The Album of Ransom Wilkes

A deliberately paced slice of life with some interesting characters! There's quite a lot happening in this one, so it feels somewhat like a (longer) novel. For some reason, it reminds me of when I read the Twilight series way back. (Which is a good thing imo! I actually liked that series lol.) The characters are all very likeable and I got more invested as I read. I do have to say some of the narration felt a bit too much tell and not enough show. And some plot points felt a bit forced (i.e. When they first meet in the forest and they say something like "Let's get to know each other!") I get the intention behind all these instances, but I guess maybe it could've been more subtle/natural? Overall, it was a great read with great art (the unfinished bits did NOT affect my enjoyment).

after playing IMG the first line of this game fells so wrong knowing what happened

Ooof, the feels. This story is a bit disconnected; it feels like 5 episodes of a series (including the christmas special!^^) The first half in particular feels a bit aimless, but it gets better on the second half (which is also where you played with my feelings, you monster!) The writing is good, and the characters great. It really feels like snapshots of Ransom Wilkes’ life, which from the title is definitely on purpose, so good job!

It’s a bit weird that Elias’ sprite is the only one in color, but they all look nice. The backgrounds work too. The UI is good, and the nvl mode passages look impactful. Nothing crazy visually, but it’s all very competent! The music fits the scenes really well too. And I liked the christmas music near the end.^^

Overall, a bit unequal, but it’s in the service of its framing device. Maybe if I hadn’t read it on stream first, voice acting several characters, I wouldn’t have found it quite so long too, haha!^^ Great job!

Ransom feeling the need to trick Ryan and the Lion to talk to each other is such a social anxiety scheme godXD

this prequel really, makes the pathos of IMG_1697 hit different huh, I've only read the beginning of IMG_1697 so no spoilers, but I'm definitly more motivated to get back to it

Banger game with amazing characters!!! I'm really curious about your other games now and I will be checking them out in the future

I feel bad for Ransom. It’s just that he had to through the pain of losing his mother. But he’s not alone because there someone who could help him. 

Keep up adding more updates including the original one. I’ll look forward for the next VN project!

My god why is his album so long???
Ransom Wilks next time I get you for making too many damn photos!

(Joke comment)

i think i cried just as much as ransom !! i thought the script could be a little overwritten/cliche at times, but i don't really think it brought this down, and maybe apt for who ransom is. i didn't expect much from a jam game, but the story was so intense !! i'm definitely looking forward to img_1697 (and CCoR19) now.

So, go ahead and write your story. Do something kind.

You never know whose life you might change for the better.

Honestly, not much to say here. It's a nice little prequel VN about the John Ransom IMG_1697 himself. There's really only one horror scene, but the story's still really really fuckin depressing.

Overall good stuff. Can't wait for the art update.

FINAL VERDICT:

2 yaoi / 15 punches at that damn ram i hate