oh wow, I don’t even know what to say.
For starters, my play-time far exceeds whatever is listed here. At the time of this post, I’ve already completed the second “chapter”,

Want to also add, Steam user RGON has an amazing review for this game and it encapsulates the essence, along with some disclaimers. Moreover, get the patch and at least play to chapter2. Amazing writing, atmosphere, characters. I’m “shook” by the end result, but never have I ever played a VN that compelled me as much to want to continue. It’s the type of experience that has you thinking long after the credits roll, and each chapter id say sets the stage for not only a new story line, but rather new feelings. I’m still questioning what I thought I knew, and even more anticipated on what’s to come. The type of game where spoilers would do no good other than to serve as an example of what kind of rollercoaster you might find yourself on. This is the game that serves as the perfect example of what the AO tag could mean, which essentially means no limits on creative content, rather than some “goon-fuel” like most use it as. With that said, I have yet to embark on the more ‘ambitious’ content which might be what turned a lot of people away. For reference, “The Shell” part 1, using the patch was too much for me in terms of grotesque, so I hope this game doesn’t rise to that level, but I’ll cross that bridge when I do.

This game will keep you guessing, as you never truly know what’s real or what to believe. So many twists and turns, you start to rummage through your list of known cliches and antics, only to find out you were wrong from the start. And the way the game starts is extremely deceptive, since it begins as some every-day slice of life with a touch of a strange relationship or two. It builds a foundation that sets the stage for everything to follow, as it continues to dilute itself time and time again, tainting its original form with more wickedness each time over. It mixes in layers of philosophy as reference, and demonstrates a lot of those themes throughout its duration, and never fails to capture the viewers attention. At times it can be confusing, but I appreciate that it never tries to “dumb down “ its content out of fear of becoming too complex, so it does not cater to the commoner.

The themes are mixtures of theology, biblical references, philosophy, science, astronomy, and the study of reason. It’s a nice departure from what’s mostly put out today, and it never seems to lose its momentum as it continues dragging you by the feet on your next plunge into dissonance.

its really ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ good but also jesus ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ christ. felt legitimately nauseous at some parts. but its also really ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ good. but also oh my ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ god. but its peak.

pinnacle of fiction