Hey! I played the game and geez!! It certainly is the most romantic entry I have played so far from the otome jam. The game fully explores the concept of soulmates and of the "red string of love" in such a poetic fashion. Van's ability and the MC's synesthesia contributed to the poetry of the game: if anything, love expresses itself not only in our hearts, but in our senses. As someone hypersensitive, I really appreciated that!
Also, the fact that they would find each other and long for each other every lifetime was wonderful. Maybe there is something sad in pre-destination, but it was here tackled so gracefully that it felt extremely romantic, and it reminded me and, as a sucker for romantic stories, it was amazing. I felt like I was falling in love with Van myself everytime I played (which isn't an easy thing to do considering I don't usually self-insert in VNs), even during the second lifetime which isn't usually my cup of tea (not a huge fan of tsunderes)... But here, the team made it work like a charm.
Of course, special mentions to the art which was gorgeous, to the voice acting which, well, it is Max, so I'm not surprised it's excellent, but still worth underlining it, the music was perfect for this game and fitted Van and his relationship with MC perfectly, the GUI was AMAZING and I really liked the slight variations brought to the textbox for some scenes or CGs.
So, congrats to everyone involved, it was a stellar and hopelessly romantic entry I truly enjoyed!
P.S.: I was NOT expecting a mention of Raku in this game!! For God's sake, don't tell me HE, of all people, is my soulmate in every lifetime, I'd scream! (On a more serious note, the references to other entries were a cute nod: I caught Burning Red, Karamu and Keyframes and wondered if there were more?)
CHIM???? thank u for such a sweet and thoughtful review!!!! “love expresses itself not only in our hearts, but in our senses” is a beautiful line and i can not believe u r using it to refer to intertwine.
your praise is incredibly heart warming, especially considering how some aspects of the game could have fallen flat with you but seemed not to! thank you again for this lovely review—it brings such a smile to my face. and i’m sure the rest of the team appreciates it as well <3
p.s. LOL raku is someone who most likely had a very strong impact on u in a past life considering the synesthesia. whether u want to chalk that up to soulmates or something else entirely is up to ur own headcanon! also so glad u picked up on the references; i like to sneak those in there for funsies hehe! you got most of them. the only one ur missing is asher from project blue! ^^
omg i am so glad I waited until I had the time to do a full playthrough in one sitting!! I tried to avoid as many spoilers as possible so I could go in blind so when the first chapter ended I was like :)) what a lovely game and THEN THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTED AND I SCREAMED LMAO I love this game so much!!! The writing is so wonderful and all of the visuals, music & voice acting are incredibly well done! The overarching story is so lovely, there were so many times I just sat and screamed out loud bc it was so cute (esp when it would hint at things from other lifetimes) hahaha kicking my legs giggling screaming tysm for making such a wonderful game, what an incredible team!! I hope you are all very proud of what you have made ;v; <3
TYSM FOR THE NICE REVIEW!! kicking the legs, giggling, screaming is peak player reaction I'M GLAD I COULD GIVE IT 2 U. the fact u could avoid spoilers is super impressive given my social media presence HAHA but thank you again for playing and leaving such a sweet review!!!! so glad you enjoyed it wah!
and thank u for letting me know u got to the fin screen i didn't even have to ask u wow LOL. ALSO IMPRESSIVE!!! a true gamer!!!
Hehe just met photographer Van, now it's rival co-worker Van XD I really appreciate the effects of the whisper VA and the lovely purple UI aesthetic. Think maybe a bit of colour grading with the photo BGs would make the colours go together so well! Also thought the regular voiceovers were a bit fast, but maybe he's just a speedy talker hehe Can't wait to unlock more replay Vans!
Ahh I really like the quotes at the end and the painting + Van's creativity being shown in different replays! <3 I love the concept and how everything came together. Van named "Handsome stranger" one made me laugh and smile. I like his beauty marks too hehe
Only thing is wish the player character had more interests and creative pursuits of their own too, but I do appreciate the one where she lived her best life and thought back to him!
very true with the color grading---with everything else i had to get done/time constraints of the jam, i simply didn't have Time for more custom/edited BGs. but def something i can keep in mind for the future! <3
and yes we definitely took a self-insert mc route for the game, though it was moreso to let players feel like they could be van's soulmate no matter their personal interests/ pursuits. but i do completely understand the desire to want a more fleshed out mc!! glad you liked other components of the game though! thank you again for the comments ^^
It really is a beautiful piece! Everything else came together so cohesively, and totally understand about the self-insert / time constraints! Thanks for taking the time to reply <3
Yet another fictional man for me to be madly madly in love with. Love this so much! I did get all 6 CG's and, seriously, this art is fucking gorgeous. OST also fantastic, but I've loved everything I've heard from FaeField so not surprising. Oh, and the VA- yes, just so much yes.
Thank you so much for making this game and sharing it with us!
ahhh thank you so much!! CONGRATS FOR GETTING ALL SIX. i salute you!!! faefield were amazing to work with and i’m glad so many people have been enjoying their music <33
thank you for playing and leaving such a kind comment! makes it all worth it ^^
Ugh. this game is phenomenal. I just finished my first playthrough and discovered i am missing 2 of the cgs. I'm going to play again and attempt to try to get them all! I will have my venagence I can't. (my vengance is looking it up on youtube) anyway, this is an amazing game, and I'm so happy I found it :3.
if you’d ever like hints or a walkthrough, feel free to look at one of my most recent posts for the game (should be on the game page) but so glad you liked it enough to want to find everything! thank you for the sweet comment <3333
I have many comments, lots of them the usual; The visuals are stunning, the music is to die for, and the plot brings me so much joy, I played through it three times just to hear the VA and see the scenery.
But really my biggest joy was that it wasn't overwrought - Van was just Van, in every life. No old-timey Van, no oddly futuristic Van. Just.... Van. It felt a lot deeper without the stereotypical trappings to signal significant time passing. I definitely expected him to be more stubborn about getting together, but then, he knew better, I guess.
omg so many replays!!! so honored you liked it enough to play it that many times ^^ and yes i did tinker around with the idea of different eras and visuals for each lifetime but decided to go for a more grounded approach (partly bc of scope limitations tbh LOL) but i’m glad it still felt appealing in that way <3 definitely adds to the comfy vibes
as your soulmate i think he’ll always choose you eventually, though if you want to imagine it being a bit more of a struggle and stubborn, that’s always fair game for you to headcanon haha!
thank you for playing <3 also i salute your brooklyn icon <3 love infinite blue and the dev ^^
This was so romantic and lovely! I adore the concept of soulmates tbh and this was such a beautiful exploration. I can't help but want to see more of their lifetimes, like the one in the dream at the beginning. The first "loop" might be my favourite, but I adored the bickering in the second and of course the conclusion. the progression actually reminded me a lil of my own game adjskgh
Thank you for sharing this wonderful game, I'll be keeping an eye on your further projects!
haha a lot of people have been curious about the dream!! maybe one day i’ll explore more of the intertwine world but for now this is all i can supply you all with <3 so happy you enjoyed it!
i need to check out duskbound it looks so good!! i haven’t had the time q.w but when i get to it i’ll let you know i already know i’m going to like it! <3
WAAAHHH that was amazing !!! im way too attached to this LMFAO the concept of someone willing to fall in love and choose you in every lifetime is just so incredibly romantic to me and playing this made me feel so many emotions ,,
i really really love this so much words can't even describe it !! the art, van's voice, the writing, literally everything was perfect !! when the first life ended i was so shocked there was more that red string we had to click on was so cool i was in awe omg .. thank you so much for your hard work on this !! everyone on the team did amazing this will be living in my heart forever im gonna replay it so much SJDHFDJ van is so immensely loveable and being able to see all the dynamics and the different ways in which they met and fell in love made me so soft ,,, u portrayed what it means to be "soulmates" so well i will never forget this for as long as i live i think ＼(*T▽T*)／ thank u so much for this game made me feel sm warmth and happiness (੭ ˃̣̣̥ ω˂̣̣̥)੭ु⁾⁾
AHHH this is such a sweet comment!!! thank you so much for playing and enjoying!!!!! the fact you feel like it’ll stay with you for a while is so :’)))) makes me so happy to know how much you liked it and the experience ^^
really wanted to make something soft and sweet, so i’m glad it made you feel that way <33
I actually cried with the last live. And the song on the background too. It felt really wholesome and I really loved it.
(This has one sentence/question of the game, so please be aware when you read it):
There was a time on the game where it said: "You know" and the song "Intertwined Hearts" started saying "You know" too, I almost felt like the own characters: "Coincidence or fate?" <3
HAHA that actually is crazy! the reverse uno card of coincidence or fate :’) so glad you liked it <3 big fan of the ost. faefield productions r unbelievably talented!
The whole concept, UI (I love that sneaky red string that we have to click on lol), VAN <3, and the entire team (<3333) have my heart and made my day!! I finished this game the same day it was released and have not been able to get it out of my mind.
I've felt so many emotions within the span of the 1-2 hours that I've played (and I've also replayed it just because <33) but I can't express the amount of joy, bittersweetness, and warmth that fills my chest. And I felt so completely hollow and sad that it was over by the time I finished (in a good way!! I immediately went to YouTube just to listen to the soundtracks just to bask in the aftermath of it all. And I maaaay have replayed it. More than once).
I'll just probably be regurgitating the same thing if I keep writing, but seriously, thank you so much for bringing this to life. Everything is just so gorgeous, romantic and hopeful. Guess I'll just have to keep being a hopeless romantic a little while longer <3
AHH!! thank you for playing the day of release, replaying, and coming back here to leave such a sweet comment!!! so so so glad you enjoyed it and appreciated so many different aspects of the game (faefield productions completely deserve the support!)
so flattering and rewarding to know how much you enjoyed the game and how much it stayed with you <3 thank you for the support ^^
BEAUTIFULLY made game. Amazing writing, only COMPLETELY improved with the AMAZING voice acting. Had me feeling genuine feelings at moments, and that's a feat hard to achieve as an artist of any sort.
Now that's we're into spoiler category, some of the voice acted lines has me GIDDY. SCREAMING internally, even. Amazing voice acting work, maybe even inspiring as someone who hoped to maybe be a VA one day. Have to say, the whole mechanic of the menu screen had me confused the first time, I actually thought the game was over by the end of the first chapter; thank god I checked the comments!
thank you so much for playing the sweet comment!!! max did an amazing job as van’s va i have the utmost respect for him and his talent ^^
and yes the mechanic has been a fun little trick to see players experience haha! knew it would be a risk going into release but felt too much like it added to the story to take it away ^^
i am legit sobbing THIS WAS SOOOOO CUTE <3 i looved the cg's and the quotes at the end and basically everything . Thanks to everyone that worked on this chef d'oeuvre!!!
omg!!!! tysm for playing IM SO GLAD U ENJOYED IT AND THAT IT HIT U IN THAT WAY <33 thank u for appreciating all the little aspects we built into the game; it makes our work on the chef d’oeuvre worth it!! ^^
This was such a wonderfully romantic game! What a fun take on the concept of soul mates. Finding the one you are meant to be with for several lifetimes, it was well written. I was a little confused at first when the first chapter ended and the second began in a different setting. Then, I realized the story is told throughout different lifetimes. How interesting! Such a fun game!
thank you so much! haha many people have told us that---the live reactions for us kicking people to the main menu and then starting a new dynamic have been extremely entertaining to hear ^^ so happy you liked our take on it, it was a lot of fun to make <3
Hey there!! I was just wondering, maybe it's because I'm trying to play from Linux Mint, but it seems like i can only play until the meteor shower part and after that the game just restarts. Is that supposed to happen? or am I doing something wrong?
hi! that is supposed to happen but the game isn’t finished yet (you will know it’s finished because a “fin.” screen will show up!). when you return to the main menu, you should see an animation that hints to a new interactive feature. i would suggest clicking it and seeing where the story takes you from there! <3
Ohhhh, ok I see :D. hank you very very much!! I'll try again, even then I've been loving the game so far, the storytelling and the music are great <3 <3 <3
just finished this game and it's SOOOO good, nearly brought me to tears multiple times!! sincerely wish i could go back in time and experience it all over again. great work to the team, cant wait for more of your works (ive been waiting for alaris for a while now and im so so excited for it!!)
thank you so much ahhh!!! its always satisfying to hear players say the game made them emotional ^^ this comment is so nice and means so much to me!
and AHH an alaris fan <33333 i cant wait to release it---i've been very happy with a lot of the development :') thank you so much for the support for both games ^^
hi! i might consider making a web version of the game since a couple people have been sad they aren't able to play intertwine in its current build. i dont' want to promise anything right now, mainly because i do have other priorities outside of intertwine (and this was initially meant to be a "one and done" kinda deal due to otojam) but i can look into it!
the web version build may not be optimized the same way the downloadable version is, but it would at least be a way to play the game in some form if thats okay <3
hello again! i made a web version of the game last night and just uploaded it to the game page. again, quality of life might be a little lower compared to the downloadable version (e.g., lagging, etc.), but it should be playable at the very least. happy playing! <3
thank you!!! <333 so flattered you'd read more content haha! maybe one day when i have the free time i'll make a small dlc of little shorts with the two. but for now, it's up to your imagination hehe! ^^ <33
art is so freaking pretty, the GUI is really pretty and very well thought out; the text system is to die for, sfx are beautifully combined with clever code bits and images popping up, and the story is just so incredibly sweet.
the writing is (as always tbh) really solid and consistent. i love tropes done well and this was exactly that :) And Max's voice is to die for. what a fantastic casting for Van!!
i loved all the lifetimes i got to spend in intertwine <3
KAIII <333 thank you for the sweetest review WAH. so glad you liked it and all those little details from a dev perspective hehe ((also thank u for mentioning how polished it is---it's good to know the amount of pain and labor during that last week of otojam polishing it was WORTH IT))
ahhh this is so beautiful!! van is such a sweetheart, the voice actor and (obviously) writers did such a great job making him! i LOVE soulmates so much, and i love how this game actually explores it! so many games are just "ooh look this guy is your soulmate :)" and leave it at that, but this has us go through different lifetimes, and i'm so glad. the synesthesia aspect is so smart, i could've never thought of that in a million years! and its such a sweet sentiment, i mean a lingering hand in yours? beautiful!! and GOD the music is so beautiful, orpheo and kija do it yet again! thank you to everyone on the team for making this lovely game <3
hi! yes ahh!! that was rly important to me when approaching the soulmate trope in this game. i wanted it to feel rly romantic and the whole soulmates thing just enhances it rather than defines it!!! i’m so glad u liked it too <3
tysm for appreciating all those little details and YES big fan of orpheo and kija they are always releasing absolute bangers :’)
i am such a sucker for the soulmate trope, the idea that someone out there is meant for you, that they'll choose you in all the lifetimes you meet. this was so lovely! everything felt so well-executed and i adore the way things... echoed through different lifetimes (like that painting!!). thank you so much for sharing this with us!
I LOVE IT TOO. it is so romantic to me and it was so fun being able to do my own take on it for intertwine. i’m so glad you liked it and noticed the impact of little things in future lives!!! thank you for playing and leaving this lovely comment <333
I don't usually post comments on here but I really liked this game so i thought I could give it a shot-. It was absolutely what I needed to play today haha I got invested in it quickly, the artstyle for the sprites was absolutely beautiful and the writing was immaculate as well. This game feels like sitting down in your beloved armchair after a long day and finally drinking your favourite tea- really comforting I mean lol. The only regret I have is that it's not longer! Loved Van's character and enjoyed his and MC's banter in that 'enemies to lovers' trope (can't deny that it's my favourite). Anyways great job on this one! It'll stay on my mind for a while for sure-
omg!!!!’ i’m so honored that you’ve left a comment in that case <3 i really appreciate you taking the time to do that ^^
the metaphor you have is so sweet!!!! i’m so glad intertwine felt like something that was so soft and comfortable for you <3 such a compliment you liked it enough to want more content and that it’ll linger around your thoughts for a while :’) thank you for such a sweet comment it’s so appreciated and makes the game dev process feel so rewarding <333
It just hit me in the feels in the right way heh. And inspired me too I guess you could say! I wrote a little poem inspired by the idea of fate (I'd post it here but it's in my native language for one and secondly I don't want to post these things publicly 🥲) but yeah enough about that lol. I'll definitely look forward to seeing more games from you 😌 I wanted to follow yesterday but it turned out I was already following you before ahah I guess you could say it was fate 👀 Keep up the good work, I'm sure this account has a bright future for a long list of amazing games ☺️
ahhh! the fact it left such an impact <3333 no pressure to share the poem but if you ever feel comfortable to send it to me instead of publicly sharing, my dms on twitter (@crescencestudio) are always open---i'd love to read!
HAHA everything was just destined it seems <3 thank you so much that last comment actually made me a little emotional, definitely made my day that's so kind of you :')))) i hope to always meet your expectations <3
this was so good im actually gonna cry. gonna keep myself up thinking about this for the rest of my days !! its literally adorable n i love ur portrayal of all the tropes like WTF. (in a positive way of course!) the enemies to lovers is def my fav though, and i really like the end screen aswell ! this game was so sweet i'm really glad i got to play it (AND I NEED MORE OF VAN !!!!!)
AHHH this is so nice!!!! so so happy you liked it and that means so much about the different tropes! it was fun to play around with different dynamics (though we agree mean van hits different). thank you sm for playing ((WE CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH OF VAN)) ! <3
OMG I love it aaaaa. The OST IS JUST THE BEST! I love how pretty Van looks, the photography loooks so niceee, the dialogue is so sweet and fun. I love the mc and Van's interaction. Aaaa I feel like am a teeen fangirling asddfh. It was so sweett aaaa thank you for making this gaame!
ahhhh!!! fangirling teen is peak energy so i'm glad we were able to tap into that for you!!! thank you so much for playing and so happy you liked it!! THE OST IS AMAZING it is on youtube if you want to ever listen to it outside of the game <3
[i apologize if there are any errors in the comment, im brazilian]
but well lets go!!!! i am crying my eyes out, thats it. the experience was SO beautiful. there's some lines that really beat too close from home for me and fOR GOD SAKES WHEN SEASONS WITH YOU STARTED EVERY TIME OH MY GODDDDDD my poor heart couldn't handle, i just stopped reading everything to listen to this beautiful ost. is it too much to ask for it on spotify so i can replay it on loop? T-T
i was really trying to make a beautiful comment but i cANT THIS GAME MADE SO EMOTIONAL I AM A HORRIBLE MESS RIGHT NOW
the poems are so beautiful i am not lying when i say that i am writing this still crying and listening to the ost. all the art, the atmosphere... the story itself. i always had been a huge fan of soulmates and the red string thing, this game is absolutelly perfect. definitly a comfort game for me.
i dont think i have enough words to describe what this game made me feel, just thank you thank you thank you. im deeply in love.
again, thank you so much for this masterpiece, my heart is full of love for Intertwine. ♡
hi! no worries at about your english it’s perfect (and thank you for leaving a comment even if english isn’t your first language??)
BUT AHHH SO HAPPY U LIKED IT!!!!!!! seasons with you is a very special track to the composer, orpheo, so i’m sure he’d love your appreciation for it so much!!!! it’s a phenomenal ending song and im honored he let me use it in intertwine <3 faefield productions axtually is on spotify if you want to listen to the ost on repeat! i don’t think they’ve released it yet but they are planning to soon so be on the lookout ^^
comfort games are my favorite genre of game so i’m honored to create something considered to be a comfort game for some people! i’m ecstatic you enjoyed it and all those small details like the ost, poems, etc. it means so much to have players who appreciate all the things that go into making a game!
thank YOU for the support and playing! i also can’t put into words how much we appreciate it as a team <3
Everyone who worked on this did a great job. Loved the OST, loved the art, loved the dialogue between MC/Van. The storytelling mechanic was unique and engaging too -- making the menu interaction a part of continuing the story is *chefs kiss*. Banger all around
((i am just kidding i rlly appreciate this and i am so happy u played even tho we r friends ur dev opinion still means a lot to me WAH. also i heard about your horror music x faefield productions mashup experience i hope it was a banger and unforgettable))
THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL. I adore Alaris, and the moment I saw the devlog, I was literally ecstatic . I loved the detailing of the red string of fate bringing the MC and Van through the next few lives, and how we get to see mentioning of themselves later. The music, CGIs, voice acting, and the AESTHETIC, oh my gosh. The entire game had me kicking my feet and grinning. The way that the lives flowed into one another, and the little quotes and proverbs between them were gorgeous. Like, seriously, the timelessness and mild sorrow was just *chefs kiss* perfect. I've always had it down bad for the soulmate trope and loved the idea of the red strings of fate. And then, there's the poetry. I need to just like print that out somewhere, and just like admire it, because it is DIVINE.
SPOILER:
I love the fact that the painting reappears. It just connects everything together, along with the visit to the chosen location. Probably my favourite scene in the amazingness that this is. And then there's the "fin" screen. God. Yep I'm in love.
Thank you so much to the team for making this drop-dead gorgeous game! I loved playing through this so much, and I'm totally going to revisit this whenever I can! 💕
oh my gosh!!! someone coming from alaris---what an honor to have ur support for both games :') I'M SO GLAD YOU LIKED THIS THO <333 your review is so nice!! i'm glad u appreciated the poems; they are honestly my personal favorite touch and were a big inspiration for the direction of the game ^^ the "if i had three lives" one is a big favorite, it's a bit longer than the version i included in the game but i would def recommend it!
thank you for noticing all the little details and callouts to the multiple lives aspect and playing!! <3
i'll be uploading a more in-depth "walkthrough" later this week, but for now the best hint i can give you is to interact with the main menu! there should've been a signal what to click after the first playthrough :) if you're still having trouble, feel free to come back here and i can give you a more direct answer, haha!
Love it so much! The red strings of fate concept has always fascinated me and this is a wholesome experience. 🥰I especially love the music and the voice acting. The UI looks so goood as well! Great work!
I finished the game just now, and I'm crying. The story, the art, the music, everything, the whole experience was incredible😭 This gem will be one of my comfort games now. Thank you for making this game<33
thank you so much for playing and enjoying ahhh!!!! the idea of creating someone's comfort game has always been a secret dream of mine, so this is so sweet to hear WAH <3 ^^
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Hey! I played the game and geez!! It certainly is the most romantic entry I have played so far from the otome jam. The game fully explores the concept of soulmates and of the "red string of love" in such a poetic fashion. Van's ability and the MC's synesthesia contributed to the poetry of the game: if anything, love expresses itself not only in our hearts, but in our senses. As someone hypersensitive, I really appreciated that!
Also, the fact that they would find each other and long for each other every lifetime was wonderful. Maybe there is something sad in pre-destination, but it was here tackled so gracefully that it felt extremely romantic, and it reminded me and, as a sucker for romantic stories, it was amazing. I felt like I was falling in love with Van myself everytime I played (which isn't an easy thing to do considering I don't usually self-insert in VNs), even during the second lifetime which isn't usually my cup of tea (not a huge fan of tsunderes)... But here, the team made it work like a charm.
Of course, special mentions to the art which was gorgeous, to the voice acting which, well, it is Max, so I'm not surprised it's excellent, but still worth underlining it, the music was perfect for this game and fitted Van and his relationship with MC perfectly, the GUI was AMAZING and I really liked the slight variations brought to the textbox for some scenes or CGs.
So, congrats to everyone involved, it was a stellar and hopelessly romantic entry I truly enjoyed!
P.S.: I was NOT expecting a mention of Raku in this game!! For God's sake, don't tell me HE, of all people, is my soulmate in every lifetime, I'd scream! (On a more serious note, the references to other entries were a cute nod: I caught Burning Red, Karamu and Keyframes and wondered if there were more?)
CHIM???? thank u for such a sweet and thoughtful review!!!! “love expresses itself not only in our hearts, but in our senses” is a beautiful line and i can not believe u r using it to refer to intertwine.
your praise is incredibly heart warming, especially considering how some aspects of the game could have fallen flat with you but seemed not to! thank you again for this lovely review—it brings such a smile to my face. and i’m sure the rest of the team appreciates it as well <3
p.s. LOL raku is someone who most likely had a very strong impact on u in a past life considering the synesthesia. whether u want to chalk that up to soulmates or something else entirely is up to ur own headcanon! also so glad u picked up on the references; i like to sneak those in there for funsies hehe! you got most of them. the only one ur missing is asher from project blue! ^^
omg i am so glad I waited until I had the time to do a full playthrough in one sitting!! I tried to avoid as many spoilers as possible so I could go in blind so when the first chapter ended I was like :)) what a lovely game and THEN THE NEXT CHAPTER STARTED AND I SCREAMED LMAO
I love this game so much!!! The writing is so wonderful and all of the visuals, music & voice acting are incredibly well done!
The overarching story is so lovely, there were so many times I just sat and screamed out loud bc it was so cute (esp when it would hint at things from other lifetimes) hahaha kicking my legs giggling screaming
tysm for making such a wonderful game, what an incredible team!! I hope you are all very proud of what you have made ;v; <3
(( and yes, I got all 6 CGs >:3c ))
GREMLIN <3333
TYSM FOR THE NICE REVIEW!! kicking the legs, giggling, screaming is peak player reaction I'M GLAD I COULD GIVE IT 2 U. the fact u could avoid spoilers is super impressive given my social media presence HAHA but thank you again for playing and leaving such a sweet review!!!! so glad you enjoyed it wah!
and thank u for letting me know u got to the fin screen i didn't even have to ask u wow LOL. ALSO IMPRESSIVE!!! a true gamer!!!Hehe just met photographer Van, now it's rival co-worker Van XD
I really appreciate the effects of the whisper VA and the lovely purple UI aesthetic. Think maybe a bit of colour grading with the photo BGs would make the colours go together so well! Also thought the regular voiceovers were a bit fast, but maybe he's just a speedy talker hehe
Can't wait to unlock more replay Vans!
Ahh I really like the quotes at the end and the painting + Van's creativity being shown in different replays! <3 I love the concept and how everything came together. Van named "Handsome stranger" one made me laugh and smile. I like his beauty marks too hehe
Only thing is wish the player character had more interests and creative pursuits of their own too, but I do appreciate the one where she lived her best life and thought back to him!
thank you for leaving such a thoughtful review!!
very true with the color grading---with everything else i had to get done/time constraints of the jam, i simply didn't have Time for more custom/edited BGs. but def something i can keep in mind for the future! <3
and yes we definitely took a self-insert mc route for the game, though it was moreso to let players feel like they could be van's soulmate no matter their personal interests/ pursuits. but i do completely understand the desire to want a more fleshed out mc!! glad you liked other components of the game though! thank you again for the comments ^^
It really is a beautiful piece! Everything else came together so cohesively, and totally understand about the self-insert / time constraints! Thanks for taking the time to reply <3
Yet another fictional man for me to be madly madly in love with. Love this so much! I did get all 6 CG's and, seriously, this art is fucking gorgeous. OST also fantastic, but I've loved everything I've heard from FaeField so not surprising. Oh, and the VA- yes, just so much yes.
Thank you so much for making this game and sharing it with us!
ahhh thank you so much!! CONGRATS FOR GETTING ALL SIX. i salute you!!! faefield were amazing to work with and i’m glad so many people have been enjoying their music <33
thank you for playing and leaving such a kind comment! makes it all worth it ^^
Ugh. this game is phenomenal. I just finished my first playthrough and discovered i am missing 2 of the cgs. I'm going to play again and attempt to try to get them all! I will have my venagence I can't. (my vengance is looking it up on youtube) anyway, this is an amazing game, and I'm so happy I found it :3.
if you’d ever like hints or a walkthrough, feel free to look at one of my most recent posts for the game (should be on the game page) but so glad you liked it enough to want to find everything! thank you for the sweet comment <3333
ok so u arent going to make thiem kiss
nvm i take this back. thank you creator for making this i screawmed
would just like to say this made me laugh so glad you enjoyed it gamer LMFAOxkla
I have many comments, lots of them the usual; The visuals are stunning, the music is to die for, and the plot brings me so much joy, I played through it three times just to hear the VA and see the scenery.
But really my biggest joy was that it wasn't overwrought - Van was just Van, in every life. No old-timey Van, no oddly futuristic Van. Just.... Van. It felt a lot deeper without the stereotypical trappings to signal significant time passing. I definitely expected him to be more stubborn about getting together, but then, he knew better, I guess.
Thanks for a lovely game.
omg so many replays!!! so honored you liked it enough to play it that many times ^^ and yes i did tinker around with the idea of different eras and visuals for each lifetime but decided to go for a more grounded approach (partly bc of scope limitations tbh LOL) but i’m glad it still felt appealing in that way <3 definitely adds to the comfy vibes
as your soulmate i think he’ll always choose you eventually, though if you want to imagine it being a bit more of a struggle and stubborn, that’s always fair game for you to headcanon haha!
thank you for playing <3 also i salute your brooklyn icon <3 love infinite blue and the dev ^^
oh my- this was some GOOD stuf
WE LIVE TO SUPPLY THE GUD STUF <3
This was so romantic and lovely! I adore the concept of soulmates tbh and this was such a beautiful exploration. I can't help but want to see more of their lifetimes, like the one in the dream at the beginning. The first "loop" might be my favourite, but I adored the bickering in the second and of course the conclusion.
the progression actually reminded me a lil of my own game adjskghThank you for sharing this wonderful game, I'll be keeping an eye on your further projects!
haha a lot of people have been curious about the dream!! maybe one day i’ll explore more of the intertwine world but for now this is all i can supply you all with <3 so happy you enjoyed it!
i need to check out duskbound it looks so good!! i haven’t had the time q.w but when i get to it i’ll let you know i already know i’m going to like it! <3
WAAAHHH that was amazing !!! im way too attached to this LMFAO the concept of someone willing to fall in love and choose you in every lifetime is just so incredibly romantic to me and playing this made me feel so many emotions ,,
i really really love this so much words can't even describe it !! the art, van's voice, the writing, literally everything was perfect !! when the first life ended i was so shocked there was more that red string we had to click on was so cool i was in awe omg .. thank you so much for your hard work on this !! everyone on the team did amazing this will be living in my heart forever im gonna replay it so much SJDHFDJ van is so immensely loveable and being able to see all the dynamics and the different ways in which they met and fell in love made me so soft ,,, u portrayed what it means to be "soulmates" so well i will never forget this for as long as i live i think ＼(*T▽T*)／ thank u so much for this game made me feel sm warmth and happiness (੭ ˃̣̣̥ ω˂̣̣̥)੭ु⁾⁾
AHHH this is such a sweet comment!!! thank you so much for playing and enjoying!!!!! the fact you feel like it’ll stay with you for a while is so :’)))) makes me so happy to know how much you liked it and the experience ^^
really wanted to make something soft and sweet, so i’m glad it made you feel that way <33
lovely ! had a great time playing, truly the game was wonderful, thanks you for creating such a nice storie, man i got invested emotionaly-
YAY so glad you had fun! and that is our goal, so glad you got to experience it that way <3
I actually cried with the last live. And the song on the background too. It felt really wholesome and I really loved it.
(This has one sentence/question of the game, so please be aware when you read it):
There was a time on the game where it said: "You know" and the song "Intertwined Hearts" started saying "You know" too, I almost felt like the own characters: "Coincidence or fate?" <3
HAHA that actually is crazy! the reverse uno card of coincidence or fate :’) so glad you liked it <3 big fan of the ost. faefield productions r unbelievably talented!
looks like you made it to the last iteration then yay!! thank you for playing <3
i enjoyed this so much like so much so much. i love this sm
!!!!! ahhh! thank u so much so much :’)
The whole concept, UI (I love that sneaky red string that we have to click on lol), VAN <3, and the entire team (<3333) have my heart and made my day!! I finished this game the same day it was released and have not been able to get it out of my mind.
I've felt so many emotions within the span of the 1-2 hours that I've played (and I've also replayed it just because <33) but I can't express the amount of joy, bittersweetness, and warmth that fills my chest. And I felt so completely hollow and sad that it was over by the time I finished (in a good way!! I immediately went to YouTube just to listen to the soundtracks just to bask in the aftermath of it all. And I maaaay have replayed it. More than once).
I'll just probably be regurgitating the same thing if I keep writing, but seriously, thank you so much for bringing this to life. Everything is just so gorgeous, romantic and hopeful. Guess I'll just have to keep being a hopeless romantic a little while longer <3
AHH!! thank you for playing the day of release, replaying, and coming back here to leave such a sweet comment!!! so so so glad you enjoyed it and appreciated so many different aspects of the game (faefield productions completely deserve the support!)
so flattering and rewarding to know how much you enjoyed the game and how much it stayed with you <3 thank you for the support ^^
BEAUTIFULLY made game. Amazing writing, only COMPLETELY improved with the AMAZING voice acting. Had me feeling genuine feelings at moments, and that's a feat hard to achieve as an artist of any sort.
Now that's we're into spoiler category, some of the voice acted lines has me GIDDY. SCREAMING internally, even. Amazing voice acting work, maybe even inspiring as someone who hoped to maybe be a VA one day. Have to say, the whole mechanic of the menu screen had me confused the first time, I actually thought the game was over by the end of the first chapter; thank god I checked the comments!
thank you so much for playing the sweet comment!!! max did an amazing job as van’s va i have the utmost respect for him and his talent ^^
and yes the mechanic has been a fun little trick to see players experience haha! knew it would be a risk going into release but felt too much like it added to the story to take it away ^^
i am legit sobbing THIS WAS SOOOOO CUTE <3 i looved the cg's and the quotes at the end and basically everything . Thanks to everyone that worked on this chef d'oeuvre!!!
omg!!!! tysm for playing IM SO GLAD U ENJOYED IT AND THAT IT HIT U IN THAT WAY <33 thank u for appreciating all the little aspects we built into the game; it makes our work on the chef d’oeuvre worth it!! ^^
gorgeous game. absolutely enjoyed this take on the red string of fate.
thank you! so glad you liked our little rendition <3 :’)
This is too adorable, i just cant- asdsadjasfjafsa
THANK YOUUuxakkzls <333
This is such a lovely game! I played a game about the red string of fate before, but this is even better than that one! Great job!
thank you so much! hopefully the multiple lives mechanic and animations weren’t too bad on the browser version <33 ^^
I didn't have any issues at all. Thank you for asking.
HElp ME THIS GAME IS SO CUTE, I CRIED AT THE END- THIS IS JUST ENABLING MY HOPELESS ROMANTIC BEHAVIOUR sdbfuydgh
AHHH so glad u liked it!!!!! never let the hopeless romantic die!!! keep ur standards high hehe!!! <3
This was such a wonderfully romantic game! What a fun take on the concept of soul mates. Finding the one you are meant to be with for several lifetimes, it was well written. I was a little confused at first when the first chapter ended and the second began in a different setting. Then, I realized the story is told throughout different lifetimes. How interesting! Such a fun game!
thank you so much! haha many people have told us that---the live reactions for us kicking people to the main menu and then starting a new dynamic have been extremely entertaining to hear ^^ so happy you liked our take on it, it was a lot of fun to make <3
Hey there!! I was just wondering, maybe it's because I'm trying to play from Linux Mint, but it seems like i can only play until the meteor shower part and after that the game just restarts. Is that supposed to happen? or am I doing something wrong?
hi! that is supposed to happen but the game isn’t finished yet (you will know it’s finished because a “fin.” screen will show up!). when you return to the main menu, you should see an animation that hints to a new interactive feature. i would suggest clicking it and seeing where the story takes you from there! <3
Ohhhh, ok I see :D. hank you very very much!! I'll try again, even then I've been loving the game so far, the storytelling and the music are great <3 <3 <3
just finished this game and it's SOOOO good, nearly brought me to tears multiple times!! sincerely wish i could go back in time and experience it all over again. great work to the team, cant wait for more of your works (ive been waiting for alaris for a while now and im so so excited for it!!)
thank you so much ahhh!!! its always satisfying to hear players say the game made them emotional ^^ this comment is so nice and means so much to me!
and AHH an alaris fan <33333 i cant wait to release it---i've been very happy with a lot of the development :') thank you so much for the support for both games ^^
Can you please make a web version or an android version of this game?
hi! i might consider making a web version of the game since a couple people have been sad they aren't able to play intertwine in its current build. i dont' want to promise anything right now, mainly because i do have other priorities outside of intertwine (and this was initially meant to be a "one and done" kinda deal due to otojam) but i can look into it!
the web version build may not be optimized the same way the downloadable version is, but it would at least be a way to play the game in some form if thats okay <3
hello again! i made a web version of the game last night and just uploaded it to the game page. again, quality of life might be a little lower compared to the downloadable version (e.g., lagging, etc.), but it should be playable at the very least. happy playing! <3
Thank you so much!
So beautiful <3 <3
I can't help but want to read more about these two in their various lives! >o<
thank you!!! <333 so flattered you'd read more content haha! maybe one day when i have the free time i'll make a small dlc of little shorts with the two. but for now, it's up to your imagination hehe! ^^ <33
gorgeous gorgeous game polished to the nines.
art is so freaking pretty, the GUI is really pretty and very well thought out; the text system is to die for, sfx are beautifully combined with clever code bits and images popping up, and the story is just so incredibly sweet.
the writing is (as always tbh) really solid and consistent. i love tropes done well and this was exactly that :) And Max's voice is to die for. what a fantastic casting for Van!!
i loved all the lifetimes i got to spend in intertwine <3
KAIII <333 thank you for the sweetest review WAH. so glad you liked it and all those little details from a dev perspective hehe ((also thank u for mentioning how polished it is---it's good to know the amount of pain and labor during that last week of otojam polishing it was WORTH IT))
An absolutely beautiful and heartfelt masterpiece. Brought me to happy-tears.
“masterpiece” PLS. so glad u liked it! <3 it’s an honor to know we left such an emotional impact
I cried. It was beautiful.. I can't even find words now.. 10/10 gotta replay this in the future.
PLS this is so nice!! thank u for playing and hope u continue to enjoy all your future lives w van <3
ahhh this is so beautiful!! van is such a sweetheart, the voice actor and (obviously) writers did such a great job making him! i LOVE soulmates so much, and i love how this game actually explores it! so many games are just "ooh look this guy is your soulmate :)" and leave it at that, but this has us go through different lifetimes, and i'm so glad. the synesthesia aspect is so smart, i could've never thought of that in a million years! and its such a sweet sentiment, i mean a lingering hand in yours? beautiful!! and GOD the music is so beautiful, orpheo and kija do it yet again! thank you to everyone on the team for making this lovely game <3
hi! yes ahh!! that was rly important to me when approaching the soulmate trope in this game. i wanted it to feel rly romantic and the whole soulmates thing just enhances it rather than defines it!!! i’m so glad u liked it too <3
tysm for appreciating all those little details and YES big fan of orpheo and kija they are always releasing absolute bangers :’)
i am such a sucker for the soulmate trope, the idea that someone out there is meant for you, that they'll choose you in all the lifetimes you meet. this was so lovely! everything felt so well-executed and i adore the way things... echoed through different lifetimes (like that painting!!). thank you so much for sharing this with us!
I LOVE IT TOO. it is so romantic to me and it was so fun being able to do my own take on it for intertwine. i’m so glad you liked it and noticed the impact of little things in future lives!!! thank you for playing and leaving this lovely comment <333
I don't usually post comments on here but I really liked this game so i thought I could give it a shot-. It was absolutely what I needed to play today haha I got invested in it quickly, the artstyle for the sprites was absolutely beautiful and the writing was immaculate as well. This game feels like sitting down in your beloved armchair after a long day and finally drinking your favourite tea- really comforting I mean lol. The only regret I have is that it's not longer! Loved Van's character and enjoyed his and MC's banter in that 'enemies to lovers' trope (can't deny that it's my favourite). Anyways great job on this one! It'll stay on my mind for a while for sure-
omg!!!!’ i’m so honored that you’ve left a comment in that case <3 i really appreciate you taking the time to do that ^^
the metaphor you have is so sweet!!!! i’m so glad intertwine felt like something that was so soft and comfortable for you <3 such a compliment you liked it enough to want more content and that it’ll linger around your thoughts for a while :’) thank you for such a sweet comment it’s so appreciated and makes the game dev process feel so rewarding <333
It just hit me in the feels in the right way heh. And inspired me too I guess you could say! I wrote a little poem inspired by the idea of fate (I'd post it here but it's in my native language for one and secondly I don't want to post these things publicly 🥲) but yeah enough about that lol. I'll definitely look forward to seeing more games from you 😌 I wanted to follow yesterday but it turned out I was already following you before ahah I guess you could say it was fate 👀 Keep up the good work, I'm sure this account has a bright future for a long list of amazing games ☺️
ahhh! the fact it left such an impact <3333 no pressure to share the poem but if you ever feel comfortable to send it to me instead of publicly sharing, my dms on twitter (@crescencestudio) are always open---i'd love to read!
HAHA everything was just destined it seems <3 thank you so much that last comment actually made me a little emotional, definitely made my day that's so kind of you :')))) i hope to always meet your expectations <3
this was so good im actually gonna cry. gonna keep myself up thinking about this for the rest of my days !! its literally adorable n i love ur portrayal of all the tropes like WTF. (in a positive way of course!) the enemies to lovers is def my fav though, and i really like the end screen aswell ! this game was so sweet i'm really glad i got to play it (AND I NEED MORE OF VAN !!!!!)
AHHH this is so nice!!!! so so happy you liked it and that means so much about the different tropes! it was fun to play around with different dynamics (though we agree mean van hits different). thank you sm for playing ((WE CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH OF VAN)) ! <3
OMG I love it aaaaa. The OST IS JUST THE BEST! I love how pretty Van looks, the photography loooks so niceee, the dialogue is so sweet and fun. I love the mc and Van's interaction. Aaaa I feel like am a teeen fangirling asddfh. It was so sweett aaaa thank you for making this gaame!
ahhhh!!! fangirling teen is peak energy so i'm glad we were able to tap into that for you!!! thank you so much for playing and so happy you liked it!! THE OST IS AMAZING it is on youtube if you want to ever listen to it outside of the game <3
[i apologize if there are any errors in the comment, im brazilian]
but well lets go!!!! i am crying my eyes out, thats it. the experience was SO beautiful. there's some lines that really beat too close from home for me and fOR GOD SAKES WHEN SEASONS WITH YOU STARTED EVERY TIME OH MY GODDDDDD my poor heart couldn't handle, i just stopped reading everything to listen to this beautiful ost. is it too much to ask for it on spotify so i can replay it on loop? T-T
i was really trying to make a beautiful comment but i cANT THIS GAME MADE SO EMOTIONAL I AM A HORRIBLE MESS RIGHT NOW
the poems are so beautiful i am not lying when i say that i am writing this still crying and listening to the ost. all the art, the atmosphere... the story itself. i always had been a huge fan of soulmates and the red string thing, this game is absolutelly perfect. definitly a comfort game for me.
i dont think i have enough words to describe what this game made me feel, just thank you thank you thank you. im deeply in love.
again, thank you so much for this masterpiece, my heart is full of love for Intertwine. ♡
hi! no worries at about your english it’s perfect (and thank you for leaving a comment even if english isn’t your first language??)
BUT AHHH SO HAPPY U LIKED IT!!!!!!! seasons with you is a very special track to the composer, orpheo, so i’m sure he’d love your appreciation for it so much!!!! it’s a phenomenal ending song and im honored he let me use it in intertwine <3 faefield productions axtually is on spotify if you want to listen to the ost on repeat! i don’t think they’ve released it yet but they are planning to soon so be on the lookout ^^
comfort games are my favorite genre of game so i’m honored to create something considered to be a comfort game for some people! i’m ecstatic you enjoyed it and all those small details like the ost, poems, etc. it means so much to have players who appreciate all the things that go into making a game!
thank YOU for the support and playing! i also can’t put into words how much we appreciate it as a team <3
Everyone who worked on this did a great job. Loved the OST, loved the art, loved the dialogue between MC/Van. The storytelling mechanic was unique and engaging too -- making the menu interaction a part of continuing the story is *chefs kiss*. Banger all around
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the FUCK is ROBO DOIN IN MY HOUSE???
((i am just kidding i rlly appreciate this and i am so happy u played even tho we r friends ur dev opinion still means a lot to me WAH.
also i heard about your horror music x faefield productions mashup experience i hope it was a banger and unforgettable))CRYING IT LITERALLY MADE ME QUESTION WHAT KIND OF GAME I WAS PLAYING... I WAS BRACING MYSELF
THIS WAS BEAUTIFUL. I adore Alaris, and the moment I saw the devlog, I was literally ecstatic . I loved the detailing of the red string of fate bringing the MC and Van through the next few lives, and how we get to see mentioning of themselves later. The music, CGIs, voice acting, and the AESTHETIC, oh my gosh. The entire game had me kicking my feet and grinning. The way that the lives flowed into one another, and the little quotes and proverbs between them were gorgeous. Like, seriously, the timelessness and mild sorrow was just *chefs kiss* perfect. I've always had it down bad for the soulmate trope and loved the idea of the red strings of fate. And then, there's the poetry. I need to just like print that out somewhere, and just like admire it, because it is DIVINE.
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I love the fact that the painting reappears. It just connects everything together, along with the visit to the chosen location. Probably my favourite scene in the amazingness that this is. And then there's the "fin" screen. God. Yep I'm in love.Thank you so much to the team for making this drop-dead gorgeous game! I loved playing through this so much, and I'm totally going to revisit this whenever I can! 💕
oh my gosh!!! someone coming from alaris---what an honor to have ur support for both games :') I'M SO GLAD YOU LIKED THIS THO <333 your review is so nice!! i'm glad u appreciated the poems; they are honestly my personal favorite touch and were a big inspiration for the direction of the game ^^ the "if i had three lives" one is a big favorite, it's a bit longer than the version i included in the game but i would def recommend it!
thank you for noticing all the little details and callouts to the multiple lives aspect and playing!! <3
will there be a walkthrough? I legit cannot figure out the other 5 endings lmao.
i'll be uploading a more in-depth "walkthrough" later this week, but for now the best hint i can give you is to interact with the main menu! there should've been a signal what to click after the first playthrough :) if you're still having trouble, feel free to come back here and i can give you a more direct answer, haha!
Love it so much! The red strings of fate concept has always fascinated me and this is a wholesome experience. 🥰I especially love the music and the voice acting. The UI looks so goood as well! Great work!
ahhh so glad you liked it!!! thank you for the kind words <3
I finished the game just now, and I'm crying. The story, the art, the music, everything, the whole experience was incredible😭 This gem will be one of my comfort games now. Thank you for making this game<33
thank you so much for playing and enjoying ahhh!!!! the idea of creating someone's comfort game has always been a secret dream of mine, so this is so sweet to hear WAH <3 ^^