OOo so I made an account just to express my thoughts.
This game was good. I appreciated the incorporation of mental health being discussed in terms of struggles people can encounter like Angel. She is very pitiful...the background discussing vaguely regarding her family life, her roommate situation, her job having great demands for her despite communicating how expendable the workers are, and finally- her loneliness that is pretty much inevitable with a life as hard as hers. It makes sense she would trust in Lee, especially when he offers financial support in the beginning to cover for her not going into work, while also showing concern to her situation- as this concern from anyone was a foreign feeling. It's heartbreaking how she has a lack of love in her life, and we see this again when she discusses **mild spoilers** how she would love to turn into an animal to have a set purpose in life essentially, when explaining why she adores drawing animals.
So that being said, Angel is very fleshed out and I really like that.
However, ***MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW***
Lee is your typical yandere as we see near the end, which is still cool seeing how this could play out. I mean, despite his flat demeanor overall in the story. I think something though that just bothered me was really believing Angel would (if you chose the good ending) fall in love with him. Now, she does have a very difficult life that is devoid of love, so perhaps what Lee can provide is still something very nice despite the circumstances. Regardless of the endings and overall who he is; he has always been respectful of her choices. He never forces anything on her, and even though he is batshit crazy for what he does in the end, he seems to love her genuinely. Even though he is the predictable insane stalker type. So...it seems thinking this way, Angel could fall for him genuinely. Both of them have in common that they have been treated poorly in life, be it by family, people around them (coworkers, roommates, overall societal expectations, ex. Lee being a gifted child that then struggled in college), and so this can also overall distort their expectations for love- or at least, be more willing even if it is disordered (the obvious acts of what Lee did). However, that still does not make it too likely, I feel more like there might have been a perception of a type of girl the creator may like- such as Angel - an artsy, cute, though oblivious and pitiful...perhaps even a loser (as much as I hate that word) girl, which partially inspired the game. She can be so easily taken advantage of given her weakness (physically such as her vital signs) and difficulty in life...Lee obviously has put her on a pedestal, as much as Angel does not believe herself to be special at all- though that may cater to her appeal. In that she is so lacking in love and attention that it is a man's duty to come in and save her, especially if he is also struggling mentally and physically in life like her. She is like him- yet also amazing and perfect to him. It can be icky to some people, but perhaps others who need love so much that they can accept horrific behavior(stalking, murder...) from someone who loves them, then that is a lovely fantasy.
Game is 7/10 personally. Feels professionally done, love the characters and art that is charming. The music is also great and fitting according to what is happening in the story. I enjoyed playing! The yandere trope is just a little tiresome for me. Also...we need more Adri??? Forgive me if I am wrong, but I do not know what she contributed to the story other than describing Lee's behavior from someone else's perspective other than Angel. She had great potential for something...make more content! You are extremely talented.
Considering how strongly I feel about this game, I thought I should leave a review for this game, in the hopes that it can motivate the creators in their other endeavours, and to make their day a little brighter. I've tried my best at trimming down my rambling as much as possible for readability, apologies for the text block.
The game was really something special. It's rare, and refreshing to find something this well-made, passionate, vulnerable, and impactful.
The writing of the characters, the artwork, the music and ambience, were all beautiful and fit incredibly well together to tell this story. I can't say enough how much I love all these pieces and how they work together.
In short, I loved this game and everything it did. It was an intense, emotional, impactful experience and it resonates pretty strongly with me as an autistic queer. I'm writing this as of finishing my second full playthrough with the new update. I very much love the Epilogue and Cutscene that were added.
If you, the creators, are reading this, I would like you to know that I think this is one of the best things I've read, and that I would be excited to see more art, fiction, games, or whatever other medium you all work with in the future. I have deeply appreciated this game and all the work your team has done on it.
Super cool game and im so inspired by how you told the story so clearly and concisely. I really love that at the start we only get to see the protags at weekly appointments.
holy fucking shit i love lee so much im fucking crazy over him i am so insanely obsessed with it im going to bite my arms off this game made me rabid this game made me autistic this game makes me require the shit they was testing bro i am in love with lee so desperately and angel is literally so real and i am also in love with them thank you mr. homie for absolute gaming peak
i'm traumatised, my friend d_densuke never stopped talking about this game, the last time i saw it, i was like "meh probably another itch io game" but then until i started shitting on it as a joke, d_densuke came up to me with a knife and started brutally stabbing me.
Have not been able to get my mind off this game, absolutely obsessed. Been wracking my mind over how to possibly write romance this compelling and affectively AAAHHHH I LOVE THIS GAME!!
I wanted to thank you for making this game. Many of the emotions it evoked in me were ones that other games have not done before. It was tense, but a very enjoyable experience. All of the elements from the art to the soundtrack to the grounded dialogue serve to make it something really great. If you ever intend to release this game on Steam or some other platform for money, I would happily buy it. No moment in this game felt like it was forced or for shock value. You have a very respectful way of covering otherwise difficult topics.
I hope you keep creating, whether that's through more games or some other medium. You have a unique perspective and convey it expertly. Thank you again for this great game.
I adore this game, there are so many little touches you have which just OOZE atmosphere and I’m so jealous. The pauses in text, the occasional bass-y sound effects, the tense vibes in the clinic that all these little bits amount to… everything feels deliberately chosen and/or constructed to add up to one massive vibe. I’m going to be referring to this as a case study for years.
**MINOR SPOILER** There might be a typo on Week 8 with the sentence, “I got your number from intake form.” I’m not 100% sure, I thought I noticed a missing “the” at the last second before advancing but it but I didn’t go back to check. Sorry in advance if I just imagined it, but figured I’d mention it just in case.
Homie, your an artist when it comes to both writing and drawing. this is a masterpiece in so many ways. plus, i haven't related this much to a character since i first played .flow. this was amazing, and id recommend it to anyone i know who likes rpgmaker games.
Gotta say I absolutely loved this little gem. This deserves to go on steam for like $5 it’s really well made and super cute and I absolutely love how Angel handles and speaks about her experience too. 10/10 this game will be stuck in my head for a while
this game,,,is beautiful. I rarely find time to play visual novels but I just had this sense to finish this one?? I saw a small part of one of the endings but didnt know what led up to it, I'm very glad I didnt watch a playthrough of it.
I see a lot of myself in Angel, or what I could be (a bit personal sorgy,,,) and a little bit of myself of Lee. ,,.,., angell and lee my beloved <333
i dunno im still trying to comprehend what i just saw, i had my pfp as angel somewhere but now i want it as Lee and I see that theres a lot of official (?) art on Twitter but not Bluesky. Kinda sad about that :[
7 star rated game (over 10/10 ) , i hope your team makes more things in the future
deadass every single interaction they had ESPECIALLY in the latter half of the game had me fangirling and screaming "ME AND WHO" i love these two so much, the twist did suprise me but honestly it didnt change a single thing about how I felt about Lee because those red flags looking very green rn.
In all seriousness, the themes of the game were very poignant, especially relating to neurodivergency to me. As someone with ADD i related to Angel a lot and their struggles with the medical system as a whole. The way Lee and Angel interact and act also felt very authentic to relationships ive had in my own life as someone whos ND. Also i just loved the detail of how Lee and Angel stim; lee with his hands, angel with their jacket string.
Also I have to say it again, i LOVE THESE TWO. Something I really love in fictional relationships is when theres a lot of room for characters to talk and build a connection. So many stories give characters zero buildup or moments that make me think "man these characters belong together" but theres so many interactions in this game. The dialogue feels so natural, so sweet, I was enjoying every minute of these two autistic bitches enjoying eachothers company. Genuinely i LOVE this game, and if you ever make anymore games or literally anything id love to see it.
Really incredible experience. Many things here deeply connected with a part of me that has had similar experiences with familial trauma and loneliness. I think I’ll remember this game for the rest of my life. Also I want to fuck Lee sloppy style.
This game just says and shows so much in such a short run time. In 2.5 hours you've shown a lot about: coming from an immigrant background, being a survivor, mental health, neuro divergency, and even queernes! It felt so tasteful and natural, it felt like seeing two people I've could've easily interacted with.
Thank you for this game Homie, I have tears from how gorgeous this experience was.
U should consider a Steam release, it could still be free on here, but me, and I'm sure others would love to buy the game! I think 5 to 10 dollars would be a good price. I feel like 5 dollars would get more people interested, but you could always do sales and those who want to could pay the full amount. Anyway, great game, came here from manlybadasshero, also if you do ever put it on steam, add a couple achievements pls.
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I loved it. I already rated it 5 stars, but the thing is, there is something that I do not quite get, and that is; Why does Lee like Angel? That not being answered is something that does not sit quite right with me. Another thing is, not really complaining cause I loved the story and all, but, I would have enjoyed it more if we had more choices to make. We get little to no interaction with the story, so it feels more like reading a book than playing a game. Other than that, I could "complain" about Lee's sudden change at the end of the game, but that is almost the same as my first question. I would have liked if the ending were to be explored more, and especially when and how Lee developed feelings, because throughout the game, that is something practically unnoticeable. And then BOOM, we suddenly find out he is OBSESSED to... that point! Overall, I really liked it, and did NOT expect the ending at all. The characters have really well defined personalities and character traits that are mostly consistent, and this makes them more loveable and relatable. Cool game dude, got me hooked till the end! Can't wait to play another one made by you!! :)
To try and answer your question "Why does Lee like Angel?" I think, at least to me, Lee didn't really have a lot to live for. He stated how he longed to die, and didn't really have much of a purpose in life. Becoming someone who could help people may have staved off that desire to die temporarily, and when Angel opened up about their experiences, it sort of gave Lee a new purpose beyond helping a patient medically: getting rid of all of Angel's problems. Some of these include their co-worker, loneliness at home, and the costs of rent and transportation, all of these Lee helped Angel with, even if in his own twisted way.
His obsession for Angel is very subtle, like when Angel would leave the room and the screen would be left on Lee just .. staring, before it goes back to Angel. As well as that one scene where he peers at Angel before quickly shutting it before they had a chance to spot him! Although not directly explained in game, once you notice them you can kinda correlate them right back to Lee's infatuation for Angel!
easy addition to my list of all-timers, incredible story n characterization, the time spent in lee's house is one of the sweetest and most heartbreaking pieces of storytelling i've ever experienced
As someone with ADHD currently working in mental health, I can assure you this game has done its research on all fronts. It has a depth of characterization and moral complexity unique for this medium. I thought I was too irony poisoned to appreciate art this earnestly anymore. I would pay a lot more than nothing for it if I could.
oh my gosh. oh wow. reading "you really are like an angel." made me have to pause and sob to myself for a good few minutes. both of these characters have made me feel seen and heard like few other forms of media have been able to. playing this made me want to not only make fanart but also make a review vid of it -- i've got lots of bits of feelings floating around in my head like prokaryotes in a pond. thank you homie
I LOVED THIS GAMEE, I really love how the characters have deth to them and it makes me sympathise so much I love the art as well, amazing job and I love both endings, I will buy any game yall make this was so good
i don't know how i should feel about this.. don't get me wrong, the game is amazing as itself but.. ending.. it's uh.. left. me. speechless? that is so weird. really recommend playing alone, in dark and with headphones on. and get comfortable. that way you soak up the atmosphere better. you'll need it. i still don't know how to process it..
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OOo so I made an account just to express my thoughts.
This game was good. I appreciated the incorporation of mental health being discussed in terms of struggles people can encounter like Angel. She is very pitiful...the background discussing vaguely regarding her family life, her roommate situation, her job having great demands for her despite communicating how expendable the workers are, and finally- her loneliness that is pretty much inevitable with a life as hard as hers. It makes sense she would trust in Lee, especially when he offers financial support in the beginning to cover for her not going into work, while also showing concern to her situation- as this concern from anyone was a foreign feeling. It's heartbreaking how she has a lack of love in her life, and we see this again when she discusses **mild spoilers** how she would love to turn into an animal to have a set purpose in life essentially, when explaining why she adores drawing animals.
So that being said, Angel is very fleshed out and I really like that.
However, ***MAJOR SPOILERS BELOW***
Lee is your typical yandere as we see near the end, which is still cool seeing how this could play out. I mean, despite his flat demeanor overall in the story. I think something though that just bothered me was really believing Angel would (if you chose the good ending) fall in love with him. Now, she does have a very difficult life that is devoid of love, so perhaps what Lee can provide is still something very nice despite the circumstances. Regardless of the endings and overall who he is; he has always been respectful of her choices. He never forces anything on her, and even though he is batshit crazy for what he does in the end, he seems to love her genuinely. Even though he is the predictable insane stalker type. So...it seems thinking this way, Angel could fall for him genuinely. Both of them have in common that they have been treated poorly in life, be it by family, people around them (coworkers, roommates, overall societal expectations, ex. Lee being a gifted child that then struggled in college), and so this can also overall distort their expectations for love- or at least, be more willing even if it is disordered (the obvious acts of what Lee did). However, that still does not make it too likely, I feel more like there might have been a perception of a type of girl the creator may like- such as Angel - an artsy, cute, though oblivious and pitiful...perhaps even a loser (as much as I hate that word) girl, which partially inspired the game. She can be so easily taken advantage of given her weakness (physically such as her vital signs) and difficulty in life...Lee obviously has put her on a pedestal, as much as Angel does not believe herself to be special at all- though that may cater to her appeal. In that she is so lacking in love and attention that it is a man's duty to come in and save her, especially if he is also struggling mentally and physically in life like her. She is like him- yet also amazing and perfect to him. It can be icky to some people, but perhaps others who need love so much that they can accept horrific behavior(stalking, murder...) from someone who loves them, then that is a lovely fantasy.
Game is 7/10 personally. Feels professionally done, love the characters and art that is charming. The music is also great and fitting according to what is happening in the story. I enjoyed playing! The yandere trope is just a little tiresome for me. Also...we need more Adri??? Forgive me if I am wrong, but I do not know what she contributed to the story other than describing Lee's behavior from someone else's perspective other than Angel. She had great potential for something...make more content! You are extremely talented.
Toxic yandere romance with a creepy guy?
Toxic yandere romance with a creepy guy.
999999999/10
Considering how strongly I feel about this game, I thought I should leave a review for this game, in the hopes that it can motivate the creators in their other endeavours, and to make their day a little brighter. I've tried my best at trimming down my rambling as much as possible for readability, apologies for the text block.
The game was really something special. It's rare, and refreshing to find something this well-made, passionate, vulnerable, and impactful.
The writing of the characters, the artwork, the music and ambience, were all beautiful and fit incredibly well together to tell this story. I can't say enough how much I love all these pieces and how they work together.
In short, I loved this game and everything it did. It was an intense, emotional, impactful experience and it resonates pretty strongly with me as an autistic queer. I'm writing this as of finishing my second full playthrough with the new update. I very much love the Epilogue and Cutscene that were added.
If you, the creators, are reading this, I would like you to know that I think this is one of the best things I've read, and that I would be excited to see more art, fiction, games, or whatever other medium you all work with in the future. I have deeply appreciated this game and all the work your team has done on it.
Super cool game and im so inspired by how you told the story so clearly and concisely. I really love that at the start we only get to see the protags at weekly appointments.
holy fucking shit i love lee so much im fucking crazy over him i am so insanely obsessed with it im going to bite my arms off this game made me rabid this game made me autistic this game makes me require the shit they was testing bro i am in love with lee so desperately and angel is literally so real and i am also in love with them thank you mr. homie for absolute gaming peak
take this as you will but my bf and i see ourselves in angel and lee sm. i need to lay down and think ab this game forever
i'm traumatised, my friend d_densuke never stopped talking about this game, the last time i saw it, i was like "meh probably another itch io game" but then until i started shitting on it as a joke, d_densuke came up to me with a knife and started brutally stabbing me.
this game was peak i'm glad i played it
thank you for updating it and adding the fantastic epilogues, it really is the cherry on top
Glad to hear the update worked for you!
tells an incredible story... i love you for making this
absolute cinema
beautiful game. play it now. NOW
Have not been able to get my mind off this game, absolutely obsessed. Been wracking my mind over how to possibly write romance this compelling and affectively AAAHHHH I LOVE THIS GAME!!
actual cinema
I wanted to thank you for making this game. Many of the emotions it evoked in me were ones that other games have not done before. It was tense, but a very enjoyable experience. All of the elements from the art to the soundtrack to the grounded dialogue serve to make it something really great. If you ever intend to release this game on Steam or some other platform for money, I would happily buy it. No moment in this game felt like it was forced or for shock value. You have a very respectful way of covering otherwise difficult topics.
I hope you keep creating, whether that's through more games or some other medium. You have a unique perspective and convey it expertly. Thank you again for this great game.
LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT
I adore this game, there are so many little touches you have which just OOZE atmosphere and I’m so jealous. The pauses in text, the occasional bass-y sound effects, the tense vibes in the clinic that all these little bits amount to… everything feels deliberately chosen and/or constructed to add up to one massive vibe. I’m going to be referring to this as a case study for years.
**MINOR SPOILER**
There might be a typo on Week 8 with the sentence, “I got your number from intake form.” I’m not 100% sure, I thought I noticed a missing “the” at the last second before advancing but it but I didn’t go back to check. Sorry in advance if I just imagined it, but figured I’d mention it just in case.
Beautiful game and experience.
I shout out my thanks from Japan for your return with your wonderful game.
Wish I had the knowledge to make patches.
Homie, your an artist when it comes to both writing and drawing. this is a masterpiece in so many ways. plus, i haven't related this much to a character since i first played .flow. this was amazing, and id recommend it to anyone i know who likes rpgmaker games.
i cried twice or three times i dont remember thank u angel
Gotta say I absolutely loved this little gem. This deserves to go on steam for like $5 it’s really well made and super cute and I absolutely love how Angel handles and speaks about her experience too. 10/10 this game will be stuck in my head for a while
This game has been all I've been thinking of these past days.
I am currently making a Spanish translation for the game. Is it alright if I publish the patch onto Twitter when finished?
i made an account just to comment about this
this game,,,is beautiful. I rarely find time to play visual novels but I just had this sense to finish this one?? I saw a small part of one of the endings but didnt know what led up to it, I'm very glad I didnt watch a playthrough of it.
I see a lot of myself in Angel, or what I could be (a bit personal sorgy,,,) and a little bit of myself of Lee. ,,.,., angell and lee my beloved <333
i dunno im still trying to comprehend what i just saw, i had my pfp as angel somewhere but now i want it as Lee and I see that theres a lot of official (?) art on Twitter but not Bluesky. Kinda sad about that :[
7 star rated game (over 10/10 ) , i hope your team makes more things in the future
have a great week whoever read this,,, ://3
FUCK I LOVE THIS GAME
deadass every single interaction they had ESPECIALLY in the latter half of the game had me fangirling and screaming "ME AND WHO" i love these two so much, the twist did suprise me but honestly it didnt change a single thing about how I felt about Lee because those red flags looking very green rn.
In all seriousness, the themes of the game were very poignant, especially relating to neurodivergency to me. As someone with ADD i related to Angel a lot and their struggles with the medical system as a whole. The way Lee and Angel interact and act also felt very authentic to relationships ive had in my own life as someone whos ND. Also i just loved the detail of how Lee and Angel stim; lee with his hands, angel with their jacket string.
Also I have to say it again, i LOVE THESE TWO. Something I really love in fictional relationships is when theres a lot of room for characters to talk and build a connection. So many stories give characters zero buildup or moments that make me think "man these characters belong together" but theres so many interactions in this game. The dialogue feels so natural, so sweet, I was enjoying every minute of these two autistic bitches enjoying eachothers company. Genuinely i LOVE this game, and if you ever make anymore games or literally anything id love to see it.
Really incredible experience. Many things here deeply connected with a part of me that has had similar experiences with familial trauma and loneliness. I think I’ll remember this game for the rest of my life. Also I want to fuck Lee sloppy style.
I'm screaming, semi spoilers ahead!
This game just says and shows so much in such a short run time. In 2.5 hours you've shown a lot about: coming from an immigrant background, being a survivor, mental health, neuro divergency, and even queernes! It felt so tasteful and natural, it felt like seeing two people I've could've easily interacted with.
Thank you for this game Homie, I have tears from how gorgeous this experience was.
U should consider a Steam release, it could still be free on here, but me, and I'm sure others would love to buy the game! I think 5 to 10 dollars would be a good price. I feel like 5 dollars would get more people interested, but you could always do sales and those who want to could pay the full amount. Anyway, great game, came here from manlybadasshero, also if you do ever put it on steam, add a couple achievements pls.
hey so, my comment has spoilers!! keep reading only if u already played the game or don't care about spoilers.
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I loved it. I already rated it 5 stars, but the thing is, there is something that I do not quite get, and that is; Why does Lee like Angel? That not being answered is something that does not sit quite right with me. Another thing is, not really complaining cause I loved the story and all, but, I would have enjoyed it more if we had more choices to make. We get little to no interaction with the story, so it feels more like reading a book than playing a game. Other than that, I could "complain" about Lee's sudden change at the end of the game, but that is almost the same as my first question. I would have liked if the ending were to be explored more, and especially when and how Lee developed feelings, because throughout the game, that is something practically unnoticeable. And then BOOM, we suddenly find out he is OBSESSED to... that point! Overall, I really liked it, and did NOT expect the ending at all. The characters have really well defined personalities and character traits that are mostly consistent, and this makes them more loveable and relatable. Cool game dude, got me hooked till the end! Can't wait to play another one made by you!! :)
To try and answer your question "Why does Lee like Angel?" I think, at least to me, Lee didn't really have a lot to live for. He stated how he longed to die, and didn't really have much of a purpose in life. Becoming someone who could help people may have staved off that desire to die temporarily, and when Angel opened up about their experiences, it sort of gave Lee a new purpose beyond helping a patient medically: getting rid of all of Angel's problems. Some of these include their co-worker, loneliness at home, and the costs of rent and transportation, all of these Lee helped Angel with, even if in his own twisted way.
His obsession for Angel is very subtle, like when Angel would leave the room and the screen would be left on Lee just .. staring, before it goes back to Angel. As well as that one scene where he peers at Angel before quickly shutting it before they had a chance to spot him! Although not directly explained in game, once you notice them you can kinda correlate them right back to Lee's infatuation for Angel!
thank you for this game, it was beautiful homie
easy addition to my list of all-timers, incredible story n characterization, the time spent in lee's house is one of the sweetest and most heartbreaking pieces of storytelling i've ever experienced
As someone with ADHD currently working in mental health, I can assure you this game has done its research on all fronts. It has a depth of characterization and moral complexity unique for this medium. I thought I was too irony poisoned to appreciate art this earnestly anymore. I would pay a lot more than nothing for it if I could.
Wonderfull
i have a special interest in shrimp. i cried and screamed so loud when lee infodumped about fire shrimp in the waiting room. this game is a gem
Peak, exited to see anything else from this creator.
oh my gosh. oh wow. reading "you really are like an angel." made me have to pause and sob to myself for a good few minutes. both of these characters have made me feel seen and heard like few other forms of media have been able to. playing this made me want to not only make fanart but also make a review vid of it -- i've got lots of bits of feelings floating around in my head like prokaryotes in a pond. thank you homie
I LOVED THIS GAMEE, I really love how the characters have deth to them and it makes me sympathise so much I love the art as well, amazing job and I love both endings, I will buy any game yall make this was so good
i don't know how i should feel about this.. don't get me wrong, the game is amazing as itself but.. ending.. it's uh.. left. me. speechless?
that is so weird.
really recommend playing alone, in dark and with headphones on. and get comfortable. that way you soak up the atmosphere better. you'll need it.
i still don't know how to process it..
and i knew like. 2 major spoilers bcs of the youtube animation and comments on it. man this is hard
This was a fantastic thriller! Disturbing, but deeply human. Great work!