RedOwl

1. Not really. The story doesn't look bad, but is not an original theme. But that's not bad at all, at least for me, any story can be good if it's well written. Even if its not original.
2. The AI-nonAI, VR and all of that. I'm always interested in AIs. 
3. Yeah! Looks great.
4. They are okay, but I have to read some dialogue to know if I like the characters. 
5. Really good! I mean, REALLY good. 
6. Not at all, I actually like that. 
7. Dunno, sorry D:
8. Haven't played it but I'll give it a try tomorrow. 
¡Good luck with the project! 

Link to Trailer When a withdrawn virtual reality nerd has the opportunity to beta test a neural device that feels more “real” than reality itself, everything she assumed about the nature of existence is thrown into question.
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Story
Supernovas blaze in the night sky and major natural disasters are commonplace, but the gaming world is abuzz over a revolutionary virtual reality console. The Penta, developed by InterMense founder Jacob Lessard, promises a direct, neural connection more “real” than reality itself. But what does it truly mean for something to be real?
When VR nerd Lilya Martel arrives at InterMense as a beta tester, she expects to spend the weekend battling her social anxiety in exchange for the opportunity to enter Vitalia, the flagship Penta simulation.But the creatures of Vitalia seem more intelligent than any current AI could possibly simulate. And between the physical side-effects of the device and suspicious explanations from the developers, clearly all is not as it seems at InterMense. Ben Evers, another beta tester, claims that Vitalia is the world in which he belongs - permanently. When his life is threatened, Lilya sees that she has become involved in something much riskier and more eye-opening than she realized. 
As Lilya, Ben, and Jacob’s fates intertwine, they must make some of the hardest decisions of their lives, and confront their own beliefs and perceptions of the nature of existence.
Features
A Thought-Provoking Narrative - with several mind-bending twists and two perspective characters, the story is both philosophically ambitious and deeply personal. Choices That Matter - a heavily branching story line makes the game re-playable. Your decisions have major consequences - ranging from shifting a character’s attitude, to placing them on a different story branch, to re-directing the outcome of the entire game. Expressive Character Art and Visuals - 14 characters (each with various poses and expressions), 12+ background scenes, 17+ CGs/special illustrations, 15+ ending panels.
Character and Relationship-Building - rich character development, affected by your choices, and with opportunities for both romantic and non-romantic relationship-building. Romance is optional, and may be pursued from either Lilya or Jacob’s perspective.
^ Work in Progress CG
Original Music and Sound Design - by the talented composer Chase Bethea. Characters





More character sheets on the way!!










[Updated Oct. 26, 2016]
Writing: 95%
Editing: 25%
Character Art: 65%
Backgrounds: 50%
CGs: 40%
GUI: 60%
Music/Sfx: 15%
Programming: 70%
</reality> is being made by the folks at Fancy Fish Games. We are a tiny indie gamedev studio, passionate about making thought-provoking games.
Art & Writing: Natalie Maletz (RedOwl)
Code & Story: David Maletz (terra0nova)
Music & Sound: Chase Bethea
What we hope to get out of this thread
- Let you know we exist
- Share our progress, updates and announcements
- Receive feedback, comments, and critique

Does the story interest you? Why or why not?
Which part(s) of the story description entices you the most?
Is the character art appealing to you? Why or why not?
How do you feel about the character descriptions? Did they make you interested to know more about the characters? Why or why not?
What do you think of the background art?
The game focuses on plot/character development (romance is optional)  - is that a downside for you?
Have you played or are you planning to play the free demo?
Any other comments, observations or critique? We want to hear it all!
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Hi Fuwanovel folks!! 
My name is Natalie, aka RedOwl. I'm an artist, writer, and indie game developer from the US. I've been lurking here for a little while, but figured I should be more active and post my own game (hoping for feedback!!). I'm a founding member of Fancy Fish Games, a little indie studio that has made a bunch of games. We are currently working on our very first visual novel, so this a bit of a new realm for us. We started in July, and development has been fairly smooth so far! The real challenge for us seems to be reaching our audience - making people aware that our game exists! If you want to know more about the project, you can check out my post here on Fuwanovel, or the project tumblr! And if you want to see my other art, you can find some on my website: www.nataliemaletz.com
Other than getting feedback on my game, I'll definitely be using this forum to keep tabs on other interesting games.
And here are my favorite VNs so far (I haven't played a ton yet, but...):
- The Blind Griffin
- Long Live the Queen
- Analogue: A Hate Story
- The Shadows that Run Alongside our Car

Hi Fuwanovel folks!! 
My name is Natalie, aka RedOwl. I'm an artist, writer, and indie game developer from the US. I've been lurking here for a little while, but figured I should be more active and post my own game (hoping for feedback!!). I'm a founding member of Fancy Fish Games, a little indie studio that has made a bunch of games. We are currently working on our very first visual novel, so this a bit of a new realm for us. We started in July, and development has been fairly smooth so far! The real challenge for us seems to be reaching our audience - making people aware that our game exists! If you want to know more about the project, you can check out my post here on Fuwanovel, or the project tumblr! And if you want to see my other art, you can find some on my website: www.nataliemaletz.com
Other than getting feedback on my game, I'll definitely be using this forum to keep tabs on other interesting games.
And here are my favorite VNs so far (I haven't played a ton yet, but...):
- The Blind Griffin
- Long Live the Queen
- Analogue: A Hate Story
- The Shadows that Run Alongside our Car