The large majority of this game felt almost a littletoo gratuitously self-aware and “meta”, making me reflect upon what being “meta” means and the point at which it begins to destabilise the story and the very fabric of reality. However, it played brilliantly into the conclusion, which was so simplistic yet beautiful - because the player stayed, despite there being no save options, no meaningful choices, no “actual eroge”, no “payoffs” - the “protagonist” was able to feel even just a little loved. But also realise that others’ actions, not just their words, are a testament to this. A thoroughly worthwhile play <3

A visceral and moving poem/game, with vivid accompanying imagery and a minimalistic soundtrack which was both immersive yet isolating. Shorter and a bit less detailed than expected, but there’s a certain beauty in the one simple choice and how suddenly it all ends, regardless of the path taken. <3

A truly unforgettable experience. The mere premise of trying to fall asleep as something begs you to open your eyes had me with its breathtaking simplicity yet endless possibilities for exploration. The dev(s) capitalise on this and conduct - with an impressively small (2-3) handful of CGs plus incremental character overlays - a surreal deconstruction of what it can mean to see, to be seen, and to be denied either luxury/curse.

A surreal, captivating aesthetic done very simply yet effectively with ASCII-fi-cation (wondering how you did this, too!!) of images. A short, existential pondering that hides darker undertones, with a resoundingly chilling atmosphere. It left me wanting more, and perhaps for a slightly deeper exploration of the characters and the true nature of “F0llow3r” as well as Yume, in the future. But also - can stand alone perfectly well. Terrific <3

A really simple concept that was executed in a beautiful manner. The art style is breathtaking, and the various music tracks are heartfelt and soulful. It was a little shorter than even I expected, and I feel could have had a tad more development, but the characters were built to feel 3D enough within such a short span of time that it’s frankly quite impressive. The devs really latched on to how little parts of us are reflected in our everyday environment, and the emotional resonance and anchoring of the memories they hold. A brilliant, heart-warming and grounded game <3