Ardency: Heart of the Rebellion

Finally resolved to buy this game and I'm so glad I did, definitely worth it! The characters are all unique and I enjoyed the group dynamic. I played Artie's route and he was just lovely! I'm looking forward to Claudin's next. Love me that childhood friend trope. Nicely done, Lacydigital!

Edit: Ok, I just started Claudin's and haven't gotten very far but had to say how much more I'm enjoying it! (Sorry, Artie!) That scene with him falling out of the bed? Adorable!

Literally spent 2 whole evenings playing :D The characters and their interactions were great. I feel like relationships between characters were the main focus, but the story itself was interesting as well and I liked the differences between each route.

Hi! I want to buy this game through itch instead of steam but when i try to there only seems to be an option to pay through paypal and not through card. Is there a way you could add another payment option?

The soundtrack, the use of sounds like the bird's cry and crashing of battle makes it feel so atmospheric, and great voice acting!

Artie is sooo handsome it's actually distracting LMAO omgg...his laugh expression I could cry he's so cute

OMG moira's CG!! prettiest girl in the world. I know Rosalie isn't me because I couldn't get a WORD out. I'm doing her route first!!!

Omg...Claudin and Rosalie looping arms is the cutest thing ever

I'll be nice to him on his route but LMAO I am having fun bullying Kasanov. I love the different ways that Rosalie can handle things

YOOOOOOOOOO I don't want to spoil it but when the cast is counting out (REDACTED) and then it hits five...gagged, love!!!!

Current is so fine btw wow wow wow 

awwww I am a sucker for like friendship-based jealousy I think it's very endearing when done right and I love Claudin wahhh 

 I love the cast and their dynamics with each other

I love it when I see the path that's very obviously leading to a bad ending and clicking YEAH SURE

I am weak willed and will simply do anything a pretty girl tells me to <3

oh my god I love figuring out a twist just before it's revealed!!!! I love foreshadowing paying off!!!

I simply support women's rights and women's wrongs <3 omggg her last CG....on the FLOOR she's so hot 

wahhhh Artie is so DREAMMYYYY I loved his route so much!! 

I'm going to play the other two routes when I have a chance, I literally was playing all day wahhhh

I purchased this piece on Steam, but was unable to unlock the first gallery of the character. Can I download the strategy? Can you post a guide on Steam Community?

Is MC gender selectable? It looks really interesting, but playing as a female MC gives me dysphoria.

So many great things about this project! Great presentation lovely art all around from the sprites, to the CG's, to the GUI, the music is fitting. The voice acting swoon worthy! (especially for Artie and Kasanov!)

The writing is great, I feel very close to the characters already and am very curious to see how this plays out. But most importantly want to protect my boy Kas at all costs. I am so in love with him! I played through the game, tried to record me getting the CG's but (I am very bad at technology apparently...)

This game makes me laugh, swoon, and feel for the cast! I am so excited to see where it goes.

Where to begin?!

This game has amazing art, lovely well-made GUI, and an AWESOME story for the demo! (Also, the developer is working on an extended demo and frequently updates their twitter!)

Despite the demo being somewhat short, the animations, voice acting, and art bring it to life. The characters are also easy to get a read on personality-wise, which is a sign they're well written.

Overall, super excited for the extended demo release and the eventual full release!!!! <3

talkin to claudin and my brain automatically playing big boy by sza

I enjoyed the demo, honestly I saw the big demon man and 'best friends' and I was sold. Like, damn <.<

I liked your art, and the running animation. I also really liked your diversity of characters. Multiple different personalities and looks are a huge plus to any game. Plus like I said I love a good demonic character :3

Tho when I tried to mute sounds (I like listening to spotify while I play) they didn't seem to mute, I still heard the hawk sound and running noises.

If you're looking for writing advice/feedback read ahead, if not please ignore what I had to say, I only wanna say it if you wanna hear it:

The writing seems a 'little' fast-paced. I'm not sure how long you're intending to make the game, so if you're trying for something short then that should work, but if you're planning on making it a little longer then it might be a good idea to let the relationships develop a little slower? It might make sense for the best friend and fugitive (since he's a flirt and also new to the party) but having everyone starting off immediately showing interest in the MC leaves the story feeling a little lacking. Like if this was how they were interacting, why hasn't anything happened sooner?

Also don't forget that it's okay to use context clues, for instance instead of saying the prince doesn't like his royal duties, maybe you could have Claudin call him prince disparagingly and Arthur look away in discomfort. Or instead of having the MC have a inner monologue about how overprotective Claudin is, have him move in front of her with Kasanov, and then when he shows annoyance at Arthur for pulling the MC away you get the context that he's a little possessive. I know you're trying to set up all the relationships and character personalities quickly, but I think adding a little more subtlety to the game would really enhance the story you're trying to tell. It might help to pull everything back a bit, instead of a growl a huff, instead of a hand on the thigh a flirtation smile, and then bring more back in areas where it feels like your point isn't getting across.

But again, all that is only if you wanted it, if this is the style you want to write in then power to you, and I wish you the best either way. ^.^

I enjoyed your delightful visual novel game and hope to see the finished product. :) The characters were very interesting and the music and story line was intriguing.  What was kind of strange to me though was that you made it modern even though it was fantasy/medieval type of world by putting so much make-up even nail polish including the glasses on Moira which didn't seem to match with the world.  Also Kasanov was way too feminine for me/Caudin was kind of creepy in looks too demonic yet Moira was fun and fiesty. Hope you don't mind my thoughts. Can't wait to see more of the story.