Sorry, this is going to be long but I need to rant about this wonderful game! In a nutshell, though, I love this game and for anyone wondering if they should play, definitely play it! It's a ride that has a little something for everyone, I think.
So, I've been checking this game page every day, impatiently waiting for the the thirty first of December 'cause I thought that was the release date and I saw that it was available for download right now?!?! Like, hello, Amiralo, thank you so much for brightening my day!!
As for the game itself, ah, I have no words. Or maybe I have too many words. I love it so much! It's brilliant! Couldn't stop playing it once I started, and as soon as I finished, I wanted to fangirl about it, which is why I'm up at 5:00 A.M. writing this. Everything was just so perfectly executed and the story was simply mwah! *chef's kiss*
Seriously, I don't know how, but you managed to balance morbidity and horror and romance perfectly. Literally everything I look for in a game. *swooning* And Camille's mental state was described so well. It was very interesting to see her grow as a character through the gradual change in her thoughts and how she coped with her situation.
Also, Osgoode is a cinammon roll. An extremely messed up, absolutely-needs-therapy, god-what-is-wrong-with-me?-why-do-I-like-him? psychopath (kinda?), but a cinnamon roll nonetheless. Or maybe I just developed Stockholm's?
And that last ending just came out of nowhere! Like I read in another comment, I would love, love, love to see more of it! I definitely want to know how things go with Osgoode and Camille when she isn't, you know, being held captive and slowly loosing her mind.
I thought Ending 8 (I think?) was gonna be the "happy" end, but whoa, did things change quick. I think that was my favourite ending. Every single turn of the story had me utterly captivated and the wait was absolutely worth it!
I loved that this was made on Ren'Py, by the way. I found the controls much easier than the Newgrounds player I used to play your earlier games, though maybe I just didn't know how to navigate that properly.
Oh, and I don't know if I just missed it or something, but if you ever update this game, do you think you could add a gallery section? I'd love to look at all of the art! It was so pretty and suited the ambience of the game so well and I just know that I'd stare at it if I could. There were a couple of typos, too, if I'm being extremely nit-picky, but nothing too noticeable. An endings gallery would also be nice to keep track of the ones we unlock, but that's just me asking for sprinkles on an already cherry-topped sundae.
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Oof. This was ultra long, wasn't it? Sorry, I just wanted to get my feels out. Thanks for reading! I would edit this to make it shorter but I think I'd fall asleep before ever finishing.
Thank you for creating yet another masterpiece, Amiralo, and I can't wait to read any future works from you! I truly loved the experience of this game, right from the start to the multiple ends! <3
This game is SO CREEPY YOOOOOOOO. I love the use of monotonous repetition to really get into Camille's mindset and OSGOODE. He was so fascinating!! I both liked him and was cursing his name while playing LIKE!! I GET IT!! ALSO AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH.
I loved looovveeed the slow reveal of both Camille and Osgoode's backstories as the game went along and ENDING 9!!! OH MAN. OH MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANNA KNOW MORE! Any plans on writing anything else in that timeline? (even if not necessarily about Osgoode or Camille, but just the whole, you know, THAT.)
I really really liked your take on the beauty and the beast trope with this one, especially what you did with the beauty! Just her whole emotional ride is SO GOODDDDD. Love how petty and jealous and in love with the idea of love she is in the beginning and then contrasted to the endings!!
Amiralo games are always a treat and when I saw this was released I ZOOMED over and loved it! Thank you so much for making this!!
Ahhh I'm definitely thinking about a short story with some sketches thrown in for the continuation of ending 9. But I need to think of a fluffy but still mood-appropriate prompt first haha.
ajkdsfhkasdfh I'm glad you liked both Camille and Osgoode! I wanted to balance their power dynamic despite Osgoode being...Osgoode. I'm glad it came through!
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Sorry, this is going to be long but I need to rant about this wonderful game! In a nutshell, though, I love this game and for anyone wondering if they should play, definitely play it! It's a ride that has a little something for everyone, I think.
So, I've been checking this game page every day, impatiently waiting for the the thirty first of December 'cause I thought that was the release date and I saw that it was available for download right now?!?! Like, hello, Amiralo, thank you so much for brightening my day!!
As for the game itself, ah, I have no words. Or maybe I have too many words. I love it so much! It's brilliant! Couldn't stop playing it once I started, and as soon as I finished, I wanted to fangirl about it, which is why I'm up at 5:00 A.M. writing this. Everything was just so perfectly executed and the story was simply mwah! *chef's kiss*
Seriously, I don't know how, but you managed to balance morbidity and horror and romance perfectly. Literally everything I look for in a game. *swooning* And Camille's mental state was described so well. It was very interesting to see her grow as a character through the gradual change in her thoughts and how she coped with her situation.
Also, Osgoode is a cinammon roll. An extremely messed up, absolutely-needs-therapy, god-what-is-wrong-with-me?-why-do-I-like-him? psychopath (kinda?), but a cinnamon roll nonetheless.
Or maybe I just developed Stockholm's?And that last ending just came out of nowhere! Like I read in another comment, I would love, love, love to see more of it! I definitely want to know how things go with Osgoode and Camille when she isn't, you know, being held captive
and slowly loosing her mind.I thought Ending 8 (I think?) was gonna be the "happy" end, but whoa, did things change quick. I think that was my favourite ending. Every single turn of the story had me utterly captivated and the wait was absolutely worth it!
I loved that this was made on Ren'Py, by the way. I found the controls much easier than the Newgrounds player I used to play your earlier games, though maybe I just didn't know how to navigate that properly.
Oh, and I don't know if I just missed it or something, but if you ever update this game, do you think you could add a gallery section? I'd love to look at all of the art! It was so pretty and suited the ambience of the game so well and I just know that I'd stare at it if I could. There were a couple of typos, too, if I'm being extremely nit-picky, but nothing too noticeable. An endings gallery would also be nice to keep track of the ones we unlock, but that's just me asking for sprinkles on an already cherry-topped sundae.
...
Oof. This was ultra long, wasn't it? Sorry, I just wanted to get my feels out. Thanks for reading! I would edit this to make it shorter but I think I'd fall asleep before ever finishing.
Thank you for creating yet another masterpiece, Amiralo, and I can't wait to read any future works from you! I truly loved the experience of this game, right from the start to the multiple ends! <3
Ahhhh I'm glad you liked it!
I don't know if I'll have time to code gallery, I'll let you know if I do.
Did you download version 1.1? That version should be relatively typo free ( besides a few instances where Osgoode's name is missing lmao)
There should be short story available in the future that continues from ending 9-I just have to wait for inspiration to strike haha.
A short story?!?! Ahhh, now I'm excited again! Can't wait for it, but of course, take your time! I'm sure you need a break after this project :)
This game is SO CREEPY YOOOOOOOO. I love the use of monotonous repetition to really get into Camille's mindset and OSGOODE. He was so fascinating!! I both liked him and was cursing his name while playing LIKE!! I GET IT!! ALSO AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH.
I loved looovveeed the slow reveal of both Camille and Osgoode's backstories as the game went along and ENDING 9!!! OH MAN. OH MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I WANNA KNOW MORE! Any plans on writing anything else in that timeline? (even if not necessarily about Osgoode or Camille, but just the whole, you know, THAT.)
I really really liked your take on the beauty and the beast trope with this one, especially what you did with the beauty! Just her whole emotional ride is SO GOODDDDD. Love how petty and jealous and in love with the idea of love she is in the beginning and then contrasted to the endings!!
Amiralo games are always a treat and when I saw this was released I ZOOMED over and loved it! Thank you so much for making this!!
Ahhh I'm definitely thinking about a short story with some sketches thrown in for the continuation of ending 9. But I need to think of a fluffy but still mood-appropriate prompt first haha.
ajkdsfhkasdfh I'm glad you liked both Camille and Osgoode! I wanted to balance their power dynamic despite Osgoode being...Osgoode. I'm glad it came through!
Again thanks for the fanart!
Hi! will you be able to play it on webside or will u have to download it?:)
Btw love ur games sm :)
Oh you will have to download this game haha. The size is already around 200mb.
Omg okay:0 but i love ur games so much i remember playing where adabanas grow as a kid and being awe struck:)
The release date is set for 12/31/2021. Thanks for waiting
WOO! Thank you so much Amiralo! I love your work
I'm excited for this to come out! Take your time and I hope you have fun making it Amiralo :)
For everyone looking forward to this game, the completion date is pushed back until december. Thank you for your patience
thank you for the notice <3
Thanks a lot and good luck!
Gave this a brief look in Part 4 of my Otome Jam videos! Starts at 4:55. I'm looking forward to this game!
What's this game's ETA?
I just got a new job, so most likely in 3 months. (my plan is to dedicate holidays to working on it, since I now work weekends as well😂)
Gotcha. Good luck!
We look forward to it! And good luck at your job :)
OH GOD AMIRALO IS MAKING A NEW GAME, YES!!!!!!!!!!
You're releasing games again! I'm so excited! :D Been a fan for years.
Welcome back, Amiralo ☺️ I miss your games. I will look forward to this!!
Thanks!! Hopefully it will live up to your expectations haha