Rave

Editorial Has potential

Rave is a visual novel in early development that has weathered a significant production hiatus. The developer recently returned with renewed focus after personal and financial hardships, having stepped back from tech work to create a sustainable development schedule. Episode 1 has been substantially revised with improved writing, additional player choice (including refusal options), and expanded branching for character Zoe; Episode 2 is reportedly 20% through scripting. Community sentiment is divided: some players appreciate the character work and writing quality shown so far and welcome the developer's return with transparency; others express frustration over months of silence while Patreon billing continued, and concern that the project may not recover momentum. The game's current build is incomplete, with only Episode 1 available in a refined state and Episode 2 far from release.