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There's also the case of "The others". People claim they're there to help the Dev but ends up hurting the Devs creative process long term. One of the legit critiques of the game has always been the story, that alone should've been the focus moving forward not the art.There's a difference between wanting to convey a story and being able to convey it effectively. Ability and skill don’t always align perfectly, but when they do, the result can be great. You’re absolutely right that there’s a lot of incoherence in how this story unfolds. The developer/writer is clearly trying to showcase a skillset they haven’t fully mastered yet, and the result feels uneven.
The delivery is a big part of the issue. Telling the story in smaller chunks can work, but here it just makes the cliffhangers feel rushed and forced. As someone who didn’t play the original version and is only familiar with the remake, even without that comparison, I can see the gaps.It skips over so much in favour of saying, 'Just wait, we’ll get there,' but that approach only works when the build-up has earned it.You don't have permission to view the spoiler content. Log in or register now.
That said, the game still has potential. The premise is solid, even if it’s familiar, and there’s room to turn it into something memorable. The execution is what holds it back. If the writer refines their approach and focuses on better transitions, clearer context, and more natural pacing, the story could genuinely shine. It’s not a bad concept—it just needs more polish to become something truly engaging.
I think it may be one of the other characters, not his daughter. Probably the only one I'd rule out by default.
My first move, had I been trying to improve my story from the ground up is to surround myself with people who actually have experience in the writing department. But again, people with their own agendas and "ideas" tend to ruin things.
The art for me has always been the crème de la crème of Hard To Love. So I don't get the need to ruck up something that didn't need improvement in the first place especially with weak Ai.
Another one bites the dust.