Single writer's curse hit this one really hard. Characters are barely distinguishable between themselves, they all come off as the same guy with different voices and maybe a quirk to give you SOMETHING to tell them apart.
To be honest, even the voices aren't that different from each other - Isaac, Taylor, and Dante all sound basically the same, I was surprised to find out they were voiced by different people. But they are all doing the "freshman kid nervously pitching his voice up a little" impression, and it's literally the same between them.
The VAs are doing a good job nonetheless. I am particularly happy they don't drag out their lines like they are in a local theatre play - they just speak fast like normal people do and it's great. So many voiced games, even AAA, do it the other way around and just draag oout eeach liiine forever. For dramatic effect I think. So yeah, giving credit where it's due, nice job with that.
Characters wobbling is awkward.
Characters need way more visual states than they have now - it's weird when the same sprite is used to represent two completely different emotions. And when they just stand there with their mouths open when they aren't talking is even weirder.
Also I don't want to shit on the visual style, it's amateurish but alright. Except for the frontal facing perspective all characters are drawn in most of the time. It's weird. You don't draw forward facing characters in 2D! You just don't! It's wrong! It's broken! It's uncanny!
The loud-ass BWOOOOOING sound at the start and end of each scene is incredibly annoying. Almost as annoying that the SloOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOow fade-ins and fade-outs accompanying the BWOOOOOOINGs. But still not as annoying as the interface woman reading out loud all interface interactions like you're blind. It's like this game is intentionally trying to annoy you.
Oh, and the Sudo-philosophical quotes at the beginning of each scene are very cringe-worthy. I'd rather have someone walk in on me watching porn that reading those quotes.
Character interactions, especially with the player, are incredibly awkward and really out of place. People you just met basically ask you to your face if you're into them. Who does that? Has the writer ever been in a relationship? Has the writer ever talked to a human being? These interactions make me think they did not. These interactions come off as something an alien would produce after learning human culture from twitch streams. ChatGPT produces more human-like interactions, and it's a robot.
Not to mention, that the protagonist is weirdly autonomous. You get a "choice" out of one single option every now and then, for something completely mundane and not worth attention, but then your character just goes and does pretty bold moves on their own. It's a really weird, basically out-of-body experience. makes me think different scenes were made by different people who don't communicate with each other and never check each other's progress.
And to make things worse, the game often tells you how you are supposed to feel. Dear developer, why am I even here, if you don't want my thoughts or my inputs? If you do not want to make your supposedly interactive media interactive - then just write a book instead.
And and all, a very weird experience I can't recommend to anyone.
I have to admit that I do agree with you on a certain extent.
In particular, the translations from scenes to scenes are indeed a tad bit too long, and I do have to complain about the sound that is used.
I won't lie that, for some characters, it is quite hard to find a difference between their voices. Nevertheless, their VA did a wonderful job-which is probably one of the things I enjoy the most about that VN, because, c'mon, there isn't that many visual novels who actually have voices for their characters. And the VA nailed their jobs, they all feel natural in a way.
Decisions we can take in the VN don't feel very... important, indeed. Nor do they have a major impact on the story progression. And what little we can actually control is nothing compared to every decisions we aren't able to do. So I do agree with you, I sincerely wish they could make the MC far less autonomous if they want to make use of choices in the story. The best in term of visual novels are those with either linear storyline or choices that have a lasting impact on the storyline, since an in-between usually give mild results in my perspective.
Oh, and we are on the same mindset about forward facing characters-it is a bit unsettling at times.
But other than that, I don't have any others major criticisms.
Sure, characters may not have that many visual states, but I'm pretty confident that, as Komorebi get developped, we'll see more and more sprites, some which will be more fitting for a variety of emotions. The designs of the characters are also pretty neat in my opinion. Not too boring while still having a fairly simple look.
The personnality of the characters might seem very similar at first, but do remember we're only at the beginning of the visual novel. Sure, maybe they could have been a bit more different from each others at day one, so they could be more interesting outside of their design, but usually, in real life, you'll find new people very similar to others people you met t'ill you start to know them very well. As long as there is some kind of progression in how much we can see their personnality, and how much they divert from each others, I think it should give some great results.
The quotes are a nice addition. The visual novel seem to have roots in a more philosophical side, since there is the implication of having the ability to know our future-and therefore, ponder about our very own existence and its meaning. I don't feel they are cringy, they just fit well without being too much. Better than having all the characters throwing inspirational quotes every 5 minutes, right?
Overall? Like any visual novels, it has its flaws. But I would still recommend it for all the great things it has brought: the VA, the concept (the menu with all the fragments is very interesting, and the plot is also feeling somewhat more original than many others stories I've read), the characters designs... It need improvements, sure, but we just got the demo: let us wait for the full game, as perhaps it will surprise us.
Do note that it is my first time that I'm actually typing such comment and that I'm not particularly refined on the subject- my goal was simply to express my point of view, in hope of clarifying that Rickalick87 was fair in pointing out weaker aspects of the visual novels, which they could be improved, but to also show that it is still a very promising work, one I'm looking forward to keep reading once the full VN is released.
Apologies for any mistakes that I've made in my comment, I usually speak and write in french.
im not a furry im not a furry, i tearfully whisper to myself while I play as a 6'2 teal wolf boy named delta and start writing a two page backstory for him
I have to admit the game, right now it's really interesting me. And then the fact that the characters have a voice, I find it an idea that gives more realism, it's a pity that not many games similar to this one don't have actors, above all good to give voice to the characters.I hope you will continue the game, I really loved the game, even if it's only chapter one. I definitely want to know how the story of Delta, Isaac, ZeroTaylor, Klace and Dante will evolve.
Very well done! I placed this on my Steam Wishlist so I can get it in 2023 when it is released there. I have an account there, so it is easy for me to purchase and play games from it.
I have a number of VN games I like, but this is the only one of them Steam has considered offering. I was impressed by this, and look forward to it's future release.
I've downloaded this VN for a while but held back because I didn't really expect much but oh boy, this put on a really crazy sensational ride! The voice acting is over the roof, the character design is very well done, the story line is very interesting. Got some very nice life quotes outta this VN as well. Very well done and I'm looking forward to the next chapters.
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Single writer's curse hit this one really hard. Characters are barely distinguishable between themselves, they all come off as the same guy with different voices and maybe a quirk to give you SOMETHING to tell them apart.
To be honest, even the voices aren't that different from each other - Isaac, Taylor, and Dante all sound basically the same, I was surprised to find out they were voiced by different people. But they are all doing the "freshman kid nervously pitching his voice up a little" impression, and it's literally the same between them.
The VAs are doing a good job nonetheless. I am particularly happy they don't drag out their lines like they are in a local theatre play - they just speak fast like normal people do and it's great. So many voiced games, even AAA, do it the other way around and just draag oout eeach liiine forever. For dramatic effect I think. So yeah, giving credit where it's due, nice job with that.
Characters wobbling is awkward.
Characters need way more visual states than they have now - it's weird when the same sprite is used to represent two completely different emotions. And when they just stand there with their mouths open when they aren't talking is even weirder.
Also I don't want to shit on the visual style, it's amateurish but alright. Except for the frontal facing perspective all characters are drawn in most of the time. It's weird. You don't draw forward facing characters in 2D! You just don't! It's wrong! It's broken! It's uncanny!
The loud-ass BWOOOOOING sound at the start and end of each scene is incredibly annoying. Almost as annoying that the SloOoOoOoOoOoOoOoOow fade-ins and fade-outs accompanying the BWOOOOOOINGs. But still not as annoying as the interface woman reading out loud all interface interactions like you're blind. It's like this game is intentionally trying to annoy you.
Oh, and the Sudo-philosophical quotes at the beginning of each scene are very cringe-worthy. I'd rather have someone walk in on me watching porn that reading those quotes.
Character interactions, especially with the player, are incredibly awkward and really out of place. People you just met basically ask you to your face if you're into them. Who does that? Has the writer ever been in a relationship? Has the writer ever talked to a human being? These interactions make me think they did not. These interactions come off as something an alien would produce after learning human culture from twitch streams. ChatGPT produces more human-like interactions, and it's a robot.
Not to mention, that the protagonist is weirdly autonomous. You get a "choice" out of one single option every now and then, for something completely mundane and not worth attention, but then your character just goes and does pretty bold moves on their own. It's a really weird, basically out-of-body experience. makes me think different scenes were made by different people who don't communicate with each other and never check each other's progress.
And to make things worse, the game often tells you how you are supposed to feel. Dear developer, why am I even here, if you don't want my thoughts or my inputs? If you do not want to make your supposedly interactive media interactive - then just write a book instead.
And and all, a very weird experience I can't recommend to anyone.
I have to admit that I do agree with you on a certain extent.
In particular, the translations from scenes to scenes are indeed a tad bit too long, and I do have to complain about the sound that is used.
I won't lie that, for some characters, it is quite hard to find a difference between their voices. Nevertheless, their VA did a wonderful job-which is probably one of the things I enjoy the most about that VN, because, c'mon, there isn't that many visual novels who actually have voices for their characters. And the VA nailed their jobs, they all feel natural in a way.
Decisions we can take in the VN don't feel very... important, indeed. Nor do they have a major impact on the story progression. And what little we can actually control is nothing compared to every decisions we aren't able to do. So I do agree with you, I sincerely wish they could make the MC far less autonomous if they want to make use of choices in the story. The best in term of visual novels are those with either linear storyline or choices that have a lasting impact on the storyline, since an in-between usually give mild results in my perspective.
Oh, and we are on the same mindset about forward facing characters-it is a bit unsettling at times.
But other than that, I don't have any others major criticisms.
Sure, characters may not have that many visual states, but I'm pretty confident that, as Komorebi get developped, we'll see more and more sprites, some which will be more fitting for a variety of emotions. The designs of the characters are also pretty neat in my opinion. Not too boring while still having a fairly simple look.
The personnality of the characters might seem very similar at first, but do remember we're only at the beginning of the visual novel. Sure, maybe they could have been a bit more different from each others at day one, so they could be more interesting outside of their design, but usually, in real life, you'll find new people very similar to others people you met t'ill you start to know them very well. As long as there is some kind of progression in how much we can see their personnality, and how much they divert from each others, I think it should give some great results.
The quotes are a nice addition. The visual novel seem to have roots in a more philosophical side, since there is the implication of having the ability to know our future-and therefore, ponder about our very own existence and its meaning. I don't feel they are cringy, they just fit well without being too much. Better than having all the characters throwing inspirational quotes every 5 minutes, right?
Overall? Like any visual novels, it has its flaws. But I would still recommend it for all the great things it has brought: the VA, the concept (the menu with all the fragments is very interesting, and the plot is also feeling somewhat more original than many others stories I've read), the characters designs... It need improvements, sure, but we just got the demo: let us wait for the full game, as perhaps it will surprise us.
Do note that it is my first time that I'm actually typing such comment and that I'm not particularly refined on the subject- my goal was simply to express my point of view, in hope of clarifying that Rickalick87 was fair in pointing out weaker aspects of the visual novels, which they could be improved, but to also show that it is still a very promising work, one I'm looking forward to keep reading once the full VN is released.
Apologies for any mistakes that I've made in my comment, I usually speak and write in french.
Do you have the game on steam for wishlisting?
Yep!
When are you going to post Chapter 2?
it comes out in 2023, it will be on steam i believe and it will be the full game and cost money
im not a furry im not a furry, i tearfully whisper to myself while I play as a 6'2 teal wolf boy named delta and start writing a two page backstory for him
You and me both brother, things like this have me questioning myself 100%
WE NEEEEED ANDROID VERSION SO BAD
same here! i want a chapter 2 of it if theres gonna be one im gonna freak out!
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DANTE IS MIIIINNNEEE!!!!
JONAH SCOTT AUAHDUIBD I just played another game he voiced in a while ago (Well, again lol)
Great game! I love tons of the VAs- it’s an amazing cast :)
I know bunch of them so I got kinda stoked when I saw the voices
wait, that's the game that Kwite played!
if posable can you make a mac version please and thank you
Can you make an android version please
Very well done! I placed this on my Steam Wishlist so I can get it in 2023 when it is released there. I have an account there, so it is easy for me to purchase and play games from it.
I have a number of VN games I like, but this is the only one of them Steam has considered offering. I was impressed by this, and look forward to it's future release.
I've downloaded this VN for a while but held back because I didn't really expect much but oh boy, this put on a really crazy sensational ride! The voice acting is over the roof, the character design is very well done, the story line is very interesting. Got some very nice life quotes outta this VN as well. Very well done and I'm looking forward to the next chapters.
awesome VN can't wait for necht chapter. I wan't to ask if there will e android?
guuuuh............
I played it months ago and I really like it. A story that woke up my mind.