i really adore this game, i come back to it every so often. amazing and immersive writing, if you love yandere visual novels or just a good story in general i highly recommend. i'll be able to die happily if the full game comes out, so if the creator(s) ever read this please pace yourselves and take care first and foremost. :)
Honestly been a long time since my first run of this game, but Nalis has already gotten me hooked. The way my heart feels for both of the yanderes is impeccable, I can't wait for more!!
Wow..This is so good,like honestly.I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH!I just started playing yandare games and I'm in love with this one.I usually prefer green flag guys if you know what I mean but I'm in love with Thaumo.I really like Thaumo and want to see him more in this game.He's actually really nice and needy and kinda pathetic ,but I like that.I love him so much.And the artstyle is so good,so pretty,I love it!So I will be waiting more an update,I need it!
Absolutely obsessed! I LOVE Yandere games and this one is so good! Thaumo is my favorite type of yandere character- pathetic and needy lmao. Thank you for your hard work! Do you have a Patreon or anything that we can help support the development of the game?
(｡ŏ﹏ŏ)💕💕💕💕 I’m so so happy that you enjoyed my demo!!
It’s nice to see another pathetic + needy yandere lover, they’re my favorite type too 🤝
I don’t have anything like that at the moment, but it means a lot to me that you asked! In the future I’d love to sell some simple character merch of Nalis and Thaumo (keychains, acrylic stands, maybe plushies too).
I would KILL for a plushie lol. Thank you for all your hard work! If you decide to sell anything, let me know! I'll definitely be buying :) You're great!
Estoy tan feliz de que te gusten los personajes!! (˶◜ᵕ◝˶) De verdad espero que también disfrutes las próximas actualizaciones. Seguiré trabajando duro en ello cuando pueda!!
WHERE DO I BEGIN?? I finally decided to sit my butt down and play through this VN (after struggling with the downloads, I think something is wrong with the SymptomsofDeceitDemo-0.1.win.zip since it doesn't have a platform to view it) and my god was this a kaladeiscope of confusion.
I adore both Thaumo and Nalis, like holy hell I kept swinging back and forth between them ESPECIALLY WHEN THAUMO WAS SO CUTE AND PATHETIC AND NALIS WAS JUST *bangs fist on the table multiple times*
The design of these characters is just *chefs kiss* TOP TIER. Like oh my god what the hell, even Tremo was absolutely perfect as she just rounded out the cast despite the few times we see her. I adore how colorful yet visually interesting they all were, and how their design contrasted towards their darker personality.
Thaumo's design looking all soft and innocent despite the acts of violence he commits, and Nalis open and cheery appearance contrasting with his twisted personality is just *chefs kiss*
ALSO NALIS, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH YOU MAN YOU CAN'T KEEP TOYING WITH MY HEART LIKE THIS!! This man has made me completely doubt my loyalty to Thaumo because yeah, Thaumo poster boy yandere of the VN but NALIS?!?! Listen, I just can't. The way this man gaslights, gatekeeps, and genociding this damn section. At least with Thaumo we get his full blown transparency which I love (adore his neediness) BUT JESUS ALMIGHT CHRIST NALIS?! Dude had me switching like a pendulum going back and forth, and that scene with him just jumpscaring and gaslighting/confusing me?? BOY CAN'T AN MC SHOWER IN PEACE?
(Also I cackled at Thaumo's ending on how he came up to MC's floor even though realistically it must be pretty creepy)
Anyway, I have a high tolerance for the shit Nalis put us through and every time a new line of dialogue came I kept constantly switching moods being "You war criminal" to "OH MY GOD I NEED YOU". Not my proudest moment over my knee-jerk reactions but it was more tame compared to Thaumo's good endings because hot DANG IS THAT DUDE DOWN BAD
hehehe
Hang on, I need to praise the masterful way the world is built up, especially with teh associated animals. It's all so intriguing because of how the disease is being spread, like, is it actually natural or is the lab doing some unethical things. Just, the reason why MC is kept in the dark, why they seem so important, what the deal with Nalis and Tremo hiding from them, Nalis himself, Thaumo's relationship with Orca, Thaumo HIMSELF, and the backstory and if the star fish boy in the prologue was the reason how the SSWS mutated into the horrific disease.
Just, absolutely phenominal work, I'm so glad I finally took my time to actually play this VN and experience many epiphanies of myself. ALSO YOU WANNA KNOW HOW I FOUND OUT NALIS IS NALIS DURING HIS ENDING???
"Good girl. Thank you."
PLEASE I NEARLY FELL OFF MY CHAIR (I also slammed myself against the back of my chair at 1am when I went through Ending 2. MC I AM DOWN BAD FOR YOU)
Looking forward to what comes next!! Please excuse my disorganized and chaotic rambles, it's 1:38am and I have not done the dishes yet.
You have no idea how happy reading your review has made me!! I’m really so flattered that you enjoyed the demo and characters so much, reading your thoughts on them has me smiling at my phone like an idiot.
Those “not my proudest moment” reactions are one of the best parts of enjoying yandere games. I always love experiencing that with games I play, and It means so much to me that you felt this with my demo (｡ŏ﹏ŏ)💕💕
It’s killing me that the “good girl” is what made you realize it was Nalis lmao 😭😭😭😭
Your rambles were so fun to read, and I apologize that I was unable to send one of my terrible yanderes over to do the dishes for you 😔
I’m hoping to have the next update (including 2 days of Nalis route + 4 Nalis CGs) out in late February or early March. I really hope you enjoy that as well if you play it! And thank you so much for your support and comment here!!
Please send Thaumo, he'd give me less grief to do the dishes at 1:30am. But also I'm glad my rambles made you entertained ahaha!
Looking forward to the update! Hoping things go well and I will be stalking those update posts (with love)! Excited to see what sorts of things you've concocted up in your mind!
I rarely leave a comment on anything ever but your game deserves all the praise! From characters to the overall aesthetic, everything about the game's universe is perfect and left me wanting sooo much more (in a good way), 100/10 and will be keeping an eye out on the full release
the last time they updated was 6 days ago on Tumblr claiming that the goal is to have the next game update ready in late February for the yandere game jam.
I will not admit that this game made me search if it's possible to keep octopuses/cuttlefish as pets and watch a few documentaries on sea creatures - because what's more fun than trying to out-yandere yanderes! Both Thaumo's and Nalis' designs made me feel things that I never should feel towards fish!!
Seriously, everything about this game is *chef's kiss*. But like others have said: As much as I look forward to the next update and more fish shenanigans, your mental health ALWAYS comes first :) Please take your time and don't let the pressure sap the fun of the project!
SPOILER WARNING FOR ANYONE WHO'S CHECKING THE REVIEWS!! imma be spoiling in mine so!!
i've enjoyed this lots!! i like how your choice in the beginning plays into thaumo's claims of 'i would have loved you no matter how we me', it kinda rlly?? reinforces the story if that makes sense?? i played through all the routes and!! am so curious abt who the third person could be,,,? as well as how the overarcing plot is going to play out?? there's so many interesting lore building tidbits in the demo alone, i can't wait to see how it all plays out (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶) nalis is also so fun?? gonna have some words with thaumo if shit happens to him >:[
OVERALL this has been so fun so far, can't wait to see how the full thing turns out!! but also take your time and do things as needed, your health is a priorityyyy ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡
The game sountracks, plot-twist storyline absolutely amazing.. normally i don't feel tension aura that easily and fun at the same time if a game manages to do that for me, it's a special game. I haven't had fun around like this expect for few games thank you so much for your hardwork.<33!
I admit that I didn't imagine that I would like this game so much! I liked it so much that I got to all the endings in a few minutes, the characters were so interestingly written that I felt the time I spent playing go by so quickly and so fluidly, I also didn't imagine that this game would have so many incredible plots, I had a great time even in a short demo! I have already recommended this game to a friend who also likes this type of game and you can be sure that I will recommend it to other people in the future! I wish you success and hope that one day you can complete the game, I would buy it for sure! :D
I love the Demo and can't wait to see how it is expanded upon. The way you wrote Thaumo is a very interesting and unique way to perpetuate the Male Yandere trope. I would also like to say that I LOVE Themo (both artistically and personality-wise) and really hope that they are going to be a pursuable love interest when (or if) the Female Yandere selection becomes available.
However, I cannot stress this enough, DO NOT RUSH OR OVERWORK YOURSELF WHEN CREATING THIS! It always breaks my heart to see artists and writers stress themselves out over their work because of feeling the need to please their fans as quick as possible, take your time and make sure to take regular breaks and focus on your own health (after all, us writers have a reputation for having a questionable mental health), so make sure you are happy and prioritise yourself before your work, we want what is best for you, even if that means the VN will take longer to release.
Stay safe and take care! <3
Edit: Holy shit! Did not know you worked in vascular surgery, take as long as you need to, that work environment must be stressful and excruciating!
Thank you so so much for your comment!! I can’t express enough how much it means to me, and I’m so incredibly happy that you enjoyed my characters and demo 💕
Thank you so much for your support and understanding as well! My work schedule is quite demanding (lately I’ve been called in a lot and had many 65-70 hour work weeks), so my progress here is often very slow due to limited time outside of work 😅
But I absolutely love working on this project!! It’s been a learning process, but so much fun for me.
I’ve been super behind on checking comments here, but I really appreciate all of your kind words so much. I hope you are staying safe, taking care of yourself, and prioritizing your health and happiness as well 💕
Of course, your safety and well being matter more than anything else, I know how much of a pain the medical field can be! Please don’t feel pressured about the progress—what you’ve already created is incredible, and your well-being should always come first. It’s amazing that you find joy in your project, even with your hectic schedule, and your dedication is so inspiring. I hope you’re finding moments to rest and recharge! Keep being amazing, and know that your hard work is deeply appreciated 💕✨
I think I am in love. I don't even know who I like more between Nalis and Thaumo, I just want to put them both in a jar and keep them on my shelf. Basing the characters on marine animals is such a cool concept. I will patiently (kinda) wait for next updates! Keep it up!
Thank you so much!! I am so happy that you enjoy my characters. You are more than welcome to keep them in a jar 💕
I had to take a bit of a break as work got busy, I took a vacation to visit some friends, and I put together a new PC to replace my old laptop I was working on. But I am slowly making progress on the next part of the game again, and I’m really excited about how it’s going!! I’ll absolutely keep it up 💪😤
Supa cute! I loved the little details of world building and how Thaumo is written! I'm already invested into the characters and I can't wait to see what the MC's workplace is hiding!
What great demo with so much content already! I already feel like I know the characters so well already yet the mystery being set up with Nalis is already so intriguing. I have such a soft spot for Thaumo. You can definitely feel how desperate he is for every interaction with MC. Lovely writing and fantastic art, beautiful job~
I just realized that their names are actually based on the marine animal's scientific name. Thats actually very creative! Waiting for more content from the creator^-^ <3
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HELP!! how do i get the 3 ending ?
i really adore this game, i come back to it every so often. amazing and immersive writing, if you love yandere visual novels or just a good story in general i highly recommend. i'll be able to die happily if the full game comes out, so if the creator(s) ever read this please pace yourselves and take care first and foremost. :)
Honestly been a long time since my first run of this game, but Nalis has already gotten me hooked. The way my heart feels for both of the yanderes is impeccable, I can't wait for more!!
Im a slut for yandere and this novel is in my top 5 fav! You did an amazing job on this! I cant wait to read more!
Wow..This is so good,like honestly.I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH!I just started playing yandare games and I'm in love with this one.I usually prefer green flag guys if you know what I mean but I'm in love with Thaumo.I really like Thaumo and want to see him more in this game.He's actually really nice and needy and kinda pathetic ,but I like that.I love him so much.And the artstyle is so good,so pretty,I love it!So I will be waiting more an update,I need it!
Absolutely obsessed! I LOVE Yandere games and this one is so good! Thaumo is my favorite type of yandere character- pathetic and needy lmao. Thank you for your hard work! Do you have a Patreon or anything that we can help support the development of the game?
(｡ŏ﹏ŏ)💕💕💕💕 I’m so so happy that you enjoyed my demo!!
It’s nice to see another pathetic + needy yandere lover, they’re my favorite type too 🤝
I don’t have anything like that at the moment, but it means a lot to me that you asked! In the future I’d love to sell some simple character merch of Nalis and Thaumo (keychains, acrylic stands, maybe plushies too).
I would KILL for a plushie lol. Thank you for all your hard work! If you decide to sell anything, let me know! I'll definitely be buying :) You're great!
AGHHHHHHHH, son preciosos todos los personajes, espero con ansias la próxima actualización, de verdad, amo
Estoy tan feliz de que te gusten los personajes!! (˶◜ᵕ◝˶) De verdad espero que también disfrutes las próximas actualizaciones. Seguiré trabajando duro en ello cuando pueda!!
WHERE DO I BEGIN?? I finally decided to sit my butt down and play through this VN (after struggling with the downloads, I think something is wrong with the SymptomsofDeceitDemo-0.1.win.zip since it doesn't have a platform to view it) and my god was this a kaladeiscope of confusion.
I adore both Thaumo and Nalis, like holy hell I kept swinging back and forth between them ESPECIALLY WHEN THAUMO WAS SO CUTE AND PATHETIC AND NALIS WAS JUST *bangs fist on the table multiple times*
The design of these characters is just *chefs kiss* TOP TIER. Like oh my god what the hell, even Tremo was absolutely perfect as she just rounded out the cast despite the few times we see her. I adore how colorful yet visually interesting they all were, and how their design contrasted towards their darker personality.
Thaumo's design looking all soft and innocent despite the acts of violence he commits, and Nalis open and cheery appearance contrasting with his twisted personality is just *chefs kiss*
ALSO NALIS, WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON WITH YOU MAN YOU CAN'T KEEP TOYING WITH MY HEART LIKE THIS!! This man has made me completely doubt my loyalty to Thaumo because yeah, Thaumo poster boy yandere of the VN but NALIS?!?! Listen, I just can't. The way this man gaslights, gatekeeps, and genociding this damn section. At least with Thaumo we get his full blown transparency which I love (adore his neediness) BUT JESUS ALMIGHT CHRIST NALIS?! Dude had me switching like a pendulum going back and forth, and that scene with him just jumpscaring and gaslighting/confusing me?? BOY CAN'T AN MC SHOWER IN PEACE?
(Also I cackled at Thaumo's ending on how he came up to MC's floor even though realistically it must be pretty creepy)
Anyway, I have a high tolerance for the shit Nalis put us through and every time a new line of dialogue came I kept constantly switching moods being "You war criminal" to "OH MY GOD I NEED YOU". Not my proudest moment over my knee-jerk reactions but it was more tame compared to Thaumo's good endings because hot DANG IS THAT DUDE DOWN BAD
hehehe
Hang on, I need to praise the masterful way the world is built up, especially with teh associated animals. It's all so intriguing because of how the disease is being spread, like, is it actually natural or is the lab doing some unethical things. Just, the reason why MC is kept in the dark, why they seem so important, what the deal with Nalis and Tremo hiding from them, Nalis himself, Thaumo's relationship with Orca, Thaumo HIMSELF, and the backstory and if the star fish boy in the prologue was the reason how the SSWS mutated into the horrific disease.
Just, absolutely phenominal work, I'm so glad I finally took my time to actually play this VN and experience many epiphanies of myself. ALSO YOU WANNA KNOW HOW I FOUND OUT NALIS IS NALIS DURING HIS ENDING???
"Good girl. Thank you."
PLEASE I NEARLY FELL OFF MY CHAIR (I also slammed myself against the back of my chair at 1am when I went through Ending 2. MC I AM DOWN BAD FOR YOU)
Looking forward to what comes next!! Please excuse my disorganized and chaotic rambles, it's 1:38am and I have not done the dishes yet.
You have no idea how happy reading your review has made me!! I’m really so flattered that you enjoyed the demo and characters so much, reading your thoughts on them has me smiling at my phone like an idiot.
Those “not my proudest moment” reactions are one of the best parts of enjoying yandere games. I always love experiencing that with games I play, and It means so much to me that you felt this with my demo (｡ŏ﹏ŏ)💕💕
It’s killing me that the “good girl” is what made you realize it was Nalis lmao 😭😭😭😭
Your rambles were so fun to read, and I apologize that I was unable to send one of my terrible yanderes over to do the dishes for you 😔
I’m hoping to have the next update (including 2 days of Nalis route + 4 Nalis CGs) out in late February or early March. I really hope you enjoy that as well if you play it! And thank you so much for your support and comment here!!
Please send Thaumo, he'd give me less grief to do the dishes at 1:30am. But also I'm glad my rambles made you entertained ahaha!
Looking forward to the update! Hoping things go well and I will be stalking those update posts (with love)! Excited to see what sorts of things you've concocted up in your mind!
THE DESIGNS ARE SO GOOD AND I LOVE THE STORYLINE THIS IS SO GOOD
game so good that i made an acc just to give it 5 stars
(｡ŏ﹏ŏ)💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕
I don’t have the right words to express how much I appreciate your comments. I’m so happy that you enjoyed my game this much!!
22 cm taller than me?! He's 191 cm wow
You could always tell him to walk around on his knees? He’d listen (only when you’re around) and be shorter than you then 👍 best of luck with him 😭😭
Thanks for your reply 😇 I actually don’t mind his height at all in fact it’s perfect haha lol😆
I need more!! I want to know what happens next so badly
Great game! I can't wait for the new updates ^0^
I enjoyed it so much! loved the story and thauma <3 such a lovely game I can't believe this is your fist game it is so amazing I need more!
I loved it!I did all the four endings and second one was my favorite. Anxiously waiting for updates <3
Props to Nalis I love that amazing DIVA
I NEED HIM I WANT HIM EHFSFHDHFIDEFI
I should wake up
I rarely leave a comment on anything ever but your game deserves all the praise! From characters to the overall aesthetic, everything about the game's universe is perfect and left me wanting sooo much more (in a good way), 100/10 and will be keeping an eye out on the full release
do you know if this game is still being updated?
the last time they updated was 6 days ago on Tumblr claiming that the goal is to have the next game update ready in late February for the yandere game jam.
it's not a want anymore, its a NEED. I love him so much omg (thaumo, obviously)
I will not admit that this game made me search if it's possible to keep octopuses/cuttlefish as pets and watch a few documentaries on sea creatures - because what's more fun than trying to out-yandere yanderes! Both Thaumo's and Nalis' designs made me feel things that I never should feel towards fish!!
Seriously, everything about this game is *chef's kiss*. But like others have said: As much as I look forward to the next update and more fish shenanigans, your mental health ALWAYS comes first :) Please take your time and don't let the pressure sap the fun of the project!
SPOILER WARNING FOR ANYONE WHO'S CHECKING THE REVIEWS!! imma be spoiling in mine so!!
i've enjoyed this lots!! i like how your choice in the beginning plays into thaumo's claims of 'i would have loved you no matter how we me', it kinda rlly?? reinforces the story if that makes sense??
i played through all the routes and!! am so curious abt who the third person could be,,,? as well as how the overarcing plot is going to play out?? there's so many interesting lore building tidbits in the demo alone, i can't wait to see how it all plays out (˶˃ ᵕ ˂˶) nalis is also so fun?? gonna have some words with thaumo if shit happens to him >:[
OVERALL this has been so fun so far, can't wait to see how the full thing turns out!! but also take your time and do things as needed, your health is a priorityyyy ٩(ˊᗜˋ*)و ♡
i like this! the plot is really nice :) i look forward to future updates!
The game sountracks, plot-twist storyline absolutely amazing.. normally i don't feel tension aura that easily and fun at the same time if a game manages to do that for me, it's a special game. I haven't had fun around like this expect for few games thank you so much for your hardwork.<33!
Big big Squiiiiish! Can't wait to see more of the story, characters and world building so many cool concepts in it!
I admit that I didn't imagine that I would like this game so much! I liked it so much that I got to all the endings in a few minutes, the characters were so interestingly written that I felt the time I spent playing go by so quickly and so fluidly, I also didn't imagine that this game would have so many incredible plots, I had a great time even in a short demo! I have already recommended this game to a friend who also likes this type of game and you can be sure that I will recommend it to other people in the future! I wish you success and hope that one day you can complete the game, I would buy it for sure! :D
I love the Demo and can't wait to see how it is expanded upon. The way you wrote Thaumo is a very interesting and unique way to perpetuate the Male Yandere trope. I would also like to say that I LOVE Themo (both artistically and personality-wise) and really hope that they are going to be a pursuable love interest when (or if) the Female Yandere selection becomes available.
However, I cannot stress this enough, DO NOT RUSH OR OVERWORK YOURSELF WHEN CREATING THIS! It always breaks my heart to see artists and writers stress themselves out over their work because of feeling the need to please their fans as quick as possible, take your time and make sure to take regular breaks and focus on your own health (after all, us writers have a reputation for having a questionable mental health), so make sure you are happy and prioritise yourself before your work, we want what is best for you, even if that means the VN will take longer to release.
Stay safe and take care! <3
Edit: Holy shit! Did not know you worked in vascular surgery, take as long as you need to, that work environment must be stressful and excruciating!
Thank you so so much for your comment!! I can’t express enough how much it means to me, and I’m so incredibly happy that you enjoyed my characters and demo 💕
Thank you so much for your support and understanding as well! My work schedule is quite demanding (lately I’ve been called in a lot and had many 65-70 hour work weeks), so my progress here is often very slow due to limited time outside of work 😅
But I absolutely love working on this project!! It’s been a learning process, but so much fun for me.
I’ve been super behind on checking comments here, but I really appreciate all of your kind words so much. I hope you are staying safe, taking care of yourself, and prioritizing your health and happiness as well 💕
Of course, your safety and well being matter more than anything else, I know how much of a pain the medical field can be! Please don’t feel pressured about the progress—what you’ve already created is incredible, and your well-being should always come first. It’s amazing that you find joy in your project, even with your hectic schedule, and your dedication is so inspiring. I hope you’re finding moments to rest and recharge! Keep being amazing, and know that your hard work is deeply appreciated 💕✨
I think I am in love. I don't even know who I like more between Nalis and Thaumo, I just want to put them both in a jar and keep them on my shelf. Basing the characters on marine animals is such a cool concept. I will patiently (kinda) wait for next updates! Keep it up!
Thank you so much!! I am so happy that you enjoy my characters. You are more than welcome to keep them in a jar 💕
I had to take a bit of a break as work got busy, I took a vacation to visit some friends, and I put together a new PC to replace my old laptop I was working on. But I am slowly making progress on the next part of the game again, and I’m really excited about how it’s going!! I’ll absolutely keep it up 💪😤
I'm more than happy to wait, and I think everybody here feels the same (´◡`) don't push yourself too hard! Super excited for what's to come!
Supa cute! I loved the little details of world building and how Thaumo is written! I'm already invested into the characters and I can't wait to see what the MC's workplace is hiding!
This was amazing! I love all of the twists and turns and characterization already.
Loving this! I also love how Thaumo blushes blue....octoboy indeed!
WOAH THATS SUPER COOL I ALREADY LOVE THE DEMO SM
What great demo with so much content already! I already feel like I know the characters so well already yet the mystery being set up with Nalis is already so intriguing. I have such a soft spot for Thaumo. You can definitely feel how desperate he is for every interaction with MC. Lovely writing and fantastic art, beautiful job~
I just realized that their names are actually based on the marine animal's scientific name. Thats actually very creative! Waiting for more content from the creator^-^ <3
this game is sooo interesting i definitely recommend playing!
That's great! I love yandere ! I look forward to the next update♥
this game is really good omg
This game was really good. I really like the ML in it. I hope to see more of this game in the near future!