ITYH: A Horror Otome

wow. the writing in this game is absolutely PHENOMENAL!! i love how well written camille and osgoode are, and i love how the choices throughout the game reflect the passage of time so well! it's unique, and something i never seen before in a vn, which i enjoyed a lot! i really enjoyed how complex of a character camille is and experiencing her conflicting thoughts. it felt so real, so human, and i loved that. 

slight spoilers!

when the dialogue button changed from "pushups" to "situps," i just had to stare at my screen for a bit like OH MY GODDD... that slight change of dialogue really made it hit home what happened to camille <//3 i wish there was more information on what happened to ivy, and a bit more story on what happens after ending 9. nevertheless, the game is AMAZINGGG i loved it sm!! <33

Realmente amé DEMASIADO este juego, al principio creí que iba medio lenta la historia pero luego me di cuenta de que eso le daba su magia a la historia, y deseaba que fuera aún más largo. La cantidad de sentimientos que experimenté y el amor que le agarré a los personajes es increíble. En serio muchas gracias por haber creado este juego tan maravilloso y diferente. Cuando los juegos me dejan con ese sentimiento de tristeza y querer jugar más me doy cuenta de lo buenos que son. Muchisimas gracias <3

Hi hi! This is gonna be a bit of a long one, apologies in advance.

First of all - I first found your art in deviantart and newsgrounds all these years ago and when I tell you it changed my brain chemistry - it is from the heart. So I want to thank you for that and encourage you to not let go of the passion - everything I have played/seen from you is genuinely wonderful and thoughtfull to the extremes.

With this project in particular, the first thing that jumped out to me as far as gameplay goes was the time mechanics. I have never seen anyone approach the passage of time in a game of this genre as originally as this did. It started with the date. The first time I clicked "sharpen the glass shard" I was like "oh darn" but then it became a routine, I think that was wonderfully done.  As well as the flashes of dialogue onto the screen itself - masterfully done to build the tension.

In other things - so far I have only gotten the 8th and the 9th endings but I was kicking my feet happily the whole time playing and I genuinely plan to go through all of the options but I just wanted to express my appreciation.

The music choice was wonderful and the writing and the way you express character - AGH. No words. As far as the 8th ending goes - Camille's inner thoughts and the gaslighting attempt that's backed by real feelings in some sense is a masterclass. I loved that it was not a clean cut between whether what she herself feels is a legitimate thing or just survival instincs and being starved for any kind of love in general. 

No joke, until the ending (when it was spelled out), my braincells did not manage to connect the what Osgood actually was (I am trying to avoid the name because as I am writing I just realised - spoilers to anyone who reads). And Osgood's POV in general - the part with the dog. The boy is traumatised in a way that echoes through the ages and into anything he does, including his relationship with Camille. His brothers (even though they did not show up much) were such an interesting piece of diffirent approach to the same underlying ''issue".

But here I am interpreting your writing  meaninglessly - to anyone reading the comment - it is a wonderful piece of work worthy of attention if you like more challenging, original media and good characterisation.

Ending nine made me laugh out loud at the surprising twist with the world state - it was so out there but so fitting in it's own way.  Although bittersweet after the 8th ending, I hope those kids have a good life between the struggles.

And again - thank you so so much for your creative input into the world. I found the itch,io page because I searched up Saccharine to replay (an absolute art piece, I could genuinely write essays on your work but I don't want to balloon this more than I already have) because I was feeling nostalgic and was telling a friend about it, When I found this page I was vibrating with joy.

Thank you for inspiring those around you and expressing your creativity. 

Went in blind and absolutely do not regret it. I felt so many emotions and audibly gasped a bunch of times. Seriously this is incredible, the writing and art and music... I'm speechless.

i finished this last night, i cried for at least 10 minutes. this is one of the most beautiful, impactful stories i have ever witnessed. the art is beautiful, the music sets the scene perfectly, and i can't tell whether ending 8 or 9 hurts more. i related to camille more than i thought i would. thank you for creating this. <3

i fucking love this

I'm so salty about ending 9. 😹😭

The art is beautiful and reminded me of Hana Awase! The characters were drawn and properly fleshed out. The game being free makes this game shine even brighter! It knocked the ball out of the park!

It's just the "true" ending #9 felt too open and like the scenario writer was either on a timed schedule and couldn't properly flesh it out, intended to make a DLC or sequel going off the ending or something else. 😭

The game's too good to have an ending like that. It can make even the most meanest gran cry! LOL.

 Played it three times and I’m still getting goosebumps!!

Every play‑through hits differently. The atmosphere still unsettles me, and the music fits so perfectly that it practically became a character in its own right. Even after three runs, I still find myself questioning my choices, feeling that same adrenaline, and emotionally caught up in Camille's spiral. Not gonna lie, the first time I played, I thought Camille was just a spoiled brat 💀 (sorry my love). But the more I got to know her, the more that perception shattered. She’s smart, strong, and incredibly determined. Turns out she’s sharp, stubborn in the best way, and way tougher than I gave her credit for. It’s one of those games that rewards replays, not just with different endings, but with deeper emotional impact. You didn’t just make a horror game, you made an experience. And I won’t forget it.

to be honest, i've been putting playing this off because i normally don't go for tragic romances, but the writing, the music, the art - everything just blends so perfectly together + ending 9 is imo a really happy one (their relationship from ending 8 actually felt... satisfying), so yeah, if someone's like me - i definitely recommend this game :)

I played this game back in 2022 and totally forgot what this was called. I'm so glad to have found it again!! The storyline is definitely worth reading and the art is wonderful.

I love the game! The writing is very good for me, and the characters are very well-written. I also feel they fit together very well. Although I prefer happier endings, I feel like all the endings are very realistic for the situation and fit well!

I downloaded this last night and spent my afternoon replaying to get all endings. It was so good! Camille and Osgood are really enjoyable characters and despite my best interests, I really did ship them together. Naturally ending 9 was my favorite, though Ending 8 was shaping up to be my favorite before it ended the way it did.
You did a fantastic job! I wish the game was longer. <3 

Terrifyingly, horribly, so good. One of those experiences that leave you in such shock you truly don't know what to say, if you're into urban legends, so much trauma to the point where every bad persons actions are excusable, and an amazingly haunting writing style and soundtrack this game should take priority. Literally shivering my timbers bro i need more. i miss u Osgoode im sorry for bullying ur name for the first 20 minutes.

i literally discovered this game a few hours ago and i'm absolutely obsessed with it 😭😭 everything's so incredibly well done ♡♡

i really loved playing this game!! i felt sm emotions all at once and overall was astonished by everything that happened and all the endings were so interesting, except the only ending i hadn't gotten was the third one unfortunately!! still loved the game thank you for such a well-written game😇🩷

I decided to try your game today, and I don't know if it's because of my great maternal instinct or because I identified with our dear Camille (Because she has the same name as me) But I really cried, laughed and even got scared with this game. It left me with a bitter taste, but not a bad taste at all. Please continue with your beautiful creations, Thank you for this cool experience! P.S: While playing I realized that I was going to miss these characters when I finished the game.

This game scared the crap out of me, but I loved it and will be thinking about it for a long while to come. Especially ending 9!! He's a total babe, haha.

Any word on what happens to his brothers? Maybe I didn't do enough of the endings.

Ay dios que hermoso juego, dios mio que belleza

i played this in november 2023, so basically half a year ago now, i must say this is very good despite being short and free, i still think about it sometimes, i really love the characters relationship, i hope you have motivation to keep working on something like this again in the future (and put it on steam please)

i've always wanted to play this game but the low contrast sprites are physically painful to look at. not saying anything about the art style, just that them being that low contrast makes them essentially blobs that my light sensitive eyes have to strain to make out the details which hurts.

RIP Camille you would have loved Ethel Cain.

This game was like an entire rude. I really love how well written both Camille and Osgoode were. I hadn't expected to be as fond of them as I was. 

And the music in this game really helps set a mood. I found that a lot of the fear, tenseness and whatnot I felt were almost primarily caused by the music, in addition to the games transitions and cuts. But I feel like the music did a lot of the legwork. It fit the situations quite perfectly. 

But especially I think ending 8 I think really just oh my god grabbed me by the throst the abruptness of <SPOILER>...

Osgoodes death was just oh my fucking god ?? I had thought he was going to die but after that cutscene I thought he wasn't only for him to actually die? Like God I feel I've still got chills from the entire thing.

This game was indeed a ride. The protagonist was very special, not just a self-insert character. It is definitely worth the time to play it.

it was soooo interesting and fun to play!! Loooved the psychological horror through the game play, 100/10

this was actually???? so good????? wow ill be thinking about this for the next month probably... camille was so relatable to me 

I don't usually comment on the games but OH MY GOD THIS GAME WAS AMAZING. Everything about it is 10 out of 10. The art style, writing and the story. And ending 9 left me crying lol

I'll definitely look forward for your other games!

this game is so freaking beautiful I was sobbing all through unlocking the endings. Also, it's kinda weird and at the same time cool to think that I kin Camille so much? Like I'm not the kind of person who throws that word around so easily but I'm able to so easily relate to her on an almost spiritual level it's scary. I definitely get why she reacted the way she did and how in ending 8, she realizes how she definitley fell hard for him..and it made sense. I love how everything seemed so...poignantly chill and even lovely at first then you get this whole 



SPOILER








underlying dark story about the wendigos and the apocalypse later on







and it just blows my mind. Seriously, 100/10 writing and characterization, I don't think I've ever played through a free game with such heart before. 

OMG...first i saw the man who legs have been cut .i 'm like:WHAT???????

and then when i saw Cammille's hand has been ...... ,i'like :WTF??????????????????????????

It's a very good game !!!!

OMG I miss your games!!! Ever since I've played Where Adabanas grow a few years ago I've been addicted to playing your games and following your upcoming projects! TT LOVE HOW CREATIVE U ARE- TY FOR MAKING MY DULL HEART FEEL SMTH!

I don't make lots of comments, but oh my god this was awesome! I've never been so into a visual novel. I found it hilarious when she wakes up and something's missing. Was an amazing visual novel and I'm gonna make my friends play it. 

Hello! Thank You for another game, i'm a long time fan (since Your early games on newgrounds) and honetly i think your otome games are so unique, that ive never found an otome game that i have enjoied more than Yours. I love the twists, and characters. Anyways, i have a question regarding Ivy. Why she says that shes unable to help the heroin. Why does ivy dissapears with her boyfriend? Is her story explained in one of the endings? Thanks! :) 

Omg you are the game developer that made Reverie?... I CANT BELIEVE I RECOGNIZED YOU BY THE ART STYLE....... even though it evolved a lot! I played it such a long time ago, when I was a preteen, and I still remember it today!! You wrote such an interesting game back then, so I am very eager to play this one :)

This game is so well-written. I played it until late at night, which probably wasn't the best idea, but it had me hooked. 

I loved Camille as a heroine. Her backstory and self-refleciton is the good stuff. In the beginning she might look like a simple trope, but she is anything but. And she has guts. 
Osgood is harder to understand at first, but his character arc is refined and his backstory made me cry.

And the Ending that you get when you unlock the possiblilty at Osgood's door got me crying happy tears. 10/10, can recommend.