Why are my GPU and CPU fighting for their lives when this game is running? I can't even focus on the story and atmosphere with all the noise coming from the fans trying to cool the system and it's only text and images. I am aware it's free and you don't owe me ♥♥♥♥, but please, in your next project/game, either pick a different game engine or write more efficient code. The game looks interesting and I'd love to revisit it one day.

I loved the ambiance! The game has a small flaws here and there, couple of "easy solutions" like text instead of images.
I really enjoyed the choices since I haven't played text-based games before and I was very intrigued how they used it in this game. Every click has an outcome!
Sound effects were also really good for a free game and I think they understood the dark fantasy part!

 I would've loved to see more artstyle, that is my only complaint!

Darkward has some decent worldbuilding, ambience and art style.

It however can very much be like the Sierra point and clicks of old and feel very... moon logic-y at points and be incredibly unclear on where to go or what to do, I found myself frequently using every item everywhere as there wasn't any clear area where to go next, or what to use.

If you're a P&C veteran then that shouldn't be too hard for you (and assuredly there will be a guide wrote up somewhere to help progression but as of right now there isn't) , and it's free.