Oh I love Benji sooo much <3 You’ve really fed my hunger for friends to lovers. It’s my fav trope. And your art is amazring!! I love the lighting changes all the sprites get - it’s very immersive.
Thank you so much! I also love the friends to lovers trope, it's such a classic. I spent so much time on the art, and kept thinking, "is anyone even gonna care?" so your feedback means a lot, thank you again! Hope you continue to enjoy the game :)
Two yanderes. TWO. Oh I was blessed with this game 🤤
Will they fight each other because of jealousy?
I really enjoyed this game. The sprites are beautiful and the lighting is incredible in both routes! They have completely different atmospheres, but both have that cozy, even mysterious feeling. I can't wait for the next update!
Haha, YES! Thank you for noticing! I tried my best to give them distinct feels: warm vs cold, but comforting in their own ways. Thank you so, so much for playing and for the kind words. It's always scary to put your art out into the world, and I'm so incredibly grateful for the encouragement <3
Hi! I will most definitely continue, and I'm working on it as we speak! Thank you so much for this feedback and for supporting small indie devs/games <3
I really loved playing through this VN! I thought the story so far is really interesting, and I'm really excited to learn more as it progresses. Same thing goes for the characters including the MC, they're all intriguing, compelling, and realistic (I'm the Benji #1 fan fr jsjsjsj). I've already replayed this a few times just to see where different dialogue options lead which has been super fun! Very wonderful game, truly ^_^!!
I'm so happy you enjoyed the story and characters! Thank you for taking the time to play. I will pass on the message to Benji, he will be thrilled to have a fan, haha. Thank you again, and I hope you continue to enjoy the next acts!
I'm so glad you think so! Thank you so much for playing and commenting, it means so much! Hehe, and I'm glad you liked some of the small details in the story, too ;)
First of all I found this game to have a pleasantly realistic portrayal of the mc’s mental health and relationships! Aspects like the awkwardness between mc and their longtime friend, tendency to self-isolate, hiding feelings due to not wanting to burden others and their struggle between independence and relying on others all felt realistic and understandable. I had a very easy time stepping into the mc’s shoes and the dialogue and banter was also very natural and well-written, making it quite immersive. There were a variety of choices which I found to be quite different from one another, so that was really nice as well.
Benji is so sweet, I’m a sucker for guys like him who are wonderfully overbearing, protective and caring. A very warm presence, he’s someone who’s easy to trust and rely on. :) The push and pull between him and mc really drives the story for me, and makes me wonder how their relationship will evolve in the future.
I’m not sure what to think of the stranger just yet. He has a cute blush sprite though! His mannerisms do a good job of enticing you to want to know more about him.
I find the sound effects, backgrounds and graphics throughout to be nice and high-quality, I feel they add a lot to the game’s atmosphere. This game has a really unique, clean and consistent style which is very cool. There are small animations from time to time which are well done too!
I’m thoroughly impressed and hooked! I’m very curious about what’s coming next and when more aspects of horror and obsession will reveal themselves. I’m very much looking forward to more and I’ll definitely be keeping up with this game.
In terms of whether to release the game in full or in parts, my personal vote goes to parts. I’m too eager to know what’s going on!
Just in case of potential spoilers, I’m putting some comments below!
Possible spoilers?
I just want to make note of the manipulative behavior I see in Benji, like him lying about having an emergency and guilt tripping the mc into meeting him. I enjoy that side of him as well, it really makes one wonder what else he’s willing to do! (Especially with the yandere tag!)
Also wanted to mention one of my favorite lines from him is probably when he said “I want to be in this position, mc. How many times do I have to tell you that?” it was so sweet and reassuring I did swoon haha.
I truly appreciate this in-depth and thoughtful feedback, thank you so much! The writing is such an important aspect for immersive gaming for me, so I wanted to give it my all. I also wanted to give the player as much autonomy as possible in shaping the story and characters, so I’m so happy you enjoyed that.
Haha, I’m sure Benji would be thrilled to hear people think he is sweet. I was a little worried people might be annoyed or turned off by his clingy nature, so I'm glad you enjoyed his character! I really wanted to explore a deeper, complicated dynamic with him and the player. He’s your best friend, but there’s a lot of layers to that, and it is by no means a perfect relationship even on a wholesome run. As for the stranger, depending on your choices, you may or may not get his route. I wasn’t sure if it would be too difficult, so let me know if it is. If you do unlock him, there’s a chance for a little more interaction and backstory!
It seems a lot of people are wanting updates in parts, so that will be the route I’ll likely go in! I feel so energized and motivated by all of your lovely feedback, so thank you again! I’m currently working on Act 2, which will start exploring more darker aspects of the story if the player chooses to go that route. Very excited to share that with you all as soon as it’s completed :)
Man am I glad you linked this game to me on Reddit because I'm obsessed. I'm so excited to see where this game goes, a lot of up-and-coming VNs fall into the cycle of really painful writing, but this one stands out.
Both main characters are really interesting, and the degree of player choice is so refreshing. Do you have a planned timeline of development/any shareable ideas for the future of this game?
Thank you so much for playing, you have no idea how much that means to me! I’m so happy you liked the characters, but also, if you hated them, that'd be valid, too! I didn’t want them to be just romantic interests, but characters that made you reflect on/question relational dynamics. Also, I saw your feedback on a line, and I’m always open to improvements, if you’re open to sharing!
As for timeline, I honestly had no idea if people were going to like this game. If I upload in increments, the updates will be sooner, but uploading the finished game is an option, too. I’m hoping to get more feedback on this, so if you have thoughts, feel free.
Current plans are: 5 acts per route with 10 possible endings total. Even though each route focuses on a certain character, both will be featured. I’m currently deciding if player can switch routes at some point depending on choices they make. If you have any other questions or are curious about something specific, let me know!
I tried look for the line I was confused about and can't find it, so chances are I was just too tired to be able to read properly upon first playthrough. I think it'll be very exciting to see how far you go with these characters in regards to both the more slice-of-lifey aspect and the horror side of the game. I think maybe an Act-by-Act upload would be good since you can pace yourself easier that way, I'm just loving what you've done, it's perfectly matched what I hoped to find.
Is there anyway I and others can support this game? The only thing I really know is just sharing the word
No worries! And thanks for the tip; maybe I'll try uploading in parts and see how that goes! In terms of supporting the game, you've already done so much, and I'm super grateful. Playing, rating, and leaving feedback helps so much! But yes, if you have the time and willingness, spreading word about the game would also help with visibility (and hopefully getting indexed on this site, heh).
Thank you so much again, and I hope you enjoy the next installment!
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Oh I love Benji sooo much <3 You’ve really fed my hunger for friends to lovers. It’s my fav trope. And your art is amazring!! I love the lighting changes all the sprites get - it’s very immersive.
Thank you so much! I also love the friends to lovers trope, it's such a classic. I spent so much time on the art, and kept thinking, "is anyone even gonna care?" so your feedback means a lot, thank you again! Hope you continue to enjoy the game :)
Two yanderes. TWO. Oh I was blessed with this game 🤤
Will they fight each other because of jealousy?I really enjoyed this game. The sprites are beautiful and the lighting is incredible in both routes! They have completely different atmospheres, but both have that cozy, even mysterious feeling. I can't wait for the next update!
Haha, YES! Thank you for noticing! I tried my best to give them distinct feels: warm vs cold, but comforting in their own ways. Thank you so, so much for playing and for the kind words. It's always scary to put your art out into the world, and I'm so incredibly grateful for the encouragement <3
I LOVE ITTT, PLEASE CONTINUE!!! THE CHARACTERS ARE VERY WELL WRITTEN AND I'M SO INTRIGUED BY HOW WE WILL NAVIGATE MC'S DEPRESSION
Hi! I will most definitely continue, and I'm working on it as we speak! Thank you so much for this feedback and for supporting small indie devs/games <3
I really loved playing through this VN! I thought the story so far is really interesting, and I'm really excited to learn more as it progresses. Same thing goes for the characters including the MC, they're all intriguing, compelling, and realistic (I'm the Benji #1 fan fr jsjsjsj). I've already replayed this a few times just to see where different dialogue options lead which has been super fun! Very wonderful game, truly ^_^!!
I'm so happy you enjoyed the story and characters! Thank you for taking the time to play. I will pass on the message to Benji, he will be thrilled to have a fan, haha. Thank you again, and I hope you continue to enjoy the next acts!
loved this! excited to see more
Thank you! Currently working on the next act and can't wait to share it with you all :)
Woahh, the writing is so good and I'm very excited to get to know more about all of them in the future.
Thank you developer for creating and sharing this game! :)
Some minor spoilers
I found it so funny how Ellis had a pet spider, it’s definitely befitting of his vibe lmao
I'm so glad you think so! Thank you so much for playing and commenting, it means so much! Hehe, and I'm glad you liked some of the small details in the story, too ;)
I thoroughly enjoyed this game! Very well done!
First of all I found this game to have a pleasantly realistic portrayal of the mc’s mental health and relationships! Aspects like the awkwardness between mc and their longtime friend, tendency to self-isolate, hiding feelings due to not wanting to burden others and their struggle between independence and relying on others all felt realistic and understandable. I had a very easy time stepping into the mc’s shoes and the dialogue and banter was also very natural and well-written, making it quite immersive. There were a variety of choices which I found to be quite different from one another, so that was really nice as well.
Benji is so sweet, I’m a sucker for guys like him who are wonderfully overbearing, protective and caring. A very warm presence, he’s someone who’s easy to trust and rely on. :) The push and pull between him and mc really drives the story for me, and makes me wonder how their relationship will evolve in the future. I’m not sure what to think of the stranger just yet. He has a cute blush sprite though! His mannerisms do a good job of enticing you to want to know more about him.
I find the sound effects, backgrounds and graphics throughout to be nice and high-quality, I feel they add a lot to the game’s atmosphere. This game has a really unique, clean and consistent style which is very cool. There are small animations from time to time which are well done too!
I’m thoroughly impressed and hooked! I’m very curious about what’s coming next and when more aspects of horror and obsession will reveal themselves. I’m very much looking forward to more and I’ll definitely be keeping up with this game. In terms of whether to release the game in full or in parts, my personal vote goes to parts. I’m too eager to know what’s going on!
Just in case of potential spoilers, I’m putting some comments below!
Possible spoilers?
I just want to make note of the manipulative behavior I see in Benji, like him lying about having an emergency and guilt tripping the mc into meeting him. I enjoy that side of him as well, it really makes one wonder what else he’s willing to do! (Especially with the yandere tag!) Also wanted to mention one of my favorite lines from him is probably when he said “I want to be in this position, mc. How many times do I have to tell you that?” it was so sweet and reassuring I did swoon haha.
I truly appreciate this in-depth and thoughtful feedback, thank you so much! The writing is such an important aspect for immersive gaming for me, so I wanted to give it my all. I also wanted to give the player as much autonomy as possible in shaping the story and characters, so I’m so happy you enjoyed that.
Haha, I’m sure Benji would be thrilled to hear people think he is sweet. I was a little worried people might be annoyed or turned off by his clingy nature, so I'm glad you enjoyed his character! I really wanted to explore a deeper, complicated dynamic with him and the player. He’s your best friend, but there’s a lot of layers to that, and it is by no means a perfect relationship even on a wholesome run. As for the stranger, depending on your choices, you may or may not get his route. I wasn’t sure if it would be too difficult, so let me know if it is. If you do unlock him, there’s a chance for a little more interaction and backstory!
It seems a lot of people are wanting updates in parts, so that will be the route I’ll likely go in! I feel so energized and motivated by all of your lovely feedback, so thank you again! I’m currently working on Act 2, which will start exploring more darker aspects of the story if the player chooses to go that route. Very excited to share that with you all as soon as it’s completed :)
love this so far, the writing and art are amazing <3 wishing you the best with the rest of the vn !!
Thank you so much! I'll do my best to continue to deliver!
I really don't know who to trust yet lol, great game!!
Haha, I don't blame you! Thanks for playing!
Love the atmosphere! Especially great at 4am lol.
Thank you! I did a lot of late night/early morning coding, so that's perfect ;)
Man am I glad you linked this game to me on Reddit because I'm obsessed. I'm so excited to see where this game goes, a lot of up-and-coming VNs fall into the cycle of really painful writing, but this one stands out.
Both main characters are really interesting, and the degree of player choice is so refreshing. Do you have a planned timeline of development/any shareable ideas for the future of this game?
Thank you so much for playing, you have no idea how much that means to me! I’m so happy you liked the characters, but also, if you hated them, that'd be valid, too! I didn’t want them to be just romantic interests, but characters that made you reflect on/question relational dynamics. Also, I saw your feedback on a line, and I’m always open to improvements, if you’re open to sharing!
As for timeline, I honestly had no idea if people were going to like this game. If I upload in increments, the updates will be sooner, but uploading the finished game is an option, too. I’m hoping to get more feedback on this, so if you have thoughts, feel free.
Current plans are: 5 acts per route with 10 possible endings total. Even though each route focuses on a certain character, both will be featured. I’m currently deciding if player can switch routes at some point depending on choices they make. If you have any other questions or are curious about something specific, let me know!
I tried look for the line I was confused about and can't find it, so chances are I was just too tired to be able to read properly upon first playthrough. I think it'll be very exciting to see how far you go with these characters in regards to both the more slice-of-lifey aspect and the horror side of the game. I think maybe an Act-by-Act upload would be good since you can pace yourself easier that way, I'm just loving what you've done, it's perfectly matched what I hoped to find.
Is there anyway I and others can support this game? The only thing I really know is just sharing the word
No worries! And thanks for the tip; maybe I'll try uploading in parts and see how that goes! In terms of supporting the game, you've already done so much, and I'm super grateful. Playing, rating, and leaving feedback helps so much! But yes, if you have the time and willingness, spreading word about the game would also help with visibility (and hopefully getting indexed on this site, heh).
Thank you so much again, and I hope you enjoy the next installment!
This game seems like a lot of fun! I look forward to playing it! I love how you did your backgrounds, was that in photoshop?
Thank you so much! Yes, I used stock images in Photoshop to create the effect and color them.