Dawn Chorus really has to get plushies and merch made of all the characters, id pay good money for some of that stuff lmao, maybe hit up PawPrint Press and see if they could do anything
I need somebody to tell me if the Devon route update is going to make me depressed, because I can only handle so much sadge rn, and that will determine if I play now or later.
Did you also get the depression episode feels when you finished what is so far of rune and torulf's route? (I love this vn, but I think I'm making myself sad my playing it XD.)
Okay maybe obvious to everyone else but I was just wondering if devons route is over because I just finished update for him I mean I don't know if the main character wood ever kiss or make love to him wishful thinking I know I love him and Bjorn which reminds me I still need to find out how Bjorn felt after their special friend together meaning the main character and him sorry for the long-winded comment I just had a question and the other stuff I loved
probably one of my favorite visual novels of all time. a whole lot to offer, and incredible artwork. i have one of the background pieces as my wallpaper currently. the writing is expert level, just so professionally done. i can not express enough how great this is. the characters are so in-depth, and there's so many good story arcs throughout it. especially the part with Jorgen and his parents. that was such an amazing scene. all of it was just so immersive and well written. i would 100% subscribe to the patreon if i had the money. definitely worth the play for anyone considering buying it. not as spicy as i expected, but just spicy enough where it adds plenty of depth to the game. im super happy with this game and cant wait for the updates that are to come out. great job to the devs. truly impressed.
Oddly enough in jørgen route you can find Klaus messing around with some project in the empty art exhibition hall, so the devs may have some of the script for his day 3 done already.
My guess is that since his route is parallel to the others (like Klaus' wooden hut scene being parallel to the game night) it makes sense to update his route when the others' are already out.
Hopefully we get an update when more characters get day 3
Considering the writing of that scene the dialogues might play just pretty much the same, only with Arvo tagging along Klaus instead of Jørgen, and prob Jørgen warning Arvo about Klaus being a bit of a psycho (not that it needed any more confirmation)
For devons update, the text boxes are over lapping as well as sentences being completely unreasonable. The app actually crashed while I was typing this so great? This is occuring on the android version of the app.
Just a question, how many days are there going to be per character? I've finished Mikko's and Rune's route and Mikko's didn't feel complete but Rune's did? I'm just a little confused and hoping for more Rune :) Also is there a roadmap?
I've been a fan of the game for a while, thank you for all the work you put into it! To stick with it so long and to have so much consideration put into it truly shows your dedication!
Since I'm from Ohio, I felt like I needed to bring a mispelling to your attention; it should be Lake Erie. Also as someone from Ohio, I want to add that I appreciate Devon's story since it's so like many of who us try to get as far away from it as possible at some point, even if a lot of us end up going back. (Including the biggest number of astronauts that come from the same state, as a matter of fact!)
Well, I'm just finishing day 3 of Torulf, and the truth is that things are getting complicated, I need help for its three parts, plus Lake and Torulf have something between their paws.
The missing photo in the first image is from an older version of the game, before the characters got a redesign, and the games story routes might have changed therefore you might not get the photo in the newer version.
I wanted to see new Klaus sprites (still waiting for day 3) so I loaded the scene before him purring and for some reason he was naked. I don't mind, but I'm sure his underwear is in wrong place
Okay I'm confused, Travis is straight right that's why he's not a route?? But there was an option to sleep in his room, I've been trying for a few hours to unlock it again but I can't, was it removed?
In the older versions of the game you used to be able to go on a neutral route. If you acted like you were going on devons route while befriending Travis you were able to sleep on his spare mattress 🤔 I guess it aas removed since it was basically game over
Although the new art is nice, it just doesn't hit the same way that the old art style did. It would be nice to have a toggle in order to switch between the two! I don't hate it, I just miss the scratchy more raw feeling of the old sprites. It felt like it suited the game much more. There's also something about lake's new sprite that just feels so off, maybe it's an angle thing or their fur but I just can't like it
Hello everyone. I would like to share my opinion on the game.
Maybe nothing that mind-blowing is happening in this story, it is a rare example of a realistic novel in the nische of furry visual novels.
What makes me enjoy Dawn Chorus is the cast of plausible characters with absolutely understandable thoughts, motives, fears and expectations.
I also found pretty interesting that at least some characters are making crucial decisions about themselves and their relationships with other students without Arvo's interruptions. And this is a grounding and refreshing message: we are not the centre of the universe and life will go on, regardless of our desires.
Visuals of Dawn Chorus is also solid part of the game. Backgrounds has this mood of clean and colourful PS2 titles and, at the same time, remains somewhat realistic. This resembles me phenomenon of liminal spaces, surreal places of my dreams. And, as for me, surroundings are depicting this whole feeling of coziness of a Scandinavian village. All in all, backrounds of this game certainly have a unique charm.
Speaking of characters' sprites, I think in general they are better after changes and more suiting to the other parts of game's aesthetics. Pastel colors and more detailed features feels more authentic in a story of wholesome relationships and appreciation between antropomorphic (fluffy :3 ) students.
Audio is good as well. Soundtracks are doing great job at representing calmness of the North. They are soothing and giving a sense of an otherworldly serenity.
However, I have one issue with this game. It is replayabillity. Yes, every character has unique scenes, but in every route you have to pretty much skip the same whole segments of the game again and again to reach this unique content. This can be annoying, but all in all, I understand why is that so. Dawn Chorus is also a dating game, rewriting whole story for every guy would be a nightmare for developers. So, it's rather my problem, it seems. Couldn't forget about this, anyway.
And, as I said before, the plot itself is not that breath-taking. Probably, it doesn't need some crazy events happening around, considering it's "cozy student trip" narrative. But, I think, it is a continuation of the previous problem. Could become pretty boring during 3-4th reading.
To sum up, I rate this game 7,5/10. It is a mature and well-written story about people growing up, making decisions and sharing refreshing thoughts. However, game has some problems with replayabillity.
You reach his route by hanging out with him, for his three paths, you just hand out and agree with him to different levels (agreeing with Mikko, stopping his advances, ect)
You have to act like you're going to pursue Devon. Sit with lake, talk to rune and Devon. Make sure you get his coat, otherwise you can't get Klaus's route. You keep pursuing Klaus, his room won't be an option. You go with Devon, but choose not to help him that's how you unlock Klaus! (I just spent an hour trying to figure it out again, you can do bjorn too but it's a bit harder)
i'm sorry, but the new sprites just look... wrong, too me for some reason... the old ones had more life and where more expresive. i do kinda like the new sprites but that's it... i'm sorry but they just look downgraded... i love the old ones more is what i am trying to say...
is there a way for me to change the new sprites into the old ones in the files?
Haha I feel that way for every vn that changes their sprites (tennis ace just went through one), its not that its worse its more that we got used to and attatched to the old ones. They did a good job with the art, but yeah I do miss the simple old cartoony sprites too.
Y'all... I just realized that Arvo is just a socially awkward, slightly introverted stud muffin... Everybody and their freaking mother, even people like Bjørn who had never PREVIOUSLY considered dating a guy, are hopelessly in love with our little Cinnamon roll.
And, Arvo is just completely unaware of how tight a grip he has on the boys around him. xD
After doing all three endings, I can see how a red-flag Tordork is and fascinated by how he can subtly control both Arvo and Lake without trying much.
It's a bit sad to see how he always chases to that "highest" point in every aspect of his life (jobs, places, emotions,...), always talks about traveling to places to feel better than everyone else, and he will run away when things get hard, serious or just bored.
These things also affect Arvo and Lake, like they feel they aren't good enough for him. Playing as Arvo just feel like a teenage boy in the community finally being loved by someone, especially someone older but not worked out. (I relate sm, but I'm glad that I'm over that phase now, lol).
Long story short, if I really think about it, Tordork is maybe about 50% of a bad person (lol), but actions have been made, so he's still a jerk anyways.
I hoped Arvo and Lake team up to start a revenge arc against Tordork. And I think the best outcome after D5 is just him being guilty and apologizing, but let's wait and see.
I like the game, I agree with many of those below when changing the characters they feel different but there is something that doesn't fit much and that is, why is there no NsFW for Mikko, Lake or Devon? There is only one for Torulf and Bjorn's route but no one else for the rest, the truth is that it seems boring to me on that part, I hope they can give that to those missing routes
The NSFW is coming. They've said in the past that there will be NSFW for all of the routes in the future. I think it's just a matter of where it actually fits in the story arc. It would be cheap if they just forced it.
I again want to make an honest comment on the new sprites:
While I do like the more detailed and updated looks on many of the characters (especially the more expressive take on the characters), the change of some character’s sprites has had a great and rather suboptimal effect on them. It completely changed their personality and how they are generally perceived, when compared to their sprites before.
The ones suffering from this are (in my view): -Devon -Rune
I don’t really mind the new Devon too much because even though I now perceive him differently, he still gives off coach energy, but just slightly younger and a little more approachable than before. I could play Devon‘s route again and still connect with him the same way I did before.
When it comes to Rune though, his character completely changed. Not in a way like Devon where he still gives off the same energy. Rune simply doesn’t read as Rune anymore. He no longer gives off the athletic, hard-working, down-to-earth and loveable vibes, but now only gives off: „I am a jock and like sports.“. Many parts off his personality just seem ripped away.
Don’t get me wrong I am fine and even satisfied (torulf omg) with many of the new sprites, especially after now playing with the new updated sprites myself, but for Rune it just completely changed him and he is my favorite character. It feels like Rune was removed and now replaced with this new character.
More personal note: I‘ve read that you also are unable to make the old sprites an available option for future updates, as it takes additional work, which I completely understand.
I just can’t see myself continuing the route of Rune in the future, because I don’t see the same character that I fell in love with.
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Dawn Chorus really has to get plushies and merch made of all the characters, id pay good money for some of that stuff lmao, maybe hit up PawPrint Press and see if they could do anything
We'd love to offer merch, we're working on something for you but manufacturing and testing is not a quick process u.u
eyyyyyyyyyyy I cant wait, I'm really looking forward to it
I need somebody to tell me if the Devon route update is going to make me depressed, because I can only handle so much sadge rn, and that will determine if I play now or later.
It's dawn chorus my guy, it's gonna make you depressed
Damn... Hah! You have a point! I guess I'll bite the bullet for the art. Thanks for your response.
I thought the end of the update was happy, you'll enjoy it.
Thanks for the heads up!!! I appreciate it!! I still haven't mustered the courage to play it, but maybe knowing it's got a good end will help!!
Did you also get the depression episode feels when you finished what is so far of rune and torulf's route? (I love this vn, but I think I'm making myself sad my playing it XD.)
Okay i need more of rune is route i AM crying dude This broke me and i Love It so much!!! Srry for my english It's not my Native language
mam nadzieję że Polak/ i need to know what's after like bro they the best when they are huggin i live them
YAY, MORE BJORN
I have no clue where I can start the game…
Okay maybe obvious to everyone else but I was just wondering if devons route is over because I just finished update for him I mean I don't know if the main character wood ever kiss or make love to him wishful thinking I know I love him and Bjorn which reminds me I still need to find out how Bjorn felt after their special friend together meaning the main character and him sorry for the long-winded comment I just had a question and the other stuff I loved
All routes end at day 5. Like after you finish the day 5 obviously.
I understand that I just hope that I will get to see a little Romance between Devon and the MC
probably one of my favorite visual novels of all time. a whole lot to offer, and incredible artwork. i have one of the background pieces as my wallpaper currently. the writing is expert level, just so professionally done. i can not express enough how great this is. the characters are so in-depth, and there's so many good story arcs throughout it. especially the part with Jorgen and his parents. that was such an amazing scene. all of it was just so immersive and well written. i would 100% subscribe to the patreon if i had the money. definitely worth the play for anyone considering buying it. not as spicy as i expected, but just spicy enough where it adds plenty of depth to the game. im super happy with this game and cant wait for the updates that are to come out. great job to the devs. truly impressed.
Why haven't they updated Klaus' route? The last update was 3 years ago. It would be nice to see more about the Black Cat 🐱
[mild spoilers for jørgen + klaus routes]
Oddly enough in jørgen route you can find Klaus messing around with some project in the empty art exhibition hall, so the devs may have some of the script for his day 3 done already.
My guess is that since his route is parallel to the others (like Klaus' wooden hut scene being parallel to the game night) it makes sense to update his route when the others' are already out.
Hopefully we get an update when more characters get day 3
Yes, I saw that part with Jørgen, but I don't think it's related to Klaus' route...
but if so it would be good if they changed the scene a little since we saw it with jørgen
Considering the writing of that scene the dialogues might play just pretty much the same, only with Arvo tagging along Klaus instead of Jørgen, and prob Jørgen warning Arvo about Klaus being a bit of a psycho (not that it needed any more confirmation)
Omg Devon my beloved, you are finally here
For devons update, the text boxes are over lapping as well as sentences being completely unreasonable. The app actually crashed while I was typing this so great? This is occuring on the android version of the app.
I'm aware of the issue, I'll have to reorganise the GUI a little :< Expect a fix tomorrow, I'm terribly for this🙏
It's okay! I'm just glad it was caught early 👍🏼 I enjoyed the update a lot, it was beautiful
Just a question, how many days are there going to be per character? I've finished Mikko's and Rune's route and Mikko's didn't feel complete but Rune's did? I'm just a little confused and hoping for more Rune :) Also is there a roadmap?
Five days for all the characters, nothing is complete yet!
Thanks! I see now I was yapping a lot lmao
im so confused lol, how do i get devons route
Day 1 > Sit with lake > talk with rune.
You will meet Rune when you lose the key > go tell Devon about the key.
its basically automatic from here, just ask to stay in his room for the night.
Illustrations are peak, one of them is now my desktop bg. Great work I'd say
this is the bear im talking about
I've been a fan of the game for a while, thank you for all the work you put into it! To stick with it so long and to have so much consideration put into it truly shows your dedication!
Since I'm from Ohio, I felt like I needed to bring a mispelling to your attention; it should be Lake Erie. Also as someone from Ohio, I want to add that I appreciate Devon's story since it's so like many of who us try to get as far away from it as possible at some point, even if a lot of us end up going back. (Including the biggest number of astronauts that come from the same state, as a matter of fact!)
Are you really from Ohio? 😮
peak Ohio guy talking about the lake's name being misspelled pogggggg
Anyone else in love with Bjorn
Deeply
Yes, version 0.38 is here, day four with Devon 😁
And the first to download it
Who's hyped for v0.38?
You're not the only one, I'm excited for day 4 with devon skajskajskas
Meh ... 🗿.•° (I'm trembling with excitement)
I can't stand the excitement, we waited a month, I can't stand jsjsjsjsj 😜
Give me a few more hours, added some new content to it and I have to test everything!
okie~! better for us if more content
Nothing happens, we can wait, and if there is new content it is much better sjjsjs
I am, Im checking every once a while qwq
Me too, from time to time I check to see if it comes out, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
jsjsjs
Well, I'm just finishing day 3 of Torulf, and the truth is that things are getting complicated, I need help for its three parts, plus Lake and Torulf have something between their paws.
Does anyone know how to unlock these two images?
I played all the routes twice and I can't unlock them, Help
The missing photo in the first image is from an older version of the game, before the characters got a redesign, and the games story routes might have changed therefore you might not get the photo in the newer version.
If I believe that, I hope that's not the case.
Damn I loved that illustration for some reason
I've literally cried over a childhood crush of someone I didn't knew, get heartbroken and cried more cuz I saw the Patreon people.
Best game ever, 10/10. Deserves a prize and more viewers.
Devon my man 🙏
Im really excited to see more of his route, he's been great so far
yes I am also very excited jsjsj
I wanted to see new Klaus sprites (still waiting for day 3) so I loaded the scene before him purring and for some reason he was naked. I don't mind, but I'm sure his underwear is in wrong place
Wtf why is everyone so buff suddenly(I love it)
💀 this is the first confusing comment I've ever seen in a visual novel
I really want to see the end of the Devon route. He's a great teacher and their relationship is so warm and pure.
Klaus fans how we feelin? :))))
Aaaa
Bbbb
hey! just wanted to mention that the old sprites still appear in the pictures at the top of this page. is it intentional?
i see its modified now, great!
Okay I'm confused, Travis is straight right that's why he's not a route?? But there was an option to sleep in his room, I've been trying for a few hours to unlock it again but I can't, was it removed?
Travis is straight? Never tried tanuki's route. Makes sense then why sprite of him is not shown on the official page of the game.
I thought there was something happening between this enjoyer of the asian culture and the modest writer. :D
Wait when was there an option to get in his room
In the older versions of the game you used to be able to go on a neutral route. If you acted like you were going on devons route while befriending Travis you were able to sleep on his spare mattress 🤔 I guess it aas removed since it was basically game over
Although the new art is nice, it just doesn't hit the same way that the old art style did. It would be nice to have a toggle in order to switch between the two! I don't hate it, I just miss the scratchy more raw feeling of the old sprites. It felt like it suited the game much more. There's also something about lake's new sprite that just feels so off, maybe it's an angle thing or their fur but I just can't like it
that's.... actually what I want to have? idk seems hard to say
i wanna know when the next Klause update is ;-;
Hello everyone. I would like to share my opinion on the game.
Maybe nothing that mind-blowing is happening in this story, it is a rare example of a realistic novel in the nische of furry visual novels.
What makes me enjoy Dawn Chorus is the cast of plausible characters with absolutely understandable thoughts, motives, fears and expectations.
I also found pretty interesting that at least some characters are making crucial decisions about themselves and their relationships with other students without Arvo's interruptions. And this is a grounding and refreshing message: we are not the centre of the universe and life will go on, regardless of our desires.
Visuals of Dawn Chorus is also solid part of the game. Backgrounds has this mood of clean and colourful PS2 titles and, at the same time, remains somewhat realistic. This resembles me phenomenon of liminal spaces, surreal places of my dreams. And, as for me, surroundings are depicting this whole feeling of coziness of a Scandinavian village. All in all, backrounds of this game certainly have a unique charm.
Speaking of characters' sprites, I think in general they are better after changes and more suiting to the other parts of game's aesthetics. Pastel colors and more detailed features feels more authentic in a story of wholesome relationships and appreciation between antropomorphic (fluffy :3 ) students.
Audio is good as well. Soundtracks are doing great job at representing calmness of the North. They are soothing and giving a sense of an otherworldly serenity.
However, I have one issue with this game. It is replayabillity. Yes, every character has unique scenes, but in every route you have to pretty much skip the same whole segments of the game again and again to reach this unique content. This can be annoying, but all in all, I understand why is that so. Dawn Chorus is also a dating game, rewriting whole story for every guy would be a nightmare for developers. So, it's rather my problem, it seems. Couldn't forget about this, anyway.
And, as I said before, the plot itself is not that breath-taking. Probably, it doesn't need some crazy events happening around, considering it's "cozy student trip" narrative. But, I think, it is a continuation of the previous problem. Could become pretty boring during 3-4th reading.
To sum up, I rate this game 7,5/10. It is a mature and well-written story about people growing up, making decisions and sharing refreshing thoughts. However, game has some problems with replayabillity.
P.S. Lake is the best. Finnish. :3
Help, I don't know how to get to Klaus' route, it's very complicated, any clue on how to get there?
bjorn's route, figure it out from there :3
hmm thanks owo, and could you help me with Torulf's route? Yeah ? ❤❤
what part do you need help with?
That is, by what path can you reach Torulf's route and I think there are three parts, that is what is difficult for me
You reach his route by hanging out with him, for his three paths, you just hand out and agree with him to different levels (agreeing with Mikko, stopping his advances, ect)
You have to act like you're going to pursue Devon. Sit with lake, talk to rune and Devon. Make sure you get his coat, otherwise you can't get Klaus's route. You keep pursuing Klaus, his room won't be an option. You go with Devon, but choose not to help him that's how you unlock Klaus! (I just spent an hour trying to figure it out again, you can do bjorn too but it's a bit harder)
i'm sorry, but the new sprites just look... wrong, too me for some reason... the old ones had more life and where more expresive. i do kinda like the new sprites but that's it... i'm sorry but they just look downgraded... i love the old ones more is what i am trying to say...
is there a way for me to change the new sprites into the old ones in the files?
Haha I feel that way for every vn that changes their sprites (tennis ace just went through one), its not that its worse its more that we got used to and attatched to the old ones. They did a good job with the art, but yeah I do miss the simple old cartoony sprites too.
TA's Shoichi's sprite got changed, and uh now that you've mentioned it, I fr forgot to check TA
Y'all... I just realized that Arvo is just a socially awkward, slightly introverted stud muffin... Everybody and their freaking mother, even people like Bjørn who had never PREVIOUSLY considered dating a guy, are hopelessly in love with our little Cinnamon roll.
And, Arvo is just completely unaware of how tight a grip he has on the boys around him. xD
Torulf spoiler alert:
After doing all three endings, I can see how a red-flag Tordork is and fascinated by how he can subtly control both Arvo and Lake without trying much.
It's a bit sad to see how he always chases to that "highest" point in every aspect of his life (jobs, places, emotions,...), always talks about traveling to places to feel better than everyone else, and he will run away when things get hard, serious or just bored.
These things also affect Arvo and Lake, like they feel they aren't good enough for him. Playing as Arvo just feel like a teenage boy in the community finally being loved by someone, especially someone older but not worked out. (I relate sm, but I'm glad that I'm over that phase now, lol).
Long story short, if I really think about it, Tordork is maybe about 50% of a bad person (lol), but actions have been made, so he's still a jerk anyways.
I hoped Arvo and Lake team up to start a revenge arc against Tordork. And I think the best outcome after D5 is just him being guilty and apologizing, but let's wait and see.
u got rid of 32 bit version id realy apreceate if you could add it back in unless it an error on my side
i absolutely love this game, best vn i have ever played with. also i really like lake, theyre really cute :3
Can we choose to top or bottom
this you?
I like the game, I agree with many of those below when changing the characters they feel different but there is something that doesn't fit much and that is, why is there no NsFW for Mikko, Lake or Devon? There is only one for Torulf and Bjorn's route but no one else for the rest, the truth is that it seems boring to me on that part, I hope they can give that to those missing routes
well yes I think it's just a matter of time..
The NSFW is coming. They've said in the past that there will be NSFW for all of the routes in the future. I think it's just a matter of where it actually fits in the story arc. It would be cheap if they just forced it.
Well in that case you are right, it would be boring and cheap to force it, it is better that everything fits as it should
I think that's what sets Dawn Chorus apart. It's not just pr0n with a plot...
It's plot...Just plot. Each choice made by each character is motivated by good reasons and each connection you forge feels real and inspirational
I again want to make an honest comment on the new sprites:
While I do like the more detailed and updated looks on many of the characters (especially the more expressive take on the characters), the change of some character’s sprites has had a great and rather suboptimal effect on them. It completely changed their personality and how they are generally perceived, when compared to their sprites before.
The ones suffering from this are (in my view):
-Devon
-Rune
I don’t really mind the new Devon too much because even though I now perceive him differently, he still gives off coach energy, but just slightly younger and a little more approachable than before. I could play Devon‘s route again and still connect with him the same way I did before.
When it comes to Rune though, his character completely changed. Not in a way like Devon where he still gives off the same energy. Rune simply doesn’t read as Rune anymore. He no longer gives off the athletic, hard-working, down-to-earth and loveable vibes, but now only gives off: „I am a jock and like sports.“. Many parts off his personality just seem ripped away.
Don’t get me wrong I am fine and even satisfied (torulf omg) with many of the new sprites, especially after now playing with the new updated sprites myself, but for Rune it just completely changed him and he is my favorite character. It feels like Rune was removed and now replaced with this new character.
More personal note:
I‘ve read that you also are unable to make the old sprites an available option for future updates, as it takes additional work, which I completely understand.
I just can’t see myself continuing the route of Rune in the future, because I don’t see the same character that I fell in love with.