The Selkie offers an intriguing premise with a moody, folklore-inspired atmosphere that sets it apart from many visual novels and the narrative shows promise.
However, there are a few noticeable issues that detract from the overall experience. For one, there are times when the hair on both Morag and Gray John looks oddly frozen or unnatural, even when they’re standing still — this breaks immersion, especially during more emotionally charged scenes.
Another immersion-breaking detail is the occasional appearance of the default names for the main character and her husband in dialogue, even when custom names have been assigned. It’s a small oversight, but it pulls you out of the story and reminds you that you're playing a game, not living the narrative.
Visually, the grainy and low-resolution images are a bit disappointing. While it's understandable this could be due to the developer’s equipment or limitations, a bump in quality — even slightly — would go a long way in enhancing the atmosphere and emotional impact of the game.
Despite these issues, The Selkie has the bones of a good visual novel. With some polish and refinement, especially in the visuals and dialogue scripting, it could become something really good.
However, there are a few noticeable issues that detract from the overall experience. For one, there are times when the hair on both Morag and Gray John looks oddly frozen or unnatural, even when they’re standing still — this breaks immersion, especially during more emotionally charged scenes.
Another immersion-breaking detail is the occasional appearance of the default names for the main character and her husband in dialogue, even when custom names have been assigned. It’s a small oversight, but it pulls you out of the story and reminds you that you're playing a game, not living the narrative.
Visually, the grainy and low-resolution images are a bit disappointing. While it's understandable this could be due to the developer’s equipment or limitations, a bump in quality — even slightly — would go a long way in enhancing the atmosphere and emotional impact of the game.
Despite these issues, The Selkie has the bones of a good visual novel. With some polish and refinement, especially in the visuals and dialogue scripting, it could become something really good.