Ventreville: A Cure for Sorrow

LOVE LOVE LOVED Chapter 1 of Ventreville. It’s approachable, cozy, and atmospheric, but there’s so much intention behind the experience. The art, puzzles, cooking mini-game, and little details all made exploring Orven Zanry and his world genuinely enjoyable. Playing through it multiple times to reach the different endings has made me feel like I really know Orven, and I loved how much of Chapter 1 is devoted to understanding who he is. At the same time, the larger mystery has me completely hooked. The clues scattered throughout feel incredibly intentional, and I have a strong feeling they’re going to come back around as the larger story unfolds. Nothing feels like throwaway detail. To me, getting to know Orven and the world was just as magical as uncovering the mystery itself. The six-chapter structure actually makes me excited to see how everything connects. The developers clearly have a larger story arc and vision in place, and I’m very invested in seeing where it goes next. I’ve already replayed it several times, and I’m still finding things to think about. I can’t wait for the next chapter!

The story and the art behind this game are beautiful! Even in the first few minutes, you can tell how intentional every decision in game design was that makes for an absolutely delightful and visually-satisfying experience.

Got 2 different endings for chapter 1. I truly hope the game gets enough support to be fully released one day. All the best to the dev team and I will be eagerly awaiting more.

I just finished chapter 1 and oh my gosh I LOVED it!!! It was so visually appealing and I really enjoyed the dialog! I have been so excited for this to come out and it really exceeded my expectations! I cannot wait to play further. I also want to mention how much I loved all the horse puns! I couldn't believe how many there are and I know I haven't seen them all. Honorable mention: TOOTROOT named mine tootie <3 you just had to be there. I will be waiting patiently and impatiently for the next chapters!

I loved this game experience. I got really into the story, and I plan to play again to get to know some of the characters better. So happy I got the successful ending but wow what a cliff hanger! It was perfect for a cozy night game. The music was lovely, and I enjoyed the writing and pacing a lot. This is definitely an indie game company worth following. Looking forward to more chapters!

Really liked Ventreville and all of its characters! I don't usually play visual novels, but this one really caught my attention. Great dialogue, an intriguing murder-mystery story, and lots of alternative endings.