Aww, thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed our game, and I'm thrilled that you liked Dragan's route so much. Though I'm sorry you cried, I'm very touched you did. 🩷Thank you for playing!
Hello, I don't know if it's just me - but I can't download the game. It just goes to 'thank you for downloading ' page with the download not starting. I've tried this in two devices with the same result.
javascript:void(0); - I've copied the link I get when I try to download.
Is there any way to fix this? I was very excited to play the game.
I'm using Firefox, but tried using chrome too - didn't work. I've tried downloading other games from itch.io too faced the same issue. It was working fine till yesterday evening. I don't know what the problem is.
That's really strange that it just stopped working like that. I tried looking into it, some people had this issue too, where they were able to download games one day but the next it stopped working. They said when they used a VPN, it worked, and that it had something to do with their ISP doing shady things. It seems like sometimes the service goes back to normal within a few days. So maybe wait a day or two or you could try a VPN. I'm sorry this is happening! :(
Yes, I forgot to post a devlog, sorry! I had been fixing some coding errors and typos and such. I figured now was a good time to upload it to see if it helped fix the download issue. Alas! But hopefully the VPN works..
not sure if I ever commented before, but I played this last year and it was so atmospheric!! the world feels so lived-in with all the other creatures you get to encounter and how the MC's relationship w this fae realm and the night queen was also explored so kudoss <33
Aw, thank you so much! It can be tricky to get that sort of thing right, especially in a shorter story, and so I'm really happy and honored that you thought they were well done! <3 Thank you for playing and for leaving us such kind words!
Nope! She has zero blood ties to the Night Realm. And though she was taken in and raised by the Night Queen, no one sees her as the Night Queen's daughter.
I really liked this! I feel like the writting really shined with this one. The fae realm is very well constructed and the kind of faery-ish that I like. The different routes all have different tidbits too making playingall of them fun. I feel like Aeden's story was the best, but that may just be because I played it first and without the skipping dialogues so I was more immersed. Dragan's I also loved. In fact, I liked those so much it convinced me to play The werewolf route, something I'm notably never interested in. And enjoyed it.
Aww, thank you so much, we're so glad you liked it! That's awesome that it was able to deliver on the faery lore that you prefer. :) And I'm especially ecstatic that you enjoyed the writing enough that you gave Lucas's route a shot even though it's not something you normally go for. :) That's such a huge compliment and it means a lot to me! Thank you again for playing Evernight and for leaving us such kind words!
Yes it's just made up, sorry xD I do have some borrowed words from Irish and Italian for fae slang because I imagine the fae like to steal words they think sound "cool" and use them, but the fae language itself is made up.
Loved the game and all the routes!! Had me kicking my feet and blushing throughout. I couldn't stop playing once I started. Everything about it was amazingggggg!
Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed it, and I'm completely giddy hearing you were kicking your feet and blushing! :) Thank you for playing and leaving us such a wonderful comment!
Heheh, maybe someday I will reveal his true name... :P
This was soooo good! I couldn`t put it down until I finished all of the good ends. You can feel the love that was poured into everything. Thank you for sharing! x3
Not sure why, but my saves aren't showing up. I can see in the saves folder I have several there, but when I open the game, they aren't in the Load screen.
That's really strange, I haven't heard of this one. Perhaps the Save and Load screens are opening up on different pages? I think there's about 9 or so available pages for saves.
Ah, I'm sure Mini will be so happy to hear you want to use her artwork as a desktop background! Unfortunately, we don't have any of them offered anywhere as standalone images. No one's every asked before! Which image are you wanting to use?
I wanted the MC's favorite spot by the pond. It's so beautiful. ^_^ But I also thought the other places would be nice to have for some variation.
Maybe you should release an artbook when you get the game up on Steam?
(I hope you put the game up on Steam at least. I'd love to buy it there and add it to my collection. ^_^ )
I really love the Fae games. Especially since you seem to know more about the Fae than most people. Granted, the Unseelie is a bit overly nice compared to folklore --I WAS hoping the prince would live up to his reputation--, but you still portray them more accurately than just about every other writer I've seen. (Except, perhaps, in "The Cruel Prince".)
Thank you, that's quite the compliment! It makes me incredibly happy! :) I also love villainous characters and would like to explore a true villain romance in an otome someday, but I just didn't have the time I would need to do such a route justice during the jam.
Maybe some day it will crop up that the Nightmare Prince you met had a twin, and people mixed them up and that's why the one we met is so soft but has such a reputation? Ooooh! Intrigues~! ^_^
Or...or.... Maybe you'll write Oberon's story someday. If my memory serves me he most certainly would be considered a Villain. And you never did name the true Fae King. Just the rules of one part of Faerie.
Or maybe have a Fae stalking a human and drag her into his realm? lol The culture shock would be wonderful, and it would not be the first time a fae married a human and took her away. The land of the Fae does not only have culture shocks aplenty, but also a VERY strange way for time to pass. A few hours in Faerie could be 100 years passing in the human world, or not time at all. Or, in very few and far between stories; time goes backwards and you end up before you were born. Few people write good culture clash stories these days. Everyone just assume non-human creatures think and feel and hold the same ethics as humans do, without considering what their nature is and how they grew up and where.
Anyway....
I will keep my fingers crossed for a true villain. ^_^
I wonder what a Cinderella story would have looked like if she met a cruel Fae prince instead of Prince charming. (Or maybe she was promised to Prince Charming, but met and fell for a Fae. lol)
I have too many ideas for my own good. *sigh* Anyway....
Feel free to tell me if you write one, I'd love to read it.
The game makes me want to save up for elf-ear surgery. lol (It's a long recovery period tho. But this one guy does an amazing job.)
...I hope the rumors of the dark prince charming is true~ ^_^ I love villains a little too much too be healthy.
How curious to hear him say the Fae cannot love. Folklore says differently. They even have married humans. But considering he is of the Unseelie, this too makes sense. They are not known to be loving. Not in the way humans are at least. Perhaps in the way a yandere would be. The dark and dangerous kind.
The language in this story is beautiful and poetic. It makes the night and Fae come alive, in a way few other stories manage. There is a dreamy quality to it as well. Well suited for a story about the Fae.
The artwork is simple, but beautiful. It invokes a fae dream experience very beautifully. Especially the night pond.
Not a fan of the vampire leader's looks. It's a bit dull. Like taken from a certain unmentionable teen novel. I almost expect to see him sparkle. *wrinkles my nose*
The one bad spot on an otherwise amazing story thus far. And the Nightmare Prince more than make up for it. I quite like the Nightmare Prince. ^_^
I'll keep my fingers crossed that he lives up to his reputation.
Not a fan of the werewolf leader. But then again; I never cared much for them. So that is not a criticism. He looks as he should.
Astoria is far to free to give out her name. Is it not her true name? Actually...that would make a lot of sense. If you know someone's true name, you have power over them. Especially a Fae.
I DO wish I could choose who she finds attractive tho. Cuz the werewolf? Bleh! (I understand the vampire, his magic can stir up emotions you have to shut down with a strong will. But the werewolf? Not even a little good-looking. Not in my book at least. I prefer the beautiful Nightmare Prince. And I'd be hard pressed to say if it is his beauty, his reputation, or his behavior that make it so.)
Is it intentional that Rhistel asks how your 'day' went, instead of your night?Although Adean slipped up too. You may wanna set a beta-reader on that.
If you want to polish this diamond of a story to a shine, I'd love to see some extra-nice artwork here and there. (Like when Aiden lounge on his throne. ^_^ )
I wonder how she learned to lie...surrounded by people who barely even knew the concept. Much less how to. Are lies in human nature? Or taught?
How strangely attached Astora is to the concept of kindness as necessary for a relationship, familiar or otherwise. If the person treats you well, does it matter why they do it? If them using you ensures you grow up happy, why does the motive matter? ....is this one of those human things I simply fail to grasp?
I also do not understand the need to trust someone to love them. Or fear the pain of heartbreak --especially if you've never felt it before. (The last part may be my masochistic side speaking, however. I realize that most humans shy away from pain, even mental pain...which always seemed harmless to me, however painful it was. It can't kill you after all. Nor harm your body.)
Awww..... I didn't get the choice to keep the collar... *Pouts* I mean... knowing who held the leash at that time... I found it beneficial to keep, really. I wish there was a choice. *sigh*
I'm trying to avoid spoilers here, so spoilers below, but it must be said...to the creator at least:
I am surprised you didn't claim your name. I half expected you to get a choice to claim it, or keep your Fae name. The act would have changed your very nature. For better or worse.
(I admit I also thought you had been fathered by a Fae, in which case the name would have unlocked your heritage. And I thought the leash was bound by your name, which would explain the re-naming. But I admit the story version do make a lot of sense, except it doesn't explain why she renamed you. Unless someone else could have bound you by your true name.)
A truly beautiful game!!
And one of my new favorites.
Will it be available on Steam? I REALLY want to add it to my collection there. ^_^
We're so glad you enjoyed Evernight, and we thank you for your kind and insightful comments! :) At this time, I have no plans to put the game on Steam, though that may change someday. If I do, I'll certainly make an announcement here!
It wasn't intentional for Rhistel or Aeden to mention "day". I did have an editor, and many instances of this were caught, but I guess we missed some! The entire game was written and made in two months for the Otome Game Jam of 2023. Because of this, I had to streamline a lot of things in the script, but I tried to provide as much player agency as I could. I would love to come back someday and polish the game more, adding in CGs if possible (such as Aeden lounging on his throne).
It was Rhistel who taught her how to lie. Not by example, but by explaining it to her and encouraging her to try. As a Dreamer, he is in a unique position to understand many concepts both faeries and humans would find complicated.
As for the comments about her name, (SPOILERS AHEAD to anyone who might read the comments) the player has the choice to claim her name in the vampire and werewolf endings, as she is embarking on a new journey and (possibly) embracing her human side. I didn't include it in Aeden's route because Astora has completely embraced her "fae" side and views her birth name as her true name, meaning it was for Aeden only. And the reason why the Night Queen renamed her when she was a baby was largely because she had no care for Astora's real name. Just as Aeden told her, "Astora" was not a name, it was what the Night Queen saw her as: a treasure.
Thank you for playing and leaving such thoughtful comments about your journey! :)
In "The Cruel Prince" lying is considered a valuable trait to have, for many reasons. I can see how that might be true. A good story is all lies after all. Not to mention the more practical uses. But the same skill would make them distrust humans --those who knows this anyway. I do love how you include Fae lore in this story. ^_^
Ah, I see. I guess it does make sense she wouldn't claim her name in the Fae ending. And I didn't like the vampire and werewolf enough to try that. lol (I never like werewolves tho. And I admit the vampire do look romanian, but not very classical vampire. Can vampires get a haircut btw? I don't remember what period he is from or what the hairstyle of the time was normal. lol)
I wish you could change name of the MC.... It feels more personal when you can. It's harder to be invested in someone else than in oneself.
What does it say under the naming option= Frog name? oO The letters are beautiful, but nearly impossible to read. (It took me several minutes to figure out that "Dong" or "Vong" was actually "Done". xD)
For someone raised in Fairy, Astoria is quick to accept gifts. (And things that fall into ones hand might be considered accepted in some folklore stories.) It's dangerous to accept gifts from the Fae. However friendly they are. But I suppose she trusts her friend to ask for something she is willing to pay in return.
But I will admit there do exist a few stories where someone involved with the Fae HAVE received a rare gift that comes without a cost. So kudos for how Astoria handles that. ^_^
I love Fae and the fae lands. So I am very pleased to have found this beautiful game! :heart:
The Fae lives by rules that makes little sense to a human, and even the kindest can seem cruel because they think, feel, and have laws that differs so fundamentally from humans, so I am looking forward to play more and see how you handle this incredible "otherness" that they possess. ^_^
I am surprised someone from the Winter Court, whom is said to hate humans, took in a human. I honestly had expected her to be taken as a Changeling, not rescued. Doubly so by the one who did rescue her.
(I'm also surprised it's a queen, as everyone knows Oberon is the King of the Winter Court, and there is never mentioned a queen. The queen mentioned is from the Summer Court. But I will admit that just because it is not known that Oberon have a wife it means that he doesn't....)
Will there be a goblin marked, selling everything from rare gems and addictive fruits to hopes and dreams? ^_^
I'm sorry the font was difficult to read! While you cannot rename "Astora" as it is integral to the story, you can change her "True Name" just below. Reading your theories and thoughts was very interesting! I really enjoy faerie lore. However, the world of Evernight takes place in my own original faerie world, which is absolutely influenced by established faerie mythology, but is its own blend of ideas. I hope you enjoyed the experience! :)
Ah, you answered a question here I asked when replying to the other comment. lol
Have you read "The Goblin Marked" and the "Green Children of Cornwall"? (There's a Choice of Game game based on the goblin marked btw. If you're interested.) I think "Neverwhere" of Neil Gainman may have something on the Fae world too (it crops up in a Constantine/Books of Magic crossover part as well, where Constantine tells the HP rippoff boy (not sure who ripped off who) about the rules of the Fae.)
I've studied the fae (and folklore creatures) since I was a kid, and while I don't remember everything, I DO remember that the most terrifying part for humans was not their wicked deeds but their extreme "otherness". (They could be wicked, if slighted or a promise broken. 100 years of slavery for not being able to pay for a gift you accepted, eyes ripped out because she either accidentally or intentionally used the salve on her eyes that let her see the unseen, fruits that makes you wither away with longing --I could go on. And that's not counting darker creatures, like Redcaps and Kelpies.)
But these things are not seen as cruel. That's the difference. Because human morality and Fae morality is so vastly different. Right and wrong often clash with each-other to such a degree that it can be hard to meet. And yet some humans do learn. In some stories there are people who get so close to the Fae they're considered crazy, because they start acting like them more and more. In other stories the human is terrified by what appears to be a complete lack of all morals and ethics --while their own rules are very strict and the punishment for breaking them beyond high. (Death as punishment is rare, slavery far more common.)
Sorry... I ramble. ^_^; I just adore the Fae and love talking about them. I swear one of these days I'll save up enough money to get Fae ears surgery too. Probably. lol
As much as I love the darker side of the Fae lore (and everything, really, I usually end up falling for the villain, then lamenting that no game allows for a -true- villain to be the love interest lol) your Night world is a truly beautiful place, and the story is wonderful.
The writing is also excellent --and I tend to nitpick a lot on that, being a writer myself.
Thank you so much for playing and leaving us such a kind comment! We're so glad you enjoyed the art!! :) And I'm absolutely thrilled you liked Astora so much. ^_^
I absolutely loved it! The art was stunning, and the backgrounds added a soothing, atmospheric touch that fit the whimsical vibe. The protagonist was so sweet and lovable. While it was a bit short, it made for a sweet and enjoyable read. Thank you for creating it!
Thank you so much for playing and for leaving such a kind comment! :) We're so happy you enjoyed it! Finding the right balance on an MC who has a personality that stands out but is also likeable can be tricky, so I'm especially thrilled you found Astora lovable. <3
dose anyone know if theres an ending where i can stay with the nightqueen? ik im fucked in the head but my brain is already dead set on her being my favorite.
Just replayed this game for the 4th time and i really really love it. Lucas is my absolute favorite and i adore the art. Thank you for this masterpiece!!!
Fourth time, wow! I'm so very happy you love the game so much and that you like Lucas! He was a lot of fun to discover in the writing process and I'm glad he's getting some love. Thank you so much for your kind words and for playing Evernight! :)
I absolutely adored this. I was sat at work today, excited to get home to finish where I had left off the previous evening.
I have to say... Aeden's has to be my favourite route. I had fun with all of them, but I felt like Lucas' & Dragan's endings were far too bittersweet for my poor sappy heart! I ABSOLUTELY cried during the ending scene for the two of them.
Also, my favourite character is Pix - I would die for that funky little pollinator. With a close second being Astora herself - sometimes, when a protagonist is already a well established character, there can be a clash between what the player wants and what the character does. I never felt that frustration with Astora. She is strong willed, beloved, and her lack of knowledge/thirst for answers never comes across overly naive. I also love that despite being human(ish), she is generally portrayed as being on an even playing field with the ROs in one way or another.
This was honestly so wonderful. Can't wait to see what you cook up in the future.
Thank you so much for your kind comment! We're so glad you enjoyed it! :) That you were sitting at work excited to go home and play makes me smile, and that you cried during Lucas's and Dragan's ending scenes makes me so happy! Not that you cried, of course, but that you were moved. Their routes definitely have that bittersweet element (Piiiiiiix!!!!), and I'm with you in that my favorite routes are always the ones with the happiest endings.
Pix is definitely one of my most favorite characters as well! But it's so wonderful for me to hear you also loved Astora as a protagonist and that you never felt like her personality and choices clashed with your own desires for the character. It can be tricky to find the right balance between not enough personality and too much (or too strong?), and it's a relief to know that you found Astora's balance to be an overall enjoyable experience.
Thank you again for playing and for stopping by to let us know your thoughts! We deeply appreciate it. And I hope you will enjoy future stories! :)
Oh my goodness, I was blown away by this game! The world you crafted, the characters, the art... everything was absolutely wonderful! I stayed up waaay too late playing Aeden's and then Lucas's routes, now I have to go to bed but will definitely tackle Dragan's, lol. Astora is a lovely protagonist: sweet, clever, and resourceful. Nicely done!
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you didn't lose too much sleep! We're so happy you enjoyed Evernight, and I'm over the moon that you felt Astora as a likeable protagonist (it can be so tricky to get that right). Hopefully Dragan's route will be just as entertaining as the others and you will enjoy your stay in the Night Realm until the very end. :)
as a fellow faerie enthusiast i was so excited to play this and i am blown away!!! the amount of traditional fae lore in this, with just the right amount of plot and romance,,,, god im in love with this otome game. its so immersive (from the backgrounds to the beautiful music to the character designs,, ugh!!!) and ive been staying up past midnight for hours just to finish playing one of the routes... tomorrow morning im definitely gonna play the others cuz i freaking love this. this is everything to me.
Aww, I'm so so so happy you are loving Evernight! It was so much fun to write. I tried really hard to capture a more traditional faerie world while still putting my own twist on it, so I'm really glad it landed well with you and you are enjoying it. I will definitely pass on your kind compliments to the rest of the team as I know they will appreciate it. Reading your comment has definitely made my morning, so I hope that you also have a great morning as you enjoy the rest of the routes! :) Thank you so much for playing and for stopping in to let us know what you think!
I really love this game! I've played many otome games but this one is special, mesmerising, more like reading interactive novel with beautiful magical art and music. I won't forget this experience, even though I've finished all routes, I want to play it all over again! Thank you
Aww, thank you so much for playing and for your incredibly sweet words! We're so happy you enjoyed Evernight and that you found the experience unforgettable. :) I hope it will always be a story you can revisit whenever you need a little bit of magic!
I'm looking forward to full release of Everfall as well and I hope you will create more games related to this universe, it has a great potential! I can't wait
I had an enjoyable time with this game. It was all so good from the setting, the music, characters, and the writing. Didn't expect to like it so much.
I liked all routes, but Lucas is my favorite, followed by Aeden and lastly Dragan.
The story felt predictable, but the truth behind the MC's powers was a good twist. I'm not saying that being predictable is bad, this was very well done, and it made me rack my brain trying to discover who might be the person sending those riddles to the MC haha.
How the MC connected with the MLs was also very well done.
I have to say that this MC is the best one that I read in a long while. Many amare and otome games fall into the shy and boneless MCs, or the too overpowered ones. Astora is a perfect balance of being sassy and sensitive. She's not a badass, but that doesn't make her weak. She was great on all routes. I loved her sassy and witty personality. She was a joy to read, and I really connected with her, it truly made me feel like I was there with her and experienced everything. I even teared up when she got the truth about herself, which not many MCs draw from me.
The only "negative" thing I want to say about the game is the "final confrontation." It happens too fast? Not sure. For me, it felt a bit rushed, but it didn't break the immersion.
What I really enjoyed the most of this game is Pix (bless them), the steamy scenes hehe, and how the Queen has different "endings" depending on the route. Really liked those details!
Congratulations on this awesome game. You guys did an amazing job!
Oh wow, thank you so much! I'm so glad Lucas was someone's favorite! His route was the one that surprised me most. I wasn't sure what to do with him at first, but as his character unfolded during the writing process, I wound up really liking him a lot too. And you're so right, the story is very predictable, haha.. Sometimes predictable is comfortable and sometimes it's boring, so I'm glad you found it the enjoyable kind! And that you still found a twist and a little bit of mystery! :)
I'm really honored that you liked Astora as much as you did. The MC is usually a big point of contention in many otome and amare games - I've seen lots of reviews on lots of games say, "It was good, but the MC was too stupid to live/really annoying/had zero personality," and so forth. I've also felt that way before, so it was my goal to write a character who hopefully felt real but also true to her circumstances while still being someone the player had some agency over. But just because it was a goal doesn't mean I was successful! So I'm really over the moon that you liked her so much!
I would really love to know more details about what you felt was rushed about the final confrontation so I can hopefully flesh it out more in the future, but I appreciate that you have tried hard to give a spoiler free review. If you don't mind and have time, would you email me at frozenstargames@gmail.com to let me know? I would really appreciate it! :)
Thank you!! Thank you for playing Evernight and thank you for your kind words! It means the world to us!
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This game was so lovely and Dragan has my heart. His route was so romantic and I cried at the end scenes. Ugh 10/10 🩷
Aww, thank you so much for your kind words! We're so happy you enjoyed our game, and I'm thrilled that you liked Dragan's route so much. Though I'm sorry you cried, I'm very touched you did. 🩷Thank you for playing!
Hello, I don't know if it's just me - but I can't download the game. It just goes to 'thank you for downloading ' page with the download not starting. I've tried this in two devices with the same result.
javascript:void(0); - I've copied the link I get when I try to download.
Is there any way to fix this? I was very excited to play the game.
That is very strange. I just tested downloading and it worked for me, so I'm not sure what's going on. Which browser are you using?
I'm using Firefox, but tried using chrome too - didn't work. I've tried downloading other games from itch.io too faced the same issue. It was working fine till yesterday evening. I don't know what the problem is.
That's really strange that it just stopped working like that. I tried looking into it, some people had this issue too, where they were able to download games one day but the next it stopped working. They said when they used a VPN, it worked, and that it had something to do with their ISP doing shady things. It seems like sometimes the service goes back to normal within a few days. So maybe wait a day or two or you could try a VPN. I'm sorry this is happening! :(
VPN it is then, I really want to play Evernight and I rarely get days off - can't afford to wait
I hope it works! Please let me know. If not, I'll upload it to dropbox or google drive and see if you can download it that way!
maybe try again it looks like Frozenstar redid the downloads? or at least did something as it says 4 hours ago (at the time im writing this.)
I did, still not working. I'm currently downloading via vpn
Yes, I forgot to post a devlog, sorry! I had been fixing some coding errors and typos and such. I figured now was a good time to upload it to see if it helped fix the download issue. Alas! But hopefully the VPN works..
not sure if I ever commented before, but I played this last year and it was so atmospheric!! the world feels so lived-in with all the other creatures you get to encounter and how the MC's relationship w this fae realm and the night queen was also explored so kudoss <33
Aw, thank you so much! It can be tricky to get that sort of thing right, especially in a shorter story, and so I'm really happy and honored that you thought they were well done! <3 Thank you for playing and for leaving us such kind words!
Is the nightmare prince technically the protagonist's brother?
Nope! She has zero blood ties to the Night Realm. And though she was taken in and raised by the Night Queen, no one sees her as the Night Queen's daughter.
I really liked this! I feel like the writting really shined with this one. The fae realm is very well constructed and the kind of faery-ish that I like. The different routes all have different tidbits too making playingall of them fun. I feel like Aeden's story was the best, but that may just be because I played it first and without the skipping dialogues so I was more immersed. Dragan's I also loved. In fact, I liked those so much it convinced me to play The werewolf route, something I'm notably never interested in. And enjoyed it.
Aww, thank you so much, we're so glad you liked it! That's awesome that it was able to deliver on the faery lore that you prefer. :) And I'm especially ecstatic that you enjoyed the writing enough that you gave Lucas's route a shot even though it's not something you normally go for. :) That's such a huge compliment and it means a lot to me! Thank you again for playing Evernight and for leaving us such kind words!
Is the Fae language just made up orrr
Yes it's just made up, sorry xD I do have some borrowed words from Irish and Italian for fae slang because I imagine the fae like to steal words they think sound "cool" and use them, but the fae language itself is made up.
Loved the game and all the routes!! Had me kicking my feet and blushing throughout. I couldn't stop playing once I started. Everything about it was amazingggggg!
I do wonder what Aeden's true name is however? 👀
Thank you so much! We're so glad you enjoyed it, and I'm completely giddy hearing you were kicking your feet and blushing! :) Thank you for playing and leaving us such a wonderful comment!
Heheh, maybe someday I will reveal his true name... :P
This was soooo good! I couldn`t put it down until I finished all of the good ends. You can feel the love that was poured into everything. Thank you for sharing! x3
Thank you so much for playing and stopping back in to leave us such a kind comment! We're so happy you enjoyed it! :)
Not sure why, but my saves aren't showing up. I can see in the saves folder I have several there, but when I open the game, they aren't in the Load screen.
That's really strange, I haven't heard of this one. Perhaps the Save and Load screens are opening up on different pages? I think there's about 9 or so available pages for saves.
Is there artwork for the backgrounds without the overlaid character somewhere?
It's be really nice for a desktop background.
But I don't remember a single scene where there wasn't a character in front of the background in-game.
(Of course, I was really focused on the game, so I may have missed it. lol)
Ah, I'm sure Mini will be so happy to hear you want to use her artwork as a desktop background! Unfortunately, we don't have any of them offered anywhere as standalone images. No one's every asked before! Which image are you wanting to use?
I wanted the MC's favorite spot by the pond. It's so beautiful. ^_^
But I also thought the other places would be nice to have for some variation.
Maybe you should release an artbook when you get the game up on Steam?
(I hope you put the game up on Steam at least. I'd love to buy it there and add it to my collection. ^_^ )
I really love the Fae games. Especially since you seem to know more about the Fae than most people.
Granted, the Unseelie is a bit overly nice compared to folklore --I WAS hoping the prince would live up to his reputation--, but you still portray them more accurately than just about every other writer I've seen. (Except, perhaps, in "The Cruel Prince".)
Have you studied Fae lore? ^_^
I AM sad that the prince did not live up to his reputation. *sigh*
But at least he was wonderful as far as non-villains go.
I'd be hard-pressed to name a non-cruel non-yandere love-interest that was better.
Thank you, that's quite the compliment! It makes me incredibly happy! :) I also love villainous characters and would like to explore a true villain romance in an otome someday, but I just didn't have the time I would need to do such a route justice during the jam.
Maybe some day it will crop up that the Nightmare Prince you met had a twin, and people mixed them up and that's why the one we met is so soft but has such a reputation? Ooooh! Intrigues~! ^_^
Or...or.... Maybe you'll write Oberon's story someday.
If my memory serves me he most certainly would be considered a Villain.
And you never did name the true Fae King. Just the rules of one part of Faerie.
Or maybe have a Fae stalking a human and drag her into his realm? lol
The culture shock would be wonderful, and it would not be the first time a fae married a human and took her away.
The land of the Fae does not only have culture shocks aplenty, but also a VERY strange way for time to pass.
A few hours in Faerie could be 100 years passing in the human world, or not time at all. Or, in very few and far between stories; time goes backwards and you end up before you were born.
Few people write good culture clash stories these days. Everyone just assume non-human creatures think and feel and hold the same ethics as humans do, without considering what their nature is and how they grew up and where.
Anyway....
I will keep my fingers crossed for a true villain. ^_^
I wonder what a Cinderella story would have looked like if she met a cruel Fae prince instead of Prince charming.
(Or maybe she was promised to Prince Charming, but met and fell for a Fae. lol)
I have too many ideas for my own good. *sigh* Anyway....
Feel free to tell me if you write one, I'd love to read it.
The game makes me want to save up for elf-ear surgery. lol
(It's a long recovery period tho. But this one guy does an amazing job.)
...I hope the rumors of the dark prince charming is true~ ^_^
I love villains a little too much too be healthy.
How curious to hear him say the Fae cannot love.
Folklore says differently. They even have married humans.
But considering he is of the Unseelie, this too makes sense.
They are not known to be loving. Not in the way humans are at least.
Perhaps in the way a yandere would be. The dark and dangerous kind.
The language in this story is beautiful and poetic. It makes the night and Fae come alive, in a way few other stories manage.
There is a dreamy quality to it as well. Well suited for a story about the Fae.
The artwork is simple, but beautiful.
It invokes a fae dream experience very beautifully.
Especially the night pond.
Not a fan of the vampire leader's looks.
It's a bit dull. Like taken from a certain unmentionable teen novel.
I almost expect to see him sparkle. *wrinkles my nose*
The one bad spot on an otherwise amazing story thus far.
And the Nightmare Prince more than make up for it.
I quite like the Nightmare Prince. ^_^
I'll keep my fingers crossed that he lives up to his reputation.
Not a fan of the werewolf leader. But then again; I never cared much for them. So that is not a criticism. He looks as he should.
Astoria is far to free to give out her name.
Is it not her true name?
Actually...that would make a lot of sense.
If you know someone's true name, you have power over them.
Especially a Fae.
I DO wish I could choose who she finds attractive tho.
Cuz the werewolf? Bleh!
(I understand the vampire, his magic can stir up emotions you have to shut down with a strong will. But the werewolf? Not even a little good-looking.
Not in my book at least.
I prefer the beautiful Nightmare Prince.
And I'd be hard pressed to say if it is his beauty, his reputation, or his behavior that make it so.)
Is it intentional that Rhistel asks how your 'day' went, instead of your night?Although Adean slipped up too.
You may wanna set a beta-reader on that.
If you want to polish this diamond of a story to a shine, I'd love to see some extra-nice artwork here and there.
(Like when Aiden lounge on his throne. ^_^ )
I wonder how she learned to lie...surrounded by people who barely even knew the concept. Much less how to.
Are lies in human nature? Or taught?
How strangely attached Astora is to the concept of kindness as necessary for a relationship, familiar or otherwise. If the person treats you well, does it matter why they do it? If them using you ensures you grow up happy, why does the motive matter?
....is this one of those human things I simply fail to grasp?
I also do not understand the need to trust someone to love them.
Or fear the pain of heartbreak --especially if you've never felt it before.
(The last part may be my masochistic side speaking, however. I realize that most humans shy away from pain, even mental pain...which always seemed harmless to me, however painful it was. It can't kill you after all. Nor harm your body.)
Awww..... I didn't get the choice to keep the collar... *Pouts*
I mean... knowing who held the leash at that time... I found it beneficial to keep, really. I wish there was a choice. *sigh*
I'm trying to avoid spoilers here, so spoilers below, but it must be said...to the creator at least:
I am surprised you didn't claim your name.I half expected you to get a choice to claim it, or keep your Fae name.
The act would have changed your very nature.
For better or worse.
(I admit I also thought you had been fathered by a Fae, in which case the name would have unlocked your heritage.And I thought the leash was bound by your name, which would explain the re-naming. But I admit the story version do make a lot of sense, except it doesn't explain why she renamed you. Unless someone else could have bound you by your true name.)
A truly beautiful game!!
And one of my new favorites.
Will it be available on Steam?
I REALLY want to add it to my collection there. ^_^
It's well worth paying for such a wonderful game.
We're so glad you enjoyed Evernight, and we thank you for your kind and insightful comments! :) At this time, I have no plans to put the game on Steam, though that may change someday. If I do, I'll certainly make an announcement here!
It wasn't intentional for Rhistel or Aeden to mention "day". I did have an editor, and many instances of this were caught, but I guess we missed some! The entire game was written and made in two months for the Otome Game Jam of 2023. Because of this, I had to streamline a lot of things in the script, but I tried to provide as much player agency as I could. I would love to come back someday and polish the game more, adding in CGs if possible (such as Aeden lounging on his throne).
It was Rhistel who taught her how to lie. Not by example, but by explaining it to her and encouraging her to try. As a Dreamer, he is in a unique position to understand many concepts both faeries and humans would find complicated.
As for the comments about her name, (SPOILERS AHEAD to anyone who might read the comments) the player has the choice to claim her name in the vampire and werewolf endings, as she is embarking on a new journey and (possibly) embracing her human side. I didn't include it in Aeden's route because Astora has completely embraced her "fae" side and views her birth name as her true name, meaning it was for Aeden only. And the reason why the Night Queen renamed her when she was a baby was largely because she had no care for Astora's real name. Just as Aeden told her, "Astora" was not a name, it was what the Night Queen saw her as: a treasure.
Thank you for playing and leaving such thoughtful comments about your journey! :)
Ah. I see. The dreamer thing makes sense.
In "The Cruel Prince" lying is considered a valuable trait to have, for many reasons.
I can see how that might be true. A good story is all lies after all. Not to mention the more practical uses.
But the same skill would make them distrust humans --those who knows this anyway.
I do love how you include Fae lore in this story. ^_^
Ah, I see. I guess it does make sense she wouldn't claim her name in the Fae ending.
And I didn't like the vampire and werewolf enough to try that. lol
(I never like werewolves tho. And I admit the vampire do look romanian, but not very classical vampire. Can vampires get a haircut btw? I don't remember what period he is from or what the hairstyle of the time was normal. lol)
I wish you could change name of the MC....
It feels more personal when you can.
It's harder to be invested in someone else than in oneself.
What does it say under the naming option= Frog name? oO
The letters are beautiful, but nearly impossible to read.
(It took me several minutes to figure out that "Dong" or "Vong" was actually "Done". xD)
For someone raised in Fairy, Astoria is quick to accept gifts.
(And things that fall into ones hand might be considered accepted in some folklore stories.)
It's dangerous to accept gifts from the Fae. However friendly they are.
But I suppose she trusts her friend to ask for something she is willing to pay in return.
But I will admit there do exist a few stories where someone involved with the Fae HAVE received a rare gift that comes without a cost.
So kudos for how Astoria handles that. ^_^
I love Fae and the fae lands. So I am very pleased to have found this beautiful game! :heart:
The Fae lives by rules that makes little sense to a human, and even the kindest can seem cruel because they think, feel, and have laws that differs so fundamentally from humans, so I am looking forward to play more and see how you handle this incredible "otherness" that they possess. ^_^
I am surprised someone from the Winter Court, whom is said to hate humans, took in a human.
I honestly had expected her to be taken as a Changeling, not rescued.
Doubly so by the one who did rescue her.
(I'm also surprised it's a queen, as everyone knows Oberon is the King of the Winter Court, and there is never mentioned a queen.
The queen mentioned is from the Summer Court.
But I will admit that just because it is not known that Oberon have a wife it means that he doesn't....)
Will there be a goblin marked, selling everything from rare gems and addictive fruits to hopes and dreams? ^_^
I look forward to finding it out...
I'm sorry the font was difficult to read! While you cannot rename "Astora" as it is integral to the story, you can change her "True Name" just below. Reading your theories and thoughts was very interesting! I really enjoy faerie lore. However, the world of Evernight takes place in my own original faerie world, which is absolutely influenced by established faerie mythology, but is its own blend of ideas. I hope you enjoyed the experience! :)
Ah, you answered a question here I asked when replying to the other comment. lol
Have you read "The Goblin Marked" and the "Green Children of Cornwall"?
(There's a Choice of Game game based on the goblin marked btw. If you're interested.)
I think "Neverwhere" of Neil Gainman may have something on the Fae world too (it crops up in a Constantine/Books of Magic crossover part as well, where Constantine tells the HP rippoff boy (not sure who ripped off who) about the rules of the Fae.)
I've studied the fae (and folklore creatures) since I was a kid, and while I don't remember everything, I DO remember that the most terrifying part for humans was not their wicked deeds but their extreme "otherness".
(They could be wicked, if slighted or a promise broken. 100 years of slavery for not being able to pay for a gift you accepted, eyes ripped out because she either accidentally or intentionally used the salve on her eyes that let her see the unseen, fruits that makes you wither away with longing --I could go on. And that's not counting darker creatures, like Redcaps and Kelpies.)
But these things are not seen as cruel. That's the difference. Because human morality and Fae morality is so vastly different.
Right and wrong often clash with each-other to such a degree that it can be hard to meet. And yet some humans do learn.
In some stories there are people who get so close to the Fae they're considered crazy, because they start acting like them more and more.
In other stories the human is terrified by what appears to be a complete lack of all morals and ethics --while their own rules are very strict and the punishment for breaking them beyond high. (Death as punishment is rare, slavery far more common.)
Sorry... I ramble. ^_^;
I just adore the Fae and love talking about them.
I swear one of these days I'll save up enough money to get Fae ears surgery too. Probably. lol
As much as I love the darker side of the Fae lore (and everything, really, I usually end up falling for the villain, then lamenting that no game allows for a -true- villain to be the love interest lol) your Night world is a truly beautiful place, and the story is wonderful.
The writing is also excellent --and I tend to nitpick a lot on that, being a writer myself.
such a great game i love the backgrounds and the characters especially the mc she is so pretty and sweet
Thank you so much for playing and leaving us such a kind comment! We're so glad you enjoyed the art!! :) And I'm absolutely thrilled you liked Astora so much. ^_^
I absolutely loved it! The art was stunning, and the backgrounds added a soothing, atmospheric touch that fit the whimsical vibe. The protagonist was so sweet and lovable. While it was a bit short, it made for a sweet and enjoyable read. Thank you for creating it!
Thank you so much for playing and for leaving such a kind comment! :) We're so happy you enjoyed it! Finding the right balance on an MC who has a personality that stands out but is also likeable can be tricky, so I'm especially thrilled you found Astora lovable. <3
dose anyone know if theres an ending where i can stay with the nightqueen? ik im fucked in the head but my brain is already dead set on her being my favorite.
I'm sorry, there's no ending like that currently. :(
Just replayed this game for the 4th time and i really really love it. Lucas is my absolute favorite and i adore the art. Thank you for this masterpiece!!!
Fourth time, wow! I'm so very happy you love the game so much and that you like Lucas! He was a lot of fun to discover in the writing process and I'm glad he's getting some love. Thank you so much for your kind words and for playing Evernight! :)
I absolutely adored this. I was sat at work today, excited to get home to finish where I had left off the previous evening.
I have to say... Aeden's has to be my favourite route. I had fun with all of them, but I felt like Lucas' & Dragan's endings were far too bittersweet for my poor sappy heart! I ABSOLUTELY cried during the ending scene for the two of them.
Also, my favourite character is Pix - I would die for that funky little pollinator. With a close second being Astora herself - sometimes, when a protagonist is already a well established character, there can be a clash between what the player wants and what the character does. I never felt that frustration with Astora. She is strong willed, beloved, and her lack of knowledge/thirst for answers never comes across overly naive. I also love that despite being human(ish), she is generally portrayed as being on an even playing field with the ROs in one way or another.
This was honestly so wonderful. Can't wait to see what you cook up in the future.
Thank you so much for your kind comment! We're so glad you enjoyed it! :) That you were sitting at work excited to go home and play makes me smile, and that you cried during Lucas's and Dragan's ending scenes makes me so happy! Not that you cried, of course, but that you were moved. Their routes definitely have that bittersweet element (Piiiiiiix!!!!), and I'm with you in that my favorite routes are always the ones with the happiest endings.
Pix is definitely one of my most favorite characters as well! But it's so wonderful for me to hear you also loved Astora as a protagonist and that you never felt like her personality and choices clashed with your own desires for the character. It can be tricky to find the right balance between not enough personality and too much (or too strong?), and it's a relief to know that you found Astora's balance to be an overall enjoyable experience.
Thank you again for playing and for stopping by to let us know your thoughts! We deeply appreciate it. And I hope you will enjoy future stories! :)
Oh my goodness, I was blown away by this game! The world you crafted, the characters, the art... everything was absolutely wonderful! I stayed up waaay too late playing Aeden's and then Lucas's routes, now I have to go to bed but will definitely tackle Dragan's, lol. Astora is a lovely protagonist: sweet, clever, and resourceful. Nicely done!
Wow, thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you didn't lose too much sleep! We're so happy you enjoyed Evernight, and I'm over the moon that you felt Astora as a likeable protagonist (it can be so tricky to get that right). Hopefully Dragan's route will be just as entertaining as the others and you will enjoy your stay in the Night Realm until the very end. :)
as a fellow faerie enthusiast i was so excited to play this and i am blown away!!! the amount of traditional fae lore in this, with just the right amount of plot and romance,,,, god im in love with this otome game. its so immersive (from the backgrounds to the beautiful music to the character designs,, ugh!!!) and ive been staying up past midnight for hours just to finish playing one of the routes... tomorrow morning im definitely gonna play the others cuz i freaking love this. this is everything to me.
Aww, I'm so so so happy you are loving Evernight! It was so much fun to write. I tried really hard to capture a more traditional faerie world while still putting my own twist on it, so I'm really glad it landed well with you and you are enjoying it. I will definitely pass on your kind compliments to the rest of the team as I know they will appreciate it. Reading your comment has definitely made my morning, so I hope that you also have a great morning as you enjoy the rest of the routes! :) Thank you so much for playing and for stopping in to let us know what you think!
I really love this game! I've played many otome games but this one is special, mesmerising, more like reading interactive novel with beautiful magical art and music. I won't forget this experience, even though I've finished all routes, I want to play it all over again! Thank you
Aww, thank you so much for playing and for your incredibly sweet words! We're so happy you enjoyed Evernight and that you found the experience unforgettable. :) I hope it will always be a story you can revisit whenever you need a little bit of magic!
I'm looking forward to full release of Everfall as well and I hope you will create more games related to this universe, it has a great potential! I can't wait
I had an enjoyable time with this game. It was all so good from the setting, the music, characters, and the writing. Didn't expect to like it so much.
I liked all routes, but Lucas is my favorite, followed by Aeden and lastly Dragan.
The story felt predictable, but the truth behind the MC's powers was a good twist. I'm not saying that being predictable is bad, this was very well done, and it made me rack my brain trying to discover who might be the person sending those riddles to the MC haha.
How the MC connected with the MLs was also very well done.
I have to say that this MC is the best one that I read in a long while. Many amare and otome games fall into the shy and boneless MCs, or the too overpowered ones. Astora is a perfect balance of being sassy and sensitive. She's not a badass, but that doesn't make her weak. She was great on all routes. I loved her sassy and witty personality. She was a joy to read, and I really connected with her, it truly made me feel like I was there with her and experienced everything. I even teared up when she got the truth about herself, which not many MCs draw from me.
The only "negative" thing I want to say about the game is the "final confrontation." It happens too fast? Not sure. For me, it felt a bit rushed, but it didn't break the immersion.
What I really enjoyed the most of this game is Pix (bless them), the steamy scenes hehe, and how the Queen has different "endings" depending on the route. Really liked those details!
Congratulations on this awesome game. You guys did an amazing job!
Oh wow, thank you so much! I'm so glad Lucas was someone's favorite! His route was the one that surprised me most. I wasn't sure what to do with him at first, but as his character unfolded during the writing process, I wound up really liking him a lot too. And you're so right, the story is very predictable, haha.. Sometimes predictable is comfortable and sometimes it's boring, so I'm glad you found it the enjoyable kind! And that you still found a twist and a little bit of mystery! :)
I'm really honored that you liked Astora as much as you did. The MC is usually a big point of contention in many otome and amare games - I've seen lots of reviews on lots of games say, "It was good, but the MC was too stupid to live/really annoying/had zero personality," and so forth. I've also felt that way before, so it was my goal to write a character who hopefully felt real but also true to her circumstances while still being someone the player had some agency over. But just because it was a goal doesn't mean I was successful! So I'm really over the moon that you liked her so much!
I would really love to know more details about what you felt was rushed about the final confrontation so I can hopefully flesh it out more in the future, but I appreciate that you have tried hard to give a spoiler free review. If you don't mind and have time, would you email me at frozenstargames@gmail.com to let me know? I would really appreciate it! :)
Thank you!! Thank you for playing Evernight and thank you for your kind words! It means the world to us!