I rarely leave comments on games, but after playing this demo, I felt genuinely compelled to share my thoughts. It’s not often that a visual novel grips me so intensely, but this one; this unsettling, beautifully crafted piece of storytelling, truly took me by surprise. From the very first scene, I could tell I was experiencing something special, something that didn’t just want to tell a story but wanted to reach in and captivate players.
First and foremost, the art is breathtaking. Every frame feels deliberately composed, not just to look beautiful, but to evoke. The visual style leans into the macabre so perfectly—the use of shadows, the carefully detailed backgrounds, and especially the character expressions all lend themselves perfectly to the creeping dread the game cultivates. There’s something genuinely unhinged in the way the characters are drawn. Every glance, every twisted smile, every wide-eyed stare is packed with meaning. You can tell a painstaking amount of effort went into capturing the emotional volatility of each moment.
The psychological horror in this game doesn’t rely on jump scares or shock value. It's a slow-burn through and through. It seeps in through the dialogue, the pacing, the quiet moments between breakdowns. It’s in the way characters unravel and in the things left unsaid. That slow descent into madness, grief, or something more unknowable, it lingers long after the screen fades to black. And for me, that’s the mark of truly masterful horror: when it disturbs not just the senses.
The writing is nothing short of exceptional. Rarely have I encountered characters so raw, so achingly real, even as they exist within a fictional world. Yul, his sister, and Mila are all complex, wounded, and deeply human. The way their trauma is interwoven into the narrative feels both respectful and unflinching. There’s no romanticizing their pain, no easy resolution. Instead, the story holds space for their damage, and in doing so, it demands the player’s empathy—even when things become uncomfortable, especially then.
Over just four chapters, I found myself completely invested in their fates. That’s not something that happens often for me, not to this degree. The emotional stakes are high, and it’s clear that no character is safe, no matter how central they seem. That unpredictability only heightens the tension and draws you further in, making it impossible to look away, even when part of you wants to.
Thank you for creating something that challenges the conventions of the genre, that doesn’t shy away from the messy, painful, and often terrifying aspects of the human experience. This game has already carved a space in my mind, and I know it’ll linger there for a long while. I truly love and appreciate this game and cannot wait to see where the story goes from here. Much love and support!
Are you by any chance the same person that made the manhwa Paper cuts on Webtoon? Because you have basically the same art style. If so then, your an awesome story teller and you make good content.
Is it normal for me to cry and wish blanche would be my mom?
(without the R@pe part)
because I feel like I'd rather want that love than the one im recieving rn
if you can even call it love ;v;
ANYWAYS ENOUGH ABOUT ME LET'S MOVE ON TO THE GAME
ABSOLOUTE 10/10 THE TRAUMA THE MUSIC THE NON- STEREOTYPICAL REPRESENTATION THAT EVERYTHING WOULD BE OK and the ART OMGGGGGG I LUVV IT AHHH!!! Can't wait for more about this game i certinally believe this is heading in a good direction you litterally get so invested!!! I REALLY CAN'T GET ENOUGH !!!!!
Hey there! I'm a big fan of your work and as a representetive of both russian VN dev community and a VN admirer myself, I would really love to help you with the localisation. No payment whatsoever, I just really want to bring this game to a bigger audience that it deserves, and visual novels are known to be most popular in Japan and Russia sooo.... :3
Anyway, if you would like me to help you with a high-quality translation, just contact me via discord (dobroslav_kiselev) or telegram <3<3<3
I really don't know how to feel about this, this was unlike anything I've read!!!! But seriously, the art, the disgustingly accurate portrayal of sa, the trauma the Yul went through, just- no words. I'm excited to see what direction this vn goes in and even if I'm not a great fan of romance in general(like the overused cliche tropes, but this definitely isn't one), I feel like I want to read this further and continue to support it, if only for the horror.
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I rarely leave comments on games, but after playing this demo, I felt genuinely compelled to share my thoughts. It’s not often that a visual novel grips me so intensely, but this one; this unsettling, beautifully crafted piece of storytelling, truly took me by surprise. From the very first scene, I could tell I was experiencing something special, something that didn’t just want to tell a story but wanted to reach in and captivate players.
First and foremost, the art is breathtaking. Every frame feels deliberately composed, not just to look beautiful, but to evoke. The visual style leans into the macabre so perfectly—the use of shadows, the carefully detailed backgrounds, and especially the character expressions all lend themselves perfectly to the creeping dread the game cultivates. There’s something genuinely unhinged in the way the characters are drawn. Every glance, every twisted smile, every wide-eyed stare is packed with meaning. You can tell a painstaking amount of effort went into capturing the emotional volatility of each moment.
The psychological horror in this game doesn’t rely on jump scares or shock value. It's a slow-burn through and through. It seeps in through the dialogue, the pacing, the quiet moments between breakdowns. It’s in the way characters unravel and in the things left unsaid. That slow descent into madness, grief, or something more unknowable, it lingers long after the screen fades to black. And for me, that’s the mark of truly masterful horror: when it disturbs not just the senses.
The writing is nothing short of exceptional. Rarely have I encountered characters so raw, so achingly real, even as they exist within a fictional world. Yul, his sister, and Mila are all complex, wounded, and deeply human. The way their trauma is interwoven into the narrative feels both respectful and unflinching. There’s no romanticizing their pain, no easy resolution. Instead, the story holds space for their damage, and in doing so, it demands the player’s empathy—even when things become uncomfortable, especially then.
Over just four chapters, I found myself completely invested in their fates. That’s not something that happens often for me, not to this degree. The emotional stakes are high, and it’s clear that no character is safe, no matter how central they seem. That unpredictability only heightens the tension and draws you further in, making it impossible to look away, even when part of you wants to.
Thank you for creating something that challenges the conventions of the genre, that doesn’t shy away from the messy, painful, and often terrifying aspects of the human experience. This game has already carved a space in my mind, and I know it’ll linger there for a long while. I truly love and appreciate this game and cannot wait to see where the story goes from here. Much love and support!
Got me crying I LOVE THIS GAME SM<33
THANK YOU!!!!
I KNOW I'M A SUCKER BUT I NEED A PLAYLIST OF THIS 😭
if you ever make one pls tell me
I DID IT AND I DON'T KNOW IF IT'S RIGHT OR WRONG 😭💔
𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗽 (𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒐)
YOU ACTUALLY DID omg i gotta save that thank you so much!!!
I just listened to it and the song choice with meowsic is diabolical omg
NOOOOOOOO! THE CAT--! QAQ
wait- Nooooo! the dogs, and birds...
monarch it's been a while how is everything proceeding 😔😔 (didn't know if I had to use either king or queen)
lol no worries things are going good! I'm gonna post an update on my progress as soon as I can! (✿◡‿◡)
Are you by any chance the same person that made the manhwa Paper cuts on Webtoon? Because you have basically the same art style. If so then, your an awesome story teller and you make good content.
thank youu <33
Is it normal for me to cry and wish blanche would be my mom?
(without the R@pe part)
because I feel like I'd rather want that love than the one im recieving rn
if you can even call it love ;v;
ANYWAYS ENOUGH ABOUT ME LET'S MOVE ON TO THE GAME
ABSOLOUTE 10/10 THE TRAUMA THE MUSIC THE NON- STEREOTYPICAL REPRESENTATION THAT EVERYTHING WOULD BE OK and the ART OMGGGGGG I LUVV IT AHHH!!! Can't wait for more about this game i certinally believe this is heading in a good direction you litterally get so invested!!! I REALLY CAN'T GET ENOUGH !!!!!
Hey there! I'm a big fan of your work and as a representetive of both russian VN dev community and a VN admirer myself, I would really love to help you with the localisation. No payment whatsoever, I just really want to bring this game to a bigger audience that it deserves, and visual novels are known to be most popular in Japan and Russia sooo.... :3
Anyway, if you would like me to help you with a high-quality translation, just contact me via discord (dobroslav_kiselev) or telegram <3<3<3
Best regards,
//Swyatobor//
Amazing.
I really don't know how to feel about this, this was unlike anything I've read!!!! But seriously, the art, the disgustingly accurate portrayal of sa, the trauma the Yul went through, just- no words. I'm excited to see what direction this vn goes in and even if I'm not a great fan of romance in general(like the overused cliche tropes, but this definitely isn't one), I feel like I want to read this further and continue to support it, if only for the horror.
traumatized in a good way <3
:,D you're welcome