uhhh how did we go from Snoot Game to this?? Like Snoot Game had that potential to be serviceable if not for the 4chan ties and cringe "LGBT more like LGTV" style humour to put it lightly. It's story writing and character interactions were fine and the art was good for the most part. But this... this is the cleanest 180 away from that game and its barrelling down the road on its chromed out wheelchair.

Wani Hug That Gator is in my runner up for best sleeper hit so far, its being praised by the fair few who picked it up and for very good reasons. Its a basic, at times generic, high school romance story about a social outcast falling in love with another social outcast, except she is a paraplegic gator and that makes her extra special. Talking about her Olivia is such a good character, I loved almost any interaction she had because her sarcastic, cynical personality was done so well whenever she's in a good mood its a blast and anytime she's in a bad mood you just have to find a way to cheer her up. This game does a really good job making sure you care about her, and sure she's the love interest it would suck if the game failed at that, but keeping in mind these guys made Snoot Game, thats a real accomplishment. Aside from Olivia the other characters vary in quality and impact, but each add their own spice that highlights either their own flaw, or one of Olivia's. and shoutout to Liz for being second pick for best character i will never get tired of seeing her head plop from the top of the screen into frame when she shows up.

With regards to the writing I thought it was amazing. Each characters dialogue felt consistent, never felt bored reading it thats for sure it was like every conversation had something engaging going on and even the more chilled or romance filled scenes I was hooked with just killer writing. Now there were a few times maybe 4 times out of my 14 hour playthrough were i rolled my eyes and sighed out loud with some of that 4chan humour seeping through. Worst line involved the "Japanese Animation APpreciation Society" in which the main character comments on the poor use of an acronym.

I loved the art there are some fantastic CGs and the character designs are well made. Even the few fully animated moments throughout the game surprised me with how lively they were. Music was a mixed bag from some obviously royalty free sounds to some great original music done for the more important scenes (Edit: The soundtrack released on Steam and Spotify and its clear to me now the vast majority of the songs aren't royalty free and in fact are really well made, been listening to it passively while playing games or working and it may be a new go to background listening album.) And also the story’s pacing stayed engaging, with only a few parts that dragged on a smidgen too long.

Sure feels like this game should never have been this good, but with the odds against it, Cavemanon managed to turn around and make a well made, emotional VN with some lovable characters and a story that doesnt falter, and either leaves you satisfied with the good ending or makes you wish you got the good ending.

Also please for the love of Raptor Jesus, having a main character be a blank bald slate for self insert reasons and naming them INCO G NITO is a crime against humanity never was that ok, Snoot Game's mc being called Anon wasnt as bad as this

This game was really good, maybe more simpler and straightforward than their previous work storywise and some characters kinda lack some depth at least on the routes I played (Ending 2 & 4), but ending 4 for example was really heartwarming nonetheless

The music is very good, the art and animations still have that kinda rough vibes to them but they're plenty and you're not gonna get dissapointed by them just because they are not profesionally made, they're still tremendously good, I believe if they spended more time polishing and renewing some backgrounds it wouldn't be noticeable

In the end, is totally worth it despite all, you're gonna have a good time, I liked it