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So turns out the Lucien route is less about romance and more about finishing the plot, and despite the hints of a Secret Route it turns out there actually isn't much after that, just a couple of epilogues to tie up loose ends and give each LI a more overtly shippy ending.

Which is all ok in theory and I didn't dislike the ending plot, or what Lucien romance we got, but it was just... fine. A bit underwritten, with some annoying moments of Gratuitous Heterosexuality (though not too much from Lucien himself).

It didn't significantly undermine my earlier enjoyment, and was an adequate enough finale that I had some Happy Ending Feels and wasn't left horribly dissatisfied with the overall Arc. But I'm glad I waited a little while to play it all after the Zenn route.

Content notes: suicide, abuse, genocide
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THIS IS SO GOOD OMG. JUST. SUCH A GOOD ANGSTY TIMELOOP FANTASY ROMANCE AHHHH

The romance itself is incredibly understated even compared to the others and I do not care I loooove himmm best boooooy.

It's very briefly just the tiniest bit queer. And I'm pretty sure Zenn is meant to be read as black?? But mostly it's all about the DELICIOUS ANGST as they like... bond and support each other despite being stuck in some deeply fucked up and traumatising fantasy timeloop bullshit :D

I have been avoiding adding images since the switch makes that troublesome and I didn't want to spoil myself, but I liked one CG so much I took a photo of the TV. And if you're curious what everyone looks like here's the official character page though I haven't clicked any of those links to avoid spoilers.

Content Notes, spoilers

just suicide and major character death I think! Practically darkness free ahahahaha

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Contains major spoilers for the Tyril route.

So this had all the things that bugged me about the Tyril route but more so: He's her older commanding officer she looks up to, except this time they don't have the cute bickering tsundere thing to offset that, and he's been KINDA LIKE HER DAD since she was TEN. There's sudden angsty plot twists which aren't always convincingly consistent with previous characterisation. Some plot points just get Dropped. And there are some VERY dark and serious topics used tackily as fodder for angst.

But I still overall had a good time. Despite his VERY UNETHICAL approach to fraternisation with a subordinate, Crius is very charming and supportive and endearingly smitten. And for every bit of angsty melodrama that annoyed me there was one which worked on me exactly as intended. And I still am absolutely on the edge of my seat to find out what happens next!

Content Notes, spoilers

child abuse, terminal illness, suicide, major character death, rape

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Phew! That was wild! Some things I didn't like (lotta dark topics in those content warnings which get brought up for drama then dropped for New Twists) and the romance ended up being more bittersweet and understated than I was hoping for, but still overall a good time and I am for sure continuing on.

Content Notes, spoilers

Genocide, sexual harassment, suicide, incest, self-harm, child harm, slavery, violence from a love interest, major character death, emotional abuse, trauma, child abuse, violence

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Two chapters in out of ??, so far it's a fun romance and a fun if sometimes darkish fantasy plot which goes at an enjoyable clip with lots of twists and turns.

And yes the chapters are labelled "withered flower", not your typical romance route name and I'm still curious what it's referring to!

Some of the warnings for this section spoil the plot so I'll put it all under a cut. I found the content a little disturbing but not actively distressing.

Content Notes, spoilers

Cannibalism, child harm, major character death, violence from love interest in a non-romantic context

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Just finished the common route and it's been GREAT fun!

Content notes: Child abuse, slavery, violence, suicide, emotional abuse, narrative fatphobia (though this section was mostly just violent, hooray)
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Even if Tempest is a switch exclusive otome game.
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Even if Tempest is a switch exclusive otome game. The moment I saw that page and got a couple of positive reviews, I decided to take the risky move of not looking into it further, to better experience an unspoiled wild ride. And so far, while not always interested in unnecessary things like subtlety or consistent timelines etc, it is DELIGHTFUL and EVERYTHING COULD HAVE DREAMED. And I ONLY JUST GOT TO THE OPENING CREDITS.

It's currently 50% off but seems to go on sale regularly.

Summary:
Though born the daughter of a marquess, Anastasia suffers physical and spiritual violence at the hands of her stepmother day in and day out.

The joy she had found at suffering's end is also ultimately robbed from her by someone she trusts.

As she burns at the stake, Anastasia obtains the grotesque ""Fatal Rewind"" ability.

"This time, I will transform into the ideal version of myself."

With this oath branded in her heart, Anastasia begins her life anew.
But this resolve will only lead to further misfortune.

The curtain rises on the Carnival, and this witch trial shall herald the end.

Content notes: Child abuse, slavery, violence, suicide, emotional abuse, narrative fatphobia
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Entries tagged with even if tempest

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Even if Tempest: Zenn (Blazing Regicide 1-4)

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Even if Tempest: Tyril Route End (Withered Flower 3 and 4, Aria of the Spider Lily)

Even if Tempest: Tyril Route (Withered Flower 1 and 2)

Even if Tempest: Two Extremes of Hope and Despair

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