This looks really interesting!! Since you've been so kind as to be active in my thread, I couldn't help but take the time to read through yours when I found the time. This looks really neat!
What do you think about the story?
I'm very intrigued by the story! I'm curious as to who (or what?) the killer is, and I'm a little worried it's going to be a character I'll come to love. :c I'll have to play and find out!!
What do you like? What do you think could be done a bit better?
I'm sooooooo happy you put in options to define Maria's sexuality!! The options you put were all really great, too. It's going to be hard to pick, because I don't want to close any doors (male routes) but I also really like the potential characterization of a completely lesbian Maria! I'm also really liking the concept of the changing entries, sooo cool.
What are you looking forward to?
I really want to learn about all the endings, actually! Seeing all the titles (and subtitles? if that's what they are), I'm curious as to what they mean! I wish I could just dig through and find out right now!
From the characters listed, who do you like the best?
Ugh, it's so hard to choose? There's so many great characters listed here. Right now, I think my favourites are Valerie and Sam! I adore their designs, and their personalities are the ones that spark my interest most. I absolutely adore geeky/nerd/comic-book type characters, and that's Sam all the way (plus, two-tone hair is awesome). I get the feeling that Valerie takes crap from nobody, which I always admire in a character (that, and her lipstick choices). I just love the diversity in character traits that are already evident among the cast!
Would you play this game?
Yes!! A thousand times yes!
Question / Comments / Concerns ?
I guess it falls under "comments"??
The only thing I'd be wary of is the varying line width in some of your art. I really like your bold style with thick, solid lines (I always tend to stay on the soft, thinner side of things) but it feels like some pieces have thicker linework than others? It's by no means a big deal, but if we're getting super-picky, consistency is the best thing. It helps keep a sort of signature style for people to recognize (again, it's nothing drastic, just something to keep in mind as you keep developing I guess??). Looking though it, I feel that this partially may be caused by the updated-ness of the art, so I really wouldn't sweat over it. My only other concern would be the blocky blushes, but I'm pretty sure that's a stylistic thing. Not all blushes have to be airbrushed to the extreme.
(this looks like such a giant block of criticism I'm so sorry I didn't mean it to be super negative and stuff please don't feel bad)
I love your palette selections, though, they all work very nicely together! Nothing sticks out in a weird way, and all the colours blend together in a really nice way. Still vibrant enough to be interesting and eye-catching, but not overwhelming! The variation in facial features is also extremely refreshing. Keep up the good work!!
And anything else
I'm REALLY digging that shot of the main menu. Simple but effective. Give it to me now, I love it!
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RIGHT AS I WENT TO POST THIS YOU POSTED AGAIN SO
I'm so excited for the beta!! July is so soon! I'll be sure to play and let you know what I think asap! <3 (also that celebratory pic is beautiful I laughed so hard)