Patisserie Academy

This game has a very charming presentation! The art, animations, and transitions are really polished. The music and sfx are also very nice and blend very well into the background while still providing some enjoyable sounds. The map is an especially really nice touch that adds a lot of freedom and replayability, while making the school feel like a tangible place. I also really enjoy the writing, which was very natural, and the premise really helped me get into each scene as it happened.

As for feedback, I did find myself a bit confused about who I was or what I was doing, especially in the beginning. I was also very confused when the characters suddenly became human. Additionally, it would be nice to have more options, especially text scroll speed or window size.

I was also left a but surprised when I got a bad end just for missing two points. Needing to max out points to get paired means the player shouldn't waste time getting to know anyone other than the first character they meet, which I think takes away from the VN a bit. Being able to have a partner just by who has the most points - rather than who has maximum points possible - would make for a fairer and more free experience, which the map and choices definitely seem to promote.

Overall though, this was a very nice game that was very put together. The number of scenes and routes means that it has a ton of replayability, which isn't too common for jam VNs. Great work!