Also, consider turning gauge meters on if you're having trouble - that way you can try every option and see which one raises the likelihood of your success.
This game is so interesting. My favorite characters so far are Charlie and Tom.
When I was first introduced to Charlie, I felt instantly delighted. After all, Charlie's personality was so different than the rest of our patients. He was so friendly and brought a smile on my face. I know there's more to him than meets the eye.
Unlike Charlie, Tom was so mysterious. My list of questions for Tom just kept growing as I started to get to know him better. I look forward to meet his alters and maybe they will answer questions Tom won't.
I wasn't being biased with my schedule. As a psychologist, I wouldn't want to play favorites with patients who have mental illnesses and add to their distress. When Dr. Sharpe was evaluating our work, I realized Dr. Sharpe himself may be a potential love interest. 😅
I can't wait to play more. I want to know what will happen next. I'm suspicious of Dr. Sharpe and the hospital, though. I don't know why, but I get this feeling that they're hiding something ... or I might just be paranoid. 😆
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment ~
If you're curious about Charlie and Tom, you can always replay the game and spend one session each day with one of them - I put the more interesting things about each patient in the later sessions so only the more commited players will see them - it's how you get on their route, by spending as much time as possible with them without neglecting anyone. But I see why you'd want to treat everyone equally.
Again, consider checking out the rest of their sessions - I won't spoil anything, but you probably won't regret it.
Yes, Dr. Sharpe is a love interest, and so is Elizabeth. I thought it would be nice for a side character like him to be explored a bit more rather than just being a soulless plot device.
I discovered this game just a few days ago. I have always wanted to play a VN/Dating Sim with a setting like this, and better yet if the MC is a psychologist. But I wasn't expecting the way the story sucked me in, and at the end of the demo I was left wanting more. I loved all the characters you introduced, William specially... but every patient is really interesting and I'm curious of their stories and want to help them in any way I can. Even if it's just a Demo, it surpased my expectations and I definitely will buy the full game when it's released. I'm really happy to have come across this game and I thank you for all the effort you are putting in making it. Take your time and take care of yourself, everyone who loves this game will wait patiently. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years. :)
Thank you very much, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too ~
The setting was always a huge part of this game, and it was really the initial idea - to make an otome where you're a psychologist in a mental hospital. I just thought the sessions format was an interesting way to interact with the characters.
Make sure to check out the game's Discord server to stay up to date on all "Absolution"-related content.
ohmygod this was so good! Surpassed my expectations for sure! Michael and Charlie are my favorite, especially Michael! Can't wait to play the full game!
Just wanted to take the time to say that you're amazing for creating a game like this, and I hope you don't overwork yourself or anything! Can't wait for the next update :)
Currently rewriting a long event on the fourth week of Michael's route - I'm fortunate to be in the mood for this recently and it's been very motivational to see all the recent progress. I appreciate your concern, though ~
Besides, I can still make time for school and Netflix, so it's all good.
Thank you so much for making such a wonderful game! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I hope that progress comes easy for you and that you have a lot of fun continuing this project!
Hi, it's me again! :) I just come back to this game because I just love William and the other boys so much. By the way, what time period is this game set in? It really feels like a 1990's sorta of environment.
Anyways, once again, best of luck on this game., and you're doing amazing! I'll probably 99 percent buy it once it comes out in 2021.
I just finished to play the demo and I’m already in love with this game ! I played quite a lot of visual novels and Otome games and I can definitely say that from what I’ve played so far , yours might be one of my favourite ! Thank you for your amazing work ! Even though Michael is my favourite for now , I’m really excited to see what you have in store for all of them. Mental illness is a very touchy subject and I think you handled it quite well. The characters seems so complex and have so much depths ... I’m really curious to find out more about their past.
I just have a little question : do you have any idea when the game will be fully released ? Not to pressure you or anything , I’m just so excited to play this game that I wanted to know...
Thank you for the praise, I really appreciate it ~
I actually made some posts here on itch.io about my plans regarding the game's schedule and plans of release. If you're interested, that might be the place to look:
Ah I'm really happy I tried the demo! It's really interesting so far and I really like it. My personal favorite is William so far :) I'm just excited to see what he'll be like once Dr.Hart makes him completely trust her. I can't wait for the final release of this game!
I really enjoyed the demo, Michael is my absolute favorite!~ I think this game shows a lot of promise in both gameplay and storyline, and the demo alone has so much complexity-- I'm excited to see it develop further. The soundtrack in particular stood out to me as really impressive, it set the atmosphere well and honestly had me feeling tense more than once while playing. I've played a lot of horror games and that doesn't happen to me too often anymore, lol!
I do have a question, due to the (what I anticipate, considering the content warnings) sensitive nature of the game's content: do you have a sensitivity reader, or someone with experience regarding mental illness and hospitalization, to help with those aspects of the writing? I understand that this isn't necessarily supposed to be a hyper-realistic portrayal of a mental hospital, but I would be sad to see later portions of the game fall into unintentionally harmful stereotypes.
This game strikes me as a project that has a lot of love in it, I can't wait to see the end product!
Michael seems to be the fan favorite so far, and it honestly makes me quite happy, given the nature of his illness and his introduction. It's a miracle that the soundtrack seems to work so well, given my complete lack of knowledge on music, so it's very nice to hear that it serves its purpose.
The whole point of this game is to avoid negative stereotypes about mental illness - I have heard feedback regarding the later parts of the game that the sensitive issues are tackled well so far, at least until halfway through the game.
I'm putting a lot of effort into the game, I really appreciate the feedback.
Ah, a very nice game from what I've seen so far. It has alluring characters and an interesting plot. I hope to see more, and I can ascertain that I will definitely buy this once the full game is released!
Though I also read the recent development news; I hope you'll feel better soon! c;
The game looks exiting! The only thing that bothered me was text that blended with textbox and made it hard to read :( Is it possible to make it a few shades lighter?
I also have a question. Was MC's red colour scheme intentional? Wouldn't red be a bit agitating for patients from a practical point of view?
By the way, I was surprised that MC's template name wasn't Harleen.
I did have some ideas about the others, but yeah, some of them are spoilers. Maybe I'll draw someone else next year, who knows ~
It's also good to see you reply such a long time after your original comment. If you have a discord, consider joining the game's server - if you want to keep up with development news or just chat in general, it's pretty fun: https://discord.gg/wxrxGN3. It's always nice to see new faces there <3
As you know - I've beta tested this game. The potential for this to really be an in depth look at some complex and anxiety driving situations is high. I would absolutely recommend turning off the lights, turning up the volume, and getting sucked into the game!
I really liked the demo and what you did with the interface. This game has such a unique atmosphere to it that really draws you in. Really excited to see how each character's story will unfold. Keep up the great work!
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I kinda hated it bc IT didnt save the last time i played and i got the job that time NOW I HAVE TO DO IT ALL OVERRR
Did you save your game, but it got corrupted?
Also, consider turning gauge meters on if you're having trouble - that way you can try every option and see which one raises the likelihood of your success.
Hellooo
I really liked it and would definitely pay for this. Its such a unique concept!
I hope you will be able to finish it ;P
Thank you ~
I might have to take a break for a month, but we'll see about that (I hope I won't have to, but work's piling up and I have deadlines).
Hi!
I really enjoyed playing the demo.
This game is so interesting. My favorite characters so far are Charlie and Tom.
When I was first introduced to Charlie, I felt instantly delighted. After all, Charlie's personality was so different than the rest of our patients. He was so friendly and brought a smile on my face. I know there's more to him than meets the eye.
Unlike Charlie, Tom was so mysterious. My list of questions for Tom just kept growing as I started to get to know him better. I look forward to meet his alters and maybe they will answer questions Tom won't.
I wasn't being biased with my schedule. As a psychologist, I wouldn't want to play favorites with patients who have mental illnesses and add to their distress. When Dr. Sharpe was evaluating our work, I realized Dr. Sharpe himself may be a potential love interest. 😅
I can't wait to play more. I want to know what will happen next. I'm suspicious of Dr. Sharpe and the hospital, though. I don't know why, but I get this feeling that they're hiding something ... or I might just be paranoid. 😆
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment ~
If you're curious about Charlie and Tom, you can always replay the game and spend one session each day with one of them - I put the more interesting things about each patient in the later sessions so only the more commited players will see them - it's how you get on their route, by spending as much time as possible with them without neglecting anyone. But I see why you'd want to treat everyone equally.
Again, consider checking out the rest of their sessions - I won't spoil anything, but you probably won't regret it.
Yes, Dr. Sharpe is a love interest, and so is Elizabeth. I thought it would be nice for a side character like him to be explored a bit more rather than just being a soulless plot device.
I discovered this game just a few days ago. I have always wanted to play a VN/Dating Sim with a setting like this, and better yet if the MC is a psychologist. But I wasn't expecting the way the story sucked me in, and at the end of the demo I was left wanting more. I loved all the characters you introduced, William specially... but every patient is really interesting and I'm curious of their stories and want to help them in any way I can. Even if it's just a Demo, it surpased my expectations and I definitely will buy the full game when it's released. I'm really happy to have come across this game and I thank you for all the effort you are putting in making it. Take your time and take care of yourself, everyone who loves this game will wait patiently. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years. :)
Thank you very much, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you too ~
The setting was always a huge part of this game, and it was really the initial idea - to make an otome where you're a psychologist in a mental hospital. I just thought the sessions format was an interesting way to interact with the characters.
Make sure to check out the game's Discord server to stay up to date on all "Absolution"-related content.
ohmygod this was so good! Surpassed my expectations for sure! Michael and Charlie are my favorite, especially Michael! Can't wait to play the full game!
Thank you so much. I'm very glad the game surpassed your expectations <3
Merry Christmas ~
Just wanted to take the time to say that you're amazing for creating a game like this, and I hope you don't overwork yourself or anything! Can't wait for the next update :)
Currently rewriting a long event on the fourth week of Michael's route - I'm fortunate to be in the mood for this recently and it's been very motivational to see all the recent progress. I appreciate your concern, though ~
Besides, I can still make time for school and Netflix, so it's all good.
Thank you so much for making such a wonderful game! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I hope that progress comes easy for you and that you have a lot of fun continuing this project!
Thank you, I'm trying to get as much progress as possible done in December. My current goal is one asset a day and more on the weekends.
I love this SO much, if you have any idea of when the full game is coming out please tell me!
Thank you ~
I think I should add this to the game's site, but anyway:
Development plans post | Anniversary post
You're welcome! I'll make sure to keep up to date, thanks!
Also there seems to be an issue with the link to the development plans post.
Hi, it's me again! :) I just come back to this game because I just love William and the other boys so much. By the way, what time period is this game set in? It really feels like a 1990's sorta of environment.
Anyways, once again, best of luck on this game., and you're doing amazing! I'll probably 99 percent buy it once it comes out in 2021.
-Steph :)
I wasn't going for any time period in particular, I guess it's set whenever it comes out.
Thank you for your continued support ~
I just finished to play the demo and I’m already in love with this game ! I played quite a lot of visual novels and Otome games and I can definitely say that from what I’ve played so far , yours might be one of my favourite ! Thank you for your amazing work ! Even though Michael is my favourite for now , I’m really excited to see what you have in store for all of them. Mental illness is a very touchy subject and I think you handled it quite well. The characters seems so complex and have so much depths ... I’m really curious to find out more about their past.
I just have a little question : do you have any idea when the game will be fully released ? Not to pressure you or anything , I’m just so excited to play this game that I wanted to know...
Again great job and good luck !
Thank you for the praise, I really appreciate it ~
I actually made some posts here on itch.io about my plans regarding the game's schedule and plans of release. If you're interested, that might be the place to look:
Development plans post | Anniversary post
Or just ask me on the discord server.
Ah I'm really happy I tried the demo! It's really interesting so far and I really like it. My personal favorite is William so far :) I'm just excited to see what he'll be like once Dr.Hart makes him completely trust her. I can't wait for the final release of this game!
Thank you so much for the nice comment ~
I'm glad you like William, he seems to be the least popular of the four, which worried me a bit, since he's also my personal favorite.
Until the full game is released, feel free to follow my development blog on tumblr or join the discord server for updates.
I really enjoyed the demo, Michael is my absolute favorite!~ I think this game shows a lot of promise in both gameplay and storyline, and the demo alone has so much complexity-- I'm excited to see it develop further. The soundtrack in particular stood out to me as really impressive, it set the atmosphere well and honestly had me feeling tense more than once while playing. I've played a lot of horror games and that doesn't happen to me too often anymore, lol!
I do have a question, due to the (what I anticipate, considering the content warnings) sensitive nature of the game's content: do you have a sensitivity reader, or someone with experience regarding mental illness and hospitalization, to help with those aspects of the writing? I understand that this isn't necessarily supposed to be a hyper-realistic portrayal of a mental hospital, but I would be sad to see later portions of the game fall into unintentionally harmful stereotypes.
This game strikes me as a project that has a lot of love in it, I can't wait to see the end product!
Thank you for leaving a comment ~
Michael seems to be the fan favorite so far, and it honestly makes me quite happy, given the nature of his illness and his introduction. It's a miracle that the soundtrack seems to work so well, given my complete lack of knowledge on music, so it's very nice to hear that it serves its purpose.
The whole point of this game is to avoid negative stereotypes about mental illness - I have heard feedback regarding the later parts of the game that the sensitive issues are tackled well so far, at least until halfway through the game.
I'm putting a lot of effort into the game, I really appreciate the feedback.
Amazing!! I'm really so happy to hear that n_n Thank you for working so hard!
Can't wait to destroy everyones life!
It's not going to be hard in this game.
as both a visnov addict and an aspiring psychologist, i'm really excited to see this get developed more!
I'm glad you enjoyed the demo ~
There's a lot more to come, and I'm just as excited to show it to you
Ah, a very nice game from what I've seen so far. It has alluring characters and an interesting plot. I hope to see more, and I can ascertain that I will definitely buy this once the full game is released!
Though I also read the recent development news; I hope you'll feel better soon! c;
Thank you so much ~
I'm glad someone actually reads these posts ^_^
The game looks exiting! The only thing that bothered me was text that blended with textbox and made it hard to read :(
Is it possible to make it a few shades lighter?
I also have a question. Was MC's red colour scheme intentional? Wouldn't red be a bit agitating for patients from a practical point of view?
By the way, I was surprised that MC's template name wasn't Harleen.
I plan to make a small patch to the game that makes the text a little brighter, along with a few minor fixes soon, maybe even today.
I don't know, I just thought it looked cool, honestly.
I didn't want to base her off of any 'psychologist stereotypes' in order not to associate her with them.
Hey, I drew you something for Halloween: https://navypinkdev.tumblr.com/post/188723626744/happy-halloween-everyone-i-thou...
Wow she looks dope xD
I love that this is not a straight up Harleen cosplay but Harley Quinn inspired.
Now I wonder what sort of villains could other characters be but that's probably falls into spoiler territory so I'll abstain from asking :)
I did have some ideas about the others, but yeah, some of them are spoilers. Maybe I'll draw someone else next year, who knows ~
It's also good to see you reply such a long time after your original comment. If you have a discord, consider joining the game's server - if you want to keep up with development news or just chat in general, it's pretty fun: https://discord.gg/wxrxGN3. It's always nice to see new faces there <3
As you know - I've beta tested this game. The potential for this to really be an in depth look at some complex and anxiety driving situations is high. I would absolutely recommend turning off the lights, turning up the volume, and getting sucked into the game!
I wasn't sure if the game is scary in its current shape, but I guess I can't judge that. I'm glad you think it lives up to the 'horror' tag so far.
(And yes, it will get intentionally scary later on)
I really liked the demo and what you did with the interface. This game has such a unique atmosphere to it that really draws you in. Really excited to see how each character's story will unfold. Keep up the great work!
Thanks a lot~
Don't forget to join the discord sever! I'll gladly talk about the game there.
I absolutely adored the demo! I was pulled in with every complex character and dialogue, I cannot wait to see where this goes <3
Join the discord server, then. I'd love to hear your opinions of the characters and the story ~
the teaster was good ! i liked it !