Aight, finally got around to the 0.71 update, time for a review.
To begin with, I was correct in assuming that Danica would be purged from the roster, however, I did expect either Klaus or Oscar to survive for longer than they actually did. Also, it is very refreshing to get some clear outlines on the extent of powers for Klaus and Oscar, and the fight scenes were written well enough that I didn't notice any glaring plot holes, aside from questions left deliberately unanswered as of now.
In terms of theories and such, "the twelve" mentioned in the memory seen during the evolution, are the most interesting aspect. It could be that this refers to the number of powerful monsters, like the ones whose powers are now in the hands of the MC, Alice, Klaus, etc. Then there is "mother", which is either the monster that gave powers to MC, or the one which was featured in the early bad ends (I couldn't quite tell, but I think the latter), which appears to be separate, and the most powerful, likely the one behind the monster attacks, and very likely the power behind Ella. None of this is enough information to draw any concrete conclusions, but another interesting sidenote is that the being MC communicates with during his evolution, could be either the monster that gave him powers, or some manifestation of the powers themselves. Interesting in any case.
Also, after going through this, I figured out what this story most reminds me of. Devilman. And it is only slightly less gory and ruthless, which is an impressive feat.
Also, I know cliffhangers are supposed to throw a wrench in the works, and everything, but like, Mia's dead by the looks of it. At least the way the game described it. Which if true, kinda kills the whole point of a Jake arc, because if he does end up dead, nobody is going to feel sorry for him after that. And I don't think anyone's gonna seriously keep defending Ella after what she pulled here. Obligatory "fuck mind control", btw.
Edit: Also, it is very unclear what triggered Jake's evolution, and it feels like its timing is too convenient without a proper explanation.