Let me begin with this kind of introduction: The way the storytelling style completely resonates with mine, and from long ago until now, I've hated it because I have never seen a story written like that, so I have come to hate it. But coming across the FVN left me speechless. From the perspective of a reader, it's actually not that bad, and actually, it is super nice. I was indulged and focused throughout my gameplay; I took my time reading dialogue to dialogue, afraid that I might finish the game too quickly. My feeling towards my writing has shifted from lamenting to awed; my eyes sparkled. Yes, I added that for dramatic effect, but that's how it actually went. I found this game while lazily scrolling on Douyin. THANK YOU. Thank you for THIS. FVN HAS MADE ME LOVE MY WRITING STYLE AND FINALLY RESONATE WITH IT. I never expected to actually exceed my standard, let alone reach it. I was so touched when I reached the ending and we'll get to the point: what kind of effect it had on me in a moment. LET'S INCLUDE THE EPILOGUE, WHICH I THOUGHT WAS A SECRET CHAPTER BECAUSE ONLY 10% OF THE COMMUNITY HAS UNLOCKED THE SECRET ACHIEVEMENTS. THIS IS WHERE I CAN GO FULL THROTTLE, and I can't really read chinese; had a translater with me the entire time. It was so good, and the feelings were slowly built up, and then the ending came and flashed me a movie(well, that's how it's described in Ren Py language)that I had been listening to the day I started reading, and I didn't know it would eventually play at a certain point in this game. Never had an idea, never knew it came from this game. I know my grammar isn't well structured, but please bear with me. Corny or how odd or exaggerated this is, but... speaking from the heart: Not only was I so touched, but I also cried. Yes. You heard me. I CRIED. NOT ONCE. NOT TWICE. NOT THRICE. BUT FOUR TIMES, AND I CRIED FOR FIVE MINUTES STRAIGHT. THAT'S HOW GREAT THIS FVN IS. I HAD TO HOLD BACK MY EMOTIONS UNTIL THE END. AND COMES THE THEME SONG THAT PLAYED THEN I CRIED HARDER. What makes this special as mentioned?... This is my first time crying happy in my whole entire life... Am I lying? No and no explanatinon needed for that. Qi Cheng and I have identical personality, whether it's to be believed or not, but I can see myself in him, including epilouge Qi Cheng arc's personality .This also may be another form of exaggerance but, in my whole life this is the second time I have cried so hard--not because I'm sad or anything but because I am really contented. I mentioned how shocked I was to hear it at the end. That's when I knew I could finally release the pent-up emotions I had been holding up for this grand moment. Always thought it was a work from enthusiastic fans like me. Will forever support this and would like to read the future projects if the studio produces more. No matter how long it is, I will be waiting.
Next, the art style- everything is absolutely perfect. My standard for stories is so high that not a single one has reached it until today, and the day I started reading it, which was a few days ago- I think, two days ago. I like it; I love it very much, to the point that I want to copy or replicate the art style. Well, I probably wouldn't do that since I want my very own art style, despite how much I like it. But, as a writer, an artist, a beginner in Ren'Py language, I will take big inspiration from this in creating a certain part of my passion project.
Now, with the touch of the end of my review, I am tearing up again. Seriously, I'm not joking. I'm writing all this with tears and a smile across my face. This FVN is forever burned into my hypothalamus. The only shame I am feeling right now is that I have finished reading this after 20 hours of sitting. Read it at my own pace, clutching my wrist, hugging my knees. This is the very first game I have bought on Steam. Not a joke. It is the truth. This is insanely special to me as it sits at the very top of my likings. Currently speaking, before buying Wallpaper Engine(For the animated background of the theme-song and so I could also unlock steam review to post this. So so so so so worth my money!) More than willing to share and maybe gift my friends this game. Lastly, as time goes on, I will reread this no matter the time and place. With my not-so broad vocabulary it is a shame I cannot express all of my emotion but still. Thank you for making me so happy and made me love my writing style. This is has a special place in my heart. Really REALLY thank you very much!!!!
