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ok... this is going to be a very long comment. And it will contain spoilers.

I got this game recommended to me by a friend, and fell in love with the prologue. The way it uses "Show don't tell" actually made me smile as a writer and artist.

The art is gorgeous, the character design (as someone whose main focus as an artist is character design.) is perfect and the dialogue writing flows naturally, it's just a delight to read.

I started with Ken's route, because my friend told me he was Brazilian. As a Brazilian myself, i love to see the representation.

I screamed in joy when the writing switched to portuguese, and blasted Brazilian memes all the time. Colt and Jessie where so sweet and Jean is just... the best character. (Also, i think he's kinda similar to a Brazilian singer called Ney Matogrosso, at least when it comes to his figurine.)

Ken's backstory broke me a lot, even if he's the funny dumb guy, i love how complex he is. His denial is very interesting and the fact he's actually pretty resourceful and has great deduction skills, really gives him a lot of layers to pierce through. (Even if it wasn't out at the time, i have to say, the friendship Jean forms with Michelle it's really great.)

Then i read Gabe's route. He was really sweet and i can't get into words how much i loved him (I thought he was ugly at first, but now he's my second favorite.) I really loved the vibe of the route in general. His friend group is great, even if it has flaws (Talia is my favorite.) and the 80's movie adventure mood was the cherry on top. 

Also, the current ending (Day 3) was really nice to see. This was also the time i decided to always skip sex scenes if they weren't necessary, i think it just makes the pacing a lot better.

[Plus, i don't wanna talk about... the whole Derik thing, cause it made me feel really bad. But i have to say, a small problem i have with Gabe and Ken's route, it's the fact that some of the Fragments seem a bit... too shock value? More specifically 035 and 043. For 035, i think the shock was already there with the CG, and it was really easy to understand what happened, so the log just hammers it in and makes the shock linger for a bit too long. For 043, it's just too explicit, slaps at your face something that you already know and it's not really necessary. Specially because the fragment right after it reinforces the information in a much more nuanced way. It really bothered me and felt a bit... unecessary.]

After gabe and ken's route, i read THE PATH....

GOD... FUCKING... DAMMIT.... It broke me, really broke me. I could see the queer horror being threaded and the fact i couldn't do anything to stop it made it even worse. The song at the end closed it all with a golden key, and made me tear up all the way. 

It also made me love Grey as a MC, i already liked him because he was a very positive person, he always did his best to help people and overall was a very sweet person. But the fact that he can't see the good traits of himself and only thinks he's a terrible person, it made me connect with him even more.

Grey best main character.

Even if i was fucked up from crying, i started Hiro's route and... wow... it was like being on drugs. The setting and the supernatural elements blew me away, and i love how Hiro's character is portrayed.

He clearly puts a lot of his self worth on his work, and has a lot of pride for it. It does make him seem a bit selfish and manipulative at times. But you quickly understand that he doesn't mean any harm, and when he struggles to understand other people's perspectives, it's likelly because of his neurodivergency. He's a sweet boy, and i love him.

Also, i love the entity that stamps grey's tongue (I called the stamp "Mark of communication", because i really like rain world.), i wish he had a visible design.

Plus, GODDAMN, the choice of using body horror for the Trans character's route, it's just really witty and well thought.

I Read a couple more extras... but... then i had to start Mark's route....

This was my reaction to 90% of the scenes on this MF's route...

All i can say is... god dammit, i hate this man with a passion. Sure, i can sympathize with him in some points, and i really love how he is still a really complex character and isn't just "Bad person ooga booga." But still, i can't like him, i can understand him, but never like him.

Plus, I LOVE SIMONE. I have to point out how much i'm happy that this VN has good female characters. Please continue writing great women, i love them very much. 

The obligatory sex scene... i'll just say i started to tweak a bit because it made me actually boil with rage.

Overall, it was a great route, i love monster designs so i felt very well fed in it, and it was really cool to see the more on the nose supernatural stuff.

(Also, Ollie is terrible at his job, lol.)


Overall, this VN changed the way i view writing, changed my artstyle a bit and made me think a lot about how i create art. It's just so well done and captivating. 

I love how NIkko understand suffering very well. He understands that for suffering in media to be bearable, you need to balance it well with hope. I guess this is why i never wanted to stop reading.

It was so good, it actually sparked my imposter syndrome a lot, and i'm still trying to deal with it. It feels really personal to me, because it seems a lot like something i would write.

It even became a bit of a meme between me and my friends, since Virgil looks a lot like me/my sona in concept and appearence. The furry characters, horror and mistery elements, the fact that this game can be played as an investigation.

It all came together to create something really special, cheers to all of the team. 

Since the next part will be a bit negative, i wanna list some minor stuff i like/hope happens.

1. Please, please, please, make Virgil have a true entity form. I'd love to see him depicted as the true horror he can represent.

2. I love the way the supernatural is included in the VN, makes it seem like the characters are in a low level campaign in a low fantasy rpg.

3. IT WOULD BE METAL AS FUCK! If gabe's day 4 turned the gabe crew into a "Ghostbusters like" paranormal hunting team.



Now, even if i liked the VN... i'll have to leave a little constructive criticism to the author. This comes slightly from a place of jealousy, but also from a sincere comment.

The same friend who recommended me the VN showed me some screenshots and told me about some incidents of the creator being a bit... rude with his fans.

Plus, i've seen some examples of the same behavior on this comment section. Don't get me wrong, i'm really glad Nikko isn't a problematic person as far as i know, but it still bothers me a bit.

Dude, these people like your work, they donated their time to reading what you made and want to share their enthusiasm about it. Doesn't hurt being a bit nicer with them. (Excluding the obviously annoying and unecessary people, of course.)

I would die to have such a massive following, and to have created something so beautiful, chill a bit man, it can really be a bit of a moodbreaker. I myself sometimes feel a bit disencouraged to interact with the fandom and make fanworks for Burrows, because of this.


WELL.... i'll just end this text by apologizing if my english it's a bit hard to understand. Not really my mother language.

And if you read it all the way here, please, leave a comment and tell me your oppinion if you have one. I love to talk about the things i like. 

And if Nikko reads this as some point, i hope you don't take anything personally, i still love your work and hope you have a lot of success.

Thank you so much for leaving such a thoughtful review

what brazilian memes are you refering to lmao, i am brazilian too

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SUPER RANDOM (SPOILER!!)




I noticed Grey reacts or in disbelief to the fact that he went back 30 years or 60 years in the future for Hiro and Gabe but like so nonchalant when he comes back 40 years into the future for Marks route and barely acknowledges of the changes in the 50s for Ken's route (hell, only time he noticed the year was off was when he went to the cemetery!!)

anyways, thats my useless rambling this fvn is PEAK actually, you go NIKKO 🗣️🔥🔥💯💯

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-minor spoilers for ken's route-




I have to get this off my brain sorry but in Ken's route, when they were trying to go to Doc's basement through (what i presume to be) the cellar door, he mentions that he doesn't know how to pick locks but didn't he literally pick a lock when they went to the Red Room? Probably a different type of lock ig

Will there be more content for Gabe's route? I mean it ended in a weird note.

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The VN is still under development and none of the routes are finished.

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Out of all the routes ken's just hits different 💜😭

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I've been following Burrows for about 2 years now and man.... this VN is smthn special. Have never been disappointed by any updates. They all bring the sauce. Especially after this new update. I gotta say Kens route is an absolute masterpiece. Very heavy yet beautiful and everything has its place. Love how deep the writers are willing to go. 

Every route is 100% worth the read. Marks route has a lot of unnerving & memorable moments, Gabriels's route surprised me this past update, and Hiros route is starting to come together, and I love its setting. I enjoyed all of them and they're super different. And it all looks great too. Art reminds me of a fresh clean newly waxed car 👌 the music is memorable af too

And THE SIDE STORIES!!! Bro don't get me started. Some of those are works of art. Especially the Path. I don't cry often, and I never thought I'd cry reading a FVN but I shed a few tears reading that one. 

Even more, this VN talks about some real deep shit at times and its done super well. Had to pause sometimes for 5 min to think or revaluate my perspective on smthn like: "Huh....I never considered it like that" or "That's a very real issue ppl go through and don't talk enough about". Might be reading too much into it, but it makes this VN that much more special and alive. Had me in the feels at times even after reading ngl.

Haven't been the same after reading through Burrows. If you don't mind horror this is a gem you shouldn't skip.

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im a bit disappointed in Grey our MC that he was with an older woman back in his young past if i remember correctly in Ken’s route. So that old woman was a pedo or some sort if she’s with Grey .back when he was 15

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You're... disappointed in him because he was groomed?

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well. If i remember correctly he was also like kinda into it and doing it with another man too. So yeah that’s why i dissapointed. If i remember correctly

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I don't think you understand what grooming is or how it works if you're putting the blame on the victim lmao. please improve your media literacy.

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okay. After some heavy research now about what grooming is now. I now realized that i have been wrong and blamed it on our MC for no reason at all. I would like to apologize for that and will take heavy research on the things i may have not dig deep too next time

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That you admitted that and learned from the experience is a net positive. Props to you.

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character development spotted (good ending)

OMG KEN ROUTE AND IM LATE IVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG

I can't get the new update to work with my previous saves. A huge page full of error texts pops up and I don't know what to do. I tried launching the old version of the game and it loads the saves just fine, just not in the new version. Is there a way to fix this?

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This is a normal issue with RenPy based games that are in active development, and there isn't a solution. 

The error comes from a conflict between the version of RenPy used for the old save, and the new version used in the new update. 

I can't get CG 6 pg 10 and CG 1 pg 11, I dunno what I'm doing wrong

Deleted 12 days ago

I hope

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Ken's update broke me, it all started with Michelle's tattoo and then the tapes, god those tapes broke me, I couldn't stop crying, poor Ken I just wanted everything to stop and just hug him, Nikko you are a genius at writing and the atmosphere of your VN is spectacular, I think this update hurt me more because I have a cousin who also suffered sexual abuse, and I felt the same when she told me, that helplessness of not being able to do anything, that anger and pain, anyway you are a genius Nikko and I love Ken.

Sorry for my englihs i use Google traductor, i'm from argentina 💜

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I JUST FINISHED KENS UPDATE AND IT WAS INSANE JRIJEFEJF2IJFHEGKHERIGF

This game is incredible I've played every route so far. Ken my beloved

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i dont get it in kens route we have so many odd balls and yet i relate to all of them to some degree and its the kinda stuff ive had issues putting into words hows he do that

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(slight spoilers ...maybe idk)





okay soooo I played the game (currently on mark's route ATM ) but I gotta say I absolutely love it and how vastly different it is with each route.. I especially loved Gabe (I can't wait to see him possibly top the mc in the future) I like that out of all the characters in each route, Gabe seemed to be the one who understood the most about Grey's and his situation (IMO). Also loved Jessie and Colt. The horror is Veryyyyy good...... And Virgil is hot (I hope we get to do something with him even if it's a hallucination)

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add a segment about making meth yo it will be the shit yo

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missing fragment 39

and CG Ken route pg 22-1

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hey Nikko, you know the sprites for Michelle in the saucy lingerie? yeah, she has three hands in them; the two hands connected to her arms plus a third floating in her hip

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KEN UPDAAAATEEEEEEE WOOOOOO :333

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WOOOOOO! YEAH! :333

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I KNOOOW RIGHTTT god I love this VN

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ohhhhh shoot!!!

SHARK

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hi rukai!!!!!

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ken my beloved :3

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So real :3

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KEN UPDATE KEN UPDATE RAHHHHHHHHHH

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Zeppelins are mentioned in Mark's story line, which could hint @ Hiro's, & in Gabriel's a character mentions "The Empire Incident" hinting @ Mark's story line. I TRULY hope all 4 timelines reconverge at some point!!!

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THAT WOULD BE SO COOL actually

really really hope that actually does happen, im gonna explode. I'm curious on how they'll connect Ken into his former life though?

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Just waiting for Ken's update 😈

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One of the most well written (and definitely the one with the best artwork/designs) fvn i have played! it's definitely not for everyone because of its heavy themes (only played mark/ken for now so idk about the other two)
Is there any way to see how far % each route is to be finished? 

To think I kept putting off playing this game because I have a hate boner for pre computer era. WOW this game is horrifying and delightful at the same time. so much wow I wont spoil it for anyone, just wow wow wow dont play it late at night.

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I can’t be the only one who wants to get down with Virgil lmao he is so prettyyyy

I'm reporting you

-Yolanda Triangle

I was ready to risk it all when I saw his fkn dick on my screen lol

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I have a question about the games soundtrack. Are the songs free to use? (like for animatics or any animations)

I was thinking of using one of the songs for an animatic but i wanted to make sure that its okay with the creator first. 

(I really love the soundtrack btw)

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you can use the songs so long as you give credit

ok thank you :3

Spoilers!







So I've gotten into to Hiro's route and I'll admit I'm a bit confused on how I feel. Now I want to start by saying that I love the idea of a trans character in a fvn. But my main issue comes with Grey sexualilty? Is he gay or bisexual as it seems like Hiro still has female bits?

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Grey is a Pansexual

Ahhhh thank you! I was foolishly thinking he was gay lol

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When will we have the continuation of Ken's route added? I love he

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Ken's route will be next, you can follow Nikko on twitter, bsky, and on the discord for future updates!

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What's this? A shark character in an anthro VN? That's not an animal that we see everyday. Is he dateable? Also, is this horror? If so, color me interested!

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Yes and yes!

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Nice! Always like a mystery/horror story. And thanks for including sharks! We (or me specifically) could use more of them :3

Will mark's route be updated in the next update?

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No

Oh, alright

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Hello! I was wondering if burrows had any EULA or guidelines for modding, as I wouldn't want to infringe upon any copywrite laws or things developers didn't want people to do. I'm not looking to make a whole new game, but to just make an addition. The base game would still be required to run the mod.

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I would prefer if you didn't.

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One question! Would you translate the VN into other languages once it is finished or in one of the updates? I would love it if this wonderful game was fully translated into Portuguese!  And I absolutely love this VN, and I'm looking forward to the next updates!

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mild spoilers!

on ken's route, i was really amazed when the game suddenly went full portuguese, i was reading like something was wrong and only then i saw what was happening! i just kinda wished it was a tad little less formal, cause even if it was my main language, i struggled a bit on reading those. not the dream, i know it was supposed to be like that, but the red room stuff. other than that, great stuff! i'm already halfway through the whole game, leaving mark's route last. excited for future updates!

Noway you left mark on that state for the cliffhanger 😭. His eyeeeeeee!!!!!!

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