VN - Ren'Py - Abandoned - Happenstance [v1.90] [Undertow Games]

Thoroughly impressed by the first release. Plenty of content to go about, so if you're on the edge thinking it might not have content, then don't fear.
Renders are decent and the animations are smooth and fluid. Sounds are done really well. The attention to detail and changes of expression of the characters is amazing.
Pros:
+ Renders are beautiful
+ Sounds are apt
+ Use of roll-back is really creative
+The little hints MC picks up here and there is a very unique method of story telling.
+ The method of interacting with environment and the 'alert system' is done well.
+Animations are smooth.
+Plenty of content for an alpha.
+Contains a mix of both first and third person point of view

Sure, it does have light amount of mini-games. But they're so easy and they don't break the immersion at all, so nothing to fret about.
I'm really looking forward to seeing more of plot advancement and see where it goes. All the very best to the developer.

Impressions as of alpha version.

Interesting VN that tries a different approach to gameplay and storytelling. Too early to say how good or bad it will be.

THE GOOD:
- Interesting setting.
- Good writing.
- Decent renders
- Making rollback into a feature is an interesting move.
- QT events. Can be fun, can be annoying, hard to say now.
- MC's analytical mind. His "powers" are not too overpowered thankfully.

THE BAD:
- Player choices - There are none really. It seems it's just whether you miss the clickable or not.
- Elise - Now, this just a very subjective thing, but I just don't find her face attractive, particularly her eyes are strange. Otherwise, she is well written, and I will give her a chance, but I'm interested in other options now.

THE UGLY:
- UI (especially for QT events) could use some work.

A very good alpha. The mechanics seem confusing at the beginning, until you get into the story and it makes more sense. The game has a sci-fi setting, unusual and very interesting compared to run of the mill Ren'Py games, and the MC has some enhanced mental powers. I really like the focus on the relationship between the MC and Elly, and that your powers allow you to delve into emotional reactions and subtle social cues. The visuals are also top-notch, with a lovely character design. I'm really looking forward to seeing where the relationship and overall game will go, especially with the hints towards BDSM themes.