I hate this story. I really do.
And you're wondering why I'm still rating it 5....
Well its unfair for me to hate it and not rate it what it deserves.
The writing is solid, foundationally. It has Friday the 13th Vibes with constant twists and turns and probably even more misunderstandings that will make sense later, everyones just kind of on edge cause they assume the worst in bad situations im sure.
Note: (I didn't notice many grammatical errors, and there wasn't any weird feeling translations so idk. Seemed pretty fine to me, unless it was on paths I just didnt take personally. Writing seemed crisp to me. Its DEFINITELY ambitious though theres a whole hell of a lot going on.)
The models, graphics, renders, whatever have you are flawless. They are phenomenally good. The animations are gorgeous, but fall behind a little bit as they're just mostly loops (shorter rather than longer) BUT (again) theres alot that happens between each scene that keeps things pretty fresh, so its not just a stagnant single loop.
Another Note: (There is a lot of foot fetish in this game. Mostly dealing with Foot Jobs specifically. Think in the limited sex scenes I counted atleast Four or Five times feet were on the MC's sausage.)
Why do I hate this story? Because it makes me feel shitty no matter which way I go. I always hate stories that leave you in a constant consequence selection. Mei just confessed her feelings to you in the most romantic way ever, all the signs were there! do you turn her down? Well shit you're an asshole if you do, and theres a huge scene to make sure you feel it. Do you accept? Well, goodluck because she's gonna just up and vanish, potentially sabotage the car and go party at dreamland herself. Hah, sucker! (To be figured out WHY, but I assure you no matter what the WHY is, its bullshit lol)
Oh Summer and Lea mistook you for a perv, also Oh that poor girl Alice whose constricted by her family and just wants a friend that may potentially become more! Time to choose again! Be an immediate asshole and turn Summer down on the plans you JUST MADE or Turn Alice down for the plans you made RIGHT BEFORE she showed up. Granted Alice does have another scene but at another potentially huge fork lol. If you shoot Summer down you'll be guilted to high hell for it too!
We're going to Spring Break at this CRAZY PARTY FESTIVAL place. WHY THE HELL do I need to be guilt tripped multiple times before we even arrive
Needless to say I'm still gonna go through this story, I just hate the instant guilt tripping lol. Feels like no matter what route choices you go down you're either getting screwed, breaking someones heart or cheating on someone.