One of my favorite games of all time, it definitely has flaws with it's pacing (god I fucking hate sweetheart's castle section) but the twist and just overall the characters are so likeable and well written like Aubrey, Kel and Hero...I don't really care too much about Sunny but he's alright I guess, gets the job done. I feel basil could definitely use some more screentime, the guy rarely gets any in the real world section of the game. The writing is pretty good too though I'm not a fan of the "le quirky random indie game writing xdddd" like this game has but there were times where it did make me chuckle.

The gameplay, I feel like the game is a bit too easy but I haven't done the hikikomori route so my opinions could definitely change but for now, the good ending route's battles just felt so easy, I feel like the gameplay would definitely shine more if the battles were harder. the emotion system is genuinely really clever and when it's used at it's full potential in boss fights it feels rewarding seeing your characters do big numbers (Aubrey is the most fun party member in my opinion to use) but the normal enemy battles are just normal attack spam. if you aren't a fan of turn based combat I don't think this game will change your mind about it. But I think the fact that I'm actually genuinely excited to do the boss rush and the hardest fights in the hikikomori routes just show how fun the combat can be when provided with actually challenging fights.

I mentioned some flaws with this game but it's highs are genuinely so high to the point where it's definitely one of my favorites for sure, can't wait to do the hikikomori route!