Not to worry PorkBunny, you'll get your due revenge! Any fave pixies you wanna kill first? XD I feel like Helios and Merka on many players hitlist rn but I'm super curious~
If you could also take a moment to rate our game, it would really help us with visibility on the itch algorithm. We’d appreciate it so much <3
Oh nooooo, Pee-Paw is going completely blind now FJHSFGSFJSGFJSGFS But Yulen would totally love that kind of challenge though, not gonna lie. He’d probably be like, 'I bet I can handle the pain way better than you, even if you're the one skinning me, lol.' XD
Heya there! So happy you're curious about their names ~ Time to drop some lore (and who doesn't love that for their characters? (≧◡≦) ♡)
The name "Merka" has a Turkic origin with some adjustments— It comes from the word "Merak," which means curiosity (something that pops up in his future route and was even hinted in the demo as to how he knew certain things about Sev) and desire (a little nod to his situationship with Rosario). It's also an anagram for 'Maker' (maybe related to his route... no spoilers though!)
As for "Yulen," he's actually an OC from a scrapped story idea (ah, the Wattpad era mafia stories XD). With a bit of tweaking, 'Yul' comes from 'Yulian,' which means youthful—hinting that he may or may not be the first one born in the painting (Adonis always loves to argue about that (¬‿¬). It also nods to the Turkic word "Yalan," which means lie, since Yulen insists he always tells the truth and nothing but the truth (or does he...?) I originally wanted to combine the two as 'Yul-lan,' but kept hearing 'Mulan' in my head for some reason, so I had to adjust it LOL
Bonus fun fact! I was actually considering naming him "Yalan," but I realized people might pronounce it as 'YAY-len' instead of 'YUH-lun,' so I scrapped that idea real quick XDD
ohh seems like I’ll have to know better about Turkic languages to have a better understanding of the game (totally understanding the bit about mispronouncing names esp from English speakers lmao it can be kinda annoying)
The main focus of the game is actually on Persian elements more than Turkic ones. I mostly used Turkic inspiration for naming things (like Sev, Merka, Yulen), but the lore itself—like the Ehsas and their subtypes—is more Persian-focused. A lot of those elements are also common in Urdu too. The love types are rooted in Greek mythology, so there's a lot going on! ^^ It was definitely a challenge to balance all of them, haha XD But don’t worry—you won’t miss out on any game content if you’re not familiar with these languages. They’re more like fun easter eggs or little hints!
Oh my goodness gracious, I can't wait for this to come out. I get the feeling that I'm going to be starved for more if I play it right now, but I'm definitely saving it for later!! The art is gorgeous, the character designs look great, and it's obvious that a lot of hard work has gone into this game so far :)
Since my dumbass finally found the individual tws, I’m kinda surprised at the lack of Helios TWS. Here I assumed he would be the worst ☠️. Ig sometimes my intuition is wrong, but then I was right in saying Shyloh and Kai are more red flaggy than what they want the player to believe
Oh my gosh, you’re making it really difficult for me not to spoil anything! I can offer a little hint to satisfy your curiosity though~ (I still don't know how to use the spoiler tag in Itch comment XD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are you sure you want to be spoiled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . There's no going back... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Since these two were your favorite characters: Helios has eyes and ears everywhere—who knows, he might just drop in on another character’s route... as for Rosario, his flirty charm is quite the power when you consider how he can collect Ehsas from other pixies ^^
aaah I really love this. I am genuinely suprised that Helios' content warnings doesnt have gaslighting at high, he definitely feels like the kind of guy to be incredibly manipulative and gaslight you xD that post "confrontation" talk made me so angry at him, especially with how he treated Kai. I really like them all so far and want to see how they all play into their sin.
In the full game will the choices you make during the prologue influence whose route you end up on? I can already see that in each "path" you can side/interact with 1 of the heroes more than the other. It'd be pretty cool if it did influence the route you get.
Ahhh, I’m so glad you love how I grasp the pixie personas (✿◠‿◠) Depending on the editing process, the TW tags might get a little tweak, but the core of each route is solid since they were confirmed during the story outline and the art/music distribution. If you’re curious, I can share a tiny hint I wrote for another comment!
As for the prologue choice, yes! Every choice in the demo is meant to build points with the pixies. That’s why I didn’t include an option to leave with Shyloh—I really wanted players to build points with the pixies! Everything is being calculated~
I’m also planning to add a few illusionary choices in the full release since some players were really excited about that, even if they don’t directly affect the routes and only lead to dialogue variations. I initially left them out due to time constraints, but now that we have a bit more time, I’m excited to include them for everyone’s enjoyment ^^
Here's a little hint since I still haven't learned how to use Itch spoiler tags FJSHGFJSGFJFSG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are you sure you want to be spoiled? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . There's no going back... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Since you were really curious about Helios' TWs: He has eyes and ears everywhere—who knows, he might just drop in on another character’s route...
I totally feel you, marrnie! I can’t wait to release the full version too T~T I can’t give you a specific date just yet since it’s still in the editing process, and I’m on the lookout for a new programmer since our previous one is no longer with the team. But the good news is that all our assets in the art and music departments are nearly complete!
Merka would definitely appreciate your kind offer—he needs the arm to grow into a proper pixie!
Yaysiessss! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed our game~ when the full release drops, we'll all be saying "goodbye everyone, I'll remember you all in therapy" (plankton voice, cause we have always have to side with the villains) XD
The demo was so peak I had to create an account just to leave my thoughts
First I rlly don’t think I’ve been that invested in an otome since like forever. I’m so serious, the plot is soo interesting there’s something out there that draws me in. First I think the mc is fairly likable and logical. Some say they might have the « dumb character syndrome » but most of the time they act fairly logically and also, medical school is a bitch and it definitely affected them to the deepest. May they be freed from the torment of medical school and their parents.
As for the pixies NONE OF THEM CAN BE TRUSTED ☠️ and that definitely includes Shyloh and Kai, just saying, they might act the kindest but they’re definitely extremely suspicious. Ofc all of this is said in a good way, love their personalities etc.
I knew the pixies would act like bitches (since the trigger warnings etc) but wow, I didn’t expect the switch up to be THAT sudden and brutal. Even tho even before we had some foreshadowing esp from Helios and Merka, it still caught me off guard. Like i expected lots of thing, but them to straight up JUMP the mc ? These pixies are TWISTED (esp Rosario and Helios I JUST HAVE A GUT FEELING ABT THESE TWO)
As for the art. The one who made the sprites is peak, the designs are also very distinctive and we can see how they communicate each characters personality. The OST ? Top tier. The backgrounds ? Top tier too.
I might have my favorites, personality and beauty speaking (Rosario and Helios) but I think I’ll try and do all the routes, for the fact that all the characters, from what I see in the demo, are interesting and I’m genuinely hooked to the story and lore. I fr cant wait for the full release of the game
The customization of the mc is very nice, and im glad there would be more options in the future. On the NSFW part, the fact the player can choose between if they want to sub or dom is a very nice addition that I didn’t rlly see in other games
For the TWs, I wonder if for the full release we would have TWS released for every individual route. Although I know for which pixie the stitching tag applies the most …
Closing thoughts: Don’t go to med school. Rosario is hot and sus. Does the pixies have « nationalities »? And if not what could they have been ? Cant wait for the full release
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely and detailed comment! I’m absolutely thrilled you created an account just to share your thoughts—it truly means a lot and has genuinely made my week! (≧▽≦)
I did receive a few comments about Sev's character, but it’s heartwarming to see her persona resonate with some players! Med school definitely has its challenges... ensuing tragedy for Sev.
Also, your intuition is spot on—none of the pixies can be trusted! I aimed to make them as morally grey as possible, leaning towards darker themes in the demo while leaving room for redemption in the full release. I wanted to explore the good/evil dynamic, and I’m so glad that players like you have picked up on those hints, even for the characters who appeared good in the demo! (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄) I can’t thank the team enough for their incredible efforts; everyone did a fabulous job bringing the vision to life!
I’m also super glad you like the toggle options! I hope the NSFW position selection feature adds a fun twist! The individual TWs are available in the Extras menu, and there’ll be a popup asking if you’re sure you want to be spoiled, but it should be there! There might be a few tiny changes when the full release drops, depending on editing, but the main content is all set for now! (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
As for your question about the pixies' nationalities, I haven’t picked any specific ones. I envisioned them as characters from a painting, so feel free to create your own headcanon! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ
loved it ik there be horror but it still took me a back ik by the hints being easy 2 pick up on but omg the writting is great i was shocked even when expecting it
Heya Su! You must be quite the experienced reader to have picked up on those subtle hints, but I’m so glad it didn’t take away from your experience of the horror side of the game. Thank you for giving our game a try and for such a motivating comment. I hope you’ll enjoy the full release just as much (Kai will def appreciate it as well, hehe~)
i think its everything a demo should be hints u can grasp but still leaves mystery and great writing even when prepared nothing couldve prepared me for amazing writting excited too see full project when out and updates and joyus kai appreciates it (hes my fav)
Aww, that’s so kind of you to say Smile! Our composers did a fantastic job capturing the vibes of the story, so I’m really happy to hear you're enjoying the music after finishing the game. Thank you for playing, I hope you’ll love the full release tracks just as much! ^^
heyy, i cant seem to play the game everytime i install it it just doesnt start the game it just shows the files and the exe and if i click on the exe nothing happens. please help i really want to play the game:( im on pc btw
Hey Moxhie! Thanks for letting us know about the error you've been facing. I’ve uploaded new builds, so fingers crossed the issue is fixed now. Let me know if everything's working smoothly or if you're still running into any problems ^^
Curious to know about your thoughts after playing the game~
Yaaay! I’m so happy the plot twist caught you off guard, ginkgoleafly ^^ It can be such a 50/50 situation when writing these kinds of twists, so I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed it. And knowing it’s one of your top games? Aww, that absolutely made my day! Thank you so much for playing and for leaving this wonderful comment—it really means a lot. I hope you stick around for the full release as well!
*Ignores the horror tag* surely nothing bad will happen and this will be a good christian otome. Seriously though, this demo was wonderful, keep up the good work.
We’re definitely sticking to the number one rule of a good Christian otome—nothing suspicious going on here, folks ;) The pixies are super sparkly for a reason, duh! Because sparkle = sugar, spice, and everything nice, of course. But seriously, thank you so much for playing our game, nekokitwolf! Comments like yours boost our team's motivation a hundredfold~ We’ll keep up the good work, and I hope you enjoy the full release just as much! ^^
omfg sooo much potential!! even just the prologue is so good, im hooked !!!
shyloh (do we get to know his name in-game yet, or did I just miss a scene?) is such a cutie!!! I will stay with him !!!!!! so excoted for future updates! :3
Hi hi, Maya! Yaaay, I’m so excited to hear you loved the demo~ You have no idea how happy that makes me—it’s like my morale level just skyrocketed, haha ^^ As for Shyloh, he doesn’t get named in the demo, but in the full release, you’ll have a super special moment where his name is revealed (since Shyloh means “gift from God”—pretty fitting, right?). Bonus tidbit, since he’s such a beloved character, he’ll definitely have more assets in the upcoming release ;)
no lie when I saw this I started to panic cry and scream out of joy how the hell did she make them sooo hot now I have to pick only one! Why did you do this to me!🥺🥺
OMGGG Daizyyy, I totally get what you mean! Every time I look at the pixies, I’m mesmerized by their hotness too T~T I’m simply counting down the days until the full release, where I can share their remaining artwork—AHHH! Seriously, thank you so much for giving our game a shot, and knowing that you loved it so much makes me incredibly happy! <3
Just played for the first time, and I am very impressed so far! The story is very interesting and all of the characters in the painting feel like characters I would have made up as a kid (twist included!!) so it felt incredibly cathartic to read and definitely got me invested. xD
I will say that I agree with RinRan below completely. The most frustrating thing for me while playing was Sev's naivety, which I can understand to a certain extent. You do a good job conveying how sheltered they were by their family so it makes sense that they don't know who to trust and aren't picking up on certain details in their interactions with the pixies. That being said, it's very frustrating as a player to not have a choice during what feels like a very pivotal moment (going with the heros or staying with the villain), especially when we get to make very minor choices leading up to that moment and then getting to make the same choice later on in what feels like a less meaningful moment. I agree with RinRan that an illusory choice would be ideal in this situation where the outcome is ultimately the same, but still leaves the player feeling in control of Sev and the story.
I'm so excited to see what else you have in store for us, particularly with Kai and Rosario. It feels like there's a lot to them lurking below the surface and I'm excited to learn more! Regardless, as long as best baby boy Shiloh is involved, I can't be disappointed~💕
I absolutely adore long comments like this, and I feel so grateful every time I receive them from players, so thank you for taking the time to write this, FluffyAlpaca! I’m glad to hear you connected with the cast and storyline! Maybe the pixies' powers are affecting the real world too—who knows? ;)
I totally understand where you’re coming from with RinRan's comment. Just so you know, we’ve decided to sprinkle in some illusionary choices to cater to the players' wishes. Ultimately, for Sev to see the other pixies’ true colors and gain points for their routes, she’ll need to go along with them. I’m also looking into ways to make the pixies seem less suspicious. If you have any thoughts on that, I’d love to hear your ideas!
For now, I’m super glad to hear that Kai, Rosario, and Shyloh are your characters of interest! They definitely have intense emotions regarding Sev, so we’ll have to wait and see how their stories unfold! ^^
Sorry for the late reply! I wanted to replay the game again so I could give the most accurate feedback possible, but my laptop broke. 🥲 Had to borrow my wife's Mac, RIP.
So, first off I have to say that I'm very impressed by how engaged you are with fans! I think it's a big deal when a creator hears some constructive feedback and actually wants to work to improve the areas that fans are struggling with while still maintaining the integrity of their creative vision. It speaks very well of your character and makes me even more excited to see this game completed; because I know that you and the team are working extra hard to make this game the best version of itself possible! Thank you~ I'm very glad to hear that you'll be implementing some illusory choices, and I can't wait to experience them firsthand!
As for ways to make the pixies seem less suspicious...the only suggestion I really have is to possibly make the pixies a bit less hostile towards Sev in the beginning. While I can see that that is simply their personalities (toned down even, yikes haha), the most red-flag aspect to me is how cruel they sometimes act in comparison to Shyloh; who (while definitely somewhat creepy) was always kind to Sev in their interactions. Some of the pixies (Helios and Merka in particular) were a bit too aggressive in the way they speak to Sev at times. This definitely makes sense in hindsight, but at the time had me shaking my head at Sev: 'Honey, why are you taking their verbal abuse when baby boy is right over there? 😔'.
However, I do want to emphasize that I don't think it's completely necessary to change the way they speak to Sev. I think adding the illusory choice to go with the pixies at the start will go a long way towards reducing the impact of the red flags they're initially giving off. On subsequent playthroughs, I was picking up on hints and dialogue that I was simply unable to in my first playthrough due to the fact that I was focusing so heavily on my frustration with the lack of a choice at what felt like a very pivotal scene. For example: in my first playthrough I found it very suspicious that the others weren't even slightly concerned with helping Helios when Shyloh grabbed him, but on my second playthrough, I realized that Helios literally explains why afterwards! I just wasn't paying attention the first time because I was hyperfocusing on my frustration. 🤦♀️
I hope this all makes sense; if there's anything you're confused by, please don't hesitate to ask me to elaborate! This ended up much more long and rambly than I intended, haha. Anyway, thanks for hearing me out! Each time I play this demo, I get more and more excited for the full release! I will definitely be playing every single route at least once, but Shyloh's will absolutely be getting played at least a dozen times, I'm calling it now 💖
oh wow was not at all prepared for the twist !! sure definitely noticed some attitued from some of the characters but wow what a plot twist !! So excited for the full game even tho i cant really see a "happy ending" for now lmaoo lucky me i like horror romance <33
Oh-Ma-Gawd, Nea! I’m so excited to hear that you experienced the twist and got caught off guard—YAAAAAAY! You never really know if people will be surprised during the writing process, so I’m thrilled to hear our efforts paid off! T~T It’s all thanks to players like you who comment that make us so excited to share our work <3
Just a heads-up from one of my previous responses: not all pixies will have a happy ending. Personally, I love when characters in otome games can take different paths—some might try to redeem themselves for how they’ve treated the MC, or even remain enemies if their actions are beyond forgiveness. It adds depth to the story! And while I’d love to create a yandere romance for every character, it wouldn’t always make sense or could make the MC seem unrealistic for going along with it.
Ultimately, there’s the romance factor, but we also have to consider the underlying sins behind those feelings. Will a love story built on greed be more stable, or one founded on lust? The same questions can apply to pride, wrath, envy, and more...
So, I’m going to keep you on your toes for a bit longer until the full release! ^^ Do you have any favorite characters in mind whose routes you’re excited to test out first when the game is fully finished? I’m really curious to hear your thoughts~
Hehe, I’m so glad we managed to catch you off guard, Ari~ I hope you enjoy the full release we have in store for you as well <3 Thank you for giving our game a play!
100/10 beautiful game. I absolutely adored it and tbh it's written a bit too well, like the manipulation and the moral greyness of all the characters is honestly.... realistic.
Like the hero's do have a point, that Shlyo is a bit stalkerish, and although I disagree with how they isolate him.
The LI's do genuinely believe in their cause, and that makes them complex characters.
My stomach sunk while playing this game as everyone is a red flag, and it seems to me that regardless of the route, the Mc is in trouble.
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like I'm scared for the Mc. And I'm not joking, except in sloth's route. He seems good... or so I think.
BUNNYYY, THIS COMMENT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME RIGHT NOW! I can literally feel your excitement through the screen, and it makes me so happy as a creator. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts! I’m a bit late to respond, but I kept re-reading your comment whenever I got stuck during the writing process—it was so motivating! And I saw your comment in the voting section of the game, which just doubled my excitement <3
As for your thoughts, you’re totally on the mark! I really aimed to flesh out the character motivations in a way that aligns with their love archetypes while also highlighting the sinful aspects of their personas. I wanted to create a strong connection in their interactions with Sev, our MC, so I’m thrilled to hear that translated well into the player experience. As for our Pixie of Sloth (Kai's) route, I’ll keep it vague for now, but just know that the mask is there for a reason, hehe~
Will the MC be able to keep going and survive? That’s a question for our full release, so I’m going to keep you on your toes for a while longer ;)
I know that was necessary for the plot and further unexpected turns, but never ever I wanted to punch anyone in the face so much as the MC at the beginning of the story lol
My villian, my dear, I love you ❤️
Many thanks for creating such an amazing character, I want to hug him and give him the whole world. Hope in the full release I can do that hehe
This comment took me out FHJGSJGFS! As the writer, I strongly urge you to hold off on punching Sev for now XD
I got a few comments during EpyksLion's playthrough, and it hit me that 'Stupid MC Syndrome' was happening IRL. Two main critiques: 'Why didn’t Sev use a bigger weapon to kill the pixies?' Valid, but she can only conjure stuff she's familiar with, plus I wanted it tied to her medical background (instead of just saying 'Hey, she studies medicine and has trauma from her overbearing parents' LOL). I'll make that clearer in a future patch.
Another one was that she ignored the red flags and went with the pixies. First, we needed more MC-pixie interactions without our villain. Second, one pixie's power affects Sev’s behavior, but maybe that clue was too buried. I'll work on highlighting that better too.
Those were the big ones, but let me know if you think of other reasons why MC was so punchable. If it’s not a 'rewrite the whole story' thing, we can tweak it for the full release! The MC gets smarter post-route selection, but the initial naivety annoyed a lot of people, lol. Love to implement the feedback tho ^^
On a positive note, I’m thrilled you loved our villain! Seeing players enjoy his character means a lot, especially since he's been the spoiled baby in development XD Highest CG count and even an extra ending—bias, who? Please.
BTW, do you like any of the other pixie characters? I'd love to hear your thoughts on them too.
I'm glad I could make you laugh and thank you for listening to your audience!
As for the MC... probably for me the reason to feel this way about them is that their behavior was not entirely logical. I'll explain why. Of course they are scared and shocked, so their reaction to the villain is quite understandable, but at the same time they behave quite rudely towards a person who did nothing bad to them and is simply offering help. But when you listen to what the MC says, it feels like they kicking a puppy. Moreover, Sev is a doctor, so besides being wary, they should have curiosity, logic, and a desire to understand. But they don't want to listen to the villain... well, yes, Sev asks two questions, but it seems that they already set themselves against everything villain says. Why tho? Especially since Sev had "seen" the villain before and in the dream he showed nothing but warmth, sadness, and tenderness. So aren't they simply interested in understanding how their dream is connected to what's happening? Why do they see this particular person? However, they're not given much time alone, so maybe they will be able to talk more in the future.
However, when six (six!) complete strangers appear in front of the MC, they're like... yeah, this is definitely much better than the single person who hasn't shown any aggression and already promised to help get me home. Pfff. Well, I mean, even if just think about it, it’s much easier to run away from 1 person than from 6 if things get messy, no? And they all call the villain, well... a "villain" heh, but some of the "heroes" are noticeably sarcastic towards the MC! And like, I wouldn't follow a person who mocks me with words, calling me "stupid". I wouldn't follow a whole crowd of strange, unfamiliar people. Considering that the villain literally begs not to do it, I would be curious about the reason why he says that. The pixies call him a "villain", but why should I believe them? So far, he hasn't done anything bad to Sev. Or at least, like you said, make it more clear that the MC's consciousness is being manipulated. Because for now it seems that Sev is just emm extremely naive and was easily tricked by the beautiful appearance.
I understand that Sev is a separate personality, and not a "player", but it is still a game, so more choices would be nice.
You know about "choices without a choice"? It's an option in games where you give the player the illusion of choice, but it doesn't affect the game's main story line. It may affect the characters' relationships with each other or with the main character, but it will not affect the plot in any way. The most obvious example is the moment when the protagonist decides who to go with. This is the perfect moment to add the possibility of "illusion".
You give the players two options. The first is to go with pixies. Nothing changes here, but the player chooses this option themself, so they will not have the feeling that it was forced or chosen for them by someone else.
The second is to choose the villain. However! The illusion is that when the MC makes this decision, manipulative pixie will increase his magic, the villain will notice this and in order to protect, the same attack scene will happen again. Something like "thank you very much, but he already offered to help me, so... oh, weird, why I'm so dizzy right now."
In this case, MC can also stop the villain (in the same manner), because he clearly fell into a state of affect and it would be impossible to stop him with just words. In this case, you let the players choose who they want, but the plot will still force MC to intervene anyway, and the pixies took advantage of this.
In games, it is very important to give players the control, especially when making important decisions, even if it ends up being just an illusory choice^^
Well, regarding the pixies, I won't describe my feelings for each character so that it doesn't become a spoiler, but they are interesting, they clearly represent exactly what they are supposed to. I'm a fan of horror date sim VNs, so I would gladly surrender myself into the hands of dangerous crazy obsessively possessive yanderes, but in this case the villain completely captured my heart.
Oh wow, thank you for the detailed feedback, RinRan! I really appreciate you taking the time to write this constructive criticism.
We originally planned for each choice to have a score system to impact the story and unlock different routes, but due to delays and asset preparation issues, we didn't finish it in time for the jam. Illusionary choices were extra and not prioritized, but since we've passed the deadline, we can add some for player satisfaction without altering the storyline too much.
Regarding Sev, her situation is tricky because of multiple factors. Sev's naivety comes from her sheltered upbringing, causing her to reject Shyloh's warmth due to unfamiliarity and being overwhelmed. Her choice of villains is triggered by the choking scene with Helios. We can reduce red flags from the pixies and introduce a relevant story twist sooner to balance perceptions.
All in all, I'm going to try my best to address the stuff you mentioned. Some aspects are a little set in stone since changing them would mean altering someone's character or the story plot significantly, but others are easier to adjust ^^
I'm really glad to hear that you're curious about the other villains as well! I'm planning to introduce some twists to explore their backstories and what led them to become who they are. I hope you'll enjoy these additions and find them to be an engaging experience!
Thank you very much for your comment! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed our game ^^
As for your question - the final release will be free-to-play!
Regarding the pronoun issue, I'm soooo sorry to hear that :( our team double-checked the code for any errors in the script implementation but we must've missed something if you're encountering said problem.
As such, would it be possible for you to upload the screenshots/write down the lines (with the false pronouns) on this FEEDBACK FORM? It will greatly help us with correcting the issue for a future patch :D
Just a quick update on this comment: the pronoun issues have been corrected in the newest build! We couldn’t have done it without your help, Vamprel. Thank you so much for your assistance! ^^
When first booting up the game, I forgot to download the Extended Demo files!
In truth, I’m fascinated by this story’s concept. Having our “villain” be a muted gray compared to the vibrant hues of the “heroes”; the potential of that idea and how much knowledge he holds… I really like how the demo carefully unravels only snippets of the story yet to come!
POTENTIAL SPOILERS (+ Rambling)
It makes you wonder! Do the cast each relate to or represent different stages of grief too? And ways the mind compartmentalize lived experiences? Or symbols of what Sev sought under the abuse dealt to them? And their wings and animal features, probably relate to aspects of their character - or an additional warning for what’s to come?
Is Shyloh the main holder of the most traumatic memories, which is why he claims to know the answers we seek? Someone Sev created to protect them from those who’ve hurt them, a vindicator in fear of the cycle of harm and loss repeating? Because he is unnamed, does that villain represent the fear of grappling with realizing Sev’s family has hurt them? His missing wing, the scars, treated as an outcast and scorned by the other pixies; does he reference that isolation imposed upon the MC growing up?
Or is Shyloh an ideal of someone escaping and finding freedom from the ones who have attempted to destroy him? Is his reverence a coping mechanism for old wounds? Perhaps this dysfunction is a reflection of Sev’s mental state or desire to be whisked away from their troubles too.
Either way, despite how much this comment focuses on our “villain,” I want to dissect and psychoanalyze each of these characters. Thank you and your team for all the hard work in delivering a snapshot of Chromatic Agape! Excited to see where this world born from paint takes our protagonist and the pixies.
Heya there, Noni! I’m really sorry for the delay in responding to your wonderful comment. It was so beautifully written that I wanted to take my time to give it the attention it deserves. Your analysis truly made my day—it’s one of my favorite comments on the game page! (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)
As you mentioned, I aimed to create characters that embody moral complexity, diving into darker themes in the demo while leaving space for redemption in the full release. I'm thrilled that players like you have picked up on the good/bad dynamic, even with characters who seem virtuous at first! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ
Regarding your insights on grief, we’ll explore that more deeply in the full release, and you’re right on track! Sev's struggles with her trauma from her overbearing parents and the pressure to suppress "sinful" emotions like pride, envy, greed, etc... She essentially has the power of a God within the painting, but her understanding is limited by her experiences, like when she used the propofol injection and scalpel instead of conjuring stronger weapons to wipe all the pixies. That’s why she must undergo a character evolution to unlock more of her power and understand the motives behind each species' actions.
As for the wings and animal features, each was carefully chosen and carries certain hidden symbolism. For instance, we selected the Goliathus Beetle for Yulen, the Hero of Wrath, to embody strength and resilience. Initially, we thought about using a dragonfly for Kai, the Hero of Sloth, symbolizing change/rebirth, but we ultimately opted for mantis wings due to a pivotal moment in his route (avoiding spoilers, of course). So yes, these details are intentional, and I’m so glad you noticed them—congratulations on being one of the few to do so! (✧ω✧)
Your interpretation of Shyloh is spot on! I feel like adding too much might spoil future developments, but his title as the nameless pixie reflects Sev's struggle to accept him. While she remembers the names and behaviors of other pixies, Shyloh’s protective nature and affection for her remain an enigma she can’t quite grasp. It’s a fascinating dynamic to explore, and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds! ✧(｡•̀ᴗ-)✧
If you have any more questions or comments, feel free to drop them! I’d love to answer them!!!
OMG, Merka has a fan already? FJSGHJSGFJ Our little man is so stoked to hear that! (But shhh, don’t let him know I mentioned his height—he might come and take my typing hands away! XD)
Aside from that, I’m so thrilled to see your lovely comment, Bigsimpbrain! Thank you for giving our game a shot, and I hope you stick around for the full release as well! ^^
Awe, that’s so kind of you to say! Thank you for the support T~T <3 It’s lovely comments like this that really motivate us to keep working on the project!
Oooo, I’m so stoked to see a familiar name here! Happy to have you, Red! I’m also thrilled to hear you watched the playthrough. EpyksLion did a wonderful job showcasing the game, and I’m grateful it brought even more players to this tiny corner of the itch yandere games, hehe~
Thank you for your comment! It means a lot to hear that from an experienced dev like you, so we’ll work hard to do justice and keep you looking forward to the full release! More parental melodrama awaits us, lol, but at least Sev will learn to move past her trauma and become a more evolved protagonist!
P.S. Congrats on your Yaoi Jam entry! I can’t wait to check it out as soon as I can ^^
omg ghoroor means pride in hindi/urdu too and i cant help but notice it was used in association w adonis who is the hero of pride ... i love being bilingual and picking up on this stuff lmao
AHHH so hyped to see someone spotting that detail! One million points for bilingualism ^^ Fun fact, all the titles for the pixies powers are associated with a specific language in terms of their meaning/origin.
During my research process for the writing (psychology of emotions, symbolism for sins and virtues, etc...) I came across a lot of Roman and Greek elements which you can also find in their love thematics (they're mentioned in the character desc on this page, such as Pragma for Adonis).
Then I realized, there's not much rep for Asian literature regarding said topic so I tried adding clues in Persian, Turkish, Hindi, Urdu, etc... as much as I could. So glad to see that this effort has been noticed by someone!
Let me know if you spot any of the other language-related elements as well (ehem *character names for example* ehem)!!!
There's so much I wanna say about this game but to put it bluntly, oH BOY. The demo had me so enthralled. Absolute edge of my seat with anxiety and suspense. I loved it!
Some spoilers ment: Its so well written. The vocabulary, story telling and just written aspect is so nicely done. The sprites, character design and CGs are gorgeous!! I really appreciate the detailed trigger warnings per route, helps to know what to expect especially since I already see a few favorites I like amongst the pixies. I can honestly say its so good how these characters are written to be both likeable while also maintaining that air of just "i still dont trust them". Shyloh, Merka and Kai were my favorites. Shyloh's first CG for him was just *chefs kiss*. I truly don't believe he's the one who attacked us. Something tells me Rosario has a lil chameleon power, the personality switch and way he arrived late the party was hinting. I'm curious to see how each route is going to go especially with the way things ended. It feels ALOT of it is self-serving on behalf of the pixies at the cost of MC from my take on it. Genuinely curious if well see some type of redemption or make them worse scenario depending on which character route chosen. (esp Kai, i want to believe he wants to help MC but i'm so skeptical of everyone now ^^")
Nonetheless, I'm so excited to see what's to come. AMAZING job on everything!!
Choking back tears at such a detailed and motivating comment. I absolutely loooove reading these, I swear!
Balancing the villainy of the characters while leaving room for potential redemption was quite a challenging task. My goal was to create a storyline where the characters are portrayed in shades of gray, rather than just as heroes or villains. I'm soooo glad to hear that my efforts have paid off and that the vibe I aimed to convey is coming through.
As for whether the characters will become even more evil or find redemption, I'm trying my best not to give any spoilers. However, I can say that the demo hints at which characters have redemption arcs and which will remain unapologetically evil in the remaining routes. As much as I'd love to redeem everyone, the 'I can change him' trope would fall flat if applied to all the characters.
Regarding Sev, without giving too much away, her parents and their treatment significantly impact the Ehsas in the painting. Therefore, who knows— maybe by changing the flow of energy, things might change... or not. All I can say is that everything's connected, from the pixies' personas and Shyloh's mannerisms to Sev's own trauma.
Speaking of Shyloh, let's just say he's very reverent of Sev, and the title of God is above a Songbird, so to speak. So who knows if it was really him or another pixie at play, hehe... ^^
There's a chance you probably already know by now but, in the Android demo of the game character sprites clip (idk if that's the right word). Not really a big deal though.
Hi there binyeulm, thank you so much for pointing that out! Our programmers are working on the bug as we speak and we'll be correcting said error in the android build by tonight (fingers crossed). Hope you enjoyed the rest of your gameplay though ^^ Curious to know your thoughts~
Does restarting the game fix the issue by any chance? If not, then it might best to wait 1-2 days for the bug-free version to come out T~T (unless you don't mind playing out this scene with the... interesting view for now XD)
I was immediately suss of the other pixies but was not expecting that to go so dark so quickly, but it was great. My first choice was to Spoilersconfront Shyloh because I didn’t trust the others, - and seeing him come in for the rescue at the end was pretty sexy of him (even with the threat lol) so that was neat. Excited to learn more about Kai as I’m curious as to why he helped us. I’m certainly looking forward to seeing where the story goes.
Thank you for the lovely comment Corvid! I'm glad to hear that you liked the game and that bit with Shyloh XD
We had to show his different sides if you get what I mean ;)
Feel free to follow our updates on socials for the full release, we have a large portion of our assets ready so fingers crossed, we can deliver the final product by the end of the year ^^
gotta say i wasn't expecting the story to take such a turn from the previous demo, but after adjusting to it i did enjoy the horror side ^^ you guys are doing amazing work!
i wanted to ask if you had plans of releasing some sort of endings guide for the time being? i managed to get 2 bad endings and 10 cgs(of which 2 have 4 and 8 variants that idk how to get asjkdljlalk) but im not sure if there are more for now
i am also enjoying theorizing about the characters' roles and motives and the secrets of the painting, you guys did a good job with the current worldbuilding!! i need to get kai OUTTA there homeboy doesnt deserve this klasakjlhas shyloh too if he actually starts explaining things but we'll have to see v('-')v
this also left me wondering if in next update we will have more occasions to choose dialogue or if the conversations will be mainly guided like in the prologue(for example when sev sends shyloh away after the scuffle, i was expecting to be given the choice to stay with him or the heroes). I'm only asking out of curiosity, as the plot seems quite intricated, so it'd make sense to guide the reader a little lol
anyways thanks for such an engaging game, take care of yourselves ◝(ᵔᵕᵔ)◜
OMG SUCH A DETAILED COMMENT! I LOOOOVE IT!!! Thanks for checking out the game blue_bean~
We were originally planning on doing the extended demo for NanoJam and the full release for OtomeJam, yet the process ended up being longer than expected. But I'm glad to see you enjoy the new version + the added assets/worldbuilding~~
For the endings, you'll only be able to unlock 2 (Sev - Bad Ending 1 & 2) for the current build. Same for the remaining CGs and variations (we have 10 CGs for the current build + 17 total variations if I'm not mistaken at the moment). The rest will be available for the full release, hence why you are not be able to unlock them. This decision goes back to how we originally planned to wrap everything up for Otome jam (so the slots were prepared) but instead of removing them for the current jam, we decided we still wanted to showcase the slots (be it the gallery, endings, triggers, etc...) as a way of letting the player know what's planned for the future!
As for the pixies, their powers, the dynamics between the heroes and the villain, what might happen in their individual routes, their motives, etc... I'm so excited to hear what theories you have in mind (but heads up, I can't spoil if they're right or wrong XD). Shyloh and Kai do get the short ends of the stick though... or perhaps they've done something to deserve it? Who knows... ^^
Regarding your comment for the choices, we actually do have plans to include more for the full release. Without going into details (and spoilers) much, the reason we had Sev follow the heroes was because we needed her to have some affection points with them for the upcoming route selection. Ergo, if we had Sev follow Shyloh, she wouldn't have been able to familiarize herself with the pixies + gain enough info as to which route she wants to pursue. Hope that cleared things up a bit, but no worries, you'll have more options for future interactions!
Let me know if any more questions pop up! Always happy to answer comments and questions from the players~ Take care of yourself as well <3
aa i see i see, good to know i won't have to scour every single combination of the choices for the cgs lol. It's nice to know what triggers the game will entail for players who need it, nice choice ^^
also yeah it makes sense to have sev familiarize with the heroes, for example were it for me i would've stayed with shyloh right away lolol but now that i've had the chance to know helios i can safely say i wanna kick him where the sun doesn't shine the first chane i get! (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)
which would be fitting with helios and all his sun symbolism lmao plus the HALO i just know homeboy is plotting to take sev's place and become the god of the paiting bc he's greedy asl lol
tho surprisingly the one that has me theorizing the most is actually kai! as the former leader(if i understood correctly kajskald) he might be the moon to helios' sun. His name means king in persian so he really might've been dethroned lol poor guy. With the white mourning veil he put on sev he might even be some sort of grim reaper (which may also connect to selene and hecate hhmm food for thought i suppose). Plus his centipede motif which i've seen can mean resilience but also once again connects with death?? i guess it can make sense if you look at bugs as cleaner of carcasses ¯\_(- ^ -)_/¯
ALSo shyloh's name meaning gift of god hello?? that's so cute with the game context kaskhhasdla (watch me say this and then find out he's a menace lmaoo)
anyways that's enough yapping from me, ty for explaining the cgs!!
WOWOWOWOW! THE LEVEL OF DETAIL IN THIS COMMENT, HELLO?! I LOVE LOVE LOOOOVE IT XD
I'm scared that if I open my mouth I'll start spoiling stuff, so I plead the fifth, but you're really on-point with the name/CG symbolism (to the point that I'm honestly shocked and amazed on how you caught them).
Our art director was also surprised on how quick you caught the references in the character designs FJGSFJSJF
But considering this lovely analysis, I have a feeling you're really going to like the symbolism and allegories we have planned for the full release. Fingers crossed, it'll be right up your alley~
As for Helios, weeeeeell, he may or may not have a twist for his route... who knows ^^
AHHHHH THAT'S ENOUGH FROM ME, MY MOUTH IS NOW ZIPPED XD
lol i really have a soft spot for games that incorporate mythology and symbolism so i enjoyed theorizing for this one too! really looking forward to the full release ✧ദ്ദി( ˶^ᗜ^˶ )
OMFG!!! AHHH!! I LOVE THE DESIGNS OF THE OTHERS SO MUCHHHH.
I can't wait for tomorrow. I'm so excited for more. I love Shyloh so much, he's so sweet. The art is honestly so spectacular, it makes me feel so giddy every time I see it.
I'm sooooo excited for Yulen and the others, mainly Yulen. They all look so cool. :>
Everyone has done such a good job, the game is great. Well done!!!
AHHHH! Thank you for keeping up with our updates noctu ^^ So happy to see such excitement for our new build, it really helps motivate our team for our full release as well~
I'm sure Yulen is also going be as giddy as you when you speak with him! I have a feeling he's really going to match your energy.
Let us know what you think of the game after your playthrough ♡ Elated to hear about your thoughts!
Why? Just why? That's all I have yo say. I am NOT happy to see how sev has treated shyloh. I do understand why they acted the way they did. I loved the almost lack of options near the introduction of the heroes because I too would be too shocked to say much.
The demo went soooo well. There are a few glitches however, sometimes the POV would pan too far down and I would just be looking at black and there would also be pronoun errors throughout where it would just revert to she/her (I played using they/them and he/him).
I really loved all the little details you sprinkled in, especially the fait halo around Helios's head. The way the heroes would bicker was cute and it made me giggle so much. I really loved Yulen, I really really loved Yulen. Had me twirling my hair and everything. 🤭🤭
I don't wanna talk too much about the demo in case someone reads this and gets spoilt but the ending? Gasping, jaw dropped, eyes wide, not breathing. I saw it coming but I didn't see THAT coming.
It was honestly so so so intriguing. Can't way for the rest. Good job to the lot of you!!!
JUSTICE FOR SHYLOH!!! He gets mistreated even though he tries his best :( But then again, he does act suspiciously at times, wonder what's that about... ^^
On another note, he does get one extra ending during his route + an increased count of CGs compared to the other characters so hopefully that will appease your heart that good things are set to come for the final release... or will they? ^^
Yulen's actually the favorite character of our sprite artist as well so I'm really happy to see that he's been favored!! We wanted to give him the punk/rocker aesthetic but also keep his hidden street-smarts persona, so I'm glad to know the combination is working well!
Regarding the glitches and bugs, since we were rushed for time due to two of our programmers leaving right before the playtesting phase, we had to speed up the process of implementing our fixes. However, we're currently working on integrating the remaining errors so we can deliver a more bug and glitch-free version of the game :)
By the way noctu, if you have the extra time, think you'd be up for filling in this form with some of the errors you mentioned? That would really help us a lot with pinpointing them quicker - https://shorturl.at/ptFL5 Thank you in advance!
I don't like you funny words magic man. You're getting me scared as to the fate of Shyloh. He'll be fine, right?... ^^
On another note, YESSSS, Yulen's dynamic is amazing. It works amazingly, kudos to your artists and the art made. I'm glad to hear that Shyloh gets some extra love, he deserves it after how we've treated him.
Oh, also I filled the form out for the camera panning and I did try to find some of the pronoun errors but I can't find them :(
Apparently they never existed according to my game. I'm sorry to hear about the programmers, hoping you get some good luck to fixing that issue.
Who knows what Shyloh's fate will be, it's all up to your future decision... ^^ Also, thank you for your compliments regarding Yulen. Everyone was super ecstatic to read your enthusiastic comment!
We're now working through the bugs you mentioned on the form (ty for filling it in), and we should we able to put forward a less bugged version soon (fingers crossed 1-2 days for the hotfix)! Plus, some new Yulen expressions will be added in during the next update ;)
AHHHH! It's so good! Shyloh has me blushing lol. I can't wait to see how it's gonna be when it's done! Though I'm curious when will it be done if you don't mind me asking.
Hi there! Copy-pasting my answer for the previous question here as well so you don't miss it by any chance~
'We were originally planning on a full release for Otome Jam (July 1st), but due to some missing assets, we decided to go with an extended demo release instead. This way, we don't keep our fans waiting for more and can work on polishing up our full release even more.
Hope you enjoy interacting with our new cast (plus more moments with Shyloh) in the new build ;)'
Ooooh, okay. Thanks for telling! I can't wait to see more of shyloh and the others. Question though, does that mean the extended demo is coming out on July 1st and then full release is being pushed back? And if it is, do you have a guess for a date? If not, that's fine! I really love this VN so i'm just so curious!!!!
That's right! We'll be publishing the extended demo for Otome Jam ^^
As for the full release, we don't have a determined date yet. We have a large portion of the assets prepared, so it's mostly a matter of receiving the remaining ones and implementing them.
Fingers crossed, we can aim for a finished product by the end of this year! We'll be posting on our socials so feel free to follow them for future updates :)
THIS IS GENUINELY SO COOL, GOOD JOB ON MAKING THIS!! i like CANNOT wait for the full release!! but on the topic of the full release, how much is it?? i gotta prepare my money
Thank you like, I love this game and the storyline and Shyloh is so cute and innocent why Poppy why are you so mean to him :C, until then my friends, Heart, Heart, Kiss, Kiss, Love, Love, can't wait to see my Baby shyloh.
It's comments like these that pump up the motivation for our team!
Shyloh is super glad to receive your love as well. He knows he has big shoes to fill as the only villain but hopefully, he'll get his happy ending with the extra spice to make up for all the despair~
Can't wait to see you check out the full release! ^^
Np, thank you for making a game that good. until then full release my friends. Heart, Heart, Kiss, Kiss, Love, Love, can't wait to see my Baby shyloh. 😘😁
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I want REVENGE!
Not to worry PorkBunny, you'll get your due revenge! Any fave pixies you wanna kill first? XD I feel like Helios and Merka on many players hitlist rn but I'm super curious~
If you could also take a moment to rate our game, it would really help us with visibility on the itch algorithm. We’d appreciate it so much <3
No problem, Yulen and Adonis thought we could have been friends but they did me dirty now it's time to skin Yulen alive and take out Adonis other eye.
Oh nooooo, Pee-Paw is going completely blind now FJHSFGSFJSGFJSGFS
But Yulen would totally love that kind of challenge though, not gonna lie. He’d probably be like, 'I bet I can handle the pain way better than you, even if you're the one skinning me, lol.' XD
Quick question, where does the name Merka comes from ? Yulen too
Heya there! So happy you're curious about their names ~ Time to drop some lore (and who doesn't love that for their characters? (≧◡≦) ♡)
The name "Merka" has a Turkic origin with some adjustments— It comes from the word "Merak," which means curiosity (something that pops up in his future route and was even hinted in the demo as to how he knew certain things about Sev) and desire (a little nod to his situationship with Rosario). It's also an anagram for 'Maker' (maybe related to his route... no spoilers though!)
As for "Yulen," he's actually an OC from a scrapped story idea (ah, the Wattpad era mafia stories XD). With a bit of tweaking, 'Yul' comes from 'Yulian,' which means youthful—hinting that he may or may not be the first one born in the painting (Adonis always loves to argue about that (¬‿¬). It also nods to the Turkic word "Yalan," which means lie, since Yulen insists he always tells the truth and nothing but the truth (or does he...?) I originally wanted to combine the two as 'Yul-lan,' but kept hearing 'Mulan' in my head for some reason, so I had to adjust it LOL
Bonus fun fact! I was actually considering naming him "Yalan," but I realized people might pronounce it as 'YAY-len' instead of 'YUH-lun,' so I scrapped that idea real quick XDD
ohh seems like I’ll have to know better about Turkic languages to have a better understanding of the game (totally understanding the bit about mispronouncing names esp from English speakers lmao it can be kinda annoying)
The main focus of the game is actually on Persian elements more than Turkic ones. I mostly used Turkic inspiration for naming things (like Sev, Merka, Yulen), but the lore itself—like the Ehsas and their subtypes—is more Persian-focused. A lot of those elements are also common in Urdu too. The love types are rooted in Greek mythology, so there's a lot going on! ^^ It was definitely a challenge to balance all of them, haha XD But don’t worry—you won’t miss out on any game content if you’re not familiar with these languages. They’re more like fun easter eggs or little hints!
Oh my goodness gracious, I can't wait for this to come out. I get the feeling that I'm going to be starved for more if I play it right now, but I'm definitely saving it for later!! The art is gorgeous, the character designs look great, and it's obvious that a lot of hard work has gone into this game so far :)
I AM SAT DOWN SIR. I'M KEEPING AN EYE ON THIS ONE. ADONIS??? HELLO??? ZADDY??? HE SURE IS SHAPED LIKE AN ADONIS GOOD LORD I'M LICKING THE SCREEN
Since my dumbass finally found the individual tws, I’m kinda surprised at the lack of Helios TWS. Here I assumed he would be the worst ☠️. Ig sometimes my intuition is wrong, but then I was right in saying Shyloh and Kai are more red flaggy than what they want the player to believe
Oh my gosh, you’re making it really difficult for me not to spoil anything! I can offer a little hint to satisfy your curiosity though~ (I still don't know how to use the spoiler tag in Itch comment XD)
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Since these two were your favorite characters:
Helios has eyes and ears everywhere—who knows, he might just drop in on another character’s route... as for Rosario, his flirty charm is quite the power when you consider how he can collect Ehsas from other pixies ^^
aaah I really love this. I am genuinely suprised that Helios' content warnings doesnt have gaslighting at high, he definitely feels like the kind of guy to be incredibly manipulative and gaslight you xD that post "confrontation" talk made me so angry at him, especially with how he treated Kai. I really like them all so far and want to see how they all play into their sin.
In the full game will the choices you make during the prologue influence whose route you end up on? I can already see that in each "path" you can side/interact with 1 of the heroes more than the other. It'd be pretty cool if it did influence the route you get.
Ahhh, I’m so glad you love how I grasp the pixie personas (✿◠‿◠) Depending on the editing process, the TW tags might get a little tweak, but the core of each route is solid since they were confirmed during the story outline and the art/music distribution. If you’re curious, I can share a tiny hint I wrote for another comment!
As for the prologue choice, yes! Every choice in the demo is meant to build points with the pixies. That’s why I didn’t include an option to leave with Shyloh—I really wanted players to build points with the pixies! Everything is being calculated~
I’m also planning to add a few illusionary choices in the full release since some players were really excited about that, even if they don’t directly affect the routes and only lead to dialogue variations. I initially left them out due to time constraints, but now that we have a bit more time, I’m excited to include them for everyone’s enjoyment ^^
Here's a little hint since I still haven't learned how to use Itch spoiler tags FJSHGFJSGFJFSG
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Since you were really curious about Helios' TWs:
He has eyes and ears everywhere—who knows, he might just drop in on another character’s route...
complete version when :"(( (i'll give you an arm and a leg (not mine) to finish it I NEED IT SO BAD ITS CRAZY)
I totally feel you, marrnie! I can’t wait to release the full version too T~T I can’t give you a specific date just yet since it’s still in the editing process, and I’m on the lookout for a new programmer since our previous one is no longer with the team. But the good news is that all our assets in the art and music departments are nearly complete!
Merka would definitely appreciate your kind offer—he needs the arm to grow into a proper pixie!
Please, can i have some more. Yelling I need it (spongebob voice)
Yaysiessss! I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed our game~ when the full release drops, we'll all be saying "goodbye everyone, I'll remember you all in therapy" (plankton voice, cause we have always have to side with the villains) XD
The demo was so peak I had to create an account just to leave my thoughts
First I rlly don’t think I’ve been that invested in an otome since like forever. I’m so serious, the plot is soo interesting there’s something out there that draws me in. First I think the mc is fairly likable and logical. Some say they might have the « dumb character syndrome » but most of the time they act fairly logically and also, medical school is a bitch and it definitely affected them to the deepest. May they be freed from the torment of medical school and their parents.
As for the pixies NONE OF THEM CAN BE TRUSTED ☠️ and that definitely includes Shyloh and Kai, just saying, they might act the kindest but they’re definitely extremely suspicious. Ofc all of this is said in a good way, love their personalities etc.
I knew the pixies would act like bitches (since the trigger warnings etc) but wow, I didn’t expect the switch up to be THAT sudden and brutal. Even tho even before we had some foreshadowing esp from Helios and Merka, it still caught me off guard. Like i expected lots of thing, but them to straight up JUMP the mc ? These pixies are TWISTED (esp Rosario and Helios I JUST HAVE A GUT FEELING ABT THESE TWO)
As for the art. The one who made the sprites is peak, the designs are also very distinctive and we can see how they communicate each characters personality. The OST ? Top tier. The backgrounds ? Top tier too.
I might have my favorites, personality and beauty speaking (Rosario and Helios) but I think I’ll try and do all the routes, for the fact that all the characters, from what I see in the demo, are interesting and I’m genuinely hooked to the story and lore. I fr cant wait for the full release of the game
The customization of the mc is very nice, and im glad there would be more options in the future. On the NSFW part, the fact the player can choose between if they want to sub or dom is a very nice addition that I didn’t rlly see in other games
For the TWs, I wonder if for the full release we would have TWS released for every individual route. Although I know for which pixie the stitching tag applies the most …
Closing thoughts: Don’t go to med school. Rosario is hot and sus. Does the pixies have « nationalities »? And if not what could they have been ? Cant wait for the full release
just realized there’s literally individual route tws ☠️☠️☠️
Ahh, I'm so sorry for taking so long to reply! I hope you have a blast exploring them <3
Oh my gosh, thank you so much for taking the time to write such a lovely and detailed comment! I’m absolutely thrilled you created an account just to share your thoughts—it truly means a lot and has genuinely made my week! (≧▽≦)
I did receive a few comments about Sev's character, but it’s heartwarming to see her persona resonate with some players! Med school definitely has its challenges...
ensuing tragedy for Sev.Also, your intuition is spot on—none of the pixies can be trusted! I aimed to make them as morally grey as possible, leaning towards darker themes in the demo while leaving room for redemption in the full release. I wanted to explore the good/evil dynamic, and I’m so glad that players like you have picked up on those hints, even for the characters who appeared good in the demo! (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄) I can’t thank the team enough for their incredible efforts; everyone did a fabulous job bringing the vision to life!
I’m also super glad you like the toggle options! I hope the NSFW position selection feature adds a fun twist! The individual TWs are available in the Extras menu, and there’ll be a popup asking if you’re sure you want to be spoiled, but it should be there! There might be a few tiny changes when the full release drops, depending on editing, but the main content is all set for now! (づ｡◕‿‿◕｡)づ
As for your question about the pixies' nationalities, I haven’t picked any specific ones. I envisioned them as characters from a painting, so feel free to create your own headcanon! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ
i can tell that game is going to leave an impact on me ☠️ cant wait for the full release
OMG, the pressure is on XD
"every1 a red flag" leave kai out of this
loved it ik there be horror but it still took me a back ik by the hints being easy 2 pick up on but omg the writting is great i was shocked even when expecting it
Heya Su! You must be quite the experienced reader to have picked up on those subtle hints, but I’m so glad it didn’t take away from your experience of the horror side of the game. Thank you for giving our game a try and for such a motivating comment. I hope you’ll enjoy the full release just as much (Kai will def appreciate it as well, hehe~)
i think its everything a demo should be hints u can grasp but still leaves mystery and great writing even when prepared nothing couldve prepared me for amazing writting excited too see full project when out and updates and joyus kai appreciates it (hes my fav)
kept the game in the background after i finished just for the music
its so so so good
Aww, that’s so kind of you to say Smile! Our composers did a fantastic job capturing the vibes of the story, so I’m really happy to hear you're enjoying the music after finishing the game. Thank you for playing, I hope you’ll love the full release tracks just as much! ^^
heyy, i cant seem to play the game everytime i install it it just doesnt start the game it just shows the files and the exe and if i click on the exe nothing happens. please help i really want to play the game:( im on pc btw
Hey Moxhie! Thanks for letting us know about the error you've been facing. I’ve uploaded new builds, so fingers crossed the issue is fixed now. Let me know if everything's working smoothly or if you're still running into any problems ^^
Curious to know about your thoughts after playing the game~
Yaaay! I’m so happy the plot twist caught you off guard, ginkgoleafly ^^ It can be such a 50/50 situation when writing these kinds of twists, so I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed it. And knowing it’s one of your top games? Aww, that absolutely made my day! Thank you so much for playing and for leaving this wonderful comment—it really means a lot. I hope you stick around for the full release as well!
*Ignores the horror tag* surely nothing bad will happen and this will be a good christian otome. Seriously though, this demo was wonderful, keep up the good work.
We’re definitely sticking to the number one rule of a good Christian otome—nothing suspicious going on here, folks ;) The pixies are super sparkly for a reason, duh! Because sparkle = sugar, spice, and everything nice, of course. But seriously, thank you so much for playing our game, nekokitwolf! Comments like yours boost our team's motivation a hundredfold~ We’ll keep up the good work, and I hope you enjoy the full release just as much! ^^
omfg sooo much potential!! even just the prologue is so good, im hooked !!!
shyloh (do we get to know his name in-game yet, or did I just miss a scene?) is such a cutie!!! I will stay with him !!!!!! so excoted for future updates! :3
Hi hi, Maya! Yaaay, I’m so excited to hear you loved the demo~ You have no idea how happy that makes me—it’s like my morale level just skyrocketed, haha ^^ As for Shyloh, he doesn’t get named in the demo, but in the full release, you’ll have a super special moment where his name is revealed (since Shyloh means “gift from God”—pretty fitting, right?). Bonus tidbit, since he’s such a beloved character, he’ll definitely have more assets in the upcoming release ;)
this game is amazing. thnank you so much
Thank you so much for playing our game and for leaving this lovely comment, urnotjoon! Your support truly means the world to us <3
no lie when I saw this I started to panic cry and scream out of joy how the hell did she make them sooo hot now I have to pick only one! Why did you do this to me!🥺🥺
OMGGG Daizyyy, I totally get what you mean! Every time I look at the pixies, I’m mesmerized by their hotness too T~T I’m simply counting down the days until the full release, where I can share their remaining artwork—AHHH! Seriously, thank you so much for giving our game a shot, and knowing that you loved it so much makes me incredibly happy! <3
Just played for the first time, and I am very impressed so far! The story is very interesting and all of the characters in the painting feel like characters I would have made up as a kid (twist included!!) so it felt incredibly cathartic to read and definitely got me invested. xD
I will say that I agree with RinRan below completely. The most frustrating thing for me while playing was Sev's naivety, which I can understand to a certain extent. You do a good job conveying how sheltered they were by their family so it makes sense that they don't know who to trust and aren't picking up on certain details in their interactions with the pixies. That being said, it's very frustrating as a player to not have a choice during what feels like a very pivotal moment (going with the heros or staying with the villain), especially when we get to make very minor choices leading up to that moment and then getting to make the same choice later on in what feels like a less meaningful moment. I agree with RinRan that an illusory choice would be ideal in this situation where the outcome is ultimately the same, but still leaves the player feeling in control of Sev and the story.
I'm so excited to see what else you have in store for us, particularly with Kai and Rosario. It feels like there's a lot to them lurking below the surface and I'm excited to learn more! Regardless, as long as best baby boy Shiloh is involved, I can't be disappointed~💕
I absolutely adore long comments like this, and I feel so grateful every time I receive them from players, so thank you for taking the time to write this, FluffyAlpaca! I’m glad to hear you connected with the cast and storyline! Maybe the pixies' powers are affecting the real world too—who knows? ;)
I totally understand where you’re coming from with RinRan's comment. Just so you know, we’ve decided to sprinkle in some illusionary choices to cater to the players' wishes. Ultimately, for Sev to see the other pixies’ true colors and gain points for their routes, she’ll need to go along with them. I’m also looking into ways to make the pixies seem less suspicious. If you have any thoughts on that, I’d love to hear your ideas!
For now, I’m super glad to hear that Kai, Rosario, and Shyloh are your characters of interest! They definitely have intense emotions regarding Sev, so we’ll have to wait and see how their stories unfold! ^^
Sorry for the late reply! I wanted to replay the game again so I could give the most accurate feedback possible, but my laptop broke. 🥲 Had to borrow my wife's Mac, RIP.
So, first off I have to say that I'm very impressed by how engaged you are with fans! I think it's a big deal when a creator hears some constructive feedback and actually wants to work to improve the areas that fans are struggling with while still maintaining the integrity of their creative vision. It speaks very well of your character and makes me even more excited to see this game completed; because I know that you and the team are working extra hard to make this game the best version of itself possible! Thank you~ I'm very glad to hear that you'll be implementing some illusory choices, and I can't wait to experience them firsthand!
As for ways to make the pixies seem less suspicious...the only suggestion I really have is to possibly make the pixies a bit less hostile towards Sev in the beginning. While I can see that that is simply their personalities (toned down even, yikes haha), the most red-flag aspect to me is how cruel they sometimes act in comparison to Shyloh; who (while definitely somewhat creepy) was always kind to Sev in their interactions. Some of the pixies (Helios and Merka in particular) were a bit too aggressive in the way they speak to Sev at times. This definitely makes sense in hindsight, but at the time had me shaking my head at Sev: 'Honey, why are you taking their verbal abuse when baby boy is right over there? 😔'.
However, I do want to emphasize that I don't think it's completely necessary to change the way they speak to Sev. I think adding the illusory choice to go with the pixies at the start will go a long way towards reducing the impact of the red flags they're initially giving off. On subsequent playthroughs, I was picking up on hints and dialogue that I was simply unable to in my first playthrough due to the fact that I was focusing so heavily on my frustration with the lack of a choice at what felt like a very pivotal scene. For example: in my first playthrough I found it very suspicious that the others weren't even slightly concerned with helping Helios when Shyloh grabbed him, but on my second playthrough, I realized that Helios literally explains why afterwards! I just wasn't paying attention the first time because I was hyperfocusing on my frustration. 🤦♀️
I hope this all makes sense; if there's anything you're confused by, please don't hesitate to ask me to elaborate! This ended up much more long and rambly than I intended, haha. Anyway, thanks for hearing me out! Each time I play this demo, I get more and more excited for the full release! I will definitely be playing every single route at least once, but Shyloh's will absolutely be getting played at least a dozen times, I'm calling it now 💖
oh wow was not at all prepared for the twist !! sure definitely noticed some attitued from some of the characters but wow what a plot twist !! So excited for the full game even tho i cant really see a "happy ending" for now lmaoo lucky me i like horror romance <33
Oh-Ma-Gawd, Nea! I’m so excited to hear that you experienced the twist and got caught off guard—YAAAAAAY! You never really know if people will be surprised during the writing process, so I’m thrilled to hear our efforts paid off! T~T It’s all thanks to players like you who comment that make us so excited to share our work <3
Just a heads-up from one of my previous responses: not all pixies will have a happy ending. Personally, I love when characters in otome games can take different paths—some might try to redeem themselves for how they’ve treated the MC, or even remain enemies if their actions are beyond forgiveness. It adds depth to the story! And while I’d love to create a yandere romance for every character, it wouldn’t always make sense or could make the MC seem unrealistic for going along with it.
Ultimately, there’s the romance factor, but we also have to consider the underlying sins behind those feelings. Will a love story built on greed be more stable, or one founded on lust? The same questions can apply to pride, wrath, envy, and more...
So, I’m going to keep you on your toes for a bit longer until the full release! ^^ Do you have any favorite characters in mind whose routes you’re excited to test out first when the game is fully finished? I’m really curious to hear your thoughts~
im so surprised rn i need more
Hehe, I’m so glad we managed to catch you off guard, Ari~ I hope you enjoy the full release we have in store for you as well <3
Thank you for giving our game a play!
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100/10 beautiful game. I absolutely adored it and tbh it's written a bit too well, like the manipulation and the moral greyness of all the characters is honestly.... realistic.
Like the hero's do have a point, that Shlyo is a bit stalkerish, and although I disagree with how they isolate him.
The LI's do genuinely believe in their cause, and that makes them complex characters.
My stomach sunk while playing this game as everyone is a red flag, and it seems to me that regardless of the route, the Mc is in trouble.
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like I'm scared for the Mc. And I'm not joking, except in sloth's route. He seems good... or so I think.
BUNNYYY, THIS COMMENT MEANS THE WORLD TO ME RIGHT NOW! I can literally feel your excitement through the screen, and it makes me so happy as a creator. Thank you for sharing your lovely thoughts! I’m a bit late to respond, but I kept re-reading your comment whenever I got stuck during the writing process—it was so motivating! And I saw your comment in the voting section of the game, which just doubled my excitement <3
As for your thoughts, you’re totally on the mark! I really aimed to flesh out the character motivations in a way that aligns with their love archetypes while also highlighting the sinful aspects of their personas. I wanted to create a strong connection in their interactions with Sev, our MC, so I’m thrilled to hear that translated well into the player experience. As for our Pixie of Sloth (Kai's) route, I’ll keep it vague for now, but just know that the mask is there for a reason, hehe~
Will the MC be able to keep going and survive? That’s a question for our full release, so I’m going to keep you on your toes for a while longer ;)
I know that was necessary for the plot and further unexpected turns, but never ever I wanted to punch anyone in the face so much as the MC at the beginning of the story lol
My villian, my dear, I love you ❤️
Many thanks for creating such an amazing character, I want to hug him and give him the whole world. Hope in the full release I can do that hehe
Other characters also are... something 🫢
This comment took me out FHJGSJGFS! As the writer, I strongly urge you to hold off on punching Sev for now XD
I got a few comments during EpyksLion's playthrough, and it hit me that 'Stupid MC Syndrome' was happening IRL. Two main critiques: 'Why didn’t Sev use a bigger weapon to kill the pixies?' Valid, but she can only conjure stuff she's familiar with, plus I wanted it tied to her medical background (instead of just saying 'Hey, she studies medicine and has trauma from her overbearing parents' LOL). I'll make that clearer in a future patch.
Another one was that she ignored the red flags and went with the pixies. First, we needed more MC-pixie interactions without our villain. Second, one pixie's power affects Sev’s behavior, but maybe that clue was too buried. I'll work on highlighting that better too.
Those were the big ones, but let me know if you think of other reasons why MC was so punchable. If it’s not a 'rewrite the whole story' thing, we can tweak it for the full release! The MC gets smarter post-route selection, but the initial naivety annoyed a lot of people, lol. Love to implement the feedback tho ^^
On a positive note, I’m thrilled you loved our villain! Seeing players enjoy his character means a lot, especially since he's been the spoiled baby in development XD Highest CG count and even an extra ending—bias, who? Please.
BTW, do you like any of the other pixie characters? I'd love to hear your thoughts on them too.
I'm glad I could make you laugh and thank you for listening to your audience!
As for the MC... probably for me the reason to feel this way about them is that their behavior was not entirely logical. I'll explain why. Of course they are scared and shocked, so their reaction to the villain is quite understandable, but at the same time they behave quite rudely towards a person who did nothing bad to them and is simply offering help. But when you listen to what the MC says, it feels like they kicking a puppy. Moreover, Sev is a doctor, so besides being wary, they should have curiosity, logic, and a desire to understand. But they don't want to listen to the villain... well, yes, Sev asks two questions, but it seems that they already set themselves against everything villain says. Why tho? Especially since Sev had "seen" the villain before and in the dream he showed nothing but warmth, sadness, and tenderness. So aren't they simply interested in understanding how their dream is connected to what's happening? Why do they see this particular person? However, they're not given much time alone, so maybe they will be able to talk more in the future.
However, when six (six!) complete strangers appear in front of the MC, they're like... yeah, this is definitely much better than the single person who hasn't shown any aggression and already promised to help get me home. Pfff. Well, I mean, even if just think about it, it’s much easier to run away from 1 person than from 6 if things get messy, no? And they all call the villain, well... a "villain" heh, but some of the "heroes" are noticeably sarcastic towards the MC! And like, I wouldn't follow a person who mocks me with words, calling me "stupid". I wouldn't follow a whole crowd of strange, unfamiliar people. Considering that the villain literally begs not to do it, I would be curious about the reason why he says that. The pixies call him a "villain", but why should I believe them? So far, he hasn't done anything bad to Sev. Or at least, like you said, make it more clear that the MC's consciousness is being manipulated. Because for now it seems that Sev is just emm extremely naive and was easily tricked by the beautiful appearance.
I understand that Sev is a separate personality, and not a "player", but it is still a game, so more choices would be nice.
You know about "choices without a choice"? It's an option in games where you give the player the illusion of choice, but it doesn't affect the game's main story line. It may affect the characters' relationships with each other or with the main character, but it will not affect the plot in any way. The most obvious example is the moment when the protagonist decides who to go with. This is the perfect moment to add the possibility of "illusion".
You give the players two options. The first is to go with pixies. Nothing changes here, but the player chooses this option themself, so they will not have the feeling that it was forced or chosen for them by someone else.
The second is to choose the villain. However! The illusion is that when the MC makes this decision, manipulative pixie will increase his magic, the villain will notice this and in order to protect, the same attack scene will happen again. Something like "thank you very much, but he already offered to help me, so... oh, weird, why I'm so dizzy right now."
In this case, MC can also stop the villain (in the same manner), because he clearly fell into a state of affect and it would be impossible to stop him with just words. In this case, you let the players choose who they want, but the plot will still force MC to intervene anyway, and the pixies took advantage of this.
In games, it is very important to give players the control, especially when making important decisions, even if it ends up being just an illusory choice^^
Well, regarding the pixies, I won't describe my feelings for each character so that it doesn't become a spoiler, but they are interesting, they clearly represent exactly what they are supposed to. I'm a fan of horror date sim VNs, so I would gladly surrender myself into the hands of dangerous crazy obsessively possessive yanderes, but in this case the villain completely captured my heart.
Oh wow, thank you for the detailed feedback, RinRan! I really appreciate you taking the time to write this constructive criticism.
We originally planned for each choice to have a score system to impact the story and unlock different routes, but due to delays and asset preparation issues, we didn't finish it in time for the jam. Illusionary choices were extra and not prioritized, but since we've passed the deadline, we can add some for player satisfaction without altering the storyline too much.
Regarding Sev, her situation is tricky because of multiple factors. Sev's naivety comes from her sheltered upbringing, causing her to reject Shyloh's warmth due to unfamiliarity and being overwhelmed. Her choice of villains is triggered by the choking scene with Helios. We can reduce red flags from the pixies and introduce a relevant story twist sooner to balance perceptions.
All in all, I'm going to try my best to address the stuff you mentioned. Some aspects are a little set in stone since changing them would mean altering someone's character or the story plot significantly, but others are easier to adjust ^^
I'm really glad to hear that you're curious about the other villains as well! I'm planning to introduce some twists to explore their backstories and what led them to become who they are. I hope you'll enjoy these additions and find them to be an engaging experience!
I love the game so far! I can't wait to play the finished product <3 speaking of that, how much would it cost?
Also when playing the game, there were times my character was referred to with the wrong pronouns ( I picked he/him, it kept on using she/her )
Thank you very much for your comment! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed our game ^^
As for your question - the final release will be free-to-play!
Regarding the pronoun issue, I'm soooo sorry to hear that :( our team double-checked the code for any errors in the script implementation but we must've missed something if you're encountering said problem.
As such, would it be possible for you to upload the screenshots/write down the lines (with the false pronouns) on this FEEDBACK FORM? It will greatly help us with correcting the issue for a future patch :D
Alright, I'll be sure to fill out the form once I'm free! Thank you so much!
Awesomeeee! Thanks a bunch, vamprel <3
That would reallyyy help us out a lot ^^
Just a quick update on this comment: the pronoun issues have been corrected in the newest build! We couldn’t have done it without your help, Vamprel. Thank you so much for your assistance! ^^
When first booting up the game, I forgot to download the Extended Demo files!
In truth, I’m fascinated by this story’s concept. Having our “villain” be a muted gray compared to the vibrant hues of the “heroes”; the potential of that idea and how much knowledge he holds… I really like how the demo carefully unravels only snippets of the story yet to come!
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It makes you wonder! Do the cast each relate to or represent different stages of grief too? And ways the mind compartmentalize lived experiences? Or symbols of what Sev sought under the abuse dealt to them? And their wings and animal features, probably relate to aspects of their character - or an additional warning for what’s to come?
Is Shyloh the main holder of the most traumatic memories, which is why he claims to know the answers we seek? Someone Sev created to protect them from those who’ve hurt them, a vindicator in fear of the cycle of harm and loss repeating? Because he is unnamed, does that villain represent the fear of grappling with realizing Sev’s family has hurt them? His missing wing, the scars, treated as an outcast and scorned by the other pixies; does he reference that isolation imposed upon the MC growing up?
Or is Shyloh an ideal of someone escaping and finding freedom from the ones who have attempted to destroy him? Is his reverence a coping mechanism for old wounds? Perhaps this dysfunction is a reflection of Sev’s mental state or desire to be whisked away from their troubles too.
Either way, despite how much this comment focuses on our “villain,” I want to dissect and psychoanalyze each of these characters. Thank you and your team for all the hard work in delivering a snapshot of Chromatic Agape! Excited to see where this world born from paint takes our protagonist and the pixies.
Heya there, Noni! I’m really sorry for the delay in responding to your wonderful comment. It was so beautifully written that I wanted to take my time to give it the attention it deserves. Your analysis truly made my day—it’s one of my favorite comments on the game page! (⁄ ⁄•⁄ω⁄•⁄ ⁄)
As you mentioned, I aimed to create characters that embody moral complexity, diving into darker themes in the demo while leaving space for redemption in the full release. I'm thrilled that players like you have picked up on the good/bad dynamic, even with characters who seem virtuous at first! (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ
Regarding your insights on grief, we’ll explore that more deeply in the full release, and you’re right on track! Sev's struggles with her trauma from her overbearing parents and the pressure to suppress "sinful" emotions like pride, envy, greed, etc...
She essentially has the power of a God within the painting, but her understanding is limited by her experiences, like when she used the propofol injection and scalpel instead of conjuring stronger weapons to wipe all the pixies. That’s why she must undergo a character evolution to unlock more of her power and understand the motives behind each species' actions.
As for the wings and animal features, each was carefully chosen and carries certain hidden symbolism. For instance, we selected the Goliathus Beetle for Yulen, the Hero of Wrath, to embody strength and resilience. Initially, we thought about using a dragonfly for Kai, the Hero of Sloth, symbolizing change/rebirth, but we ultimately opted for mantis wings due to a pivotal moment in his route (avoiding spoilers, of course). So yes, these details are intentional, and I’m so glad you noticed them—congratulations on being one of the few to do so! (✧ω✧)
Your interpretation of Shyloh is spot on! I feel like adding too much might spoil future developments, but his title as the nameless pixie reflects Sev's struggle to accept him. While she remembers the names and behaviors of other pixies, Shyloh’s protective nature and affection for her remain an enigma she can’t quite grasp. It’s a fascinating dynamic to explore, and I can’t wait to see how it unfolds! ✧(｡•̀ᴗ-)✧
If you have any more questions or comments, feel free to drop them! I’d love to answer them!!!
I rlly like this game little green man is my fav.
also a very interesting story!! im gonna be thinkin about this for months...
OMG, Merka has a fan already? FJSGHJSGFJ Our little man is so stoked to hear that! (But shhh, don’t let him know I mentioned his height—he might come and take my typing hands away! XD)
Aside from that, I’m so thrilled to see your lovely comment, Bigsimpbrain! Thank you for giving our game a shot, and I hope you stick around for the full release as well! ^^
Thanks for the reply!!! and oh yes.... I'll be waitin on the edge of my seat hehe. >:)
This is an incredible demo! I am so excited to watch this game develop. Absolutely wonderful work!
Awe, that’s so kind of you to say! Thank you for the support T~T <3 It’s lovely comments like this that really motivate us to keep working on the project!
Watched EpyksLion's let's play and I was just so blown away by the beautiful artwork the whole video.
This game has so much potential, and the feels!!! That parent scene broke my heart. I'm looking forward to seeing more!
Oooo, I’m so stoked to see a familiar name here! Happy to have you, Red! I’m also thrilled to hear you watched the playthrough. EpyksLion did a wonderful job showcasing the game, and I’m grateful it brought even more players to this tiny corner of the itch yandere games, hehe~
Thank you for your comment! It means a lot to hear that from an experienced dev like you, so we’ll work hard to do justice and keep you looking forward to the full release! More parental melodrama awaits us, lol, but at least Sev will learn to move past her trauma and become a more evolved protagonist!
P.S. Congrats on your Yaoi Jam entry! I can’t wait to check it out as soon as I can ^^
omg ghoroor means pride in hindi/urdu too and i cant help but notice it was used in association w adonis who is the hero of pride ... i love being bilingual and picking up on this stuff lmao
AHHH so hyped to see someone spotting that detail! One million points for bilingualism ^^
Fun fact, all the titles for the pixies powers are associated with a specific language in terms of their meaning/origin.
During my research process for the writing (psychology of emotions, symbolism for sins and virtues, etc...) I came across a lot of Roman and Greek elements which you can also find in their love thematics (they're mentioned in the character desc on this page, such as Pragma for Adonis).
Then I realized, there's not much rep for Asian literature regarding said topic so I tried adding clues in Persian, Turkish, Hindi, Urdu, etc... as much as I could. So glad to see that this effort has been noticed by someone!
Let me know if you spot any of the other language-related elements as well (ehem *character names for example* ehem)!!!
Omg this demo is fantastic ! 10\10 will recommend i cant wait to see more and learn more of the lore
Thank you so much for your enthusiastic comment!! It really motivates our team to see such a positive response ^^
Can't wait to showcase the rest of our lore as soon as possible (legit can't stop myself from spoiling since I'm so excited to share lol).
i waaaannnna be spoiled
There's so much I wanna say about this game but to put it bluntly, oH BOY. The demo had me so enthralled. Absolute edge of my seat with anxiety and suspense. I loved it!
Some spoilers ment: Its so well written. The vocabulary, story telling and just written aspect is so nicely done. The sprites, character design and CGs are gorgeous!! I really appreciate the detailed trigger warnings per route, helps to know what to expect especially since I already see a few favorites I like amongst the pixies. I can honestly say its so good how these characters are written to be both likeable while also maintaining that air of just "i still dont trust them". Shyloh, Merka and Kai were my favorites. Shyloh's first CG for him was just *chefs kiss*. I truly don't believe he's the one who attacked us. Something tells me Rosario has a lil chameleon power, the personality switch and way he arrived late the party was hinting. I'm curious to see how each route is going to go especially with the way things ended. It feels ALOT of it is self-serving on behalf of the pixies at the cost of MC from my take on it. Genuinely curious if well see some type of redemption or make them worse scenario depending on which character route chosen. (esp Kai, i want to believe he wants to help MC but i'm so skeptical of everyone now ^^")
Nonetheless, I'm so excited to see what's to come. AMAZING job on everything!!
Choking back tears at such a detailed and motivating comment. I absolutely loooove reading these, I swear!
Balancing the villainy of the characters while leaving room for potential redemption was quite a challenging task. My goal was to create a storyline where the characters are portrayed in shades of gray, rather than just as heroes or villains. I'm soooo glad to hear that my efforts have paid off and that the vibe I aimed to convey is coming through.
As for whether the characters will become even more evil or find redemption, I'm trying my best not to give any spoilers. However, I can say that the demo hints at which characters have redemption arcs and which will remain unapologetically evil in the remaining routes. As much as I'd love to redeem everyone, the 'I can change him' trope would fall flat if applied to all the characters.
Regarding Sev, without giving too much away, her parents and their treatment significantly impact the Ehsas in the painting. Therefore, who knows— maybe by changing the flow of energy, things might change... or not. All I can say is that everything's connected, from the pixies' personas and Shyloh's mannerisms to Sev's own trauma.
Speaking of Shyloh, let's just say he's very reverent of Sev, and the title of God is above a Songbird, so to speak. So who knows if it was really him or another pixie at play, hehe... ^^
There's a chance you probably already know by now but, in the Android demo of the game character sprites clip (idk if that's the right word). Not really a big deal though.
Hi there binyeulm, thank you so much for pointing that out! Our programmers are working on the bug as we speak and we'll be correcting said error in the android build by tonight (fingers crossed).
Hope you enjoyed the rest of your gameplay though ^^ Curious to know your thoughts~
it says there should be options downloading for windows but when i press to download it only shows for android?
Maybe it was a glitch in the website, could you check again pls to see if it's visible or not? ^^
oh it works now, huh, it didn't work before when i tried reloading and reopening the website
Phew, glad to hear that it works now! Enjoy your game ^^
I don't mind the view, but I can't see any of the character's faces, there all like this.
OMG FSHGFJGSFJS
Does restarting the game fix the issue by any chance? If not, then it might best to wait 1-2 days for the bug-free version to come out T~T (unless you don't mind playing out this scene with the... interesting view for now XD)
Could you let us know which build had this error btw?
It's for the PC Demo.
Thank you! Uploaded a new game file which should technically solve the issue. Let me know, if you're still encountering the problem!
I was immediately suss of the other pixies but was not expecting that to go so dark so quickly, but it was great. My first choice was to
Spoilers
confront Shyloh because I didn’t trust the others, - and seeing him come in for the rescue at the end was pretty sexy of him (even with the threat lol) so that was neat. Excited to learn more about Kai as I’m curious as to why he helped us.Thank you for the lovely comment Corvid! I'm glad to hear that you liked the game and that bit with Shyloh XD
We had to show his different sides if you get what I mean ;)
Feel free to follow our updates on socials for the full release, we have a large portion of our assets ready so fingers crossed, we can deliver the final product by the end of the year ^^
gotta say i wasn't expecting the story to take such a turn from the previous demo, but after adjusting to it i did enjoy the horror side ^^ you guys are doing amazing work!
i wanted to ask if you had plans of releasing some sort of endings guide for the time being? i managed to get 2 bad endings and 10 cgs(of which 2 have 4 and 8 variants that idk how to get asjkdljlalk) but im not sure if there are more for now
i am also enjoying theorizing about the characters' roles and motives and the secrets of the painting, you guys did a good job with the current worldbuilding!! i need to get kai OUTTA there homeboy doesnt deserve this klasakjlhas shyloh too if he actually starts explaining things but we'll have to see v('-')v
this also left me wondering if in next update we will have more occasions to choose dialogue or if the conversations will be mainly guided like in the prologue(for example when sev sends shyloh away after the scuffle, i was expecting to be given the choice to stay with him or the heroes). I'm only asking out of curiosity, as the plot seems quite intricated, so it'd make sense to guide the reader a little lol
anyways thanks for such an engaging game, take care of yourselves ◝(ᵔᵕᵔ)◜
OMG SUCH A DETAILED COMMENT! I LOOOOVE IT!!!
Thanks for checking out the game blue_bean~
We were originally planning on doing the extended demo for NanoJam and the full release for OtomeJam, yet the process ended up being longer than expected. But I'm glad to see you enjoy the new version + the added assets/worldbuilding~~
For the endings, you'll only be able to unlock 2 (Sev - Bad Ending 1 & 2) for the current build. Same for the remaining CGs and variations (we have 10 CGs for the current build + 17 total variations if I'm not mistaken at the moment). The rest will be available for the full release, hence why you are not be able to unlock them. This decision goes back to how we originally planned to wrap everything up for Otome jam (so the slots were prepared) but instead of removing them for the current jam, we decided we still wanted to showcase the slots (be it the gallery, endings, triggers, etc...) as a way of letting the player know what's planned for the future!
As for the pixies, their powers, the dynamics between the heroes and the villain, what might happen in their individual routes, their motives, etc... I'm so excited to hear what theories you have in mind (but heads up, I can't spoil if they're right or wrong XD). Shyloh and Kai do get the short ends of the stick though... or perhaps they've done something to deserve it? Who knows... ^^
Regarding your comment for the choices, we actually do have plans to include more for the full release. Without going into details (and spoilers) much, the reason we had Sev follow the heroes was because we needed her to have some affection points with them for the upcoming route selection. Ergo, if we had Sev follow Shyloh, she wouldn't have been able to familiarize herself with the pixies + gain enough info as to which route she wants to pursue. Hope that cleared things up a bit, but no worries, you'll have more options for future interactions!
Let me know if any more questions pop up! Always happy to answer comments and questions from the players~
Take care of yourself as well <3
aa i see i see, good to know i won't have to scour every single combination of the choices for the cgs lol. It's nice to know what triggers the game will entail for players who need it, nice choice ^^
also yeah it makes sense to have sev familiarize with the heroes, for example were it for me i would've stayed with shyloh right away lolol but now that i've had the chance to know helios i can safely say i wanna kick him where the sun doesn't shine the first chane i get! (˶ᵔ ᵕ ᵔ˶)
which would be fitting with helios and all his sun symbolism lmao plus the HALO i just know homeboy is plotting to take sev's place and become the god of the paiting bc he's greedy asl lol
tho surprisingly the one that has me theorizing the most is actually kai! as the former leader(if i understood correctly kajskald) he might be the moon to helios' sun. His name means king in persian so he really might've been dethroned lol poor guy. With the white mourning veil he put on sev he might even be some sort of grim reaper (which may also connect to selene and hecate hhmm food for thought i suppose). Plus his centipede motif which i've seen can mean resilience but also once again connects with death?? i guess it can make sense if you look at bugs as cleaner of carcasses ¯\_(- ^ -)_/¯
ALSo shyloh's name meaning gift of god hello?? that's so cute with the game context kaskhhasdla (watch me say this and then find out he's a menace lmaoo)
anyways that's enough yapping from me, ty for explaining the cgs!!
WOWOWOWOW! THE LEVEL OF DETAIL IN THIS COMMENT, HELLO?! I LOVE LOVE LOOOOVE IT XD
I'm scared that if I open my mouth I'll start spoiling stuff, so I plead the fifth, but you're really on-point with the name/CG symbolism (to the point that I'm honestly shocked and amazed on how you caught them).
Our art director was also surprised on how quick you caught the references in the character designs FJGSFJSJF
But considering this lovely analysis, I have a feeling you're really going to like the symbolism and allegories we have planned for the full release. Fingers crossed, it'll be right up your alley~
As for Helios, weeeeeell, he may or may not have a twist for his route... who knows ^^
AHHHHH THAT'S ENOUGH FROM ME, MY MOUTH IS NOW ZIPPED XD
lol i really have a soft spot for games that incorporate mythology and symbolism so i enjoyed theorizing for this one too! really looking forward to the full release ✧ദ്ദി( ˶^ᗜ^˶ )
OMFG!!! AHHH!! I LOVE THE DESIGNS OF THE OTHERS SO MUCHHHH.
I can't wait for tomorrow. I'm so excited for more. I love Shyloh so much, he's so sweet. The art is honestly so spectacular, it makes me feel so giddy every time I see it.
I'm sooooo excited for Yulen and the others, mainly Yulen. They all look so cool. :>
Everyone has done such a good job, the game is great. Well done!!!
AHHHH! Thank you for keeping up with our updates noctu ^^ So happy to see such excitement for our new build, it really helps motivate our team for our full release as well~
I'm sure Yulen is also going be as giddy as you when you speak with him! I have a feeling he's really going to match your energy.
Let us know what you think of the game after your playthrough ♡ Elated to hear about your thoughts!
Why? Just why? That's all I have yo say. I am NOT happy to see how sev has treated shyloh. I do understand why they acted the way they did. I loved the almost lack of options near the introduction of the heroes because I too would be too shocked to say much.
The demo went soooo well. There are a few glitches however, sometimes the POV would pan too far down and I would just be looking at black and there would also be pronoun errors throughout where it would just revert to she/her (I played using they/them and he/him).
I really loved all the little details you sprinkled in, especially the fait halo around Helios's head. The way the heroes would bicker was cute and it made me giggle so much. I really loved Yulen, I really really loved Yulen. Had me twirling my hair and everything. 🤭🤭
I don't wanna talk too much about the demo in case someone reads this and gets spoilt but the ending? Gasping, jaw dropped, eyes wide, not breathing. I saw it coming but I didn't see THAT coming.
It was honestly so so so intriguing. Can't way for the rest. Good job to the lot of you!!!
JUSTICE FOR SHYLOH!!!
He gets mistreated even though he tries his best :(
But then again, he does act suspiciously at times, wonder what's that about... ^^
On another note, he does get one extra ending during his route + an increased count of CGs compared to the other characters so hopefully that will appease your heart that good things are set to come for the final release... or will they? ^^
Yulen's actually the favorite character of our sprite artist as well so I'm really happy to see that he's been favored!! We wanted to give him the punk/rocker aesthetic but also keep his hidden street-smarts persona, so I'm glad to know the combination is working well!
Regarding the glitches and bugs, since we were rushed for time due to two of our programmers leaving right before the playtesting phase, we had to speed up the process of implementing our fixes. However, we're currently working on integrating the remaining errors so we can deliver a more bug and glitch-free version of the game :)
By the way noctu, if you have the extra time, think you'd be up for filling in this form with some of the errors you mentioned? That would really help us a lot with pinpointing them quicker - https://shorturl.at/ptFL5
Thank you in advance!
I don't like you funny words magic man. You're getting me scared as to the fate of Shyloh. He'll be fine, right?... ^^
On another note, YESSSS, Yulen's dynamic is amazing. It works amazingly, kudos to your artists and the art made. I'm glad to hear that Shyloh gets some extra love, he deserves it after how we've treated him.
Oh, also I filled the form out for the camera panning and I did try to find some of the pronoun errors but I can't find them :(
Apparently they never existed according to my game. I'm sorry to hear about the programmers, hoping you get some good luck to fixing that issue.
Who knows what Shyloh's fate will be, it's all up to your future decision... ^^
Also, thank you for your compliments regarding Yulen. Everyone was super ecstatic to read your enthusiastic comment!
We're now working through the bugs you mentioned on the form (ty for filling it in), and we should we able to put forward a less bugged version soon (fingers crossed 1-2 days for the hotfix)! Plus, some new Yulen expressions will be added in during the next update ;)
AHHHH! It's so good! Shyloh has me blushing lol. I can't wait to see how it's gonna be when it's done! Though I'm curious when will it be done if you don't mind me asking.
From what I know it should be fully released around July 1!
Hi there! Copy-pasting my answer for the previous question here as well so you don't miss it by any chance~
'We were originally planning on a full release for Otome Jam (July 1st), but due to some missing assets, we decided to go with an extended demo release instead. This way, we don't keep our fans waiting for more and can work on polishing up our full release even more.
Hope you enjoy interacting with our new cast (plus more moments with Shyloh) in the new build ;)'
Ooooh, okay. Thanks for telling! I can't wait to see more of shyloh and the others. Question though, does that mean the extended demo is coming out on July 1st and then full release is being pushed back? And if it is, do you have a guess for a date? If not, that's fine! I really love this VN so i'm just so curious!!!!
That's right! We'll be publishing the extended demo for Otome Jam ^^
As for the full release, we don't have a determined date yet. We have a large portion of the assets prepared, so it's mostly a matter of receiving the remaining ones and implementing them.
Fingers crossed, we can aim for a finished product by the end of this year! We'll be posting on our socials so feel free to follow them for future updates :)
THIS IS GENUINELY SO COOL, GOOD JOB ON MAKING THIS!! i like CANNOT wait for the full release!! but on the topic of the full release, how much is it?? i gotta prepare my money
Yaaay, so glad to hear that you liked our game ^^
Our full release will be free of cost, so we hope you enjoy it and have a great playthrough!
o jogo é LINDO e parece muito interessante, estou ansiosa para o lançamento completo!!
- estarei mandando apoio do brasil!! ദ്ദി(˵ •̀ ᴗ - ˵ ) ✧
Thank you so much for your kind comment! I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the game and that we have supporters from across the globe.
Hope you like the final release of our game as well and feel free to follow our updates on socials (✿♡´͈ᴗ`͈)ฅ
Thank you like, I love this game and the storyline and Shyloh is so cute and innocent why Poppy why are you so mean to him :C, until then my friends, Heart, Heart, Kiss, Kiss, Love, Love, can't wait to see my Baby shyloh.
Thank you so much for the passionate comment!
It's comments like these that pump up the motivation for our team!
Shyloh is super glad to receive your love as well. He knows he has big shoes to fill as the only villain but hopefully, he'll get his happy ending with the extra spice to make up for all the despair~
Can't wait to see you check out the full release! ^^
Np, thank you for making a game that good. until then full release my friends. Heart, Heart, Kiss, Kiss, Love, Love, can't wait to see my Baby shyloh. 😘😁