New Horizons

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New Horizons started as a genuinely strong VN with a diverse cast of charming characters, solid writing, and cozy vibes that drew real affection from early players. The game showed real promise: good pacing, endearing characterization, and a harem route in development. However, the developer has been silent for months—last confirmed activity was in July, with 90+ days of radio silence as of recent reviews. A fan-remake effort has emerged, though community sentiment is split: some see it as a hopeful continuation, others view it as opportunistic. The game remains in early access (v0.2.5) with no animations, some recurrent bugs (character roster glitches, scene visibility issues, progression blockers), and mounting player anxiety over whether the project is abandoned. If the original dev returns, this could be worth revisiting; if not, the remake is unproven and the original may never receive the updates it promises.