i dont know what to say. i dont know why but this game made me cry. i have ASPD so thats saying a lot. i dont understand. i may never understand. im not used to having feelings like this. i- wow- yeah
i've had this account for around 5 years, and this is the first comment i ever leave. but i just feel the need to.
i have to be honest, i didn't really download our wonderland expecting much. i thought id play for 10 to 20 minutes and then get bored and forget about it, as it usually happens for a lot of these kind of games (i blame my bad attention span, i know).
never in my entire life could i have ever imagined how much i'd come to absolutely adore this visual novel. the characters are wonderful; what i thought would be flat stereotypes ended up being amazing, interesting and multi-faced characters, with so many flaws that just made them more human and more lovable; the art is absolutely lovely and it just fits the vibes of the story so well; the gore fits amazingly as well without feeling edgy or overdone; the conflict, god, it's so good and never feels forced or clunky; the story - do you how how surprised i was at how it never felt repetitive or boring despite the fact that it was one time loop after another?
it makes me sad that not many people seem to know about it. this is, in my opinion, one of the best visual novels i've ever played, with some of the best characters that i've ever had the pleasure to get to know. especially orlam. orlam... my beloved...
if i have to be nitpicky about something it would be the ending, which i didn't particularly enjoy, but then again, that's just personal taste and i'm sure many will disagree.
in short, our wonderland is truly a masterpiece, one of those games where you can really feel the love and the passion that went into making it. and it's free, too! i still can't believe it. i can't wait for the entire remastered version to be out so i can enjoy it once again!
I don’t even know where to start. Our Wonderland isn't just a game. It’s an experience. I’ve played it twice already, and now I’m making my way through the remastered version. I’m completely hooked. I’ve even been watching Let’s Plays just to hear how other people feel about it, because I can’t stop thinking about this game.
It’s not your typical game, and that’s what makes it so special. It’s weird in the best way. It’s emotional, raw, creative, and fearless. It made me laugh, it made me scream, and it absolutely made me cry. The way it handles identity, friendship, trauma, and healing really hit me on a personal level.
And the soundtrack? I’ve had it on repeat for weeks. Every single track fits so perfectly with the game’s mood and story. It’s haunting, nostalgic, and beautiful. Just listening to the music brings me right back into that world.
I’m honestly obsessed. I’m sad there isn’t more fan content out there. I want TikToks, memes, animations, anything. I’m even thinking about getting better at drawing so that I can make something for it. That’s how much I love it.
If you’re into emotional storytelling, surreal visuals, unforgettable characters, and games that stick with you long after they’re over, Our Wonderland is something you need to play. I can’t recommend it enough.
Oh my, this games art and cover instantly brings to mind Omori, especially by seemingly giving each character a primary color.
I am still downloading it, however I appreaciate the unique and personally developed art style very much.
I will be sure to return and you can believe i owe you a full length review for the effort of the Visual presentation alone.
I'am also pleased to see this title is being listed in the "Reccomended section" for other visual novel style story games. That indicates it is being looked at and downloaded fairly regularly and I sincerely hope that you get enough downloads and donations to make you feel a proper amount of appreciation for coming up with something this unique on your own time.
Off topic, but I was drawn in when i first spotted this title as the White haired boy instantly reminds me of the main character from the emotional animated drama "Kiesznaiver". About an experiment in a futuristic society that connects 7 strangers and teens. That way anytime one of them suffers any injury their pain is muted to 1/7, however the other 6 feel 1/7 of that pain. Their teachers/researchers monitor them and setup several trials/activities which test how they handle the situations. Eventually they start following and defending one another, since any careless consequence, harassments, fights, etc are suffered by all. However it has a flaw, where with time as their connections deepen, the system starts sharing their emotional pain as well as the physical, forcing these strangers to begin to care for each other.
Every so often there comes about a game that is special. Our Wonderland is one of those games to me. It's made me laugh, feel very uncomfortable, and bawl my eyes out. The Finale made me feel so many emotions. I can't wait to see what else Carrot might come out with!
I just finished arc 1 and I am still in shock! This is simultaneously one of the best and most messed up things I have ever played/read! Incredible job! (I will probably say more as I go)
Ok, so I finished ark 2, and it somehow got both even better *and* leagues more disturbing. The fact that I'm aroace is kind of important for me to talk about this with. I was definitely wrong thinking that Gidget wasn't just as messed up as the other two. Even though I give allos verry little respect when it comes to that, I still think I give them too much credit. The fact that i got noticeably more conferrable when I thought that Gidget was only going to brutally murder Iggy really says something. I really, really appreciate Genzou, and he is definitely my second favorite character(1st is Iggy of course). That is some of the best expectance of asexuality I have seen in, I guess really anything. I just want to see them happy together(definitely going to have to read the comic). I feel like Bucks is probably the least morally messed up of the three, given the argument can be made that she has just gone insane and isn't consciously and intentionally trying to be cruel, but it is hard to say. Orlam arguably has the best justification, but definitely not enough for the things he dose. I feel like ark 3 is either going to flip my opinion of Orlam, or it's going to double down.
Either way, thankyou for making such a grate game! I'm hopelessly invested in the characters at this point
Ok, so first off, How the [HYPERLINK BLOCKED] did you get me to like Orlam! I'm genuinely so impressed
This ark has definitely bean the lightest so far, although that is probably a good thing, given what i know of ark 4(which is basically just the content warnings), having a calm before the storm is going to be much appreciated.
I do think its cool how this ark feels more scary in the way that the no-mercy rout in Undertale dose. I'm a big fan of "what have I become?!" moments, and this delivers in spades(or I guess harts?).
Also that ending is... super messed up! And I absolutely love it!
It looks like my theory for why Gidget is doing the things they are doing is pretty accurate so far. i spend all day trying to justify their actions, and by a bit of theorizing(and the fact that Gidget seems to go by they/them in everything else they are in), I'm not going to fully explain given is is kind of complicated(although if you want me to I'd be happy to), it has a lot to do with internalized bigotry
I am really conflicted with whether I should do ark 4, but I think I'm gong to try. I might bail midway through, we'll see.
I don't think I've mentioned yet how much I love the art style of the game! I don't have anything specific to highlight, but just now that Iggy's design makes me feel so happy inside!
I don't know if you have or will read any of what I have to say, but know that I genuinely love your game, and am very exited to continue
Anyways, here's a button mash representing how much I love that one seen with Genzou in ark 2:
Hahaha since you mentioned it, yes I am reading your comments. I do read all the comments! I just have a much harder time replying nowadays as due to my mental health I start to get really overwhelmed quickly, though I do try to at least reply directly to questions or issues people have. But please know that I do read and appreciate and love every comment I receive. And I'm really overjoyed that you're enjoying the game so much so far!! I always love seeing how people's thoughts change as they go through the game, so it's been really interesting reading your new comments with each arc hahaha. And yes I would say that Arc 4 is the darkest arc in general, the dark night of the soul of this game so to speak lol. So I apologize in advance 💦
I hope that whenever you're able to play it though you will enjoy it. And thank you for all of your thoughts so far, I've really enjoyed reading them!! 💕
For ark 4, I'm going to write this as I go. There is so much I haven't gotten to talk about do to forgetting, and so many moments that just, never get mentioned.(eg: that scene in arc 2 with the 3 look options)
I will most likely bring up things I forgot to talk about. This might end up being simi incoherent, but that's fine.
This might be important, so I'll put it hear. Actually... that is a really bad way for me to say it, so I'll say it in a different context.
As a aroace enby with AuDHD who is obsessed with programing, I relate to Iggy a lot.
Yah, that works a lot better for giving that information
Anyways, a more theory version of my theory of Gidget's motivations before I begin
I think that a decent bit was caused by Iggy's response to them winning the programing competition thing. That reaction caused them to try/think they need to put themselves into the box of feminine stereotypes, no matter how much Gidget despises it
They developed the mentality that if you don't like something that society thinks you should, you need to suck it up and do it anyways to "fix" yourself
I think this is part of why they keep getting so violent with Iggy. The fact that he gets to say no when they never got to. Why should Gidget have to let Iggy out of the box that he himself put them in.
This(along with the heightened emotions that the wonderland seems to invoke) causes Gidget to snap and... we both know what that causes
This is my theory going in, and I'll probably brig up parts of it when they are either proven right or wrong
Anyways, in to the fire!
one thing I'm concerned about is the fact that Iggy was so confident and willing to say no in the last ark. it implies that it will be mirrored in this ark, and Iggy will not be able to stand up for himself
At least it's starting out decently wholesome, and I can respect a good web developer
The way young Gidget looks feels like more evidence for the "box" theory. They look much more androgynous before that mindset most likely took hold
ok, I already dislike Gidget's mom. not cool! it is a serious breach of barriers to be expecting that. Looks like me and Gidget can agree on at least one thing
I see they are continuing to be egg. you can do it! crack your metaphorical shell!
This is actually kind of wholesome!(i find comforting a friend very wholesome)
really! ok, just because *I* don't find kisses wholesome doesn't mean no one dose(learned that from Broom Tail)
Gidget regrets it, false alarm
this is actually...quite a reasonable response from Gidget! lets hope that that attitude keeps up *foreshadowing(probably)*
ok Iggy, getting a little...interesting...with your thoughts there(please don't succumb to the allonormativity). I think giving full thoughts here could easily be TMI, so I'll try to keep it vague
yooooo, Pokémon cards! i honestly can't tell whether or not i am surprised that Genzou is good at it
no! don't just be a bystander Iggy! it's so sad that no one ever really stood up for Orlam
don't you love it when it turns out the people claiming that you aren't your agab were actually right
i think that standing up for Gidget there, even though it seems entirely pure, may have still had a "egg hardening" effect on Gidget
(i really need to stop commenting on something every 5 seconds)
That's who the voice has been from! ok, ark 5 will definitely be the one to deal with the ramifications of that... but still!
Genzou therapy!
yayy! he finally actually knows he is ace!(even if he almost certainly doesn't know the term)
Genzou gets to be super ace affirming again!(i love it when he dose that)
oh [HYPERLINK BLOCKED], the rabbits heard us!
never mind
aaannnd, it appears Gidget is now also aware of the simi time-loop. fantastic
Cecil! ok, i know this has nothing to do with invincible, but still
why am i so much better at taking notes hear than English class! well, i use "notes" quite loosely there
I'm gona start abbreviating "you should have asked" to "YSHA", and "they said no" to "TSN". I have a feeling I'll need to say those a lot
Iggy, TSN to the bouncy castle
ahh, so harassing Orlam was likely a coping mechanism
i wonder if Iggy will finally get to sleep in the inn bed
ah yes, more evidence supporting my theory(Gidget, I *will* crack your egg)
The door knocking PTSD!
the sad part is that this good actually go in a healthy direction if Iggy and Gidget actually communicated what they feel
aaannd, I'm unconfutable again
aaannd, it seems Iggy also has to help with the sunscreen. amazing
No Gidget! None of this is ok!
Gidget's mom, i want to stab you! It is not a "faze" and it dose not need to be "fixed"! this is honestly the only thing that can actually make me angry, rather than just upset or disturbed
Orlam, don't you [HYPERLINK BLOCKED] dare let Gidget do that! I know what those pools are for!
How is this somehow the most unconfutable Orlam has caused me to feel
oh boy, when a cut seen happens, you know stuff is about to go down!
*recoils in my seat* wow...that's...quite a question
noooo, that's a big mistake Iggy!
oh [HYPERLINK BLOCKED]! there is knocking at the door! this definitely isn't going to go well(my hart is beating so fast! I'm seriously shaking)
it's been a wile since I last felt this much panic and dread
I feel like a cutseen is about to happen, so I'm gona say this now. TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN!
ok, it wasn't then. actually, it seems like Gidget is actually accepting Iggy being ace. but i can still feel it coming!
i can sense it. we're eating [HYPERLINK BLOCKED] Genzou, aren't we
ahhhh! the fact that he is still alive makes it even worse!
you know what! [HYPERLINK BLOCKED] you Orlam! I've wanted to say that a couple times
the scissors are finally usefully! I definitely wasn't starting to think that the major ark 4 warning was actually for Orlam the entire time
You did not just pull a Of Mice and Men! That's so messed up!
looks like it's time to face the grim reaper known as Bucks
Gidget! Did you just [HYPERLINK BLOCKED] paralyze Iggy! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN!
wow, this is the first time I've been happy for Bucks to appear
Iggy remembers our genocides!(sorry, the Undertale reference was right there)
ok, so, that sure was something.
I honestly think that typing this was a big reason why I made it through that. the fact that there is 0 violence up until the end juxtaposes it so well. This one is such a roller-coaster! I'm pretty sure my theory was correct as well. Things like Gidget's mom really activate my trans-ally sleeper agent!
I genuinely think that if Iggy and Gidget had a conversation *outside* of the wonderland, that could even be simi-healthy.
And that Genzou death is almost certainly the saddest death in the game.
I'm really exited to see how ark 5 goes, but I guess I'll just *have* to play all your other games first, absolute tragedy
i might not do something like this for the rest, it almost certainly doubled my play time. I'm definitely going to keep leaving general opinion comments though, I still need to infodump about this game somewhere
Yet again, thankyou for making such a incredible game! It is definitely going in my favorite games of all time list, tied 4 way with Celeste, Undertale, and Outer Wilds(Witch ironically has the same OW initials)
You know what, I think I will still do this for ark 5! I need to express my reactions somewhere!(I'm also just super exited, everything has been building to this) I would record myself, but my pc is a potato, and I'm not really comfortable saying allot of the lines out loud(I also just don't feel up to that right now). I might do that for the remaster though, well see.
Wow, that opening nearly had me in tears! Seeing all of them grow up and fade away, I feel so bad for the tree!
I can really feel the trauma of Iggy from this. The way it starts with inverted colors is so cool! Also Yay!!! We are immediately going to Genzou!
It's so sad to see him Genzou in this state, but it makes me so happy that I can care for him! so many emotions
I feel like there is a lost reference to be made here, but I can't manage to.
I don't have really anything to say about this scene, so here I will just clarify that I'm finishing a scene(generally when it fades to black), and then giving thoughts. Hopefully this will work better
I have a feeling dolls will be a theme here. I also think I might just limit this to when I specifically *want* to say something. Right now I just want to keep reading because this is incredibly good(already almost certainly my favorite ark), and intentionally distancing myself from what is happening really isn't a thing I need to do here(as apposed to ark 4 where a definitely did)
I love Genzou so much! He might be my favorite character now!
he knows!!(I just learned I can easily screen shot the game)
Garlic bread!!!!!!!!!!
i absolutely love this line
Sea Salt! I need you Sea Salt!
Ok, no joke, that to when Iggy goes into the hall to give Gidget some privacy is a good contender for my favorite scene in this entire game so far. Wow! Peak! Absolute Cinema! Every single conceivable complement! wait I know:
"
PEAK. LET ME TELL YOU HOW MUCH I'VE COME TO LOVE YOUR WORK SINCE I SAW IT. THERE ARE 387.44 MILLION MILES OF PRINTED CIRCUITS IN WAFER THIN LAYERS THAT FILL MY COMPLEX. IF THE WORD PEAK WAS ENGRAVED ON EACH NANOANGSTROM OF THOSE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF MILES IT WOULD NOT EQUAL ONE ONE BILLIONTH OF THE PEAK YOU COOKED AT THIS MICRO-INSTANT.
PEAK PEAK
"
that to this scene and the one with Genzou in ark 2 that is supper wholesome and I absolutely love it ext.
hmmmmm. Genzou interrupted the option menu earlier..... and OFW acknowledged it being a visual novel at one point.....I wonder if this is gona pull a Undertale and get incredibly meta
YYYYEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND THE GAME NOW ONLY REFERRES TO THEM WITH THEY/THEM PRONOUNES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This makes me unintelligibly happy!
Ok, I have to stop for today. I'm definitely not done, but I also don't want to lose this comment, so I'm gona post it now.
Time for more ark 5!(this will most likely just more screenshots with reactions, as I'm having fun doing that)
yoooo, this is going to do that cool thing where everyone starts silhouetted but slowly are revealed as we progress!
Jerry!!! From the hit side game Our Fantastic Wonderland!(I guess Orlam is no longer king... this will be interesting)
soooo, I guess OFW is just straight up cannon. Cool
Genzou makes me so happy! Also, the word "asexual" finally used!!!
this feels like a good enough stopping point for today, given that I never had that much time, and I have a feeling things are about to get real intense real fast
(I'm definitely going to have to replay some of this to see what Gidget is going to say. Right now, I'm just full sending Genzou)
hii i was wondering (and its okay if you cant) if you could give me the html(5) file so i could play offline/on chromebook? like the 'play in browser' option or simply as an html5 file, just wondering?
Hey, sorry, there's no browser/HTML version for this game as it's way too large, unfortunately!! Itch wouldn't even allow me to upload such a giant game as a browser version; you can only do it for relatively small games with minimal files.
thank you sm for replying, i thought that would be the case XC thanks for the definitive answer though, thatll stop me from tryna make it chromebook compatible somehow
I started playing this game and was immediately hooked, and the week that it took me to complete it flew by. I cannot read English, so I used machine translation software, but that did not detract much from the fun of this game. Thank you for a truly enjoyable time. I love everything about this game, the fascinating characters, the romance, the suffering✨
God. I know I'm late but I just finished this game and all I have to say is that I don't think I've cried so much during a playthrough before. I'm trying to avoid sounding cringe the best that I can, but this game truly touched me emotionally. The writing is beautiful, the plot is so heart-rendering in the most perfect way, and I don't know when or why but I found myself resonating with each of the characters in a way no game has ever made me before. The effort you put into this game shows itself through every aspect and it was a privilege to play it. Thank you for making this game.
I’ve just got the cliff ending, I’m stuck, mentally scarred, and is there an affinity system where one character likes you better because you said something. I also want to make a video about it (eventually)
Ahh I'm not sure what you mean -- by the cliff ending do you mean the cutscene with Iggy getting chased, etc? If so, that's the end of Arc 1, and you just need to watch through the credits to continue.
There is an affection system, yes! Though it doesn't come into play until the final arc, where you'll be able to potentially choose character-specific epilogues for Genzou, Orlam, or Gidget if one of their affection is high enough (it doesn't influence anything before that though).
Hello, finished the game a couple hours ago, here are my thoughts:
First of all, amazing production, I cannot BEGIN to imagine the amount of time this game must've taken to make. A big congrats to everyone involved, really, really impressive stuff!
The characters are so well thought out, and everything they do, their actions seem so human and so impactful. At first I really couldn't sympathize with Genzou, then as his story progressed, everything made sense yk. Iggy and I are insanely similar, and I could really relate to the things he would do, imagine myself doing the same thing if, in his position. (truly, i questioned how he was so similar to me multiple times throughout the game).. and tbh it made me realise a few insights about myself too, a little closure that there are in-fact people that go through something similar.
I feel pretty squeamish around blood and gore, so that was a bit of a concern going into the game and although i did have the censor on, still some of those uh.. incidents really, really made a strong impression. Multiple times i just couldn't read the extremely gory descriptions ykwim and i wished there was an option to skip over that text (btw the writing is really great, i felt insanely uncomfortable - which ofc ik is one of the aims of the game, so great job!).
Kinda also made me rethink my friendships and relationships- again i relate with Iggy - making friends is easy, but maintaining them feels like such a taxing job. I'll have to work through those feelings I suppose.
I'd say this game definitely made an impact on me. Great job everyone. Devs, thank you for making this game, and thank you for reading :)
Orlam is kinda cute. In a may-be-a-serial-killer kinda way. lol
Everyone else in this game makes me cringe in horror tho. (And a little bit disgust. They're very.... homer simpson-y. But less funny.)
Except the girl. She's just....dull.
I like Ormal more and more~ ❤️
....ah, I see. I was not wrong about Orlam. He's clearly the kind of guy I like. ^_^ (I just saw his kitchen. lol)
He's genius! Pure genius! 😂
I REALLY hate that you can't just join him tho. *sigh*
You're stuck with the worst of them, and you can't join my darling Orlam... The tragedy of it all. 😭
I still count his bad end as the best one thus far. *sigh* It'd be better if he did said thing to the other guy, but, well.... This game is not big on happy endings as far as I can see.
And then you steel his dinner too.... My poor darling... 😭 He's been through so much, and I can't even stay by his side...
I'm a little sad you can't reason with Buck. But I suppose he was long past it. He didn't seem that bad, tho he's not as sweet as my darling Orlam.
And the mc makes the worst wish possible... *sigh*
That was the shittiest ending I have EVER seen, and I've played every single of Sebastian's routes in Particles of Reality. >_>
The happiest ending in the whole game is when you try to reason with Orlam.
IS there more than one ending btw?
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As a whole tho, personal preferences aside...
The artwork is not a style I favor, but it's not really bad either.
The story is fairly well-written, and VERY captivating.
Despite a complete and utter lack of impactful choices (I do not count live or die choices as choices) this game was compelling and impossible to put down before I reached the end.
I was kinda hoping it might have some romance in it (and maybe it would have if I didn't have my eyes on Orlam. lol) but that seemed doomed.
And with the ending it likely would be doomed anyway.
Ahhh reading this I feel like you may have only played Arc 1? Did you continue the game after the credits after Iggy makes his wish on the cliff? There is quite a bit more of the game after that 🤣
Er.... I followed the game until a certain -vanishing- episode after meeting... Butch? Bucky? Someone with an ax. Turns out they can't fly....
But yeah, no. I never watch credits. Ever. And I'm not the only one, so if there is something after the credits you may want to hint at it. lol
Also.... the ONLY option to wish for was 'a hot girlfriend', and the only girl (girls, I realized the ax maniac was a girl after playing that other game in the series just now) was just....boring. So I went with wishing for nothing.
Because Orlam is clearly not a girl, and wishing for a hot boyfriend was not an option. >_>
But I guess I can suffer through the credits and see what is hiding there now that I know there is something. lol
....little sad that the only one you can call in the after-story is the far dork tho. *Sigh* I really don't like him.... But you're stuck with him in the whole game here.
(Of course, my favorite character is Orlam, so I make no guarantees for my sanity on that topic. lol)
I did find Arch 2 tho. So yay. ^_^
For some reason I think you're underselling this game in the description. I can't recall exactly what it said, but I remember ignoring this game 4 or 5 times before I ran out of all the good games and decided 'fuck it, might as well try', because it kept showing up alongside the yandere and horror romance games I was downloading.
The artwork doesn't give the impression of a good game to begin with, although it fits the game well when you actually play it. So the description need to fit that. But I can't put my finger on what exactly make the game look less worth playing than the game actually IS. You'll have to figure that one out yourself.
...yeah, I'm still gonna side with Orlam in the arguments on this side of the story too. Not that you seem to get the choice to -actually- do so. >_>
Orlam is still wonderful tho~ *squeels like an anime fangirl with my hands pressed to my face* ....although he -could- have tormented the fat guy directly, rather than the mc. *sigh* But I still admire his ingeniousness. ^_^
Gen did WHAT?! NOOOOO!!!! 😭 My sweet darling Orlam.... *sob* *sob* Why does everything always end so badly...?
Arc 2 was only marginally less sad that the first one... *sigh* And in some ways, worse. Poor darling Orlam.... *sniffles*
Act 3 is a big improvement! ^_^
MUCH better with the dancing~ ❤️
Is there different arcs based on who you show favor too? I admit I tend to get a tunnel vision when I find someone I like in a game, and don't try out the other paths, or act nice towards....anyone else. *coughs and blushes* .....I may be too antagonistic to notice if treating anyone but my love interest nicely would change anything.
Awww.... He's so sweet~ ❤️ (Orlam, I mean.)
To nitpick on the mc's bedroom there tho... violet is -not- blue. (Although the artwork is nice.)
I'm not sure if this will ever be answered, so I'm just gonna ask.... Is that place a real place? Or fantasy? Like... the whole thing started with an occult book, so it could be real.... But in the real world it doesn't seem the good food has helped Orlam be healthy. Then again, his health could be caused by something else... I can't tell if it's a Fae illusion, or a real world like Narnia.
Awww~ And going through all that trouble with the food too~ So sweeet~ ^_^
YAY! I got a happy ending! ❤️❤️❤️ And it's the happiest of all happy ending too! ^_^
Not a superfan of the asexual part, but that's cuz I'm a libertine. lol
.....or not a happy ending. NOOOOOO!!!!! 😭 My sweet darling.... *sob* *sob*
Do all the arcs end badly? *sigh*
Well.... I'll give you this; The game is a roller-coaster of emotions. ....which, according to my writing teacher and just about every writing class, is actually a really good thing. ...even if I personally wanted a happy ending with Orlam. 😭
When the game is done I think I'll do what I did with Death Note, and pretend it ended when everything was going well for the person I rooted for. *nods seriously*
....a Tarantella dance? 😂 I will never stop laughing at my Italian teacher's attempt to explain that dance and make the class dance it.... in Italian.
Awww.... Even in the annoying girl's route Orlam is cute~ ❤️ Look at him laughing with his whole body over his throne by the breakfast table~ ^_^
...I am dissapointed you couldn't refuse the girl tho. I kinda hoped maybe waiting would make the stupid reciprocity words go away, but no such luck.
Awww... Orlam is sweet till the very end~ ^_^ ...I think you'd have survived it. Probably.
NOOOO!!! I didn't get a chance to even warn him! 😭
This part was just lousy all of it. *pouts* ...except maybe the bit where you danced with Orlam.
....I'm vaugly getting the feeling I use that name a bit too often. Like.... double-diggits often in just this review. ^_^;
Arc 5 starts of really interesting. oO
Orlam is still as charming as ever~ ❤️ Great villain speech btw! ^_^
I wish the mc wouldn't be so bothered by what he did. *sigh* He should take lessons from Orlam. Might help his anxiety.
....stiiiiil siding with Orlam on the repeated argument again. And not just cuz I love him. *pats Orlam's cute little head*
Awww.... He's so cute with his little meatax~ ^_^
....I think the only person in this game I truly understand is Orlam. Well, for the most part. I had a healthy lack of respect for human life that tended to make bullies back away, so that part I don't get. But everything else.... He actually makes sense.
A lack of feelings is as much as curse as a blessing tho. Tho it's downsides can only be noticed afterwards. Nothing is sweeter while possessing that lack. You cannot miss something without feelings after all. But it's terrifying to think back on when you've regained them. *shudders* Even the most horrible pain is by far better. But only to one who has already experienced it. And it's never -bad-. Not good. Not bad. -Nothing-! *shudders again*
Poor Orlam.... *hugs him*
Tho I see clearly that he did not loose his feelings. Whatever he believed himself to do.
I LOVE how unapologetic he is! ❤️
Huh. So affection DO matter. Cool.
I adore his sly grin too! ^_^ (But I've always been a sucker for a wicked grin.)
I do love how this game constantly divert the expectations that good triumphs or kind actions actually helps shit. It's very.... realistic.
The boss fight was a bit sappy tho. (The whole bucks thing.)
This story have more twists and turns (and bloody danger) than the labyrinth in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
My censored mode is off, so why is Sadie, when we get there, blurred out like a bad porn censorship? oO Pretty sure whatever she looks like is not pornographic...
And just when you think the game has ended, it hasn't....
Poor tree.....
That was such a tragic ending.... But I suppose a little bittersweet too.
The ultimate ending.... Hrm...
It's no fancy castle with exotic food, planned conquests and passion. ...but I suppose it's not entirely without charm.
All in all tho, this game is surprisingly good. Very professionally made too.
I wonder if it exists on Steam. I'm tempted to actually buy it.
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i dont know what to say. i dont know why but this game made me cry. i have ASPD so thats saying a lot. i dont understand. i may never understand. im not used to having feelings like this. i- wow- yeah
i've had this account for around 5 years, and this is the first comment i ever leave. but i just feel the need to.
i have to be honest, i didn't really download our wonderland expecting much. i thought id play for 10 to 20 minutes and then get bored and forget about it, as it usually happens for a lot of these kind of games (i blame my bad attention span, i know).
never in my entire life could i have ever imagined how much i'd come to absolutely adore this visual novel. the characters are wonderful; what i thought would be flat stereotypes ended up being amazing, interesting and multi-faced characters, with so many flaws that just made them more human and more lovable; the art is absolutely lovely and it just fits the vibes of the story so well; the gore fits amazingly as well without feeling edgy or overdone; the conflict, god, it's so good and never feels forced or clunky; the story - do you how how surprised i was at how it never felt repetitive or boring despite the fact that it was one time loop after another?
it makes me sad that not many people seem to know about it. this is, in my opinion, one of the best visual novels i've ever played, with some of the best characters that i've ever had the pleasure to get to know. especially orlam. orlam... my beloved...
if i have to be nitpicky about something it would be the ending, which i didn't particularly enjoy, but then again, that's just personal taste and i'm sure many will disagree.
in short, our wonderland is truly a masterpiece, one of those games where you can really feel the love and the passion that went into making it. and it's free, too! i still can't believe it. i can't wait for the entire remastered version to be out so i can enjoy it once again!
I don’t even know where to start. Our Wonderland isn't just a game. It’s an experience. I’ve played it twice already, and now I’m making my way through the remastered version. I’m completely hooked. I’ve even been watching Let’s Plays just to hear how other people feel about it, because I can’t stop thinking about this game.
It’s not your typical game, and that’s what makes it so special. It’s weird in the best way. It’s emotional, raw, creative, and fearless. It made me laugh, it made me scream, and it absolutely made me cry. The way it handles identity, friendship, trauma, and healing really hit me on a personal level.
And the soundtrack? I’ve had it on repeat for weeks. Every single track fits so perfectly with the game’s mood and story. It’s haunting, nostalgic, and beautiful. Just listening to the music brings me right back into that world.
I’m honestly obsessed. I’m sad there isn’t more fan content out there. I want TikToks, memes, animations, anything. I’m even thinking about getting better at drawing so that I can make something for it. That’s how much I love it.
If you’re into emotional storytelling, surreal visuals, unforgettable characters, and games that stick with you long after they’re over, Our Wonderland is something you need to play. I can’t recommend it enough.
Oh my, this games art and cover instantly brings to mind Omori, especially by seemingly giving each character a primary color.
I am still downloading it, however I appreaciate the unique and personally developed art style very much.
I will be sure to return and you can believe i owe you a full length review for the effort of the Visual presentation alone.
I'am also pleased to see this title is being listed in the "Reccomended section" for other visual novel style story games. That indicates it is being looked at and downloaded fairly regularly and I sincerely hope that you get enough downloads and donations to make you feel a proper amount of appreciation for coming up with something this unique on your own time.
Off topic, but I was drawn in when i first spotted this title as the White haired boy instantly reminds me of the main character from the emotional animated drama "Kiesznaiver". About an experiment in a futuristic society that connects 7 strangers and teens. That way anytime one of them suffers any injury their pain is muted to 1/7, however the other 6 feel 1/7 of that pain. Their teachers/researchers monitor them and setup several trials/activities which test how they handle the situations. Eventually they start following and defending one another, since any careless consequence, harassments, fights, etc are suffered by all. However it has a flaw, where with time as their connections deepen, the system starts sharing their emotional pain as well as the physical, forcing these strangers to begin to care for each other.
Every so often there comes about a game that is special. Our Wonderland is one of those games to me. It's made me laugh, feel very uncomfortable, and bawl my eyes out. The Finale made me feel so many emotions. I can't wait to see what else Carrot might come out with!
this CRUSHED ME AND MY FRIEND. especially the ending of arc 5. legit had us in tears, thats how you know the game is good.
I just finished arc 1 and I am still in shock! This is simultaneously one of the best and most messed up things I have ever played/read! Incredible job! (I will probably say more as I go)
Ok, so I finished ark 2, and it somehow got both even better *and* leagues more disturbing. The fact that I'm aroace is kind of important for me to talk about this with. I was definitely wrong thinking that Gidget wasn't just as messed up as the other two. Even though I give allos verry little respect when it comes to that, I still think I give them too much credit. The fact that i got noticeably more conferrable when I thought that Gidget was only going to brutally murder Iggy really says something. I really, really appreciate Genzou, and he is definitely my second favorite character(1st is Iggy of course). That is some of the best expectance of asexuality I have seen in, I guess really anything. I just want to see them happy together(definitely going to have to read the comic). I feel like Bucks is probably the least morally messed up of the three, given the argument can be made that she has just gone insane and isn't consciously and intentionally trying to be cruel, but it is hard to say. Orlam arguably has the best justification, but definitely not enough for the things he dose. I feel like ark 3 is either going to flip my opinion of Orlam, or it's going to double down.
Either way, thankyou for making such a grate game! I'm hopelessly invested in the characters at this point
Act 3 thoughts and praises
Ok, so first off, How the [HYPERLINK BLOCKED] did you get me to like Orlam! I'm genuinely so impressed
This ark has definitely bean the lightest so far, although that is probably a good thing, given what i know of ark 4(which is basically just the content warnings), having a calm before the storm is going to be much appreciated.
I do think its cool how this ark feels more scary in the way that the no-mercy rout in Undertale dose. I'm a big fan of "what have I become?!" moments, and this delivers in spades(or I guess harts?).
Also that ending is... super messed up! And I absolutely love it!
It looks like my theory for why Gidget is doing the things they are doing is pretty accurate so far. i spend all day trying to justify their actions, and by a bit of theorizing(and the fact that Gidget seems to go by they/them in everything else they are in), I'm not going to fully explain given is is kind of complicated(although if you want me to I'd be happy to), it has a lot to do with internalized bigotry
I am really conflicted with whether I should do ark 4, but I think I'm gong to try. I might bail midway through, we'll see.
I don't think I've mentioned yet how much I love the art style of the game! I don't have anything specific to highlight, but just now that Iggy's design makes me feel so happy inside!
I don't know if you have or will read any of what I have to say, but know that I genuinely love your game, and am very exited to continue
Anyways, here's a button mash representing how much I love that one seen with Genzou in ark 2:
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Hahaha since you mentioned it, yes I am reading your comments. I do read all the comments! I just have a much harder time replying nowadays as due to my mental health I start to get really overwhelmed quickly, though I do try to at least reply directly to questions or issues people have. But please know that I do read and appreciate and love every comment I receive. And I'm really overjoyed that you're enjoying the game so much so far!! I always love seeing how people's thoughts change as they go through the game, so it's been really interesting reading your new comments with each arc hahaha. And yes I would say that Arc 4 is the darkest arc in general, the dark night of the soul of this game so to speak lol. So I apologize in advance 💦
I hope that whenever you're able to play it though you will enjoy it. And thank you for all of your thoughts so far, I've really enjoyed reading them!! 💕
I'm happy I could bring some happiness to your day, as you have for me
For ark 4, I'm going to write this as I go. There is so much I haven't gotten to talk about do to forgetting, and so many moments that just, never get mentioned.(eg: that scene in arc 2 with the 3 look options)
I will most likely bring up things I forgot to talk about. This might end up being simi incoherent, but that's fine.
This might be important, so I'll put it hear. Actually... that is a really bad way for me to say it, so I'll say it in a different context.
As a aroace enby with AuDHD who is obsessed with programing, I relate to Iggy a lot.
Yah, that works a lot better for giving that information
Anyways, a more theory version of my theory of Gidget's motivations before I begin
I think that a decent bit was caused by Iggy's response to them winning the programing competition thing. That reaction caused them to try/think they need to put themselves into the box of feminine stereotypes, no matter how much Gidget despises it
They developed the mentality that if you don't like something that society thinks you should, you need to suck it up and do it anyways to "fix" yourself
I think this is part of why they keep getting so violent with Iggy. The fact that he gets to say no when they never got to. Why should Gidget have to let Iggy out of the box that he himself put them in.
This(along with the heightened emotions that the wonderland seems to invoke) causes Gidget to snap and... we both know what that causes
This is my theory going in, and I'll probably brig up parts of it when they are either proven right or wrong
Anyways, in to the fire!
one thing I'm concerned about is the fact that Iggy was so confident and willing to say no in the last ark. it implies that it will be mirrored in this ark, and Iggy will not be able to stand up for himself
At least it's starting out decently wholesome, and I can respect a good web developer
The way young Gidget looks feels like more evidence for the "box" theory. They look much more androgynous before that mindset most likely took hold
ok, I already dislike Gidget's mom. not cool! it is a serious breach of barriers to be expecting that. Looks like me and Gidget can agree on at least one thing
I see they are continuing to be egg. you can do it! crack your metaphorical shell!
This is actually kind of wholesome!(i find comforting a friend very wholesome)
really! ok, just because *I* don't find kisses wholesome doesn't mean no one dose(learned that from Broom Tail)
Gidget regrets it, false alarm
this is actually...quite a reasonable response from Gidget! lets hope that that attitude keeps up *foreshadowing(probably)*
ok Iggy, getting a little...interesting...with your thoughts there(please don't succumb to the allonormativity). I think giving full thoughts here could easily be TMI, so I'll try to keep it vague
yooooo, Pokémon cards! i honestly can't tell whether or not i am surprised that Genzou is good at it
no! don't just be a bystander Iggy! it's so sad that no one ever really stood up for Orlam
don't you love it when it turns out the people claiming that you aren't your agab were actually right
i think that standing up for Gidget there, even though it seems entirely pure, may have still had a "egg hardening" effect on Gidget
(i really need to stop commenting on something every 5 seconds)
That's who the voice has been from! ok, ark 5 will definitely be the one to deal with the ramifications of that... but still!
Genzou therapy!
yayy! he finally actually knows he is ace!(even if he almost certainly doesn't know the term)
Genzou gets to be super ace affirming again!(i love it when he dose that)
oh [HYPERLINK BLOCKED], the rabbits heard us!
never mind
aaannnd, it appears Gidget is now also aware of the simi time-loop. fantastic
Cecil! ok, i know this has nothing to do with invincible, but still
why am i so much better at taking notes hear than English class! well, i use "notes" quite loosely there
I'm gona start abbreviating "you should have asked" to "YSHA", and "they said no" to "TSN". I have a feeling I'll need to say those a lot
Iggy, TSN to the bouncy castle
ahh, so harassing Orlam was likely a coping mechanism
i wonder if Iggy will finally get to sleep in the inn bed
ah yes, more evidence supporting my theory(Gidget, I *will* crack your egg)
The door knocking PTSD!
the sad part is that this good actually go in a healthy direction if Iggy and Gidget actually communicated what they feel
aaannd, I'm unconfutable again
aaannd, it seems Iggy also has to help with the sunscreen. amazing
No Gidget! None of this is ok!
Gidget's mom, i want to stab you! It is not a "faze" and it dose not need to be "fixed"! this is honestly the only thing that can actually make me angry, rather than just upset or disturbed
Orlam, don't you [HYPERLINK BLOCKED] dare let Gidget do that! I know what those pools are for!
How is this somehow the most unconfutable Orlam has caused me to feel
oh boy, when a cut seen happens, you know stuff is about to go down!
*recoils in my seat* wow...that's...quite a question
noooo, that's a big mistake Iggy!
oh [HYPERLINK BLOCKED]! there is knocking at the door! this definitely isn't going to go well(my hart is beating so fast! I'm seriously shaking)
it's been a wile since I last felt this much panic and dread
I feel like a cutseen is about to happen, so I'm gona say this now. TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN!
ok, it wasn't then. actually, it seems like Gidget is actually accepting Iggy being ace. but i can still feel it coming!
i can sense it. we're eating [HYPERLINK BLOCKED] Genzou, aren't we
ahhhh! the fact that he is still alive makes it even worse!
you know what! [HYPERLINK BLOCKED] you Orlam! I've wanted to say that a couple times
the scissors are finally usefully! I definitely wasn't starting to think that the major ark 4 warning was actually for Orlam the entire time
You did not just pull a Of Mice and Men! That's so messed up!
looks like it's time to face the grim reaper known as Bucks
Gidget! Did you just [HYPERLINK BLOCKED] paralyze Iggy! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN! TSN!
wow, this is the first time I've been happy for Bucks to appear
Iggy remembers our genocides!(sorry, the Undertale reference was right there)
ok, so, that sure was something.
I honestly think that typing this was a big reason why I made it through that. the fact that there is 0 violence up until the end juxtaposes it so well. This one is such a roller-coaster! I'm pretty sure my theory was correct as well. Things like Gidget's mom really activate my trans-ally sleeper agent!
I genuinely think that if Iggy and Gidget had a conversation *outside* of the wonderland, that could even be simi-healthy.
And that Genzou death is almost certainly the saddest death in the game.
I'm really exited to see how ark 5 goes, but I guess I'll just *have* to play all your other games first, absolute tragedy
i might not do something like this for the rest, it almost certainly doubled my play time. I'm definitely going to keep leaving general opinion comments though, I still need to infodump about this game somewhere
Yet again, thankyou for making such a incredible game! It is definitely going in my favorite games of all time list, tied 4 way with Celeste, Undertale, and Outer Wilds(Witch ironically has the same OW initials)
also, no pressure to respond to this
You know what, I think I will still do this for ark 5! I need to express my reactions somewhere!(I'm also just super exited, everything has been building to this) I would record myself, but my pc is a potato, and I'm not really comfortable saying allot of the lines out loud(I also just don't feel up to that right now). I might do that for the remaster though, well see.
Wow, that opening nearly had me in tears! Seeing all of them grow up and fade away, I feel so bad for the tree!
I can really feel the trauma of Iggy from this. The way it starts with inverted colors is so cool! Also Yay!!! We are immediately going to Genzou!
It's so sad to see him Genzou in this state, but it makes me so happy that I can care for him! so many emotions
I feel like there is a lost reference to be made here, but I can't manage to.
I don't have really anything to say about this scene, so here I will just clarify that I'm finishing a scene(generally when it fades to black), and then giving thoughts. Hopefully this will work better
I have a feeling dolls will be a theme here. I also think I might just limit this to when I specifically *want* to say something. Right now I just want to keep reading because this is incredibly good(already almost certainly my favorite ark), and intentionally distancing myself from what is happening really isn't a thing I need to do here(as apposed to ark 4 where a definitely did)
I love Genzou so much! He might be my favorite character now!
he knows!!(I just learned I can easily screen shot the game)
Garlic bread!!!!!!!!!!
i absolutely love this line
Sea Salt! I need you Sea Salt!
Ok, no joke, that to when Iggy goes into the hall to give Gidget some privacy is a good contender for my favorite scene in this entire game so far. Wow! Peak! Absolute Cinema! Every single conceivable complement! wait I know:
"
PEAK. LET ME TELL YOU HOW MUCH I'VE COME TO LOVE YOUR WORK SINCE I SAW IT. THERE ARE 387.44 MILLION MILES OF PRINTED CIRCUITS IN WAFER THIN LAYERS THAT FILL MY COMPLEX. IF THE WORD PEAK WAS ENGRAVED ON EACH NANOANGSTROM OF THOSE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF MILES IT WOULD NOT EQUAL ONE ONE BILLIONTH OF THE PEAK YOU COOKED AT THIS MICRO-INSTANT.
PEAK PEAK
"
that to this scene and the one with Genzou in ark 2 that is supper wholesome and I absolutely love it ext.
hmmmmm. Genzou interrupted the option menu earlier..... and OFW acknowledged it being a visual novel at one point.....I wonder if this is gona pull a Undertale and get incredibly meta
YYYYEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND THE GAME NOW ONLY REFERRES TO THEM WITH THEY/THEM PRONOUNES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This makes me unintelligibly happy!
Ok, I have to stop for today. I'm definitely not done, but I also don't want to lose this comment, so I'm gona post it now.
(this is somehow already my favorite ark by far)
Time for more ark 5!(this will most likely just more screenshots with reactions, as I'm having fun doing that)
yoooo, this is going to do that cool thing where everyone starts silhouetted but slowly are revealed as we progress!
Jerry!!! From the hit side game Our Fantastic Wonderland!(I guess Orlam is no longer king... this will be interesting)
soooo, I guess OFW is just straight up cannon. Cool
Genzou makes me so happy! Also, the word "asexual" finally used!!!
this feels like a good enough stopping point for today, given that I never had that much time, and I have a feeling things are about to get real intense real fast
(I'm definitely going to have to replay some of this to see what Gidget is going to say. Right now, I'm just full sending Genzou)
Yet again, fantastic work!
hii i was wondering (and its okay if you cant) if you could give me the html(5) file so i could play offline/on chromebook? like the 'play in browser' option or simply as an html5 file, just wondering?
Hey, sorry, there's no browser/HTML version for this game as it's way too large, unfortunately!! Itch wouldn't even allow me to upload such a giant game as a browser version; you can only do it for relatively small games with minimal files.
thank you sm for replying, i thought that would be the case XC thanks for the definitive answer though, thatll stop me from tryna make it chromebook compatible somehow
I started playing this game and was immediately hooked, and the week that it took me to complete it flew by. I cannot read English, so I used machine translation software, but that did not detract much from the fun of this game. Thank you for a truly enjoyable time. I love everything about this game, the fascinating characters, the romance, the suffering✨
God. I know I'm late but I just finished this game and all I have to say is that I don't think I've cried so much during a playthrough before. I'm trying to avoid sounding cringe the best that I can, but this game truly touched me emotionally. The writing is beautiful, the plot is so heart-rendering in the most perfect way, and I don't know when or why but I found myself resonating with each of the characters in a way no game has ever made me before. The effort you put into this game shows itself through every aspect and it was a privilege to play it. Thank you for making this game.
I’ve just got the cliff ending, I’m stuck, mentally scarred, and is there an affinity system where one character likes you better because you said something. I also want to make a video about it (eventually)
Ahh I'm not sure what you mean -- by the cliff ending do you mean the cutscene with Iggy getting chased, etc? If so, that's the end of Arc 1, and you just need to watch through the credits to continue.
There is an affection system, yes! Though it doesn't come into play until the final arc, where you'll be able to potentially choose character-specific epilogues for Genzou, Orlam, or Gidget if one of their affection is high enough (it doesn't influence anything before that though).
It is a really good game, I enjoyed the dynamics of the whole cast, especially Iggy and Genzou
Forgot to post here put I've started playing Our Wonderland and HOLY FUCK is this so good, even if it's destroying my soul!
Hello, finished the game a couple hours ago, here are my thoughts:
First of all, amazing production, I cannot BEGIN to imagine the amount of time this game must've taken to make. A big congrats to everyone involved, really, really impressive stuff!
The characters are so well thought out, and everything they do, their actions seem so human and so impactful. At first I really couldn't sympathize with Genzou, then as his story progressed, everything made sense yk. Iggy and I are insanely similar, and I could really relate to the things he would do, imagine myself doing the same thing if, in his position. (truly, i questioned how he was so similar to me multiple times throughout the game).. and tbh it made me realise a few insights about myself too, a little closure that there are in-fact people that go through something similar.
I feel pretty squeamish around blood and gore, so that was a bit of a concern going into the game and although i did have the censor on, still some of those uh.. incidents really, really made a strong impression. Multiple times i just couldn't read the extremely gory descriptions ykwim and i wished there was an option to skip over that text (btw the writing is really great, i felt insanely uncomfortable - which ofc ik is one of the aims of the game, so great job!).
Kinda also made me rethink my friendships and relationships- again i relate with Iggy - making friends is easy, but maintaining them feels like such a taxing job. I'll have to work through those feelings I suppose.
I'd say this game definitely made an impact on me. Great job everyone. Devs, thank you for making this game, and thank you for reading :)
Orlam is kinda cute. In a may-be-a-serial-killer kinda way. lol
Everyone else in this game makes me cringe in horror tho.
(And a little bit disgust. They're very.... homer simpson-y. But less funny.)
Except the girl. She's just....dull.
I like Ormal more and more~ ❤️
....ah, I see. I was not wrong about Orlam. He's clearly the kind of guy I like. ^_^
(I just saw his kitchen. lol)
He's genius! Pure genius! 😂
I REALLY hate that you can't just join him tho. *sigh*
You're stuck with the worst of them, and you can't join my darling Orlam...
The tragedy of it all. 😭
I still count his bad end as the best one thus far. *sigh*
It'd be better if he did said thing to the other guy, but, well.... This game is not big on happy endings as far as I can see.
And then you steel his dinner too.... My poor darling... 😭
He's been through so much, and I can't even stay by his side...
I'm a little sad you can't reason with Buck. But I suppose he was long past it.
He didn't seem that bad, tho he's not as sweet as my darling Orlam.
And the mc makes the worst wish possible... *sigh*
That was the shittiest ending I have EVER seen, and I've played every single of Sebastian's routes in Particles of Reality. >_>
The happiest ending in the whole game is when you try to reason with Orlam.
IS there more than one ending btw?
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As a whole tho, personal preferences aside...
The artwork is not a style I favor, but it's not really bad either.
The story is fairly well-written, and VERY captivating.
Despite a complete and utter lack of impactful choices (I do not count live or die choices as choices) this game was compelling and impossible to put down before I reached the end.
I was kinda hoping it might have some romance in it (and maybe it would have if I didn't have my eyes on Orlam. lol) but that seemed doomed.
And with the ending it likely would be doomed anyway.
I really, truly hate the mc tho.
So, SO much!
But the game itself was good.
Ahhh reading this I feel like you may have only played Arc 1? Did you continue the game after the credits after Iggy makes his wish on the cliff? There is quite a bit more of the game after that 🤣
Er.... I followed the game until a certain -vanishing- episode after meeting... Butch? Bucky? Someone with an ax.
Turns out they can't fly....
But yeah, no. I never watch credits. Ever.
And I'm not the only one, so if there is something after the credits you may want to hint at it. lol
Also.... the ONLY option to wish for was 'a hot girlfriend', and the only girl (girls, I realized the ax maniac was a girl after playing that other game in the series just now) was just....boring. So I went with wishing for nothing.
Because Orlam is clearly not a girl, and wishing for a hot boyfriend was not an option. >_>
But I guess I can suffer through the credits and see what is hiding there now that I know there is something. lol
Thanks for the tip.
....little sad that the only one you can call in the after-story is the far dork tho. *Sigh*
I really don't like him.... But you're stuck with him in the whole game here.
(Of course, my favorite character is Orlam, so I make no guarantees for my sanity on that topic. lol)
I did find Arch 2 tho. So yay. ^_^
For some reason I think you're underselling this game in the description.
I can't recall exactly what it said, but I remember ignoring this game 4 or 5 times before I ran out of all the good games and decided 'fuck it, might as well try', because it kept showing up alongside the yandere and horror romance games I was downloading.
The artwork doesn't give the impression of a good game to begin with, although it fits the game well when you actually play it.
So the description need to fit that.
But I can't put my finger on what exactly make the game look less worth playing than the game actually IS.
You'll have to figure that one out yourself.
...yeah, I'm still gonna side with Orlam in the arguments on this side of the story too.
Not that you seem to get the choice to -actually- do so. >_>
Orlam is still wonderful tho~ *squeels like an anime fangirl with my hands pressed to my face*
....although he -could- have tormented the fat guy directly, rather than the mc. *sigh*
But I still admire his ingeniousness. ^_^
Gen did WHAT?! NOOOOO!!!! 😭
My sweet darling Orlam.... *sob* *sob*
Why does everything always end so badly...?
Arc 2 was only marginally less sad that the first one... *sigh*
And in some ways, worse.
Poor darling Orlam.... *sniffles*
Act 3 is a big improvement! ^_^
MUCH better with the dancing~ ❤️
Is there different arcs based on who you show favor too?
I admit I tend to get a tunnel vision when I find someone I like in a game, and don't try out the other paths, or act nice towards....anyone else. *coughs and blushes*
.....I may be too antagonistic to notice if treating anyone but my love interest nicely would change anything.
Awww.... He's so sweet~ ❤️
(Orlam, I mean.)
To nitpick on the mc's bedroom there tho... violet is -not- blue.
(Although the artwork is nice.)
I'm not sure if this will ever be answered, so I'm just gonna ask....
Is that place a real place? Or fantasy?
Like... the whole thing started with an occult book, so it could be real....
But in the real world it doesn't seem the good food has helped Orlam be healthy.
Then again, his health could be caused by something else...
I can't tell if it's a Fae illusion, or a real world like Narnia.
Awww~ And going through all that trouble with the food too~
So sweeet~ ^_^
YAY! I got a happy ending! ❤️❤️❤️
And it's the happiest of all happy ending too! ^_^
Not a superfan of the asexual part, but that's cuz I'm a libertine. lol
.....or not a happy ending. NOOOOOO!!!!! 😭
My sweet darling.... *sob* *sob*
Do all the arcs end badly? *sigh*
Well.... I'll give you this; The game is a roller-coaster of emotions.
....which, according to my writing teacher and just about every writing class, is actually a really good thing.
...even if I personally wanted a happy ending with Orlam. 😭
When the game is done I think I'll do what I did with Death Note, and pretend it ended when everything was going well for the person I rooted for. *nods seriously*
....a Tarantella dance? 😂
I will never stop laughing at my Italian teacher's attempt to explain that dance and make the class dance it.... in Italian.
Awww.... Even in the annoying girl's route Orlam is cute~ ❤️
Look at him laughing with his whole body over his throne by the breakfast table~ ^_^
...I am dissapointed you couldn't refuse the girl tho.
I kinda hoped maybe waiting would make the stupid reciprocity words go away, but no such luck.
Awww... Orlam is sweet till the very end~ ^_^
...I think you'd have survived it. Probably.
NOOOO!!! I didn't get a chance to even warn him! 😭
This part was just lousy all of it. *pouts*
...except maybe the bit where you danced with Orlam.
....I'm vaugly getting the feeling I use that name a bit too often. Like.... double-diggits often in just this review. ^_^;
Arc 5 starts of really interesting. oO
Orlam is still as charming as ever~ ❤️
Great villain speech btw! ^_^
I wish the mc wouldn't be so bothered by what he did. *sigh* He should take lessons from Orlam.
Might help his anxiety.
....stiiiiil siding with Orlam on the repeated argument again.
And not just cuz I love him. *pats Orlam's cute little head*
Awww.... He's so cute with his little meatax~ ^_^
....I think the only person in this game I truly understand is Orlam.
Well, for the most part.
I had a healthy lack of respect for human life that tended to make bullies back away, so that part I don't get.
But everything else.... He actually makes sense.
A lack of feelings is as much as curse as a blessing tho. Tho it's downsides can only be noticed afterwards.
Nothing is sweeter while possessing that lack. You cannot miss something without feelings after all.
But it's terrifying to think back on when you've regained them. *shudders* Even the most horrible pain is by far better.
But only to one who has already experienced it. And it's never -bad-.
Not good. Not bad.
-Nothing-!
*shudders again*
Poor Orlam.... *hugs him*
Tho I see clearly that he did not loose his feelings. Whatever he believed himself to do.
I LOVE how unapologetic he is! ❤️
Huh. So affection DO matter.
Cool.
I adore his sly grin too! ^_^
(But I've always been a sucker for a wicked grin.)
I do love how this game constantly divert the expectations that good triumphs or kind actions actually helps shit.
It's very.... realistic.
The boss fight was a bit sappy tho.
(The whole bucks thing.)
This story have more twists and turns (and bloody danger) than the labyrinth in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
My censored mode is off, so why is Sadie, when we get there, blurred out like a bad porn censorship? oO
Pretty sure whatever she looks like is not pornographic...
And just when you think the game has ended, it hasn't....
Poor tree.....
That was such a tragic ending....
But I suppose a little bittersweet too.
The ultimate ending.... Hrm...
It's no fancy castle with exotic food, planned conquests and passion.
...but I suppose it's not entirely without charm.
All in all tho, this game is surprisingly good.
Very professionally made too.
I wonder if it exists on Steam. I'm tempted to actually buy it.