Only seeing black rectangles instead of the images of characters.
Reviews for "SweetCrush"
Cool game like the story of it if I could rate it like I did rn 10/10 and ngl I would recommend it
Cool, short little experience. The mention of DDLC in the description is wholly warranted, because this feels like an appetizer to that game. Or, I suppose, like a project pitch. The parallels to it are evident, so a comparison is almost obligatory; however, while DDLC does everything better, it's also not a jam game. That's all I'll say about the two.
On its own merits, this paces itself well for its scope, and the art is very polished. The script flowed pretty well, too. I will say I was not expecting the little minigame, which was kind of cute! Unfortunately, the biggest downfall is that the game is simply too short - it didn't give me nearly enough time to settle down into the atmosphere of the story. (Of course, that's less of a fault of development than it is the fact that it's a game jam game.)
It'd be interesting to see how this idea would develop, and whether it would venture away from being a "DDLC-like" or whether it would adhere to imitation being the sincerest form of flattery! Either way, I appreciate the palpable time and effort put into this project.
I was skeptical of this game considering the clear inspirations, but for what it is I had a really solid time with it! Good stuff, keep it up!
Finally found time to play this game. Love it, the fourth wall got a few cracks here and there. (Gotta also find time to play that DDLC). However... SPOILERS INCOMING!!!
SERIOUS SPOILERS INCOMING!!!
I'm confused about "your ending" and everyone being emotional about "emily's message". To me it seems obvious that Emily is no different from Ai. She is forcing her opinion and view of things on "you". Even in her "sorry" message she is emphasizing that "you" need help. And there is NO proof for that in the game. It's only HER opinion and she sticks to it even when trying to be forgiven. She is saying that she understands "you" need space - but right after that she is suggesting therapy and seeking help from parents. All she really cares for is small things like going out and stuff - in fact, she cares about wether "you" are comfortable FOR HER, not FOR YOURSELF. So it's not "your ending". Its "Emily's ending". There's NO "Your Ending" here. And THAT is the actual horror of the game to me.
The true "Your Ending", as I see it, would be closing Emily's message as well right after she says about seeking help. And starting your life anew, without those forcing themselves on you.
However, all of the above is just my opinion. Maybe I'm actually the one in need of help, who knows? Or maybe it's just cute little Ai corrupting the game's comments as well. $tay h3althy and pl4y thi$ game some M0R3, cause Ai loves you so much, and Emily loves you so much... We all loves "you" soooooooooooooooo