Changeling

I really enjoyed this game! The MC is funny and relatable, and it was cute to see how she connected with the love interests in each of the routes. I feel like in some games like this the MC mirrors the love interest too much or is too permissive of their shenanigans, and it takes me out of the story a bit each time. While Nora is a little different with each of the guys, IMO it never feels forced--she just treats them a little differently because they are different people. And she is definitely not a doormat. The worldbuilding and story are also great. Lots of interesting fantasy elements! We are all familiar with the fairytale/supernatural tropes at this point, and a lot of that is (obviously) present, but there are twists that make it interesting. Definitely recommend picking this up!

great story plot

This a fun visual novel. The female main character has a developed personality and there are other female characters she has an array of different relationships with, some good, some bad, some in-between. I could hear the inflection the characters would use when talking despite there not actually being voice acting, so strong writing in that regard. While some parts of the story overlap the routes they are still rather unique so it's worthwhile to play through each of them. I also enjoyed the music and there seem to be many different backgrounds/locations to see which help make the world come alive. I also really like that most characters who speak have portraits in this game (it is kind of a pet peeve of mine in VNs if only the romanceable or "important" characters get portraits, it makes the world feel small). Two minor issues. I play in full screen mode, and sometimes if I click certain areas of my screen I am brought to my desktop, the game is still playing in a tab and I can easily resume playing right where I was. But this could be bothersome for some. Another small issue is sometimes it seems like the name does not match who is actually saying the dialogue, I've noticed later in the individual routes I've played thus far. This last thing is not really an issue just an observation, the icon for the game on my start menu used to be the unique design for the game, but for some reason it became a generic looking icon and has stayed that way ever since. When it first changed and the game randomly brought me to my desktop screen, I thought the game closed, but according to steam it was still playing, so I checked the icons of my opened apps again, and gave the generic looking one a try (a boring story none of you likely needed to hear, but hopefully it helps if you experience the same minor issues). Otherwise, the only minor thing I'd add to this game is the ability to manage save data in-game. Idk about everyone else who plays visual novels, but I end up using all the save files by the time I play all the routes. It can be kind of difficult in later playthroughs.

A great visual novel with a dark fantasy modern setting. I like all the references to folklore (and the twist the developers gave on it). Nice storytelling, interesting characters and so many endings... Yes, that includes (many) bad endings, and dying is one of them. Romance is included, but I think it is a great plus that it is part of the story, not THE story, if that makes sense. The characters are teenagers, so obviously they are a bunch of hormones. But ending up as friends with the characters is far more likely if you go through the game blindly (i.e. not following a guide), and that is great in my opinion. And well, I think it is hilarious if the vampires are clearly not liking modern literature (thank goodness, they don't sparkle...)

It's very good but I sometimes get the error in some of the scenes

Was fun going through all the routes. Great story and graphics.

If you are into Faes and otherworldy beings along with a spot of teenage romance and angst, this could be the game for you. The common storyline follows a final year high school student as she starts transforming into a Fae just before Halloween, and the help and support she gets from a group of friends, some of whom have gone through similar experiences. As the heroine, you get to choose to share that path with another member of your group so there are many different and possible endings, some good, some romantic, and some not so good, and at least one is very abrupt and unexpected. There could be as much as 35 hours of play here, depending on your choices and game style. The skip button is fantastic when you want to do a replay with a different outcome. The artwork is simple and attractive, as is the background music, though you could find it tedious if you don't turn it down low as there are plenty of opportunities to find the different outcomes so the game has a lot of replayability. There are also plenty of save spots, because from early on in the game, your choices do become significant. You can also influence the development and maturity of your character through the way you react to situations, bearing in mind you are playing a 17 year old girl with all the conflicting emotions that not-quite-an-adult age naturally has, without the added supernatural ingredient. However this game does have a dark side to it as it explores coming to terms with who and what you are, and contains quite a bit of lore to back this up. This makes it an adult game, rather than a teen romance and the content is a lot more serious than many other visual novels touching on these themes. I am enjoying it, your mileage may be different, but I have no hesitation in recommending it if this is what you look for in a CYOA visual novel.

A really well written story. There were a few times where I felt like the story was a bit rushed, and could have benefited from another chapter or two per route, but I was never dissatisfied with the conclusions. There wasn't a single main character that I disliked, and I appreciated Nora's sense of humor. Altogether, reading this was a really enjoyable experience.

I loved the characters and the fae lore twisted in the plot

Honestly I did this a bit backwards as i stumbled upon Gilded shadows first and completed a good chunk of that game before getting this one. would i recommend it? absolutely 100%, I have only completed Elliot and Marc so far, I am a bit disappointed about the uneven photos from these routes but having played one that has little lore versus one with more i can kinda understand.