I'd say the game has big potential to be a masterpiece, but the execution is a bit flawed.
I enjoy almost every moment playing this game. This reminds me of golden age of RPGM game where the gameplay is simple yet fun and there are a lot of secret to find out through interaction or exploration. All characters are also easy to distinguish through their personalities and gimmicks. In result, the characters are easy to remember and left decent impact when you have to left them in the end of the game.
Now what's flawed from the game?
1. The pacing is too fast. There are almost zero relationship development between MC and the characters.
2. Time proceeds too fast (even after you make the time slower). I hate this dev for always making the game with this shitty mechanics, it feels like you have to hurry when playing the game.
3. Same face syndrome. If not because of their personality, you won't be able to distinguish character face between each others. It's really lazy design.
4. Rigid animation. It's been years and their animation hasn't improved that much lol. It looks like you're fucking robot instead of normal human being.
Despite all of its flaws, the game still enjoyable for me. I don't know why but I have weakness to these theme. Especially where you have to explore the town to personally say goodbye to each characters. That moment where you whistle your friends and no one's coming hits pretty hard. Only to be surprised by the ending A. Damn, it's like cheap copy of Persona 4. Really heartwarming. If only they develop characters personality and story better, then it would be one of those game you keep recommend!
Solid 4/5.
I enjoy almost every moment playing this game. This reminds me of golden age of RPGM game where the gameplay is simple yet fun and there are a lot of secret to find out through interaction or exploration. All characters are also easy to distinguish through their personalities and gimmicks. In result, the characters are easy to remember and left decent impact when you have to left them in the end of the game.
Now what's flawed from the game?
1. The pacing is too fast. There are almost zero relationship development between MC and the characters.
2. Time proceeds too fast (even after you make the time slower). I hate this dev for always making the game with this shitty mechanics, it feels like you have to hurry when playing the game.
3. Same face syndrome. If not because of their personality, you won't be able to distinguish character face between each others. It's really lazy design.
4. Rigid animation. It's been years and their animation hasn't improved that much lol. It looks like you're fucking robot instead of normal human being.
Despite all of its flaws, the game still enjoyable for me. I don't know why but I have weakness to these theme. Especially where you have to explore the town to personally say goodbye to each characters. That moment where you whistle your friends and no one's coming hits pretty hard. Only to be surprised by the ending A. Damn, it's like cheap copy of Persona 4. Really heartwarming. If only they develop characters personality and story better, then it would be one of those game you keep recommend!
Solid 4/5.
