyall and Edan relationship.
Honestly the emotional scenes in this game are insane. I know a lot of people say this VN is too weird or quirky, but out of any media I’ve seen, nothing has captured panic attacks and growing up emotionally sensitive with parents who don’t care about your mental health as accurately as this. I connect with Jayce so much. Growing up I had pannic attacks super often and would cry almost daily even at the age of 13. My dad, instead of comforting me, would yell and look down on me. He was always disappointed constantly comparing me to my brother who was never as emotional as I was.
Even though this VN is full of 2000s weeb internet humor it genuinely made me cry. Maybe that seems pathetic to some people but honestly… I don’t care. Also Tom’s relationship with Jayce is really beautiful. At first I liked Maccon more because… well he had “bigger” assets, but the way you wrote Tom’s character was absolutely top-notch.
Your artstyle is so freaking good I love it. I'm also lowkey so excited to start reading this… but that also means the other 22 VNs I’m halfway through are about to be postponed 💀 I really need to start prioritizing lmao
I have replayed this amazing game multiple times and I still have strong memories from years ago when I first played it. Across every playthrough the scene that has always affected me the most is the Nefuru and Amicus bed scene basically the first sex scene. Years later I have realized why it still hits me so hard every time I reread this VN. We are given explanations that make logical sense. Amicus did not sleep with Nefuru because he wanted to betray Marco but because he wanted to secure a political deal. It is also emphasized that in this culture sex is treated as something far less romantic and more primal. Amicus did feel sexual attraction but not in a way that was meant to be cheating. It is also pointed out that Marco and Amicus were not officially together so expecting celibacy would be unfair. However the story explains that one of the main reasons it hurts Marco so deeply is that Amicus never consulted him. Amicus makes decisions that affect Marco without ever asking for his input. He acts in ways that suggest he sees Marco as lesser or at least not as an equal partner. I think the real reason the scene hurts so much though is because there is no foundation of trust between Marco and Amicus. From the start Marco is kidnapped and brought to Adastra against his will which makes it hard to trust Amicus at all. Amicus repeatedly makes mistakes and contradicts himself. He claims he found no enjoyment in the encounter yet earlier scenes like the bathroom scene and his comments about having needs suggest he is not being fully honest. Because of this it becomes difficult to believe anything he says or claims to feel. Without trust how is Marco supposed to believe that Amicus truly loves him, or that sex with Nefuru was purely transactional? Why should we as the reader trust that what their saying is genuine rather than some convenient justification for sleeping with someone else? This is not meant as a jab to the authors or the VN itself. It is simply a reflection on why the moment is so painful. Marco was finally beginning to trust Amicus and they were on the verge of a confession. That small amount of trust was shattered. I still believe that everything works out well in the end and I do not blame Marco’s intense reaction at all. It is hard to believe someone when you never truly had trust in them to begin with. Still love this vn and hope that khemia lives up to it
Wow this VN genuinely surprised me in the best way. From the moment I started it I could tell it was going to be something special. Even though it’s short I got really attached to the story and characters which I honestly didn’t expect. You completely nailed the late 1800s to early 1900s Southern outlaw aesthetic. The music, backgrounds, character sprites, and dialogue all work so well together and make the world feel real and immersive. I especially loved how the fight scenes were shown like comic panels. That was such a cool and unique choice and I’ve never seen another VN do that before. What really stood out to me was how you handled heavy topics like racism, suicide, abandonment, and trauma. None of it felt rushed or forced just to create tension. It felt real and it made me connect to the characters on a much deeper level than I thought I would. The way racism was portrayed in particular hit hard and felt honest. Javi is a great main character who feels easy to connect with without being a blank slate and Nate is such an interesting contrast to him being an old outlaw compared to Javi who is a young guy trying to chase freedom. Their dynamic works incredibly well and it made me fully invested in their relationship and where the story was going. I did find the time skips a little confusing at first but after rereading they actually added a lot of depth to the story. My favorite scene was the flashback after Javi sees Nate again when it cuts to Javi’s torture. Hearing Javi scream for Nate even though he never shows up was heartbreaking. Learning that Nate actually returned and was watching the whole time but was too scared to step in made the scene even more tragic and painful. The emotional moments hit really hard and the payoff at the end was beautiful and genuinely moving. For such a short VN I loved every second of it. I’m really excited to see anything you make in the future. I have also already recommended this to all my friends because I would hate to see your passion and work go unnoticed.
honestly the more I read into this burrows as a whole seems less romance and more saving the charters. I mean their are horny stuff throughout but not a focus on romance which I don't think is a bad thing. It's a interesting change of pace compared to most vn's and I'm curious to see how it turns out.
now I'm curious is ken even like a romance option or is his rout just a different story rout. No hate its just after reading this rout for a bit I don't really see ken and grey being romantic at all... I see them more as friends which kinda sucks because I love kens character and think he is so damn handsome.
I have been contemplating reading this vn and now after looking at some reviews I'm defiantly interested. I'm Just curious Idk if I'm stupid and missed a spot where it was mentioned but is this vn have NFSW scenes. I don't mind if it does or not I'm still gonna read it
I'm a little confused it says "Adult content patch is hosted on our Patreon, available for free." does that mean you don't need a patreon subscription to download or is it you do its just free once you download the patreon sub. I tried to click on the link to download the nsfw version and its telling me to unlock I need to subscribe to you Patreon which is confusing because I thought it was free. I might just be dumb idk😭
Does Lyall only bottom in this vn. If he does will he have a scene in the future where he tops. If not I'm not complaining because Lyall's ass is prob top 3 of any vn I have played.
Also, we have no idea if that’s the last we’ll see of Alvy. Scribbles’ route isn’t even finished yet, so we don’t know if MOF is going to bring him back or not.
I hope you’re not getting exhausted from reading all the negative comments about Alvy. I was really bummed to see his story end that way, but I also understood. I guess I was not really that affected because I knew it was never truly Alvy’s route; it was Scribbles’. Idk, the last time I was into a book series, the author stopped updating it because everyone was so angry that he killed off a character. I would hate to see that happend to this book
Honestly, if neither of them were datable, that would actually be fun. Not gonna lie, I hate when games make two datable characters date each other in different routes. Like, if you first romance Aiden in his route and then play Dillian’s, it kind of feels like cheating to watch Aiden fall in love with Tate. Or if you do Dillian’s route first and then Aiden’s, it feels like homewrecking because in another universe, he’s already in love with Tate.
Hey, I hope this question doesn’t come across the wrong way, but I wanted to ask if this book includes or in any way fetishizes incest? I have some personal trauma related to that topic, and while I understand that’s not your responsibility, I’d really appreciate a warning before I continue reading. There’s a scene between Therium and the cloaked demon on Alvy’s route where the demon says, “Does he also let his father deflower him in this one?” and Therium replies, “Not here, he wants to be faithful for once.” That exchange made me a bit uneasy. It almost sounded like it might be implying something like a father taking their son's virginity. Also, the line “Not here, he wants to be faithful for once,” gives the impression that the son had a choice and said yes. Please don’t take offense if I’ve misunderstood the conversation or phrased this poorly. I struggle a lot in social interactions, and I really don’t mean any disrespect. I’m not trying to shame/judge the story or you as the author. I just wanted to ask for clarification or a potential content warning before I keep on reading. For what it’s worth, I genuinely love this story so far. The characters have so much personality, and the world feels both grand but digestible. That one moment just caught me off guard, and it’s been difficult for me to move past it without understanding the intent behind it.
