ive only played robins route but im so smitten with them, i dont think ill read the others for a while lol. this story is genuinely so beautiful (yes, i cried like a baby in ch10, sue me) and the writing is so pleasing that i finished it in one run. as in, im typing this at 5 AM on no sleep because i was invested, one run
also, side note, cricket is a childhood nickname of mine, as well as my screen name on most platforms and what most of my friends call me, so having the choice of my mc being Crickett was really nice as wel
peak.. Just finished, and I love the tone shift from CH.10 onward. absolute masterpiece of a story. the overall message? perfect. Moment of silence for our friends.
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loved reading this in one sitting, all the relationships with the main four blend so well into each other, regardless of which RO you choose. Time to go back to waiting on Cantata :]
also like the others below me said, this was beautiful from start to finish! heron my love <3 also throughout this entire story i was reminded of Anthem by Ayn Rand again and again(don't know how no one has mentioned it already lol), alongside the Giver, 1984, Fahrenheit 451, and others. beautifully well done!
Anthem was certainly the largest inspiration, alongside 1984 and Fahrenheit 451. You’re right, no one mentioned it. I wasn’t sure anyone else had read it, lol.
This is soo good. I love the Cirle so much, especially Ferret, my love. They have a special place in my heart. I found your other IF and I loved your writing so much that I needed to read more of your works so here I am. Thanks for sharing your masterpiece. I really enjoyed it 💖.
Really liked the setting, it feels different than most interactive fiction, good job on that. I was honestly afraid it would be hard to justify the way The City is, but you wrote it very well and it really makes a lot of sense. Also, I think you managed well the characters being more than illiterate at the beginning.
The only real flaw I can find is that the growth of the relationships with your father and you ro feel a bit rushed to me. The scenes are good the way they are, there just needed more scenes in between to make the growth slower and steadier. But, I understand you might not have wanted to make the game too long or might have wanted to focus on the other themes.
I do particularly appreciate the theme of knowledge being a sort of power in itself, it's easy to not understand the true value of knowledge when one has never known the opposite - thankfully.
Last thing, I really enjoyed it, and played it a couple times after playing Cantata. I must say that the improvement in terms of writing really shows in Cantata, so, good job on the improvement! This was already good, but you stepped up.
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Ohhhh my god this was beautiful!!
Thank you!
I have crawled out of my coffin, it is time for me to replay viatica
OH MY GOD WAIT WAS THERE A LAYOUT CHANGE?? UNDO BUTTON MY BELOVED <3333
Lol, welcome back! Yes, Viatica got a glow up! ✨I rebuilt it on the anniversary.
Extremely good, it makes me want to start writing again and properly at that.
Thank you, that is quite the compliment!
I've officially read every route and holy shit dude I have never played something where EVERY li had a perfect story before this one
Lol, thanks!
i lied. im back already bc this story has been haunting me
HERONNNNN
My boy Heron ❤️
ive only played robins route but im so smitten with them, i dont think ill read the others for a while lol. this story is genuinely so beautiful (yes, i cried like a baby in ch10, sue me) and the writing is so pleasing that i finished it in one run. as in, im typing this at 5 AM on no sleep because i was invested, one run
also, side note, cricket is a childhood nickname of mine, as well as my screen name on most platforms and what most of my friends call me, so having the choice of my mc being Crickett was really nice as wel
Lol, I appreciate the dedication and I’m glad you enjoyed Robin’s route! Now get some sleep! 🫵
i came from cantata and just finished! your works are amazing and you've inspired and motivated me to write again. thank you!
You are most welcome! I’m glad I could inspire you! 🥹❤️
wdym tyrant rigis??? wdym a war that destroyed everything???? im scared on whats gonna happen in the full release of catata
Lol, I appreciate the reach, but the 2 stories aren’t connected. Cantata is a fantasy world and Viatica is a futuristic real world.
peak.. Just finished, and I love the tone shift from CH.10 onward. absolute masterpiece of a story. the overall message? perfect.
Moment of silence for our friends.
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loved reading this in one sitting, all the relationships with the main four blend so well into each other, regardless of which RO you choose. Time to go back to waiting on Cantata :]
Thank you! ❤️
aGHHH
i can't decide between Ferret or Robin.. both are so precious :[
also, I did the 'pointing Rick Dalton' meme when I saw the first few Cantata easter eggs! pog
also like the others below me said, this was beautiful from start to finish! heron my love <3 also throughout this entire story i was reminded of Anthem by Ayn Rand again and again(don't know how no one has mentioned it already lol), alongside the Giver, 1984, Fahrenheit 451, and others. beautifully well done!
Thank you so much! ❤️
Anthem was certainly the largest inspiration, alongside 1984 and Fahrenheit 451. You’re right, no one mentioned it. I wasn’t sure anyone else had read it, lol.
Same as the person below, I'm in love with the concept already :D
Thank you!
I just finished playing your demo for Cantata and LOVED it, and then I found this one, so I have high hopes!! I'm sure it l'll be amazing :3
Thank you for reading my works! I hope you enjoy it!
So far, I am definitely enjoying it!! ><
OH MY GOD I DIDNT EVEN REALIZE YOU DID VIATICA - peak
Lol, thanks!
This is soo good. I love the Cirle so much, especially Ferret, my love. They have a special place in my heart. I found your other IF and I loved your writing so much that I needed to read more of your works so here I am. Thanks for sharing your masterpiece. I really enjoyed it 💖.
You are most welcome! Thank you for reading! ❤️
Really liked the setting, it feels different than most interactive fiction, good job on that. I was honestly afraid it would be hard to justify the way The City is, but you wrote it very well and it really makes a lot of sense. Also, I think you managed well the characters being more than illiterate at the beginning.
The only real flaw I can find is that the growth of the relationships with your father and you ro feel a bit rushed to me. The scenes are good the way they are, there just needed more scenes in between to make the growth slower and steadier. But, I understand you might not have wanted to make the game too long or might have wanted to focus on the other themes.
I do particularly appreciate the theme of knowledge being a sort of power in itself, it's easy to not understand the true value of knowledge when one has never known the opposite - thankfully.
Last thing, I really enjoyed it, and played it a couple times after playing Cantata. I must say that the improvement in terms of writing really shows in Cantata, so, good job on the improvement! This was already good, but you stepped up.