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Pretty sure this IF has been abandoned but just in case it hasn't... I absolutely adore your writing and illustrations and truly hope you continue! I believe this IF could/will be amazing, and can't wait to read more.

This IF really is something miraculous. TLDR: it is a rare and beautiful IF that I thoroughly recommend. 

The longer review- this IF isn't very long (about 45 min-1 hr) but these characters, their world, and the story will stay with you long after you leave the game. The main characters, Salvi and MC, are both compelling, bitter, frustrated, and soft in different ways.  Despite having opposing personalities, they clearly have deep affection for each other and their third companion, Dante (who is featured in memories but never makes an appearance with the characters, yet still remains a deeply impactful presence). 

As a reader, it feels like you've been dropped into a rich and beautiful storyline of three characters who are intrinsically, irrevocably linked in a way that we do not fully understand but are able to appreciate. I did sometimes wish I knew a bit more about their story, but it never took away from their tale, and the ending is heartwarming and so lovely. (That said, ,I would pay good money for a full story of these three together). 

I really do hope you create a sequel to this IF (or just continue to create IFs in general). You are so incredibly talented. The art, the voice acting and the music are all incredible but what really shines through is the story, and the way you can connect with readers. Thank you for this beautiful IF! I can't wait to see what else you will create. :) 

This is truly one of my most highly anticipated WIPs! The story begins with an absolutely heartbreaking event, and the author, Coeur, doesn’t skim over the resulting emotional devastation. The two available chapters (and prologue) focus on world building and developing an MC with intense emotions/motivations, while introducing the key ROs in a way that feels natural to the cadence of the story. It is a WIP, so there are some unpolished bits, but I am really looking forward to this IF’s development! The creator has a clear voice and a powerful story to tell, and I really think they have what it takes to make this one of the greats. <3 

This is wonderful! I've heard so many great things about this IF and finally got a chance to play the demo, and it did not disappoint! Great story, premise and characters. I can't wait to read more! :) 

Loving this so far! I like the writer commentary- it took me a while to get used to but once I did, I found it very funny! Really excited to romance/befriend this ragtag group of time travelers. :) 

The newest update was SO GOOD! I am so hooked on this game- I love the atmosphere, the mystery, and all of the characters. Seamus is my favorite so far, with Niyah as a close second, but I can't wait to romance/befriend all of them. The puzzles are a fun addition, and the art style is lovely! I am so excited to see where this story will go. :)  

Every single route stole my heart in a different way. Don't get me wrong, I loved the first version of the game, but the second version was even better! The art, the music, added dialogue, and of course, the new love interest! It was all so well done and so fun to play. There is an authenticity in your game that is difficult to capture, but is truly so wonderful to experience. Thank you so much for the update! 

Also, the xyx route was INCREDIBLE! I didn't necessarily see the appeal at first (I loved the first three routes too much!) but he completely stole my heart and soul! He reminds me a bit of Seven in Mystic Messenger, which is the highest compliment I can give because that is my favorite romance of all time. The route was fun, funny, soft, and unexpected, plus the voice actor was sexy, sweet and generally amazing! 

Wonderful job! You and your team are truly incredible and I can't wait to see what you'll create next. If you have a Patreon or Kofi, please let me know! I'd love to support ya'll!

Final question- are we going to get an onionthief route next bc.... I am 100% ready to invest my emotions/lose my heart to another Blooming Panic love interest <3

Hahaha! I actually thought he might be the "secret route". Maybe in the next game, lol! 

• What's your favorite character?

To answer your questions, my favorite character is Mathias (I just love everything about him!) but Mandra is a close second. They both are such complex characters and I love the juxtaposition between the two siblings, their histories, personalities, motivations and relationships with MC. 

• Did you try the different options, or did you follow only one path?

I did a bit of experimenting on the other paths (I did both Mandra and Mathias in the bonus story) but have overall stuck to the same path. I have such a hard time being mean/strict with Mathias!

• What do you think of the black and white aesthetic?

I like the black and white aesthetic! I'm sure I'd still love it just as much if you decided to make it color, but it does make this game unique and adds to the atmosphere of the game.

• Is there anything about the world of Five Kingdoms you'd like to know more about while playing?

My main question is in my original comment, but I have a few others! How old is Lady Melike? Also, are there other Dragon Commanders? 

I have many, many others (Was Elias always cruel? What happened to Murdoch? How did Mandra save MC? What made the Queen cold? When will Melike be back and what is her mission? How did Mathias "save" MC the first time and what happened at the academy? When did MC save Mathias from the assassin?), but I'm sure they are spoilers, and that we will find out in the game. :) Thank you for this wonderful game!!! 

This truly is one of my favorite games! I think I've played it about 25 times since I first downloaded. The writing really is phenomenal. The sexual/romantic tension, undercut by a lifetime of pain and longing between MC and Mathias- it is just so good! 

I do have a quick question- how old is MC? I assumed they were the same age as Mathias, maybe a year or so younger, but at one point in the dialogue, they mention that they were seven winters when the queen was one and twenty. Since the Queen gave birth to Mathias when she was 25, that would make MC about 11 years older than him (about 39 at the start of the game). Is that accurate? I always saw them growing up together. 

1. Which guy did you like the most and why? 

I loved all of the love interests, but my favorite had to be Mitra. I'm usually more into the broody boys, but Mitra's developing crush, the precious interactions with the kids and the fact that everyone in town was trying to play matchmaker with Tamara and Mitra during the entire game was so cute to me!!! He was such a sweetheart, I just love him.

 2. Do you play a lot of otome/visual novels? What made you choose to play Nusantara?

I do play a lot of otome/visual novels! It is one of my favorite game genres. I actually started playing Bermuda Triangle demo and realized that this game came first! I love the setting and the characters were very compelling. 

 3. Which element of the game would you say was the best and which ones would you say need work? Consider story, art, characters, music etc.

I loved the art, especially the CGs and the backgrounds. They were really lovely. I also really enjoyed the side characters! They were well developed and I really cared about their storylines. I also loved the dialogue and of course, the main characters and their development. The music was good too! It added to the tension of the scenes but was never distracting or too loud. 

 4. Do you have any other questions, comments or constructive criticism?

Questions: I was a bit confused about why the Komodos were eating Avians and why Tamara could understand the Avians but couldn't speak their language at the beginning. Also, although the chibis of Tamara doing various tasks were cute, I wasn't sure if they had implications in game- the sound made it seem like Tamara failed or was successful with a task, but I wasn't sure if there were stats connected to it? Also, was there something deeper going on with Purba? I understand that his dad was the previous chief and that motivated his actions, but he seemed to know something that the rest of the characters didn't. Am I reading too much into that? 

Comments: I really, really wish there had been a way to save Rama in the other routes, ESPECIALLY Mitra's route! It made every other route a bit bittersweet, knowing that Rama would die no matter what I did. His story broke my heart, and I wish Tamara could have still helped Rama through his pain as a good friend while still romancing the other boys. 

Overall, this was a great game. The characters and story lines were so memorable. You are really talented, and I can't wait for the next update if Bermuda Triangle!   

I should preface this review by saying that I feel oddly protective of this game and its creators. I've played every route in the first installment of Cinderella Phenomenon about 20 times for free and have had countless hours of enjoyment from the series, so I was definitely ready to pay $10 for the next installment of the game. Honestly, this game feels more like bonus content for the first game than a separate game, but I’m ok with that. I’ve logged 50+ in the first game without paying a single cent, so for me, spending $10 for a bit of extra fluff content with my favorite LIs was more than worth it.

Do not expect an entirely different game- it is very much a (delightful) continuation of the first series. In my opinion, you need play the first game before beginning this one, as it provides necessary context to all of the routes. If I didn’t play the first game, I may doubt the price, but again, the first game was free and I feel completely comfortable paying $10 for bonus content for a game I have enjoyed for so long.

TLDR: The price is worth it if you enjoyed the first game, which is completely free. 

I absolutely loved the Rose of Segunda and wasn't sure how the sequel would compare, but somehow it is even better than the original (if that is possible!). Leopold and Guillaume were my favorite routes in the first game, and I suspect I’ll love them just as much once their routes come out, but so far, Bastien's route was wonderful! 

(Minor spoilers) Bastien's route wasn't an easy "happily every after"- a noble woman married a servant and realistically, that makes a "happy ending" much more difficult. This route is sometimes sad and often painful, but it hurts in a good way because it makes the joy at the end even sweeter. 

I wasn't initially pumped for the civil war plotline, but it was actually really enjoyable. The intrigue! The drama! The choices felt very high stakes and I was constantly second-guessing what was right. It was great! I loved seeing characters from the first game, but I have to say, MC's mother really stole the show for me- she’s callous, ambitious, and more than a little power hungry, but her dry sense of humor and exasperation at her "three children who won't listen to (her)" cracked me up (Frederick, MC and Bastien can be a handful!). This is a wonderful game, created by people who truly loved/respected the first installment. I cannot wait for the next routes! Now, please excuse me while I go replay “The Rose of Segunda” for the hundredth time.   

Thank you! I'm thrilled to report this game really did exceed my (already very high!) expectations. It was genuinely funny, intriguing, and engaging throughout every route. I had my preferences, but honestly every character (or characters) had a beautifully wonderful romance and story. The precious bonus were everything I could have dreamed of and more. Thank you! This game was AMAZING and I can't wait for the other games (Errant Kingsdom and Call me Under) you have in the works. I'm sure they will be just as wonderful! :) 

I just downloaded this game after reading GLOWING reviews and I am so excited! Quick question- is there a recommended playthrough order when it comes to the romances? Is there someone I should romance first or last? Thank you! 

I love it! I like the updated script a lot. Quick question-where does the demo end? I keep getting sent to the main menu after choosing what boyfriend does on Day 5, regardless of my choices, but I can't tell if that is on purpose or a bug. Thanks!

This is such an amazing game! First I have to  talk about Mira. I've played a lot of Otome games in my lifetime but I don't think I've ever loved a protagonist as much as I loved this one. Smart, funny, beautiful, confident in her sexuality and her abilities, she was so much fun to play. I also loved playing a female character that had been with multiple partners in the past and enjoyed sex and wasn't shamed for that. It was so refreshing and different from a lot of games I've played. Also the differences not only between the romances, but the different scenarios and interactions you get depending on Emma's LI was so much fun. I've played through each route at least twice to see all of the different interactions and will probably play a third time.  I loved the mystery aspect of the game, although I still haven't figured all of it out yet, especially Rayner. He is such a complex and interesting character, I want to know more about him! This is a great, beautiful, amazing game. You guys are so talented. Thank you for the incredible game. 

I can't wait!!! This game is amazing. I wasn't sure if I would like it, since I've never been a huge fan of making clothes and dressing up characters, but I absolutely love it. The stories are so well written, the characters are great, and designing clothes, especially during freestyle, is so much fun. I'm so excited to have more! You are incredible, I can't wait. 

This was a great game! I loved the mystery aspect! My favorite scene was with Magnus, during the hair cutting part. He is so cute! But all the characters were great, and it was fun to play through again and learn different characters' motivations for the murder. Good job!