Thank you so much for the support!!! We will keep trying our best! As of right now, we haven't decided what the full version will be since we need to make sure we have the resources to finish it first even :'D
I fell in love the moment I saw this game. I won't be playing the demo but I will wait till the full version is out! : DDD I hope your team will win through every obstacle that comes in the midst of developing the full version. All the best to you guys :))
i just finished the demo and i feel like this is a promising one!
the atmosphere was just so perfect.
everything about the vn was just so well done, but i feel like it was the art style and the bgs (i always appreciate it when devs put effort in the bgs!) that really tied it all together.
for the characters, it was faine that i got attracted to first. his character resembled a donghua i liked so i thought that was kinda nice :D i also like the rekindling-an-old-flame trope that the game hints, and that made him more of an intriguing character than the other... which is hen.
listen. i tried, really tried to like him, but his character just feels so... shallow (?) that i couldn't bring myself to be at least interested, or expect for his character development in the future. he just feels like another one of those guys in romance novels and otome games; the arrogant/flamboyant type that's guarantee to swoon anyone. but the thing that makes him different is that his attitude is just unappealing??? i mean, at least those men i mentioned have some sort of depth to their personality.
i guess he just felt off to me. with the way the demo presented his character, he just felt like a pretty face and was the obvious typical route anyone would go for. sorry not sorry. his fit is fire though, if that's any consolation.
despite all that, i'm still looking forward for the full version. everything else made it up for that one part i disliked, so it's all good :)
thank you for sharing this to us! goodluck with the game <3
Thank you so much for playing!! We're glad you enjoyed the Faine :) And no worries at all if you're not a fan of Hen, he's quite the character so that's completely fair!
Thank you very much for the support, we'll keep working away at this! <3
Hi! i'm a native spanish speaker and i was wondering if you are interested to do a translation to spanish of the demo, i'm a translator student looking for experience in the area of videogames, so, if you like the idea tell me and i pass you my email.
This is a fantastic mini demo, I loved it so much 🥰
The first thing to note is of course the beautiful art. The sprites, backgrounds and UI all look great together and really suit the rainy atmosphere. The vibes are on point. Even the art style of the BGs looks kind of watery??
Second thing is the care that was put into the choices. It was so much fun going back and trying out the different options, because they did make a difference!
I loved the characterization of April, and I'm really looking forward to seeing her development. I'm most intrigued by Hendric - the jacket. The confidence. The candy. I stayed LOL. Can't wait for more in the future!
AHHHHHH We're so honoured you gave the mini demo a try!! <3 Hendric is very compelling that it's hard not to stay ;) And we really should have expected fellow devs to try out all of the options - you all know too much now, you must go lol
But seriously, we're really glad you enjoyed the game and the characters as well! We'll keep trying our best!
Just finished the mini-demo and everything is amazing! Really looking forward to how it continues!! I end up running for Faine, I think he's cute...sorry Hen.
Whoaaa, what a wonderful demo! All the visuals here are absolutely stunning - the characters, the gui, the backgrounds... Everything works together really well to create a beautiful atmosphere. Love the music as well! Really relaxing, I kept it playing even after I was finished playing. I stayed for Gummy King Hen😌❤️
A very good choice with staying. But AHHHHH thank you, this is so sweet!!!! We put a lot of love into creating the atmosphere so we're incredibly happy to see people enjoying it!!
To echo everyone else - loved the art, the UI, the music!! Since you're asking - I stayed for Hen ;) The gummy king spoke to me and made me giggle. Excited to get a Faine playthrough in too!!
The gummy king's words are quite powerful hahaha. Thank you so much for playing and we're really glad you enjoyed it!! <3 We hope you have fun with the "Go" side too!!
We're so glad the GUI was worth it! Our GUI artist/coder worked so hard on it too. But AHHHHHHHHHHHH All of these comments are so lovely and it makes us so happy that you seemed to have enjoyed the game!!!
(P.s. Our entire team is waiting to play TeachersLP together and we are looking forward to it so much!)
The art in this game is insanely good, it captured my attention in a matter of seconds. After playing the demo, I can safely say that absolutely everything about it is on point - from the music and the dialogue to the characters. Great job, I can't wait to see more!
From the moment the title screen popped up I immediately gasped at the art cause ughh it just gave me that serene feeling with its minimalist design and music. I've always loved rainy weather. It's the perfect time to get cozy and this game captured that cozy feel. The mood was constant in showcasing both the comforting and cold side of any rainy weather.
The background, characters, and CGs were all well-drawn that I couldn't help but gasp whenever the scene changes or a CG pops up XD I especially loved the flashback CG of Faine. Also with the CGs of Faine and Hendric, I had to stare for a while to study how the art was made because I LOVE the artstyle X3 I'm so excited how this will turn out! Fighting!
The presentation through the art, the ui, the character bio and the itch io page itself is so well done! The MC is also relatable, going through the struggle of following a passion and having to face reality at a job fair. The length of the mini demo makes it a bit hard to grasp what to think about the male characters though. Nonetheless, I'm intrigued!
I think every single one of us devs have felt that before, so we're glad it resonates! Thank you for playing our mini demo, it's definitely shorter than what we wanted for jam, but we're glad we were able to at least be intriguing :)
I love rain so it such a joy to see a game with rainy theme (it's been so long to see another indie game with this kind of atmosphere after Kokorogawari), the atmosphere and the visual just so,,,! *chef kiss*
Can't wait for more, since the mini demo still too short for me to have a clear thought about our characters.
We definitely love rain too (which I guess is obvious). Thank you for playing! And the very important question we always ask players is, did you stay or did you go in-game?
You mean the scene where April run into Hendric? I run for Faine first (I have eye on Faine since the characters infor because of his fav weather lol). My sense screaming cuz normally I would have stay instead xD
This was a great demo, I really enjoyed Faine and Hen's character so far and can't wait to see more. The UI and general aesthetic is gorgeous! The art is really pretty too. There were a couple errors, though, such as the MC's portrait showing up mid-transition or some minor typing errors (the only one I can remember is "focussed"). Super excited to play the full game, I'll continue supporting y'all!
Thank you for playing and for the support!!! We're so glad you enjoy the incredibly brief introduction to the characters! (And thank you for pointing out the typos and errors, we'll keep debugging for sure)
love the art, love the music, but don't like the personality of the mc.
why was she so impulsive when seeing Faine? like, she ran after him while being in a crowd. gosh, running like that is so chaotic. dislike. then, she stumbled into a stranger but didn't even apologize to him. for me, that was an absolutely rude action.
besides, reading her meaningless thoughts is irritating. i just feel she was so immature.
to sum up, I will come back to play this game again just for the music and artwork.
I just finished the mini demo (and I believe I managed to look at every possible option combination!) My review is going to be thorough so, spoiler warning perhaps? Even if it is only chapter one.....
I was absolutely pulled in. The memory at the beginning that caused her to zone out to set up April's passion, and the rejections from multiple booths at the job fair created such a melancholy feeling. I feel like April is super relatable, even to those who may not be into photography since those feelings can be applied to many dreams. I also will admit I feel a bit anxious as to the conversation she'll have with her parents in the morning.
Now let us talk about characters --
April herself, as I said, feels really relatable. She has a dream, and it just feels like it's being shattered. It leaves her feeling empty, and longing, which is why I think seeing Faine compelled her to rush toward him, especially since it was the memory that made her zone out. I like how she feels relatable but at the same time, her own character. I also absolutely love her design!
Faine - he's mysterious, I do not quite know what to make of him yet, especially since we spend the least time with him in this demo but despite that the brief encounter was enough to make me drawn to know more. What he said to her in the past, if it has lingered in her mind, obviously holds a solid wait. I love when chosen to tell Faine she has no idea why she ran over, they were able to exchange contacts, which made the awkward opposite choice so painful when she lies and laughs it off, and when pushing for contacts -- he flat out says no. I felt so bad for April as it only added to the rejected feelings. So I can't wait to learn more about Faine and why he is so stand-offish.
Hendric - oh my, he is so funny! I honestly don't know if I can fully trust that April's stepping-on-$5,000-phone-debt could have been forgiven so easily, but the man clearly knows his candy, so who could be sure? His dialogue was absolutely hilarious, and despite the tense situation, he really seems like a cool guy that can come off a bit shady but perhaps is simply a little childish. I feel like getting to know his character will be an extremely fun and unpredictable adventure!
Now let's look at some technical aspects---
Artwork - it's absolutely gorgeous! I love the soft and dull coloring, which really fits with the whole rainy atmoshphere. Speaking of...
Atmosphere - I love how it has a rainy atmosphere. I personally LOVE rain, it exudes so many feelings. It can be melancholic, it can be fresh, hopeful, clean, cold, tragic. It can be hopes and dreams, it can be pain and misery. It just really fits with where April is right now!
Music - the soundtrack is very chill and fitting, blending extremely well with the game!
GUI - everything looks nice and clean!
Errors - the only issues I ran into were sometimes April's sprite would pop up briefly in the middle of transitions, as well as near the end of the demo, it switches from her yellow jacket to not having it on.
Overall experience - I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a neat introduction, and I can't wait to see more! The characters, including the MC, are all interesting in their own ways and I can't wait to learn more about them. There's just something really nice about stories like these, concerning dreams, and rain, and I also love that there's a little light-heartedness (namely concerning Hen) in the mix so things aren't too serious or gloomy,
Sorry my review was so long, but I just really enjoyed this piece! Your team's love and talent really show, congrats on making it for Otome Jam!
We want to say thank you again for playing - and trying all of the options, oh wow! Just reading this review makes everyone on the team so happy. <3
You clearly took a lot of time to think everything over from the characters to the components and we adore the analysis. If you keep looking at the game with such a critical eye, it will definitely help you in the future with how the story and characters are set up!
Also thank you for pointing out the bug, we will definitely look into it!!
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it's just so pretty. i love the character sprites, i love the backgrounds, hell, i love the gui.
We're glad you enjoyed all the visuals! We spent a lot of time figuring those aspects out, so we appreciate you appreciating it <3
Gorgeous visuals and just enough story to get me curious for more! I got Hen for my run and I greatly enjoyed my time with the gummy king :>
The gummy king gains another appreciator we see lol But thank you so much for playing! We're really glad you enjoyed it!
Ahhh I can't wait for the full thing
Thank you!! We hope you enjoyed the mini demo - and if you did, we have to ask, did you "Stay" or "Go" in-game?
OH! one more thing :)) will the full version be free?
Thank you so much for the support!!! We will keep trying our best! As of right now, we haven't decided what the full version will be since we need to make sure we have the resources to finish it first even :'D
I fell in love the moment I saw this game. I won't be playing the demo but I will wait till the full version is out! : DDD I hope your team will win through every obstacle that comes in the midst of developing the full version. All the best to you guys :))
i just finished the demo and i feel like this is a promising one!
the atmosphere was just so perfect.
everything about the vn was just so well done, but i feel like it was the art style and the bgs (i always appreciate it when devs put effort in the bgs!) that really tied it all together.
for the characters, it was faine that i got attracted to first. his character resembled a donghua i liked so i thought that was kinda nice :D i also like the rekindling-an-old-flame trope that the game hints, and that made him more of an intriguing character than the other... which is hen.
listen. i tried, really tried to like him, but his character just feels so... shallow (?) that i couldn't bring myself to be at least interested, or expect for his character development in the future. he just feels like another one of those guys in romance novels and otome games; the arrogant/flamboyant type that's guarantee to swoon anyone. but the thing that makes him different is that his attitude is just unappealing??? i mean,
at least those men i mentioned have some sort of depth to their personality.i guess he just felt off to me. with the way the demo presented his character, he just felt like a pretty face and was the obvious typical route anyone would go for. sorry not sorry. his fit is fire though, if that's any consolation.
despite all that, i'm still looking forward for the full version. everything else made it up for that one part i disliked, so it's all good :)
thank you for sharing this to us! goodluck with the game <3
Thank you so much for playing!! We're glad you enjoyed the Faine :) And no worries at all if you're not a fan of Hen, he's quite the character so that's completely fair!
Thank you very much for the support, we'll keep working away at this! <3
Hi! i'm a native spanish speaker and i was wondering if you are interested to do a translation to spanish of the demo, i'm a translator student looking for experience in the area of videogames, so, if you like the idea tell me and i pass you my email.
Have a good day :)
Hi there! We don't have any translation plans right now, but we'll be sure to keep this in mind!
This is a fantastic mini demo, I loved it so much 🥰
The first thing to note is of course the beautiful art. The sprites, backgrounds and UI all look great together and really suit the rainy atmosphere. The vibes are on point. Even the art style of the BGs looks kind of watery??
Second thing is the care that was put into the choices. It was so much fun going back and trying out the different options, because they did make a difference!
I loved the characterization of April, and I'm really looking forward to seeing her development. I'm most intrigued by Hendric - the jacket. The confidence. The candy. I stayed LOL. Can't wait for more in the future!
AHHHHHH We're so honoured you gave the mini demo a try!! <3 Hendric is very compelling that it's hard not to stay ;) And we really should have expected fellow devs to try out all of the options - you all know too much now, you must go lol
But seriously, we're really glad you enjoyed the game and the characters as well! We'll keep trying our best!
Just finished the mini-demo and everything is amazing! Really looking forward to how it continues!! I end up running for Faine, I think he's cute...sorry Hen.
Puchi!!!! Thank you for playing it <3 We'll keep working hard! We're happy you like Faine - Hen will understand lol
Whoaaa, what a wonderful demo! All the visuals here are absolutely stunning - the characters, the gui, the backgrounds... Everything works together really well to create a beautiful atmosphere. Love the music as well! Really relaxing, I kept it playing even after I was finished playing.
I stayed for Gummy King Hen😌❤️
A very good choice with staying. But AHHHHH thank you, this is so sweet!!!! We put a lot of love into creating the atmosphere so we're incredibly happy to see people enjoying it!!
To echo everyone else - loved the art, the UI, the music!! Since you're asking - I stayed for Hen ;) The gummy king spoke to me and made me giggle. Excited to get a Faine playthrough in too!!
The gummy king's words are quite powerful hahaha. Thank you so much for playing and we're really glad you enjoyed it!! <3 We hope you have fun with the "Go" side too!!
The art is stunning!!! omg I was so mesmerized by your GUI 😫 how can it be so satisfying?!??! 🥺❤️
Also…. MC is so cute 😭😭 she is so sweet and i love her hair color!!
The background art is so beautiful and relaxing. I was really wishing to visit a place like this while playing the game 🥺
Great job, guys! ❤️
I'm very interested in the story and how the boys will spice it up along the way. I'm looking forward to the full game 🥰🥰
We're so glad the GUI was worth it! Our GUI artist/coder worked so hard on it too. But AHHHHHHHHHHHH All of these comments are so lovely and it makes us so happy that you seemed to have enjoyed the game!!!
(P.s. Our entire team is waiting to play TeachersLP together and we are looking forward to it so much!)
The art in this game is insanely good, it captured my attention in a matter of seconds. After playing the demo, I can safely say that absolutely everything about it is on point - from the music and the dialogue to the characters. Great job, I can't wait to see more!
Ahhhhhhhh thank you kindly!! We tried our best to make it fun for players so we're glad it was enjoyable!!
From the moment the title screen popped up I immediately gasped at the art cause ughh it just gave me that serene feeling with its minimalist design and music. I've always loved rainy weather. It's the perfect time to get cozy and this game captured that cozy feel. The mood was constant in showcasing both the comforting and cold side of any rainy weather.
The background, characters, and CGs were all well-drawn that I couldn't help but gasp whenever the scene changes or a CG pops up XD I especially loved the flashback CG of Faine. Also with the CGs of Faine and Hendric, I had to stare for a while to study how the art was made because I LOVE the artstyle X3 I'm so excited how this will turn out! Fighting!
We are so glad you like the title screen! It's one of our favourite parts honestly.
And thank you so much for playing and loving the art, we will absorb your support and keep doing our best!
The presentation through the art, the ui, the character bio and the itch io page itself is so well done! The MC is also relatable, going through the struggle of following a passion and having to face reality at a job fair. The length of the mini demo makes it a bit hard to grasp what to think about the male characters though. Nonetheless, I'm intrigued!
I think every single one of us devs have felt that before, so we're glad it resonates! Thank you for playing our mini demo, it's definitely shorter than what we wanted for jam, but we're glad we were able to at least be intriguing :)
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I love rain so it such a joy to see a game with rainy theme (it's been so long to see another indie game with this kind of atmosphere after Kokorogawari), the atmosphere and the visual just so,,,! *chef kiss*
Can't wait for more, since the mini demo still too short for me to have a clear thought about our characters.
We definitely love rain too (which I guess is obvious). Thank you for playing! And the very important question we always ask players is, did you stay or did you go in-game?
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You mean the scene where April run into Hendric? I run for Faine first (I have eye on Faine since the characters infor because of his fav weather lol). My sense screaming cuz normally I would have stay instead xD
Ohhh you went for Faine, we see, we see! It seems to be a split of people that run after Faine and people that stay with Hendric instead
It was a good demo
Thank you so much for playing! <3
This was a great demo, I really enjoyed Faine and Hen's character so far and can't wait to see more. The UI and general aesthetic is gorgeous! The art is really pretty too. There were a couple errors, though, such as the MC's portrait showing up mid-transition or some minor typing errors (the only one I can remember is "focussed"). Super excited to play the full game, I'll continue supporting y'all!
Thank you for playing and for the support!!! We're so glad you enjoy the incredibly brief introduction to the characters! (And thank you for pointing out the typos and errors, we'll keep debugging for sure)
love the art, love the music, but don't like the personality of the mc.
why was she so impulsive when seeing Faine? like, she ran after him while being in a crowd. gosh, running like that is so chaotic. dislike. then, she stumbled into a stranger but didn't even apologize to him. for me, that was an absolutely rude action.
besides, reading her meaningless thoughts is irritating. i just feel she was so immature.
to sum up, I will come back to play this game again just for the music and artwork.
Thank you for playing, not everything is everyone's cup of tea and that's okay! :)
I just finished the mini demo (and I believe I managed to look at every possible option combination!) My review is going to be thorough so, spoiler warning perhaps? Even if it is only chapter one.....
I was absolutely pulled in. The memory at the beginning that caused her to zone out to set up April's passion, and the rejections from multiple booths at the job fair created such a melancholy feeling. I feel like April is super relatable, even to those who may not be into photography since those feelings can be applied to many dreams. I also will admit I feel a bit anxious as to the conversation she'll have with her parents in the morning.
Now let us talk about characters --
April herself, as I said, feels really relatable. She has a dream, and it just feels like it's being shattered. It leaves her feeling empty, and longing, which is why I think seeing Faine compelled her to rush toward him, especially since it was the memory that made her zone out. I like how she feels relatable but at the same time, her own character. I also absolutely love her design!
Faine - he's mysterious, I do not quite know what to make of him yet, especially since we spend the least time with him in this demo but despite that the brief encounter was enough to make me drawn to know more. What he said to her in the past, if it has lingered in her mind, obviously holds a solid wait. I love when chosen to tell Faine she has no idea why she ran over, they were able to exchange contacts, which made the awkward opposite choice so painful when she lies and laughs it off, and when pushing for contacts -- he flat out says no. I felt so bad for April as it only added to the rejected feelings. So I can't wait to learn more about Faine and why he is so stand-offish.
Hendric - oh my, he is so funny! I honestly don't know if I can fully trust that April's stepping-on-$5,000-phone-debt could have been forgiven so easily, but the man clearly knows his candy, so who could be sure? His dialogue was absolutely hilarious, and despite the tense situation, he really seems like a cool guy that can come off a bit shady but perhaps is simply a little childish. I feel like getting to know his character will be an extremely fun and unpredictable adventure!
Now let's look at some technical aspects---
Artwork - it's absolutely gorgeous! I love the soft and dull coloring, which really fits with the whole rainy atmoshphere. Speaking of...
Atmosphere - I love how it has a rainy atmosphere. I personally LOVE rain, it exudes so many feelings. It can be melancholic, it can be fresh, hopeful, clean, cold, tragic. It can be hopes and dreams, it can be pain and misery. It just really fits with where April is right now!
Music - the soundtrack is very chill and fitting, blending extremely well with the game!
GUI - everything looks nice and clean!
Errors - the only issues I ran into were sometimes April's sprite would pop up briefly in the middle of transitions, as well as near the end of the demo, it switches from her yellow jacket to not having it on.
Overall experience - I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a neat introduction, and I can't wait to see more! The characters, including the MC, are all interesting in their own ways and I can't wait to learn more about them. There's just something really nice about stories like these, concerning dreams, and rain, and I also love that there's a little light-heartedness (namely concerning Hen) in the mix so things aren't too serious or gloomy,
Sorry my review was so long, but I just really enjoyed this piece! Your team's love and talent really show, congrats on making it for Otome Jam!
We want to say thank you again for playing - and trying all of the options, oh wow! Just reading this review makes everyone on the team so happy. <3
You clearly took a lot of time to think everything over from the characters to the components and we adore the analysis. If you keep looking at the game with such a critical eye, it will definitely help you in the future with how the story and characters are set up!
Also thank you for pointing out the bug, we will definitely look into it!!