: Despite the appearance of choice, the story is largely linear, with limited agency for the player to enact meaningful change in the world. Lifestyle and Entertainment Suitability

The sun was barely up over Taffy Town, but for a student with a "darker self" always whispering in the back of his mind, the day had already started with a list of errands that felt more like a chess game.

No long article would be complete without honest critique. While v0898b is a massive step forward, the "full lifestyle" simulation can feel grindy for players who just want the visual novel aspect. The game forces you to earn your entertainment. If you ignore the job system, you run out of money. If you ignore the relationship maintenance, characters become hostile.

: Some reviewers on platforms like vndb and itch.io report clunky UI, slow transitions between scenes, and bugs where character dialogues don't align with previous events.