having finally completed this game after a long period, I've come to realize how magical and unbelievably beautiful it really is. sure it's incredibly slow, entirely text-driven and lacks any real "game," but that's exactly what I love about it. the charm and uniqueness throughout each of the 5 acts/interludes captured me in its melancholic and alluring spell, which only became more prominent as I continued onward. learning more and more about the world and those who inhabit it was such an amazing experience for me, and I cherish it so much. some of the scenes are so....so effective and too beautiful to even describe through words. On top of that, the writing throughout this entire game is FANTASTIC. it really elevates my deep love for writing and crafting meaningful and important stories. the way in which this story is told is done perfectly, as the nature of an elaborate play allowed the game to feel more thematic and immersive. I could seriously talk about this game for hours, and I really wish more games were like this. (also the music/sound design and visuals are all insanely gorgeous, like wow).