The Mildew Children is a visual novel about a witch in small Russian medieval village that strictly adheres to their Pagan beliefs and traditions. A particular ceremony needs to be performed and the events leading up to it are tumultuous.

From beginning to end I was sucked into this fascinating world. The characters were well developed and the voice acting (completely in Russian) was emotive and well-performed. The art was simple yet beautiful throughout. And the music, sparse but highly effective. The overall vibe is what kept me so hooked. There was always this slight oddness that kept my curiosity piqued.
Unique story with a satisfying conclusion!

I liked the small minigames which helped build tension and walking around the village added good atmosphere. Dialog choices keep conversations engaging. Though if your memory isn't that great and you are aiming for the good ending, maybe keep a guide handy.

Unfortunately it's not a perfect experience even if impressive for such a small team. There are grammar mistakes. They are kind of pretty noticeable in an experience where main draw is reading. And while I think the odd vocabulary/idiom choices (probably translated a bit too literally) worked out for the overall vibe and tone of the game, it was a bit confusing to understand the meaning a few times. I think a bit of the culture got lost in the translation. But don't let that stop you from playing.

So yeah, big recommend for vn fans. It's always welcome to explore different cultures in this genre!