I absolutely love this game. Such a beautiful world and characters that simply draw you in. Not to mention the flawless incorporation of gender, pronouns, and personality. (Unlike some Twine-based games, I felt as though my character was real and I became immersed in the storytelling). At first I couldn't decide who to pursue, but...Azad here I come :-)
This is such a wonderful game. I'm obsessed with it. You've built up such an interesting world, with characters that immediately grab your reader's attention. There are so many minor characters that I half-wished were love interests lol. I look forward to seeing what happens next! Especially when things with Azad just started getting juicy 👀
This is a fantastic read, several times I've laughed out loud at the antics these characters get into and been all round very impressed with the vivid imagery that has been painted for me. Keep up the great work!
I am simply in love with this story. I was heartbroken when I reached the last update ^^ The plot is interesting and the universe is really charming. All the characters are lovely they all have their own stories and mysteries and traits, they are all fun to be around with. It was a pleasing immersive experience and I'm looking forward to the next chapter! this is amazing work I'll try giving money net time i have a commission because this work deserve all the support! <3 P.S.: I really appreciate the non-binary inclusion in all of this!
I just finished second chapter and I am already fully pulled in. I love everything. The characters, the world... Even just the option to choose your height. It's such a small thing yet it makes you enjoy the story so much more. I never comment because English isn't my first language but I had to tell you how much I love it!
Omg you just don't know how happy I am to read this I feel in love with this text base story, I was very worried at first cause I know it's hard for me to love something that is text based BUT THIS RIGHT HERE GOD I'm in love it grabbed my attention so quick and I'm only on chapter two(already all caught up on chapter 5) . Also I don't know who I like, Xelef/Xelara personality draws me in so much but then theres Rozerin/Rezan who is so calming and really easy to talk to. Lol idk who I like all the characters have something unique to grab your attention.
I just want to say you have a new supporter and I will try my hardest to support this story cause it deserves it I'm in love you just don't under stand.
Oh and another question if you don't mind me asking, What made you want to start a textbased game and how did you come up with some of the ideas?
Cause not only is this talent but alot of hard work at that also please don't rush on chapter 6 make sure your taking the rest you need cause your health is more important
Thanks so much for the thoughtful comments, and sorry for the late reply! I really appreciate all the kind words, and I'm happy to have you along for the ride ❤️
As for why I created the game, it's very simple: I love IF and text-based games myself, and I also love both the fantasy and romance genres, so I decided to try my hand at it! I was also inspired by the desire to explore my own heritage and culture in a way I haven't seen represented in popular media, so that's how AToC basically came about!
I kept clicking on the blank chapter six page, hoping that it wasn't over, but it was! This was amazing! I was a bit hesitant to starting a text-based game, but the customization pulled me in (along with a tiny voice in my head that said, "You read fanfiction; you can-at the very least-read this!" And I'm so glad I did!).
I can't wait for the next chapter, keep up the AMAZING work!
Aw, thank you! ❤️ I've been on a winter break the past three weeks so Chapter Six has been delayed a little, but if all goes well it should be finished by the end of January.
This is so great! I was dubious about starting a completely text-based game just because my attention span hasn't been the best lately and I was afraid I'd drop off after a few clicks, but the writing is so wonderful and vivid and the world is so fascinating that I played the available chapters in couple days. Loved every bit of it.
I kind of want to re-play just to get all the content, but I don't know if I could handle picking anyone other than Azad.
This game made me such a happy Lady! ( I love reading,RP , fantasy, and studying culture and history so this kind of setting with some fantasy too hit that happy little niche for me)
Very late addition: I just figured out that if you run the store page in desktop mode and start the game that way, you will get the option to Save to Disk/Load from Disk as well. Hopefully that solves this problem for you!
Hello !! ( please forgive my english in advance, I'm not a native english speaker!)
I just wanted to tell you that this one of the best text-based game I have ever played! It's amazing ! The story is beautifully written and at times, I feel like I'm really living it ! I have never been that immersed in a story, although sometimes I have some difficulties to understand a few words but that's only because I'm French ahah :)
Also the characters are all so endearing in their own ways that it is difficult to choose one ahah ! You really have a great talent in writing , don't ever stop ;)
But, I was wondering about something...Unfortunately, at the end of chapter 4 I got a " Bad END". What does that mean ? I thought I was doing everything right...?
It may be due to a wrong choice of mine, right ? But I don't know what to do now...Do I need to restart the entire game ?
Can you enlighten me ? I really would like to continue playing your game which is, I say it again, amazing.
Thank you in adavance, take care !
(Also sorry for the long post and if you had already adressed this kind of problem!!)
It's no trouble! Getting the BAD END at the end of Chapter Four means you didn't get enough points with any of the love interests. I have a walkthrough on my blog that shows you how to avoid it, and how to get the love interest you want!
Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate it ❤️
Hi!! I literally just made this account so I could support you and tell you what an amazing job you've done so far!! I love to play these types of games and I keep coming back to yours to check on updates. I honestly think your characters are super interesting and I usually get attached to one character, but this time I couldn't choose, they're all so amazing. The writing's great and doesn't get repetitive or boring, so you can keep on rereading it. And honestly, you're my inspiration to continue writing myself! So to keep it short, keep up the good work and if you're considering writing more after you finish this, I'll be right there to support it! :D
Love it. Going in for the second play through but stumbled across something I'm curious about. On my first playthrough, for no particular reason, I went with a non-binary (going by they) Crown who was attracted to both men and women. In that I noticed that Xelara was a women, as was Lady Rozerin, and Dara and Azad were both men. And going by the lovely artwork on this page I figured that those were the genders they were originally intended to be and/or written as. For my second playthrough I wanted to switch things up (naturally) so I went with a male Crown, but I wanted to stick with the dynamic I had before since I was attached to the crew like that so I again picked to be attracted to both men and women thinking that everyone would be the same as before.
But, I noticed that Xelara and Dara had flipped genders. Which made me curious about whether or not Xelara was strictly homosexual (the princess ex and "you sedoosed my mum!!!" guy were also big hints) and Dara straight or something and it just doesn't apply in a situation where the Crown is nonbinary. So then I tried to do it with a female Crown, again attracted to both men and women. That time it was Rozerin and Azad's turn to flip.
So now I'm wondering if it's set up like Rozerin and Dara are straight and will always be the opposite gender of the Crown and Xelara and Azad are gay and will always be the same gender as the Crown. Is that right? Or am I reading to much into it? Also sorry for writing so much! to be fair though I had to read way more of your writing so I guess karma do be a bitch like that sometimes lol.
Reading way too much into it. All the LIs are bisexual regardless of their gender or the Crown's gender. The LIs switch randomly between genders for bisexual Crowns just because I figured that would keep things interesting.
Also, an important point I want to make: the LIs do not have "canon" genders. I always intended them to have both male and female versions. The reason those versions are in the artwork is because those are the ones I just happened to commission first. Playing with Xelef is just as canon as playing with Xelara, etc.
Aha that's just how I roll (especially nowadays) ^^. I thought it could just be for replayability's sake too. And that's fair enough, I didn't mean to imply that they're not canon or anything, of course. Now super interested to see the inverse artwork. Thanks for the response. Oh and keep up the good work!
I absolutely adore everything about "A Tale of Crowns:" the background of the main character, as well as the world itself, is so different and vast with culture, the characters make me want to tease them all equally, and I love how each action seems to help define the main protagonist. I'm definitely looking forward to all future updates and narratives. Keep up the good work! ^_^
As a non-binary person, I love that you made a world where it's not a big deal to be non-binary, and the main character isn't the only non-binary person in my play-through! It feels natural, which is lovely. I also like how it's part of protocol to introduce yourself with your pronouns.
This is a very original game. If it were a novel, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. The lore is immersive, and the romanceable characters are ALL likable! That's so rare! This was so much fun, and I can't wait for the next chapter! : D
Thanks so much!! I'm really glad you felt represented while playing it; inclusion has always been an important factor for me as I started designing the game. I appreciate the kind words ❤️
This shit is so good like I'm over here struggling to pick who to romance THEY'RE ALL SO PRECIOUS AND I'M TOO GAY TO MAKE A PROPER DECISION. Gonna have to play it multiple times. That seems to be the only solution. I do hope you take care of yourself while writing and that you enjoy working on it as much as I enjoy reading it.
Brilliant! Where do I even begin? I will try to be brief on each point so as not to drag on forever. (Which I most certainly could)
The characters are wonderful. Not just the LIs, but the side characters as well. Each character felt distinct in their own way. As to the LIs, I absolutely adore Azad.
The setting is refreshing. I've been looking for good non-western fantasy, and this is it. The lore is positively intriguing, and I find myself wanting to know everything about the world's history.
The story, captivating. It's the kind that leaves you thinking about what will come next when you really ought be sleeping.
Pacing deserves it's own section. A lot of romance games rush the relationships, making them feel unearned when one steps back to look at it all. I have only played through Azad's so far, so I cannot speak to the others, but his has been phenomenal thus far. (Truly, the world needs more slow burn romance games, so many are far too hasty.)
The MC. First off, the customization level is wonderful, truly. Beyond that, this is one of the few romance games that truly feels like it is written for anyone. In a genre that is more traditionally female-oriented, even those games with options for a male (or nb) mc often feel as though they were written with a feminine player in mind. The mc did not feel overwhelmingly feminine, nor masculine here. They just felt like a person, and it was truly lovely. Beyond that, the traits system is really well done, seeing it affect actions in the more passive moments really helps to cement the mc in as an individual rather than a prescribed character with occasional sway over the situation.
And, at last the writing. I think my above comments have made it more than clear, but the writing is phenomenal.
In summation, I adore this game. Amazing work, I cannot wait to see where things go!
Thanks! ❤️ Chapter Six is in the works, no worries! My hope is to finish it before the year is over, but if I can't make that deadline, then definitely in early-January at the very least.
I haven't fallen in love with a story and the characters this fast in ages. The writing and, just /flails hands/ THEM. All of them. I love visual novels and games like Dragon Age (I am either projecting really strongly or I could swear there was a reference there lol), but also text based adventures. It's so hard for me to get hooked, though. And then I found this and fell in love at the prologue alone. Even if there was no romance, I am thoroughly hooked.
Thanks for this amazing work, I am still on chapter 4 and sad to think I'll reach the end at ch 5 and then I'll have to wait, but I guess great things are worth waiting for!♡ It also helps me with my English. I'm not a native speaker, but I understand everything without a problem!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate the kind words ❤️ And there were no intentional references to DA on my part, as far as I know at least lol. I do like the franchise, but the settings and the worldbuilding are very different haha
I am absolutely in love with this story and the characters. I'm also so happy you can choose your preference, gender, and pronouns! Aside from the romance part, the story itself is great in its own right! It's so captivating and I love the personality system. The twists and mysteries are also really fun! I can't wait to see more of this game! Also, Xelara absolutely has my heart. All the other characters are just as great but I just can't get enough of her!
AUGGG I just wanted to express my deepest appreciation for you, for sharing this wonderful game! I'm super excited for the next update <3 It's been a while since I'd felt so invested in a story. Thank you for making it, for me it's a little ray of sunshine in these trying times. For now all I can do is share the game with my friends, but in the future i hope to support it financially too!
Also, do you think there will be a few more interactions with background characters? I know it's a bit wishful thinking on my part but I adored interacting with Tujo and Heval, and hope to see them more!
Either way, wonderful work, and thank you again! Keep up the wonderful work :)
Wow, I just played trough all of the routes avalaible, and I'm impressed! I loved the game. I was a bit taken aback when I saw it was text-based (I thought it was a visual novel, seeing the illustrations of the characters xp I should have looked better at the screenshots!) but I gave it a go and my, I'm not dissapointed!
The writing and plot are on point, the characters natural and likable and our protagonist is well-written too (her actions and thoughts make sense, and she is not one of these insuferrable brat that protag sometimes are). The customisation of the protag traits is a good idea too. I can be the Crown how I want them to be thanks to that. The story got me hooked too (I came for the romance, stayed for the plot and the story-telling!) (and the romance too, aha), I've got so many questions as to what's going to happen next! (Who's really her father aaah)
I loved the characters, especially Xelef and Dara. Their interactions with the protag are really enjoyable! I'm so hyped up to see how their relationships will evolve. I just have a question: seeing as there is already some art of the characters, do you plan on including some illustrations of them during the story?
I really thank you for making this game and making it free. However, should you put it for a price later, I would gladly pay for it! It's honestly worth it.
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, sorry it took a while to reply! I'm really glad you still liked it even though you didn't expect it being text-based haha.
As for your question, yes! Once all the drawings of the love interests are done, both their male and female versions, I'll be adding them to their character codexes!
Oh gosh, I'm REALLY loving this game so far! I love your attention to imagery as well as your characterization, and the pace of the story is spot on. I also love the way you've given the role of Crown a real feel of weightiness - how our character realistically feels quite small and overwhelmed being thrust into this world where she has such unthinkable power and no experience whatsoever. In short, this story is pretty much everything I could want in a choice-based romance 'novel'. I'm seriously impressed. :D Right now, Dara is my absolute best guy (I just adore him), although I also like Azad a lot. All of the LI's are well done though, and I can't wait to play with them all when you write their parts! One question, will the romances get 'spicy' (please please)? Like, what are we talking for 16+ rating? In any case, best of luck for this game moving forward - I'll be watching closely! :)
Sorry for the late reply, and thank you for the lovely comment! In terms of a 16+ rating, any sexual acts beyond, say, making out are implied rather than explicitly shown. I wouldn't be comfortable doing anything more considering this version of the game is also played by minors. Hope that answers your question!
This is a really great game and I had so much fun playing it! I love how based off of your choices the character traits change. It's so charming and relaxing, I spent hours on end playing it through and the storyline is amazing! I'm head over heels for Xelara ❤️
This is soooo good I really liked it so much , I spent like 2 nights to finish these 4 chapters with the different choices , I'm really waiting for the updates and the routes
Your writing is gorgeous by the way ❤ the story is quite good and I liked the characters especially Azad ❤
I loved reading this so much! Spend entire evening on your game because I just needed to know what happens afterwards) Sooo waiting for the next chapters)))
It's so great to see this world and the romance and the characters and everything! I just love it! I really adore the characters and the general worldbuilding is just... I'm at a loss of words for how wonderful it is!!
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I absolutely love this game. Such a beautiful world and characters that simply draw you in. Not to mention the flawless incorporation of gender, pronouns, and personality. (Unlike some Twine-based games, I felt as though my character was real and I became immersed in the storytelling). At first I couldn't decide who to pursue, but...Azad here I come :-)
Thank you so much, I'm glad that you experienced the MC customization so positively! Story immersion is important to me, so that's reassuring ❤️
This is such a wonderful game. I'm obsessed with it. You've built up such an interesting world, with characters that immediately grab your reader's attention. There are so many minor characters that I half-wished were love interests lol. I look forward to seeing what happens next! Especially when things with Azad just started getting juicy 👀
Thanks so much!! ❤️
Check this page pretty much daily hoping for an update; excellent game!
I'd say we're about 2 weeks away from release ❤️
This is a fantastic read, several times I've laughed out loud at the antics these characters get into and been all round very impressed with the vivid imagery that has been painted for me. Keep up the great work!
Thank you!! ❤️
I am simply in love with this story. I was heartbroken when I reached the last update ^^ The plot is interesting and the universe is really charming. All the characters are lovely they all have their own stories and mysteries and traits, they are all fun to be around with. It was a pleasing immersive experience and I'm looking forward to the next chapter! this is amazing work I'll try giving money net time i have a commission because this work deserve all the support! <3
P.S.: I really appreciate the non-binary inclusion in all of this!
Thank you very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!! ❤️ Any kind of support is appreciated, but a donation is definitely super helpful if you can spare it!
I just don't have the words to say how much I enjoyed this game!!Keep up the good work <3
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I just finished second chapter and I am already fully pulled in. I love everything. The characters, the world... Even just the option to choose your height. It's such a small thing yet it makes you enjoy the story so much more. I never comment because English isn't my first language but I had to tell you how much I love it!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate it, especially with English not being your native language ❤️
This text-based story is very well written and a pleasure to read through °-°. I can't wait for the next update, thank you very much! :)
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Omg you just don't know how happy I am to read this I feel in love with this text base story, I was very worried at first cause I know it's hard for me to love something that is text based BUT THIS RIGHT HERE GOD I'm in love it grabbed my attention so quick and I'm only on chapter two(already all caught up on chapter 5) . Also I don't know who I like, Xelef/Xelara personality draws me in so much but then theres Rozerin/Rezan who is so calming and really easy to talk to. Lol idk who I like all the characters have something unique to grab your attention.
I just want to say you have a new supporter and I will try my hardest to support this story cause it deserves it I'm in love you just don't under stand.
Oh and another question if you don't mind me asking, What made you want to start a textbased game and how did you come up with some of the ideas?
Cause not only is this talent but alot of hard work at that also please don't rush on chapter 6 make sure your taking the rest you need cause your health is more important
Thanks so much for the thoughtful comments, and sorry for the late reply! I really appreciate all the kind words, and I'm happy to have you along for the ride ❤️
As for why I created the game, it's very simple: I love IF and text-based games myself, and I also love both the fantasy and romance genres, so I decided to try my hand at it! I was also inspired by the desire to explore my own heritage and culture in a way I haven't seen represented in popular media, so that's how AToC basically came about!
I kept clicking on the blank chapter six page, hoping that it wasn't over, but it was! This was amazing! I was a bit hesitant to starting a text-based game, but the customization pulled me in (along with a tiny voice in my head that said, "You read fanfiction; you can-at the very least-read this!" And I'm so glad I did!).
I can't wait for the next chapter, keep up the AMAZING work!
Aw, thank you! ❤️ I've been on a winter break the past three weeks so Chapter Six has been delayed a little, but if all goes well it should be finished by the end of January.
Yay ! Can't wait to read it \(^w^)/
This is so great! I was dubious about starting a completely text-based game just because my attention span hasn't been the best lately and I was afraid I'd drop off after a few clicks, but the writing is so wonderful and vivid and the world is so fascinating that I played the available chapters in couple days. Loved every bit of it.
I kind of want to re-play just to get all the content, but I don't know if I could handle picking anyone other than Azad.
Anyway, terrific work!
Thanks so much! I'm really glad you stuck with it despite it being text-based ❤️
This game made me such a happy Lady! ( I love reading,RP , fantasy, and studying culture and history so this kind of setting with some fantasy too hit that happy little niche for me)
And your comment made me happy, so now we're even! ❤️
Is there a way to import saves on mobile
Not as far as I can tell, sorry!
Very late addition: I just figured out that if you run the store page in desktop mode and start the game that way, you will get the option to Save to Disk/Load from Disk as well. Hopefully that solves this problem for you!
Hello !! ( please forgive my english in advance, I'm not a native english speaker!)
I just wanted to tell you that this one of the best text-based game I have ever played! It's amazing ! The story is beautifully written and at times, I feel like I'm really living it ! I have never been that immersed in a story, although sometimes I have some difficulties to understand a few words but that's only because I'm French ahah :)
Also the characters are all so endearing in their own ways that it is difficult to choose one ahah ! You really have a great talent in writing , don't ever stop ;)
But, I was wondering about something...Unfortunately, at the end of chapter 4 I got a " Bad END". What does that mean ? I thought I was doing everything right...?
It may be due to a wrong choice of mine, right ? But I don't know what to do now...Do I need to restart the entire game ?
Can you enlighten me ? I really would like to continue playing your game which is, I say it again, amazing.
Thank you in adavance, take care !
(Also sorry for the long post and if you had already adressed this kind of problem!!)
It's no trouble! Getting the BAD END at the end of Chapter Four means you didn't get enough points with any of the love interests. I have a walkthrough on my blog that shows you how to avoid it, and how to get the love interest you want!
Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate it ❤️
Oh alright, thank you ! :)
Hi!! I literally just made this account so I could support you and tell you what an amazing job you've done so far!! I love to play these types of games and I keep coming back to yours to check on updates. I honestly think your characters are super interesting and I usually get attached to one character, but this time I couldn't choose, they're all so amazing. The writing's great and doesn't get repetitive or boring, so you can keep on rereading it. And honestly, you're my inspiration to continue writing myself! So to keep it short, keep up the good work and if you're considering writing more after you finish this, I'll be right there to support it! :D
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words, and I'm glad the game helped you find motivation for your own writing. I wish you much success! ❤️
Love it. Going in for the second play through but stumbled across something I'm curious about. On my first playthrough, for no particular reason, I went with a non-binary (going by they) Crown who was attracted to both men and women. In that I noticed that Xelara was a women, as was Lady Rozerin, and Dara and Azad were both men. And going by the lovely artwork on this page I figured that those were the genders they were originally intended to be and/or written as. For my second playthrough I wanted to switch things up (naturally) so I went with a male Crown, but I wanted to stick with the dynamic I had before since I was attached to the crew like that so I again picked to be attracted to both men and women thinking that everyone would be the same as before.
But, I noticed that Xelara and Dara had flipped genders. Which made me curious about whether or not Xelara was strictly homosexual (the princess ex and "you sedoosed my mum!!!" guy were also big hints) and Dara straight or something and it just doesn't apply in a situation where the Crown is nonbinary. So then I tried to do it with a female Crown, again attracted to both men and women. That time it was Rozerin and Azad's turn to flip.
So now I'm wondering if it's set up like Rozerin and Dara are straight and will always be the opposite gender of the Crown and Xelara and Azad are gay and will always be the same gender as the Crown. Is that right? Or am I reading to much into it? Also sorry for writing so much!
to be fair though I had to read way more of your writing so I guess karma do be a bitch like that sometimes lol.Reading way too much into it. All the LIs are bisexual regardless of their gender or the Crown's gender. The LIs switch randomly between genders for bisexual Crowns just because I figured that would keep things interesting.
Also, an important point I want to make: the LIs do not have "canon" genders. I always intended them to have both male and female versions. The reason those versions are in the artwork is because those are the ones I just happened to commission first. Playing with Xelef is just as canon as playing with Xelara, etc.
Aha that's just how I roll (especially nowadays) ^^. I thought it could just be for replayability's sake too. And that's fair enough, I didn't mean to imply that they're not canon or anything, of course. Now super interested to see the inverse artwork. Thanks for the response. Oh and keep up the good work!
I absolutely adore everything about "A Tale of Crowns:" the background of the main character, as well as the world itself, is so different and vast with culture, the characters make me want to tease them all equally, and I love how each action seems to help define the main protagonist. I'm definitely looking forward to all future updates and narratives. Keep up the good work! ^_^
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment ❤️
very good game, much nice, such wow
6/5
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alright, actual comment time:
this game is amazingly written, with interesting characters and a good plotline
but take everything i say with a grain of salt as i am just a dumb 14y/o with no life experience
Please keep in mind the game is rated 16+ for a reason! It's really not suited for anyone under 16.
this is like, the 4th game ever ive played on this website, but i know im gonna be enamoured by it for a long while.
Happy to hear it! ❤️
You've made me very happy
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As a non-binary person, I love that you made a world where it's not a big deal to be non-binary, and the main character isn't the only non-binary person in my play-through! It feels natural, which is lovely. I also like how it's part of protocol to introduce yourself with your pronouns.
This is a very original game. If it were a novel, I'd buy it in a heartbeat. The lore is immersive, and the romanceable characters are ALL likable! That's so rare! This was so much fun, and I can't wait for the next chapter! : D
Thanks so much!! I'm really glad you felt represented while playing it; inclusion has always been an important factor for me as I started designing the game. I appreciate the kind words ❤️
This shit is so good like I'm over here struggling to pick who to romance THEY'RE ALL SO PRECIOUS AND I'M TOO GAY TO MAKE A PROPER DECISION. Gonna have to play it multiple times. That seems to be the only solution. I do hope you take care of yourself while writing and that you enjoy working on it as much as I enjoy reading it.
Thanks so much!! ❤️ I'd definitely encourage playing it multiple times haha, that way you don't have to worry about missing out on a route ;)
Brilliant! Where do I even begin? I will try to be brief on each point so as not to drag on forever. (Which I most certainly could)
The characters are wonderful. Not just the LIs, but the side characters as well. Each character felt distinct in their own way. As to the LIs, I absolutely adore Azad.
The setting is refreshing. I've been looking for good non-western fantasy, and this is it. The lore is positively intriguing, and I find myself wanting to know everything about the world's history.
The story, captivating. It's the kind that leaves you thinking about what will come next when you really ought be sleeping.
Pacing deserves it's own section. A lot of romance games rush the relationships, making them feel unearned when one steps back to look at it all. I have only played through Azad's so far, so I cannot speak to the others, but his has been phenomenal thus far. (Truly, the world needs more slow burn romance games, so many are far too hasty.)
The MC. First off, the customization level is wonderful, truly. Beyond that, this is one of the few romance games that truly feels like it is written for anyone. In a genre that is more traditionally female-oriented, even those games with options for a male (or nb) mc often feel as though they were written with a feminine player in mind. The mc did not feel overwhelmingly feminine, nor masculine here. They just felt like a person, and it was truly lovely. Beyond that, the traits system is really well done, seeing it affect actions in the more passive moments really helps to cement the mc in as an individual rather than a prescribed character with occasional sway over the situation.
And, at last the writing. I think my above comments have made it more than clear, but the writing is phenomenal.
In summation, I adore this game. Amazing work, I cannot wait to see where things go!
Thanks so much for the thoughtful comment! Appreciate it ❤️
So good! Can't wait for more!
Thanks! ❤️ Chapter Six is in the works, no worries! My hope is to finish it before the year is over, but if I can't make that deadline, then definitely in early-January at the very least.
this is incredible, i can't wait to play more!
Thank you!! ❤️
i can only agree with all the praise.
Thank you so much for all your hard work and wonderful EVERYTHING ;D
That means a lot! I'm really overwhelmed by how positively the game has been received, thank you ❤️
Hi, this is amazing. But you did not have to make Rozerîn that adorable. Regardless of all that adorable stuff, I cannot wait for more.
I definitely didn't have to... but I enjoyed doing it ;)
Thank you!! ❤️
I haven't fallen in love with a story and the characters this fast in ages. The writing and, just /flails hands/ THEM. All of them. I love visual novels and games like Dragon Age (I am either projecting really strongly or I could swear there was a reference there lol), but also text based adventures. It's so hard for me to get hooked, though. And then I found this and fell in love at the prologue alone. Even if there was no romance, I am thoroughly hooked.
Thanks for this amazing work, I am still on chapter 4 and sad to think I'll reach the end at ch 5 and then I'll have to wait, but I guess great things are worth waiting for!♡ It also helps me with my English. I'm not a native speaker, but I understand everything without a problem!
Thanks so much!! I really appreciate the kind words ❤️ And there were no intentional references to DA on my part, as far as I know at least lol. I do like the franchise, but the settings and the worldbuilding are very different haha
I am absolutely in love with this story and the characters. I'm also so happy you can choose your preference, gender, and pronouns! Aside from the romance part, the story itself is great in its own right! It's so captivating and I love the personality system. The twists and mysteries are also really fun! I can't wait to see more of this game! Also, Xelara absolutely has my heart. All the other characters are just as great but I just can't get enough of her!
literally my favourite game ever!!
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AUGGG I just wanted to express my deepest appreciation for you, for sharing this wonderful game! I'm super excited for the next update <3 It's been a while since I'd felt so invested in a story. Thank you for making it, for me it's a little ray of sunshine in these trying times. For now all I can do is share the game with my friends, but in the future i hope to support it financially too!
Also, do you think there will be a few more interactions with background characters? I know it's a bit wishful thinking on my part but I adored interacting with Tujo and Heval, and hope to see them more!
Either way, wonderful work, and thank you again! Keep up the wonderful work :)
Thank you so much for the kind comment!! No worries about not being able to donate, I really appreciate you spreading the word ❤️
There definitely will be more interactions with background characters - some more than others depending on whose route you picked ;)
Absolutely love this game! The characters, the detail, how the story is written and the plot has me hooked! :) Cant wait for more
Thanks so much! ❤️
Wow, I just played trough all of the routes avalaible, and I'm impressed! I loved the game. I was a bit taken aback when I saw it was text-based (I thought it was a visual novel, seeing the illustrations of the characters xp I should have looked better at the screenshots!) but I gave it a go and my, I'm not dissapointed!
The writing and plot are on point, the characters natural and likable and our protagonist is well-written too (her actions and thoughts make sense, and she is not one of these insuferrable brat that protag sometimes are). The customisation of the protag traits is a good idea too. I can be the Crown how I want them to be thanks to that. The story got me hooked too (I came for the romance, stayed for the plot and the story-telling!) (and the romance too, aha), I've got so many questions as to what's going to happen next! (Who's really her father aaah)
I loved the characters, especially Xelef and Dara. Their interactions with the protag are really enjoyable! I'm so hyped up to see how their relationships will evolve. I just have a question: seeing as there is already some art of the characters, do you plan on including some illustrations of them during the story?
I really thank you for making this game and making it free. However, should you put it for a price later, I would gladly pay for it! It's honestly worth it.
Thanks again a lot for your hard work!
Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, sorry it took a while to reply! I'm really glad you still liked it even though you didn't expect it being text-based haha.
As for your question, yes! Once all the drawings of the love interests are done, both their male and female versions, I'll be adding them to their character codexes!
Oh gosh, I'm REALLY loving this game so far! I love your attention to imagery as well as your characterization, and the pace of the story is spot on. I also love the way you've given the role of Crown a real feel of weightiness - how our character realistically feels quite small and overwhelmed being thrust into this world where she has such unthinkable power and no experience whatsoever. In short, this story is pretty much everything I could want in a choice-based romance 'novel'. I'm seriously impressed. :D
Right now, Dara is my absolute best guy (I just adore him), although I also like Azad a lot. All of the LI's are well done though, and I can't wait to play with them all when you write their parts!
One question, will the romances get 'spicy' (please please)? Like, what are we talking for 16+ rating?
In any case, best of luck for this game moving forward - I'll be watching closely! :)
Sorry for the late reply, and thank you for the lovely comment! In terms of a 16+ rating, any sexual acts beyond, say, making out are implied rather than explicitly shown. I wouldn't be comfortable doing anything more considering this version of the game is also played by minors. Hope that answers your question!
I'm so excited for every update, the world you've created and all its characters are very special. Azad 100% has my heart. Keep up the amazing work! ♥
This is a really great game and I had so much fun playing it! I love how based off of your choices the character traits change. It's so charming and relaxing, I spent hours on end playing it through and the storyline is amazing! I'm head over heels for Xelara ❤️
This is soooo good I really liked it so much , I spent like 2 nights to finish these 4 chapters with the different choices , I'm really waiting for the updates and the routes
Your writing is gorgeous by the way ❤ the story is quite good and I liked the characters especially Azad ❤
Thanks so much!! ❤️ Enjoy the update!!
This game is so fucking good holy shit I can't wait to see where it goes from here! I'm telling all my friends to play it.
Omg, thank you, I really appreciate that!! Hope you have fun with the next chapter ❤️
I loved reading this so much! Spend entire evening on your game because I just needed to know what happens afterwards) Sooo waiting for the next chapters)))
❤️❤️❤️ Enjoy the update! ;)
It's so great to see this world and the romance and the characters and everything! I just love it! I really adore the characters and the general worldbuilding is just... I'm at a loss of words for how wonderful it is!!
Thanks so much!! Hope you enjoy the new update as well ❤️