Oh WOW!!!! I did not expect the story to unravel the way it did, kept me glued to my seat as i read each beautifully written line. the ending only left me with more questions, i cant wait to see this game fully released!
How can something be so intriguing, yet beautiful and unnerving at the same time? The relationship between the main characters especially was felt very well written and interesting. Can't wait to see where this one's headed!
I almost cried! This was so beautiful. I think I have my new favorite. I love how it was written and everything. I love just love it. <3 I wonder, will there be voice acting? Just curious.
Oh I see! I'm not too experienced with these but I thought I'd share my thoughts. Also it was really nice reading through this, it was good without voice acting too. I really got into it, reading it like a story and actually feeling like the characters. This game is a masterpiece <3
Cara, mesmo sendo uma DEMO esse jogo é bom demais. A arte, o enredo, a trama, a trilha sonora... Tudo te leva a realmente ficar emerso na história e no mistério que envolve o casal (inclusive, que cliffhanger foi aquele no final da demo??? Eu estou tentando assimilar tudo até agora).
E sobre os personagens, eu nem consigo descretir o tanto de angustia que senti vendo o passado deles e tudo o que os levou a serem um casal que se ressente um do outro.
Nossa, eu mal posso esperar para o lançamento desse jogo. Até marquei com a minha melhor amiga para fazer uma chamada de vídeo nesse final de semana para eu poder traduzir a história do jogo pra ela enquanto jogamos. Por que apenas resumir a história não faria juz ao quão bom esse jogo é.
PS: Ambos somos brasileiros, então inglês não é a nossa primeira linhgua hahahah. Kisses from Brazil <3
Im actually hesitating before to play it even if its sooo intrguing because I will feel the cliffhanger and left the downloaded files there but I cant help it anymore. Ahh, regret not playing it before. Its just the best. Im so emotional for the demo, what more if the full release is out ｡°(°.◜ᯅ◝°)°｡ im expecting the outcome b-but wahhh
I am in love. In love with the characters, with the world-building, with the storytelling, with the art... everything is amazingly done!
I love how everything isn't given away so easily. You, the player, need to pay attention, need to be immersed in the story to fully understand, and it's so worth it! The characters have a lot of layers, emotions, flaws, and qualities, and you can understand them, pity them, and relate to them.
It took me two runs to fully understand the lore and to be certain of what was happening. Rereading after understanding who everyone is brings a lot of clarity and makes me more empathetic toward everyone.
Thank you so much for the kind review and spending extra time with the game! It really really makes my day when players take notice of the little details and try to put the pieces together. I'm so glad that you loved it!!
Oh dear, I will be thinking of nothing else but this game for many days now. I can't express enough how this is truly as good as it gets. This was the most interesting, beautiful, and touching experience I have ever gotten from a DEMO. No, from anything really. I was drawn in instantly, from both the incredible writing and the haunting music. The characters are so well-written, as is the entire story, and I was intensely invested throughout. I cried during the ENTIRETY of the backstory. And I never cry. The artworks are so beautiful, and the immersion into this world is masterfully crafted. This is a 10/10 in all categories. I can barely wait for the full game, but even so, the DEMO was so good on it's own that I am just grateful it even exists for now. This is a masterpiece, and it will forever have me in an iron grip.
Truly one of the best visual novel that I've played for a while. One of a few time that I felt my heart breaks for the characters. The story is so engaging. I was on the edge of my sit the whole time, completely enthralled. Gonna keep thinking about this game for a while and hope for a full game soon!
Like another comment said, this is without a doubt the best visual novel I've ever read! So much more than I was expecting, this was just incredible and I can't wait to read more <3
ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. It inspired me more than I can possibly describe. Will there be a full version, and if so, when might it become available? No rush and no pressure! Just curious because this is BEAUTIFUL, made with love, and heart-wrenching. <3
Thank you so much! Yes, I definitely will release the full version eventually! There's a lot of content/story that I want to add so I don't have a good estimate for when it'll be complete right now though c:
Great game! Hit me emotionally... I don't quite understand the ending I got though. Whose Selene? Was there some sort of implication I missed? (I got the ending where she hides behind the bed)
As if the story hasn't inflicted enough emotional damage in me, the extras absolutely ruined me ( I was hurting and in tears by the end; but in the best way possible!Imho, THIS is what the dark romance genre should strive to be). This was one of the best vns I've played up to date ( yes, I know it's just a demo, but the impact it had on me is real; days later I've finished playing it and I still torture myself by thinking about it 😭.) The characters, the story, the art, the music and the prose were so exquisite.
Wow, this game is so sweet and really feels like it was made with love. Everything about it is beautiful, and I'm impressed you made the story, programming, music etc. all by yourself!
If someone could help me---- I downloaded the game and its a file on my macbook (pro) downloads---and i dont know how to play it...i really want to play it--help
Hi! I believe the recommended way to play mac games by itch.io is to use their app (https://itch.io/app) and download/run games using it.
If you can't/don't want to use the app, here are instructions from a fellow developer for running their game on mac, that should apply to Snow White Ashes too:
If you still have issues, then the game is also playable on web/in your browser.
Thank you so much for the interest, and I'm really sorry for the inconvenience! ;-;
I just finished playing the game and I got all the bonus endings as well, im sobbing rn this story is so sad but so beautiful at the same time. also I really love the artsyle and this story was so well made. this game is literally amazing
Im trying to finish but i literally cannot stop crying, this is so heartbreaking. i might have to table this game for a bit until i can actually finish. but, wow just wow. amazing storytelling. side note, still crying.
This game is so beautiful and so well made. I absolutely love your art style and the way your music, writing and art set a perfect tone. I can't wait for the full release!
this is honestly one of the best vn demos i have ever played ?? seriously i was crying in my room alone at 12am reading this listening to a house in nebraska by ethel cain and losing my mind (in the best way, your writing and the art is amazing!!).
I clicked on this game out of curiosity. The name and illustrations of it caught my eye. I knew this game was gonna be good, and I was right. I have never played a game like this that left an impact on me. And I'm not trying to be dramatic but this game made me feel things and experience emotions I've never felt. The words you used to describe the characters feelings and thoughts was beyond amazing. You are one of the best writers, and I'm not even joking... I don't understand how someone could come up with such an interesting and impactful plot. *This would make an amazing book.*
Thank you for creating this masterpiece, your such a talented artist as well! I will never forget this game <3
PS. I really love how long you made the DEMO, it felt like a finished game. I can't wait to see what the game looks like when it's finished. I just know it's going to blow my mind even more.
This was such a beautifully written game. The art and soundtrack were so mesmerizing. I've only played through it once so far but I'm looking forward to replaying it again and seeing the other choices!
The piano soundtrack is so beautiful. The ending surprised me a lot! I'm really looking forward to the full game!
I think i used up all my tears, this is such a beautiful game. I love everything about it, the end had me gasping in shock fr. I'm so invested in this, excited for the full game 😭❤️
The conclusion of this game caught me by surprise. The main character is a captivating combination of a tragic heroine and a villain, all draped in a striking shade of red. While the protagonist may believe otherwise, it becomes evident as the story unfolds that she grapples with her decisions, revealing a depth of character that goes beyond simple moral dichotomies.
Her lover, consort, and husband is a tragic figure in his own right. The love he once felt for her when she was Calliope has been irrevocably altered due to the transformation she imposed upon him. Despite this, a lingering affection remains, though it is now tinged with the weight of their shared past and the consequences of her actions.
Yeah, this is really good, great characters and their relationship is tragic but sweet. Just hope it won't go the usual "it was my dark side doing bad things, and I was a good person all along".
OH, MY, AHHHHHH, I cried maybe a little TOO much during that. The twists and turns and AGHHH, I'm just gonna go sob for a little bit at how GOOD this game was. I probably wont be fine :)
I have been thinking about this story every day for almost half a month at this point, I just adore it so much. Most Romance Visual Novels tend to be concerned with new relationships being formed, but I really like that this one mostly skips over that part and focuses instead on how love can change - and twist - over time. Seeing the main couple in their first marriage and spotting the beginnings of all the little insecurities and misunderstandings that would later wreck their relationship was beautifully tragic, and I can't wait to glimpse more of their tale.
I'm glad that the themes and relationship dynamics in this story were interesting to you! Thank you so much for giving it your time and leaving such a kind comment!
This entire thing broke my heart and interested me. I love how even from the beginning you know shes aware of something, but I thought she was aware he was evil. Turns out, she knew way more than that! And she didn't even know for sure if it was him! She is definitely not as put together as I thought she was in the beginning. And neither is he. I thought he had no love for her because their relationship strained and he got bored. Nope! and it even looks like he still has love for her in some way shape or form. This is honestly so well thought out and I cant wait to find out what the last moments of the visual novel means.
This extended demo was so utterly beautiful that it felt like I had stumbled upon a famous gothic lit novel/fairytale in a grand magical library. I will never be over how immersive and stunning the writing is!! I legit found myself choking up at times with how powerfully the emotions leapt from each line. The sketchy storybook aesthetic of the artwork? Perfect. THE UI and THE GALLERY PORTRAITS I LOVED. Also, I am so compelled by the dynamic of these two it's insane. A true blessing to the dark romance genre that I eagerly wait to sink my teeth into again, again, and again. (Those last two lines in the "monsters" bonus scene absolutely DESTROYED ME btw help I'm sobbing)
That twist in the ending was so unexpected, it took me a full minute to process what was happening. When the twist happened I taught the MC was lying to us that she was the queen because she was a unreliable narrator in the start, then I realize if she had those dream then she is the queen. So who was that person that was using her original body.
P.S, I have been a fan of your work seen Kit love your work, when you fully release your work I gonna buy all of them.
← Return to game
Comments
Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.
Oh WOW!!!! I did not expect the story to unravel the way it did, kept me glued to my seat as i read each beautifully written line. the ending only left me with more questions, i cant wait to see this game fully released!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
This hurt in the best way. I love the story and its foreshadowing. The art is beautiful. Very nice work!
Thank you so much for playing!
First time I have cried to a game on itch.io, god this isn't even a game it was so immersive, it was so good. I have no words.
How can something be so intriguing, yet beautiful and unnerving at the same time? The relationship between the main characters especially was felt very well written and interesting. Can't wait to see where this one's headed!
Thank you so much!
So poetic and beautiful, the art is mesmerizing! The plot is enough to make me go "WHAT!?" and "HA! I KNOW IT" It's so exciting in a way!
another wonderful visual novel! The cheeze wizard must admit they cried at the end! Such a beautiful work of art!
Thank you cheeze wizard!!
I almost cried! This was so beautiful. I think I have my new favorite. I love how it was written and everything. I love just love it. <3 I wonder, will there be voice acting? Just curious.
Thank you! Unfortunately voice acting can get very expensive for longer projects, so though I would like to I don't currently plan to :c
Oh I see! I'm not too experienced with these but I thought I'd share my thoughts. Also it was really nice reading through this, it was good without voice acting too. I really got into it, reading it like a story and actually feeling like the characters. This game is a masterpiece <3
Cara, mesmo sendo uma DEMO esse jogo é bom demais. A arte, o enredo, a trama, a trilha sonora... Tudo te leva a realmente ficar emerso na história e no mistério que envolve o casal (inclusive, que cliffhanger foi aquele no final da demo??? Eu estou tentando assimilar tudo até agora).
E sobre os personagens, eu nem consigo descretir o tanto de angustia que senti vendo o passado deles e tudo o que os levou a serem um casal que se ressente um do outro.
Nossa, eu mal posso esperar para o lançamento desse jogo. Até marquei com a minha melhor amiga para fazer uma chamada de vídeo nesse final de semana para eu poder traduzir a história do jogo pra ela enquanto jogamos. Por que apenas resumir a história não faria juz ao quão bom esse jogo é.
PS: Ambos somos brasileiros, então inglês não é a nossa primeira linhgua hahahah. Kisses from Brazil <3
Started sobbing halfway through, this is the most beautifully executed visual novel I have ever read.
Thank you so much for playing! ;v;
Oh it's soo good, I can't wait for more :0
Im actually hesitating before to play it even if its sooo intrguing because I will feel the cliffhanger and left the downloaded files there but I cant help it anymore. Ahh, regret not playing it before. Its just the best. Im so emotional for the demo, what more if the full release is out ｡°(°.◜ᯅ◝°)°｡ im expecting the outcome b-but wahhh
I love how everything isn't given away so easily. You, the player, need to pay attention, need to be immersed in the story to fully understand, and it's so worth it! The characters have a lot of layers, emotions, flaws, and qualities, and you can understand them, pity them, and relate to them.
It took me two runs to fully understand the lore and to be certain of what was happening. Rereading after understanding who everyone is brings a lot of clarity and makes me more empathetic toward everyone.
Can't wait to read more!
Thank you so much for the kind review and spending extra time with the game! It really really makes my day when players take notice of the little details and try to put the pieces together. I'm so glad that you loved it!!
It's just perfect, I can't describe how much feelings I feel with this visual novel. I absolutly love your work.
(Sorry my english is not very well, it isn't my first language)
Thank you so much for playing! <3
Oh dear, I will be thinking of nothing else but this game for many days now. I can't express enough how this is truly as good as it gets. This was the most interesting, beautiful, and touching experience I have ever gotten from a DEMO. No, from anything really. I was drawn in instantly, from both the incredible writing and the haunting music. The characters are so well-written, as is the entire story, and I was intensely invested throughout. I cried during the ENTIRETY of the backstory. And I never cry. The artworks are so beautiful, and the immersion into this world is masterfully crafted. This is a 10/10 in all categories. I can barely wait for the full game, but even so, the DEMO was so good on it's own that I am just grateful it even exists for now. This is a masterpiece, and it will forever have me in an iron grip.
Thank you for your kind words and for giving this game your time, I'm really honoured you enjoyed it so much!
This vn is beautifully made, I enjoyed the reading, what a good job I'll wait patiently to the full release <3
Thank you for playing! <3
Truly one of the best visual novel that I've played for a while. One of a few time that I felt my heart breaks for the characters. The story is so engaging. I was on the edge of my sit the whole time, completely enthralled. Gonna keep thinking about this game for a while and hope for a full game soon!
Honoured that you enjoyed it so much!! Thank you for playing <3
Like another comment said, this is without a doubt the best visual novel I've ever read! So much more than I was expecting, this was just incredible and I can't wait to read more <3
Ahh, I'm super honoured, thank you so much!
ABSOLUTE PERFECTION. It inspired me more than I can possibly describe. Will there be a full version, and if so, when might it become available? No rush and no pressure! Just curious because this is BEAUTIFUL, made with love, and heart-wrenching. <3
Thank you so much! Yes, I definitely will release the full version eventually! There's a lot of content/story that I want to add so I don't have a good estimate for when it'll be complete right now though c:
this made me stare at the wall for an hour questioning my existence
This is THE BEST visual novel i ever read. Cannot even put it into words. I wish i could write like you.
Ahh that's really high praise, I'm honoured that you enjoyed the story and wish you luck on your writing journey as well!!
Great game! Hit me emotionally... I don't quite understand the ending I got though. Whose Selene? Was there some sort of implication I missed? (I got the ending where she hides behind the bed)
As if the story hasn't inflicted enough emotional damage in me, the extras absolutely ruined me ( I was hurting and in tears by the end; but in the best way possible!Imho, THIS is what the dark romance genre should strive to be). This was one of the best vns I've played up to date ( yes, I know it's just a demo, but the impact it had on me is real; days later I've finished playing it and I still torture myself by thinking about it 😭.) The characters, the story, the art, the music and the prose were so exquisite.
What an unforgettable experience!
I cannot wait to see it ends 🥹🤍
Hello this is one of the highest compliments I could receive ahhhh. I'm really, really honoured and glad you enjoyed it so much! ;-;
Wow, this game is so sweet and really feels like it was made with love. Everything about it is beautiful, and I'm impressed you made the story, programming, music etc. all by yourself!
And what a cliffhanger :0 really nice!
Thank you so much for the kind comment! It means a lot as I really did put a lot of love into it -- I hope you enjoyed it! ;u;
If someone could help me---- I downloaded the game and its a file on my macbook (pro) downloads---and i dont know how to play it...i really want to play it--help
Hi! I believe the recommended way to play mac games by itch.io is to use their app (https://itch.io/app) and download/run games using it.
If you can't/don't want to use the app, here are instructions from a fellow developer for running their game on mac, that should apply to Snow White Ashes too:
If you still have issues, then the game is also playable on web/in your browser.
Thank you so much for the interest, and I'm really sorry for the inconvenience! ;-;
I just wanted to say thank you!!
I downloaded the app--and it helped!!
Im so excited to play it!! it seems very well made!!!
I just finished playing the game and I got all the bonus endings as well, im sobbing rn this story is so sad but so beautiful at the same time. also I really love the artsyle and this story was so well made. this game is literally amazing
Ahh, thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed it and were invested enough to get all the bonus scenes! <3
Im trying to finish but i literally cannot stop crying, this is so heartbreaking. i might have to table this game for a bit until i can actually finish. but, wow just wow. amazing storytelling. side note, still crying.
nevermind, finished it. still crying. Side track - “it took me by surprise” by Maria Mena, vibes.
Ahh, thank you so much for finishing it! -hugs- ;-;
This game is so beautiful and so well made. I absolutely love your art style and the way your music, writing and art set a perfect tone. I can't wait for the full release!
Thank you so much!
this is honestly one of the best vn demos i have ever played ?? seriously i was crying in my room alone at 12am reading this listening to a house in nebraska by ethel cain and losing my mind (in the best way, your writing and the art is amazing!!).
super excited to see the final product <3
Ahh I'm glad you got so invested in it! Thanks so much for playing! ^^
I clicked on this game out of curiosity. The name and illustrations of it caught my eye. I knew this game was gonna be good, and I was right. I have never played a game like this that left an impact on me. And I'm not trying to be dramatic but this game made me feel things and experience emotions I've never felt. The words you used to describe the characters feelings and thoughts was beyond amazing. You are one of the best writers, and I'm not even joking... I don't understand how someone could come up with such an interesting and impactful plot. *This would make an amazing book.*
Thank you for creating this masterpiece, your such a talented artist as well! I will never forget this game <3
PS. I really love how long you made the DEMO, it felt like a finished game. I can't wait to see what the game looks like when it's finished. I just know it's going to blow my mind even more.
I'm honoured that you enjoyed it so much and that it left an impact on you, thank you so much! ;-;
This was such a beautifully written game. The art and soundtrack were so mesmerizing. I've only played through it once so far but I'm looking forward to replaying it again and seeing the other choices!
The piano soundtrack is so beautiful. The ending surprised me a lot! I'm really looking forward to the full game!
Thank you kindly, I'm so glad you enjoyed the story enough to see the different branches! <3
I think i used up all my tears, this is such a beautiful game. I love everything about it, the end had me gasping in shock fr. I'm so invested in this, excited for the full game 😭❤️
Ahh, thank you so much for playing! <3
The conclusion of this game caught me by surprise. The main character is a captivating combination of a tragic heroine and a villain, all draped in a striking shade of red. While the protagonist may believe otherwise, it becomes evident as the story unfolds that she grapples with her decisions, revealing a depth of character that goes beyond simple moral dichotomies.
Her lover, consort, and husband is a tragic figure in his own right. The love he once felt for her when she was Calliope has been irrevocably altered due to the transformation she imposed upon him. Despite this, a lingering affection remains, though it is now tinged with the weight of their shared past and the consequences of her actions.
I cannot wait for the finished project.
Thank you for the eloquent review! I'm happy you enjoyed the story so far and look forward to more!
Yeah, this is really good, great characters and their relationship is tragic but sweet. Just hope it won't go the usual "it was my dark side doing bad things, and I was a good person all along".
Thanks! Our MC might think of herself as blameless, but you can bet she is NOT getting off easily for what she's done.
OH, MY, AHHHHHH, I cried maybe a little TOO much during that. The twists and turns and AGHHH, I'm just gonna go sob for a little bit at how GOOD this game was. I probably wont be fine :)
Aw, I'm glad you were so invested in it, thank you so much for playing!
I have been thinking about this story every day for almost half a month at this point, I just adore it so much.
Most Romance Visual Novels tend to be concerned with new relationships being formed, but I really like that this one mostly skips over that part and focuses instead on how love can change - and twist - over time. Seeing the main couple in their first marriage and spotting the beginnings of all the little insecurities and misunderstandings that would later wreck their relationship was beautifully tragic, and I can't wait to glimpse more of their tale.
I'm glad that the themes and relationship dynamics in this story were interesting to you! Thank you so much for giving it your time and leaving such a kind comment!
This entire thing broke my heart and interested me. I love how even from the beginning you know shes aware of something, but I thought she was aware he was evil. Turns out, she knew way more than that! And she didn't even know for sure if it was him! She is definitely not as put together as I thought she was in the beginning. And neither is he. I thought he had no love for her because their relationship strained and he got bored. Nope! and it even looks like he still has love for her in some way shape or form. This is honestly so well thought out and I cant wait to find out what the last moments of the visual novel means.
I'm so glad you found it interesting! Our protagonist is definitely not as put together as she thinks haha.
Oh my gosh, this was sooo good!! I'm at the edge of my seat and can't wait for more.
Ahh thank you so much for playing!
This extended demo was so utterly beautiful that it felt like I had stumbled upon a famous gothic lit novel/fairytale in a grand magical library. I will never be over how immersive and stunning the writing is!! I legit found myself choking up at times with how powerfully the emotions leapt from each line. The sketchy storybook aesthetic of the artwork? Perfect. THE UI and THE GALLERY PORTRAITS I LOVED. Also, I am so compelled by the dynamic of these two it's insane. A true blessing to the dark romance genre that I eagerly wait to sink my teeth into again, again, and again. (Those last two lines in the "monsters" bonus scene absolutely DESTROYED ME btw help I'm sobbing)
Ahhh, thank you so much for the kind words, I'm really happy you enjoyed the game so far and all the extras! <3
That twist in the ending was so unexpected, it took me a full minute to process what was happening. When the twist happened I taught the MC was lying to us that she was the queen because she was a unreliable narrator in the start, then I realize if she had those dream then she is the queen. So who was that person that was using her original body.
P.S, I have been a fan of your work seen Kit love your work, when you fully release your work I gonna buy all of them.
Thank you so much for your support, and for enjoying my stories! <3