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Big Steps

Rating

5

Published at

Dec 7, 2024 12:53:47

Rater ID

93,556

Review

8.5/10 (game jam) | full scope: itch.io/post/11535824

Fun read from beginning to end. Compared to the previous work, the devs definitely took a big step forward, mainly in the visual department.

We need more cute big furry men, thank you very much for your service o7

Game

What He Carried

Rating

5

Published at

Dec 7, 2024 09:47:56

Rater ID

619,829

Review

I really found this start to be very intriguing. I like how the bear character is introduced, I've met people like him in real life, ready to tell you everything even when you are quick on your way to something else. Very nostalgic. I enjoyed reading and the art! 

Game

Losing Importance

Rating

4

Published at

Dec 7, 2024 04:34:59

Rater ID

4,354

Review

It's been cool to see Peppekz's work evolve. I liked this one a lot...he was able to pack a lot of character into a very simple VN assset-wise, particularly with the physical comedy. The ending was a little short and abrupt for me, but i had an enjoyful time following along with crotchety old europeans.

Game

Echo

Rating

4

Published at

Dec 7, 2024 03:56:38

Rater ID

641,087

Review

a very important novel for a reason

Game

On a String

Rating

5

Published at

Dec 7, 2024 03:39:35

Rater ID

4,354

Review

 From the music, to the custom art (hehe bear tiddies), to the premise, "On a String" is a very well done short story. With so simple and fanfiction-tropey of a premise, there's a good deal of depth and realness here.

I would 100% read something else, either of these characters or a new property, from Bazcus

Game

Soulcreek

Rating

5

Published at

Dec 7, 2024 03:20:46

Rater ID

153,015

Review

It's been a long time since a became addicted to a visual novel, can't wait for updates. Great story. 

Game

Blackout: Zero

Rating

5

Published at

Dec 7, 2024 03:13:33

Rater ID

12,690

Review

Review in jam comments: https://itch.io/post/11533875

Game

HELP!!! I Got Lost and Found A VILLAGE That's Full of... MONSTERS!

Rating

5

Published at

Dec 7, 2024 02:47:29

Rater ID

597,986

Review

#GuildShaming #WyvernLifesMatter

Game

The Fox in Sleepy Creek

Rating

5

Published at

Dec 7, 2024 00:42:47

Rater ID

44,570

Review

Nice characterizations, good art. Nice and simple meet cute into a budding romance. You did what you set out to do and did it fairly well, I'd say.

Only thing that confuses me is why partying is a crime unless she's underage, which I guess she could be but she felt at least slightly older than that, and how that turns into community service so far away instead of locally.

I mean, I know its for the premise of the work, it just is odd to me.

Also bag toss? You mean cornhole????

Good job!

Game

Face to Face

Rating

4

Published at

Dec 7, 2024 00:22:59

Rater ID

44,570

Review

I'm on board with the minimalist sprites and your adept way at building out the cast through repetition of the forms and color shifting, but I think it would have stood to have backgrounds, even if they were filtered real life locations.

I think that was a well crafted story. The characters and resolution felt real. It evoked my own band experience when I was in high school (although I was a bit confused if they were university students but all living locally nearby with their parents? But that's mostly trivial).

I wonder if we had just a bit more of what was being implied with the camping trip (like one line more) if it would make the resolution ring truer, or something to point to Mitch being a physical minded person. I also don't know if it follows that the mother would be concerned with trips home after the incident, but I suppose it tracks that concern doesn't have to take a rational form.

Well executed overall. It'd be a 4.5 if itch had half-stars, but we don't live in ideal ratings world and I think it's a distinct enough issue to not have some form of backgrounds to round down. My writing wants are  minimal at best, because it was a realistically well crafted story. I was definitely engrossed from start to finish. The ending left me wanting but in a good way, to keep that unresolved tension stringing us along. It's one that makes sense, but that string keeps vibrating, a final note that only dissipates when we let go of the work.