I wasn't sure what to expect with this visual novel, but I could have never predicted the places that this one was willing to go. This story works best as a visual novel and also brings out the best elements of the medium--maybe better than any other VN I've ever played.

As a fan of VNs, this is easy to recommend. It's by far a must-play for anyone even slightly interested in the medium. However, like with any other VN, this also makes it downright impossible to recommend to anyone not a fan of the storytelling style.

Between the CGs, the immaculate (albeit a bit superfluous) writing, the original compositions (that get even better when you unlock the translations post-game), and the absolutely masterful storytelling, it's impossible to give this less than a perfect score. It's a masterpiece that defines this genre for me going forward.

I will miss these characters. I will miss the music. But I'm also finding my heart warmed on the other side of a tragic love story. I read a lot of books. This is a better story than any fantasy I've ever read.

Pastoral Perspective: This is a challenging story. It's difficult not to spoil the constant twists to explain it, but it's filled with potential triggers. It's boldly willing to be exactly what it is and has plenty of Christian culture thrown into its story--both in a positive and negative light. The most important lesson that this game teaches is that none have fallen so far as to not be capable of being offered grace, if not forgiveness.