this was absolutely gorgeous. from the atmosphere to the art and story telling. also the va's did a wonderful job. this might be one of my favorite visual novels yet!!
I am really dumb. I enjoyed the game, but I didn't really understand the story. Can someone explain? Is Sam there at all, or is it some sort of demon. What are the icon things that appear during most endings?
I'm not entirely sure if this is correct but from what I understood was sam died but is now kind of "undead" and still is a person but is rotting like a corpse would but doesn't fully understand that. So sam is still technically person even though he died of his illness. Please correct me if I'm wrong though.
What a beautifully tragic story. The game left me feeling the same way as I felt when I first read The Picture of Dorian Gray, atmosphere included, and that's my favorite book of all time. The story, the writing, the artwork, the voice acting.... just wow. This is one of those games that will indubitably stay with me forever. Thank you for creating such a wonderful experience!
IM SCREAMING i made this itch.io account purely to comment. i love this game so much, its already a new hyperfixation for me... i absoloutely adore the art style, i adore the story and the messages behind the game, its one of the most creative short games ive ever played and i MEAN that. thank you for the new hyperfixation
hey guys hear me out- sam please give me a chance i promise ily <3 (but seriously though. as an artist i feel the same way as sam in ending 2. i too would never give up my artistic abilities for anything. death or life <3)
Honestly, I just fell in love with this game. Especially the voice acting and the music/ Even if it was a short game fleeting like a dream, I sure won't forget its beautiful impact.
Man, I loved this game before the update, and now I'm loving it even more. Haunting, tragic yet beautiful love story. New ending is cool and the voice acting despite being partial is very well done. The art and the soundtrack are great, too. Definitely gonna buy the artbook. You're doing a great job.
Can't wait for the final release of Kit and The Last Winter Knight!
Great job on the update to this game! I loved playing through the jam release, but the complete edition definitely feels more polished. The additional artwork and VA is beautiful, fits the game perfectly; I adore the new ending.
This is such a beautiful and tragic story, you did a great job both pre and post Scream Jam!
I finally had a moment to replay this now that you've updated it!
First off, playing it while knowing some things about it already [from when I played the original version] made it almost hurt more at the start because that Dramatic Irony hit so hard. The somber tone is just as effective as I remember it and your illustrations, melodies, and soundscapes are so beautiful.
The voicework you added really adds a finishing layer of polish to it all, too. What a fantastic collaboration, huge congrats to the voice cast for putting their all into this. The version you finished prior already felt like a whole and cohesive work of art, it was so chilling and effective, but I'm so glad you were able to really finish it. What an awesome game you made here. Massive, massive congratulations.
Definitely want to nab that artbook+OST bundle on my next paycheck!
Just played the game just because i saw it was playable in the browser and i love it. I was suspicius cause it came from a horror JAM aparently so i was expecting jump scares and such, but i got surprised. Start reading unfocused cause of the fear and them, slowly (wich is beautiful) i start realising what may be happening and get sad what it was actually it. But didnt stopped there. The final is MORE that that, and it gets better and replayable because of it. Congrats, really good game, with the voices, soundtrack and art.
I just finished it and I'm rating it 1m/10. chef kiss. I'm speechless specially about the Melpomene ending, such a bittersweet ending. I really hope for it to have another ending but alas I guess it only has 3 endings? after all I tried playing a few times more after the 3rd ending but there's none. IT WAS SUCH A MASTERPIECE. and I really hope that creator-nim will make a sequel where they have a happy ending? I mean it's great and all but the Melpomene ending literally left me crying, T^T
Thank you so much for playing, I'm really glad you were so invested in this story! Yes, there are only three endings; this game was meant to be a bittersweet at best Gothic tale. :')
Iam currently working on another romance game (Snow White Ashes) with a dark/sombre story, where you can have a happier ending however!
I love this game so much. I cannot put it into words how amazing this game is more than saying exactly that. The voice actors did an amazing job with the dialogue and it made me become engrossed in the story until I got all three endings. The last ending in particular got me emotional and shocked me at the same time. Absolutely amazing game overall, I love games like this.
This. This captures an artist's perspective so well and remarkably, I struggled to put it into words here. First, the art itself is incredibly done and even without color, aside from the occasional splash of red throughout the story. Secondly, the small number of scenes in comparison to the number of scenes I visualized was so calming in an eerie sort of way. Thirdly, the emotions. I have no words. This is so beautiful and so moving, Even though the sun was outside and reflecting off of the recent snow, I could feel the shadows in each scene wrap around me like a blanket. And of course, the voice actors were amazing and vocalized the emotions and characters so well. Was it just me or did Marie end up sounding a bit like Emma Watson? Not complaining though. Overall, I truly wish I could wipe my memory and experience the feeling of playing it for the first time again.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear how much this story moved you and that it was relatable from an artist's perspective. Hearing that you wish you could experience it again might be one of the biggest compliments on my work ever, haha.
The cast really put their all into the script, so I'm glad you enjoyed the performances as well!
Didn't even know this game just had a complete edition update but still played it and enjoyed the art as well as the story. The games artwork reeled me in the most. Thank you for making the game!
Loving the update, thank you for the additional content. Your writing and art style are just absolutely gorgeous, I love It Paints Me even more on this play through than I did the first. Thank you!
I just finished playing and I'm officially destroyed (and very scared.) The music, the art, the writing... everything is eerily beautiful and tragic, and that's something I really love about your games. Very good job! You kept me glued to my chair.
Woah, I completely didn't expect that ending, everything was a form of twists and turns and really there was no sort of closure for Sam or Marie or any sort of ending that was resolved which I have to say, is quite eerie. I love the atmosphere of this one, it's tense and charged, filled with unease with a hell of an unreliable narrator and a terrifying unexplained story.
I guess all gothic horrors do have that unexplained horror factor that the narrative doesn't want to explain which is so eerie and unsettling to me (in a good story perspective!) I have to say, I love how you draw Marie because oh boy I was so charmed by her design which made the attraction people feel towards her very obvious, not only that, but the way you set up the story and write the words really popped up in an elegant way. I feel so bad for Sam but it appears to be he is as flawed as a selfish person is since 'Sam' won't let them rest as he seems so fixated on painting.
I wonder if he was never given the chance to paint since he worked hard as a tailor and he was so desperate to make a name or talent of himself, either way, amazing unsettling job!
Was scrolling around for something new to play and the gothic aesthetics here caught my eye and just, woww. This visuals and the art and the music all come together to make some kind of haunting beauty of a game and I love it. Hugs and kisses!
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this was absolutely gorgeous. from the atmosphere to the art and story telling. also the va's did a wonderful job. this might be one of my favorite visual novels yet!!
Thank you so much! The VAs really gave it their all, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Oh my god i loveeeeeee this game, it's so beautiful and I really had a great time playing it. I would 100% recommend it :D
Thank you so much for playing!
this was really great) loved the graphics and the story..
I am really dumb. I enjoyed the game, but I didn't really understand the story. Can someone explain? Is Sam there at all, or is it some sort of demon. What are the icon things that appear during most endings?
I'm not entirely sure if this is correct but from what I understood was sam died but is now kind of "undead" and still is a person but is rotting like a corpse would but doesn't fully understand that. So sam is still technically person even though he died of his illness. Please correct me if I'm wrong though.
Amazing. The art, sound, writing, everything!
Ending 1 was delightfully twisted, though I didn't see it til my second playthrough cuz I couldn't make that choice at first.. Bravo!
Thank you so much! ^^
this hurt so beautifully... especially Melpomene...
What a beautifully tragic story. The game left me feeling the same way as I felt when I first read The Picture of Dorian Gray, atmosphere included, and that's my favorite book of all time. The story, the writing, the artwork, the voice acting.... just wow. This is one of those games that will indubitably stay with me forever. Thank you for creating such a wonderful experience!
I'm truly delighted (and honoured) that this story captured the same feelings for you! Thank you so much for playing it, and your lovely comment!
I loved this so much! At the start I thought she was the bad one but I understand if you were in her perspective!
IM SCREAMING i made this itch.io account purely to comment. i love this game so much, its already a new hyperfixation for me... i absoloutely adore the art style, i adore the story and the messages behind the game, its one of the most creative short games ive ever played and i MEAN that. thank you for the new hyperfixation
AH I'm so honoured that you enjoyed it this much, thank you for your kind words!
hey guys hear me out- sam please give me a chance i promise ily <3
(but seriously though. as an artist i feel the same way as sam in ending 2. i too would never give up my artistic abilities for anything. death or life <3)
Honestly, I just fell in love with this game. Especially the voice acting and the music/ Even if it was a short game fleeting like a dream, I sure won't forget its beautiful impact.
I'm so happy the game left you with that feeling, thank you for playing it!
Man, I loved this game before the update, and now I'm loving it even more. Haunting, tragic yet beautiful love story. New ending is cool and the voice acting despite being partial is very well done. The art and the soundtrack are great, too. Definitely gonna buy the artbook. You're doing a great job.
Can't wait for the final release of Kit and The Last Winter Knight!
Thank you so much for the kind words, I'm glad you enjoyed what the update had to offer! <3
Great job on the update to this game! I loved playing through the jam release, but the complete edition definitely feels more polished. The additional artwork and VA is beautiful, fits the game perfectly; I adore the new ending.
This is such a beautiful and tragic story, you did a great job both pre and post Scream Jam!
Thank you so much for the kind words (and for giving it another playthrough)! I'm really glad you enjoyed the update! :D
Beautiful game. It gave me chills. But... can I be real for a second? Sam's corpse... the icon of agony...
SMASH
thank you LMAO
FR GIRL 😭
His voice is so sweet and beautiful
I finally had a moment to replay this now that you've updated it!
First off, playing it while knowing some things about it already [from when I played the original version] made it almost hurt more at the start because that Dramatic Irony hit so hard. The somber tone is just as effective as I remember it and your illustrations, melodies, and soundscapes are so beautiful.
The voicework you added really adds a finishing layer of polish to it all, too. What a fantastic collaboration, huge congrats to the voice cast for putting their all into this. The version you finished prior already felt like a whole and cohesive work of art, it was so chilling and effective, but I'm so glad you were able to really finish it. What an awesome game you made here. Massive, massive congratulations.
Definitely want to nab that artbook+OST bundle on my next paycheck!
Thank you -so- much for playing it again! I'm glad you got something out of it this time and enjoyed the updates!
I'm really proud and happy with how the characters were voiced too, I was really lucky to get to work with this cast!
Just played the game just because i saw it was playable in the browser and i love it. I was suspicius cause it came from a horror JAM aparently so i was expecting jump scares and such, but i got surprised. Start reading unfocused cause of the fear and them, slowly (wich is beautiful) i start realising what may be happening and get sad what it was actually it. But didnt stopped there. The final is MORE that that, and it gets better and replayable because of it. Congrats, really good game, with the voices, soundtrack and art.
Thank you very much for playing, I'm glad you enjoyed it! :)
aaaaaaah im crying!!!! i love this game so much! it was so sweet but also cruel at the same time b-but STILL!! I LOVE THIS GAME!
I'm really glad you enjoyed it ;^; Thank you!
I just finished it and I'm rating it 1m/10. chef kiss. I'm speechless specially about the Melpomene ending, such a bittersweet ending. I really hope for it to have another ending but alas I guess it only has 3 endings? after all I tried playing a few times more after the 3rd ending but there's none. IT WAS SUCH A MASTERPIECE. and I really hope that creator-nim will make a sequel where they have a happy ending? I mean it's great and all but the Melpomene ending literally left me crying, T^T
Thank you so much for playing, I'm really glad you were so invested in this story! Yes, there are only three endings; this game was meant to be a bittersweet at best Gothic tale. :')
I am currently working on another romance game (Snow White Ashes) with a dark/sombre story, where you can have a happier ending however!
amazing game i love it so so much its beautiful
Thank you for playing!
Beautiful game! Despite being a horror game, it was very soothing and calming, which was a very nice experience.
I'm happy you had a good experience with it, thank you for playing!
I love this game so much. I cannot put it into words how amazing this game is more than saying exactly that. The voice actors did an amazing job with the dialogue and it made me become engrossed in the story until I got all three endings. The last ending in particular got me emotional and shocked me at the same time. Absolutely amazing game overall, I love games like this.
Ahh, thank you so much for your kind words! A lot of love went into this (and the cast really gave it their all!) so it means a lot to hear it!
This. This captures an artist's perspective so well and remarkably, I struggled to put it into words here. First, the art itself is incredibly done and even without color, aside from the occasional splash of red throughout the story. Secondly, the small number of scenes in comparison to the number of scenes I visualized was so calming in an eerie sort of way. Thirdly, the emotions. I have no words. This is so beautiful and so moving, Even though the sun was outside and reflecting off of the recent snow, I could feel the shadows in each scene wrap around me like a blanket. And of course, the voice actors were amazing and vocalized the emotions and characters so well. Was it just me or did Marie end up sounding a bit like Emma Watson? Not complaining though. Overall, I truly wish I could wipe my memory and experience the feeling of playing it for the first time again.
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm so happy to hear how much this story moved you and that it was relatable from an artist's perspective. Hearing that you wish you could experience it again might be one of the biggest compliments on my work ever, haha.
The cast really put their all into the script, so I'm glad you enjoyed the performances as well!
I'm so happy you were able to read this. Your work is incredible and I hope you know how talent you are!
i have no words! this is incredible!! thank you so much for this game
Thank -you- for playing! I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I literally love this so much, a masterpiece. I SOBBED.
Thank you so much for playing!
This was amazing. Normally, I don't play horror games or similar genres but the art, oh the art. Thank you for this game!
Thank you for giving it a try despite the genre, I'm glad you enjoyed it!
absolutely amazing game, the story, art and soundtrack were perfect!! i played both endings 1 and 2 but couldn't figure out how to see the 3rd ending?
After I got the ending 1, I was somehow in Marie's place and i embraced Sam. That's how i got the 3rd ending
After getting ending 1 & 2, the title screen will change. Then, press Start to play the 3rd ending!
thank you so much!
thanks!!!
The atmosphere is great!I like it:D
Thank you so much for playing!
Didn't even know this game just had a complete edition update but still played it and enjoyed the art as well as the story. The games artwork reeled me in the most. Thank you for making the game!
Thank you kindly! I'm glad you enjoyed the artwork and the game!
The art is stunning, and the sound effects are worth mentioning as well, pretty good job is done.
I'm glad you enjoyed the art and sound! Thank you for playing!
Loving the update, thank you for the additional content. Your writing and art style are just absolutely gorgeous, I love It Paints Me even more on this play through than I did the first. Thank you!
Thank -you- so much for playing it! I'm really glad you enjoyed the update!
I just finished playing and I'm officially destroyed (and very scared.) The music, the art, the writing... everything is eerily beautiful and tragic, and that's something I really love about your games. Very good job! You kept me glued to my chair.
Ahh, it means so much to hear that you enjoyed it! Thank you again for playing my games!
It is not launching. My pc has an I5 3rd gen with no discrete graphics card. Am I unlucky?
oh gothic horror how ive missed you
Woah, I completely didn't expect that ending, everything was a form of twists and turns and really there was no sort of closure for Sam or Marie or any sort of ending that was resolved which I have to say, is quite eerie. I love the atmosphere of this one, it's tense and charged, filled with unease with a hell of an unreliable narrator and a terrifying unexplained story.
I guess all gothic horrors do have that unexplained horror factor that the narrative doesn't want to explain which is so eerie and unsettling to me (in a good story perspective!) I have to say, I love how you draw Marie because oh boy I was so charmed by her design which made the attraction people feel towards her very obvious, not only that, but the way you set up the story and write the words really popped up in an elegant way. I feel so bad for Sam but it appears to be he is as flawed as a selfish person is since 'Sam' won't let them rest as he seems so fixated on painting.
I wonder if he was never given the chance to paint since he worked hard as a tailor and he was so desperate to make a name or talent of himself, either way, amazing unsettling job!
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the story and characters!
so sad and beautiful. i loved it. a masterpiece. ♡
Thank you for playing!
Was scrolling around for something new to play and the gothic aesthetics here caught my eye and just, woww. This visuals and the art and the music all come together to make some kind of haunting beauty of a game and I love it. Hugs and kisses!
Glad that it all meshed for you, thank you kindly!
This game was gorgeous!
Thank you kindly!
this game is absolutely beautiful in both the story, the music, and the art.
Thank you, I'm happy that they all meshed for you!
Oh, oh this one made my heart hurt.