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I have finished the new build and MAN did everyone involved absolutely popped off.

Writing, art, tension, humor and horror were so on point.

I am both loving and warry of what our mc is becoming, it's an interesting tale of a rightful revenge twisting one morals and that eventually might turn him into what he swore to destroy, a demon.

The art absolutely popped off i loved the lake SO FREAKING MUCH, and also the nigthmare??!? so fucking good.

I really can't remember the last time i've been THIS hyped for a story in a VN, this chapter might possibly solidify Soulcreek as my favorite vn.

Much love and great work to all of those involved.

Ahhh nice to see another fan of Darkwood, truly underrated game! And yeah when i first saw the first blackzone all i could think of was that game, WHICH IS A HUGE COMPLIMENT.

I have finished the current build and i must say this is was an FASNTASTIC experience. I'll go ahead and list things i have loved as well as somethings i thinks that could be worked on:

CHARACTERS;

The characters are all very engaging and none of them felt boring or out of place, it truly feels like the creator took time with the connections between characters and their Backstories. I also love that Loken has signs of being on the spectrum, i found him to be such a conforting character and i really well writen one. The MC is also such a fascinating thing and the main driving mystery.

SOUND DESIGN/MUSIC;

I actually REALLY love how quiet this VN is. I love the use of ambient sounds instead of constant soundtracks, i think it really helps build tension and gives you that feeling of emptiness of the world, it also makes moments where there are ACTUAL soundtracks playing feel much more impactful. I also LOOOOVE the sounds that were used with the demons, truly horrofying sounds.

STORY/THEMES; 

I like the themes of humanity and the meaning of "being human" in the story. We get a lot of those moments with BYTE and even with other characters, as the MC doesnt time to realise just how "human" everyone else actually is, making him feel alone in this world. I like the philosophical debates that happen with BYTE alot as well such as question the nature of what it means to be truly alive. I ALSO love that the sexual content is not too intrusive and actually has relevance in the story.

ARTSTYLE;

I absolytely LOVE the artstyle and how it feels like we are looking and an oiled painting, at some moments it reminded me of DARKWOOD, specially inside the blackzones.


WHAT COULD BE WORKED ON;

Honestly, there aren't many negative things to say about this VN, but i will say that i wish to see more use of CGs and-or ilustrative artwork of crucial moments. I feel like moments like when Loken was telling the story of the badger of carmine there could be a simple, not so explicit CG showing us the POV of Tahki or perhaps just showing a small snipet of it; At the same time i get it that the UNKOWN plays a huge part in creating tension and fear unto the player and i personally think the decision to not show much is FANTASTIC, but perhaps in the future there could be a biiiiit more MINIMALISTIC  CGs, nothing too telling. 

ANYWAYS, this VN is fantastic and honestly one of the best experiences i've had reading a furry VN, i wish only the best for all of those involved in creating this project.

This has to be one of the best VN i have ever played/read... I can't wait for more