Came here years later to tell people who still hasn't played this game yet to give it a try. The characters has hidden depths and backstories that can be revealed in each LI's route. I loved exploring all of them and despite the lack of CGs, they are just beautiful (Of course, I'm talking about the happy ending CGs). And man, this game just makes you want to bring back 1920s slangs XD. So if you haven't tried this game out, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???
man, i was only able to make a comment and rate it now!!! when i first played this, i fell in love immediately. the characters, the story, the music--- they're all super awesome!! i love it a lot!! i hope this gets more love and appreciation that it definitely deserves!!!!
Came back 4 years later to make an account and properly pay for/appreciate this game. Still the best novel-style game I have ever played, to this day, and something I cherish. Thank you.
Really loved this game! Did all the routes + all the endings on my plane flight. I was really sad when I saw there wasn't much fanart for the game so I started drawing some myself-
An absolutely great game! Very charming setting, and every character was so lovable, including the protagonist. I absolutely fell in love with it, which is surprising considering it's so short, I didn't think I'd have the opportunity to be charmed the way I have been.
The art is full of soft lines and warm colors (which I love), the music is enchanting, and the storyline is so simple yet engaging. Definitely a game I'll be coming back to when I want something short, sweet, and familiar ♥
this is great!! i've completed all of emilio and alexei's routes so far and i'm playing gio right now. i love the graphics and the unique storyline! i was hooked from the very start.
I played all the endings and I have to say that this is such an amazing game! It is definitely one of the best visual novels I've tried. Favorite route is Alexei, but I think Gio's bad route was the saddest. Great game, keep it up!
jeez I'm sorry for noticing weird things but at the start of the game where shes wearing that cap um why doesn't she have eyebrows? once again this doesn't help anyone but I just find it so funny plus the game seems good so far haha
AHHHH i love this game sososo much! i've played through all the routes and gotten all the cgs, and i can say without a doubt that this is one of my favorite visual novels. everything from the music to the characters to the writing makes it a perfect 10/10 for me. alexei is honestly my dream guy and his was definitely my favorite route (though giovanni's was a close second)! all of the characters have complex issues they deal with, such as emilio's history of racial prejudice and alexei feeling like he'll never live up to his family's standards. i felt such a strong bond with all the characters and i hope their stories will continue sometime in the future. i would love to get to know more about vivi and marie!
thanks asphodel quartet for making such a masterpiece <3 *chef's kiss*
So I finally downloaded this game and I had just started playing but for some reason the game hangs or something, everytime Alexei and Giovanni walk in. I restarted the game and the same thing still happens. Does anybody know how to fix this?
I just finished the game with the "rings of promise" ending in Emilio's route and omg, I love this game so much! The art is just beautiful, the story is really sweet and interesting and the setting is super cool. The characters are amazing as well (and of course, how can I forget my boy Emilio, did I mention that I love that cutie?). Overall the game is very polished, a bit short but that's part of the charm! Love it, 5/5~
I'm now trying to play in Alexei's route, let's see how it goes
I'm sorry I don't remember, I played this about a year ago... If I happen to remember anything, I'll tell you (maybe I'll give this game a quick re-play)
Holy heckng heck I LOVE IT!!! The soundtrack, art, time period, dialogue, vocabulary, characters, inclusion -- it's so perfect I can't believe it even exists! *cries into hard liquor*
I finally finished Gio's route and it was such a great ending! I loved everything about this game from the plot to the characters! I believe that you have made a truly amazing game and I am glad that I got to play it! Amazing job!
I love this game so much!! Favorite character is Emilio. I also got all the endings and CGs! I am super in love with the art, soundtrack and storyline.
This game is getting intense! We've started to delve into more serious matters but the fact that you can still make this game so funny and amazing speaks measures about how much time and love you put into the game! Great job!
SO. GOOD. I've only done one ending so far and I'm pretty sure I got one of the worst endings but I'm definitly going to play more. I love the art style, the feel, the time period, the characters, the dialogue, everything! I usually don't like visual novels but this one caught my eye and I'm so glad it did. Keep producing!
Everything about this VN is phenomenal. The artwork is lovely: textured but not overcrowded. The setting is such fun, the atmosphere and mood of the speakeasy is smooth like good chocolate. The characters are each one unique and well-developed, and I just love the old language (with that witty built-in glossary!!). I look forward to playing through all the characters because the story is so engaging that I feel excited to see the full creation.
I wanted to say that among my very favorite things is the simplicity of the choice branching system. For one thing, it makes for easy replay if you want to view the different possible endings quickly. But what's really valuable to me is the way it opens up thought about how seemingly small, innocuous words and choices can have a profound impact on the world and on other people. As you play the main character, you don't even realise at first how her words have affected other characters so strongly. Usually its the loud, powerful words that people focus on as being important. But in Alexei's branch (I haven't played the others yet), he is only able to hear the MC's strong words at the end if she has earlier on acted in a way that gains his trust and establishes herself in his eyes as thoughtful and caring. An early attempt at self-responsibility and a single expressed desire to end fighting between friends prevents Alexei from dying horribly in the end? What a way to say that it's the small things that matter! And the differences between those choices are so subtle!
I love subtlety. Thank you for the creation of this beautifully touching, provocative visual novel.
Hello, I'm currently thinking about making a visual novel based game, and I was wondering what software you used to make this game, and maybe some tips for beginner game developers?
I love it, but, there is a problem with the quick save and save functions. It always says there's an error. I played for a long time, but then my progress wasn't saved, and I was so disappointed. I dowloaded the mac/OSX 1.2 file. Please fix!!!!!
This game is really something. I played and finished the game in less than 5 hours, my god xD But, seriously, this game is fantastic. At the start, the MC and the three male characters doesn´t even look like they are going to end up together, especially with Alexei. He was soooo different. But, OMG, his story and his ending was beautiful. I love more characters like Emilio, but the route of Alexei got me this time <3.
I played this game some months ago and how it struck me then still stays with me. It's distinct from the visual novels I played. The language is different, the characters are diverse and vivid. My favorite character is Alexei (whose backstory just hogged nearly all my empathy), though I have a childhood bias towards character types like Emilio. Marie and Vivi are also adorable!
Delightful game, I played it a while back and I'm just now getting around to reviewing, but I loved the game. Characters were great, theme was great, art was great. My heart ripped at Emilios bad ending, which was terrible great.
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Came here years later to tell people who still hasn't played this game yet to give it a try. The characters has hidden depths and backstories that can be revealed in each LI's route. I loved exploring all of them and despite the lack of CGs, they are just beautiful (Of course, I'm talking about the happy ending CGs). And man, this game just makes you want to bring back 1920s slangs XD. So if you haven't tried this game out, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???
man, i was only able to make a comment and rate it now!!! when i first played this, i fell in love immediately. the characters, the story, the music--- they're all super awesome!! i love it a lot!! i hope this gets more love and appreciation that it definitely deserves!!!!
Came back 4 years later to make an account and properly pay for/appreciate this game. Still the best novel-style game I have ever played, to this day, and something I cherish. Thank you.
I loved this game so much it was so much fun to play but I keep getting hung up on emi's routes I keep getting " rivals " any tips??
Really loved this game! Did all the routes + all the endings on my plane flight. I was really sad when I saw there wasn't much fanart for the game so I started drawing some myself-
Thank you for making this wonderful game!
An absolutely great game! Very charming setting, and every character was so lovable, including the protagonist. I absolutely fell in love with it, which is surprising considering it's so short, I didn't think I'd have the opportunity to be charmed the way I have been.
The art is full of soft lines and warm colors (which I love), the music is enchanting, and the storyline is so simple yet engaging. Definitely a game I'll be coming back to when I want something short, sweet, and familiar ♥
Aahh I am so in love with this game! Love the storyline and the art!
this is great!! i've completed all of emilio and alexei's routes so far and i'm playing gio right now. i love the graphics and the unique storyline! i was hooked from the very start.
I played all the endings and I have to say that this is such an amazing game! It is definitely one of the best visual novels I've tried. Favorite route is Alexei, but I think Gio's bad route was the saddest. Great game, keep it up!
jeez I'm sorry for noticing weird things but at the start of the game where shes wearing that cap um why doesn't she have eyebrows? once again this doesn't help anyone but I just find it so funny plus the game seems good so far haha
Really fun game!
AHHHH i love this game sososo much! i've played through all the routes and gotten all the cgs, and i can say without a doubt that this is one of my favorite visual novels. everything from the music to the characters to the writing makes it a perfect 10/10 for me. alexei is honestly my dream guy and his was definitely my favorite route (though giovanni's was a close second)! all of the characters have complex issues they deal with, such as emilio's history of racial prejudice and alexei feeling like he'll never live up to his family's standards. i felt such a strong bond with all the characters and i hope their stories will continue sometime in the future. i would love to get to know more about vivi and marie!
thanks asphodel quartet for making such a masterpiece <3 *chef's kiss*
this was such an adorable game! i grinned almost the whole time. emilio is such a cutie!!
hehehehe hey lois look im blind
but seriously, great game!
Id love to see a LGBT version of this the female characters are just as charming as the male!
I would like to one day see a sequel to this game, but on behalf of other(new) characters.
So I finally downloaded this game and I had just started playing but for some reason the game hangs or something, everytime Alexei and Giovanni walk in. I restarted the game and the same thing still happens. Does anybody know how to fix this?
I just finished the game with the "rings of promise" ending in Emilio's route and omg, I love this game so much! The art is just beautiful, the story is really sweet and interesting and the setting is super cool. The characters are amazing as well (and of course, how can I forget my boy Emilio, did I mention that I love that cutie?). Overall the game is very polished, a bit short but that's part of the charm! Love it, 5/5~
I'm now trying to play in Alexei's route, let's see how it goes
I tried Emilio and he got revenge cycle. He gets executed :'(
oh god nooo
the worst part is that it is death by electric chair D':
oh my goodness NO
How did you get " rings of promise " ending no matter what I do I keep getting the " rivals " or his bad route any tips
I'm sorry I don't remember, I played this about a year ago... If I happen to remember anything, I'll tell you (maybe I'll give this game a quick re-play)
oh hi again, I found a walkthrough for you!!
https://otomemoonplus.wordpress.com/2017/10/19/19h-oct-17-the-blind-griffin-walkthrough-pc/
I literally played all endings in one day and I loved it!!!
My fave guy is def Emilio tho, lmao <3
It was awesome, I am a really really big fan of the artstyle and the setting, great game!
I like it so much <3 ...and! I was able to use my Russian reading skills O:) XD
Such a beautiful, delightful game! I've played through five endings so far, and I absolutely adore the characters, story, and overall aesthetic~
Holy heckng heck I LOVE IT!!! The soundtrack, art, time period, dialogue, vocabulary, characters, inclusion -- it's so perfect I can't believe it even exists! *cries into hard liquor*
I think I just spent the last 20 minutes listening to Gio play. So good and relaxing. :)
I actually let him play for a long time in case there was some kinda hidden extra endings for that hahaha
I finally finished Gio's route and it was such a great ending! I loved everything about this game from the plot to the characters! I believe that you have made a truly amazing game and I am glad that I got to play it! Amazing job!
I love this game so much!! Favorite character is Emilio. I also got all the endings and CGs! I am super in love with the art, soundtrack and storyline.
This game is getting intense! We've started to delve into more serious matters but the fact that you can still make this game so funny and amazing speaks measures about how much time and love you put into the game! Great job!
Can I find the walkthrough for this?
I'm loving this game so much!
Another episode in, another part done! I'm liking this game more and more and I have so much fun doing all the voices!
This game is so good so far! I love the characters and how well-written they are! I can't wait to play more! Good job!
SO. GOOD. I've only done one ending so far and I'm pretty sure I got one of the worst endings but I'm definitly going to play more. I love the art style, the feel, the time period, the characters, the dialogue, everything! I usually don't like visual novels but this one caught my eye and I'm so glad it did. Keep producing!
Everything about this VN is phenomenal. The artwork is lovely: textured but not overcrowded. The setting is such fun, the atmosphere and mood of the speakeasy is smooth like good chocolate. The characters are each one unique and well-developed, and I just love the old language (with that witty built-in glossary!!). I look forward to playing through all the characters because the story is so engaging that I feel excited to see the full creation.
I wanted to say that among my very favorite things is the simplicity of the choice branching system. For one thing, it makes for easy replay if you want to view the different possible endings quickly. But what's really valuable to me is the way it opens up thought about how seemingly small, innocuous words and choices can have a profound impact on the world and on other people. As you play the main character, you don't even realise at first how her words have affected other characters so strongly. Usually its the loud, powerful words that people focus on as being important. But in Alexei's branch (I haven't played the others yet), he is only able to hear the MC's strong words at the end if she has earlier on acted in a way that gains his trust and establishes herself in his eyes as thoughtful and caring. An early attempt at self-responsibility and a single expressed desire to end fighting between friends prevents Alexei from dying horribly in the end? What a way to say that it's the small things that matter! And the differences between those choices are so subtle!
I love subtlety. Thank you for the creation of this beautifully touching, provocative visual novel.
Hello, I'm currently thinking about making a visual novel based game, and I was wondering what software you used to make this game, and maybe some tips for beginner game developers?
I'm not the devs, but I think they used Ren'Py, a visual novel coding language that's based in Python. It's free to use and available at renpy.org
I LOVE this game so much!
I love it, but, there is a problem with the quick save and save functions. It always says there's an error. I played for a long time, but then my progress wasn't saved, and I was so disappointed. I dowloaded the mac/OSX 1.2 file. Please fix!!!!!
This game is really something. I played and finished the game in less than 5 hours, my god xD
But, seriously, this game is fantastic. At the start, the MC and the three male characters doesn´t even look like they are going to end up together, especially with Alexei. He was soooo different. But, OMG, his story and his ending was beautiful. I love more characters like Emilio, but the route of Alexei got me this time <3.
I played this game some months ago and how it struck me then still stays with me. It's distinct from the visual novels I played. The language is different, the characters are diverse and vivid. My favorite character is Alexei (whose backstory just hogged nearly all my empathy), though I have a childhood bias towards character types like Emilio. Marie and Vivi are also adorable!
I love this game soooo much! I wish there were routes for Vivi and Marie through!
Delightful game, I played it a while back and I'm just now getting around to reviewing, but I loved the game. Characters were great, theme was great, art was great. My heart ripped at Emilios bad ending, which was
terriblegreat.