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This game is so well executed. Triggered all the right emotions in all the right places. I actually cried at the twist I'm not even joking... Thank you for making this game <3
its a metaphor about a trans guy(assumedly) was "replaced" by a fake version of himself by his mother who refused to accept him so he "killed" them (which could be a metaphor for lashing out or something similar and talking to her about himself more or less peacefully)
Futuristic world where you can make robots of people, Ash (trans guy), seeing his mom try to forget about him and live with her expectations of him (before transitioning) was something that he couldn't handle so he destroyed the version of him he wanted to forget about and the person who wanted to forget about him
The second part of the story about the detective is a little hard to get but from what I understand, she did the same thing as Ash's mom, only in this case I assume it was the other way around with Maria not accepting that her kid is a trans girl, that even after they died due to illness she just made a version of them that lined up with her expectations not who they really were, and as opposed to Ash's mom, she couldn't handle living with such a thing like that after understanding the gravity of the situation after the talk with Ash (that's my interpretation of all of this anyway)
i really like this!! I won't spoiler it for newcomers, but the twist was really good!!!! The game was short and sweet (more like bitter sweet lol...) and i really liked the metaphors for parents who would rather try to shape their kid into something they want. Rather than actually having a relationship with them. i love this!!!!!!!
Joking aside, if this is the trajectory AI development is taking, it is crucial that we reassess and halt its progress immediately. The potential risks and unintended consequences could have far-reaching implications, and it is our responsibility to ensure that AI advancements are aligned with ethical standards and societal well-being.
Haha, you caught me! That’s exactly the point. I guess I’ve been influenced by the very AI I’m warning about! Who knows, maybe next I’ll be asking you to rate my ethical concerns on a scale from 1 to “send help.”
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Hi, love this game!! if you're interested I can help you making a game trailer totally free :) just dm me over discord. sorry for the spam but I couldn't find a way to contact you.
short but impactful. i enjoyed this a lot
This game is so well executed. Triggered all the right emotions in all the right places. I actually cried at the twist I'm not even joking... Thank you for making this game <3
like the way the interview and dinner are framed the same
Nice
this vn is short yet super effective, and the presentation makes it even better
Thanks for game :)
game isnt starting :(
ok started after exiting and coming bac
No one deserves to be replaced.
I always love your games. So stylistically beautiful. Nice story as well!
My trans femme partner passed this month and I needed this game in my life
i'm so sorry for your loss
damn.
absolute cinema. love it
Fantastic game, love it!
Phenomenal story packed in 7 minutes - Dead Names
free my man ash
Can some one e explain to me what happened in the story
Not really but I think the mom realised that her son who died didnt need to be replaced, so she shot the android to stop the pain or smth, idk
its a metaphor about a trans guy(assumedly) was "replaced" by a fake version of himself by his mother who refused to accept him so he "killed" them (which could be a metaphor for lashing out or something similar and talking to her about himself more or less peacefully)
(Spoilers for anyone who hasn't played yet)
Futuristic world where you can make robots of people, Ash (trans guy), seeing his mom try to forget about him and live with her expectations of him (before transitioning) was something that he couldn't handle so he destroyed the version of him he wanted to forget about and the person who wanted to forget about him
The second part of the story about the detective is a little hard to get but from what I understand, she did the same thing as Ash's mom, only in this case I assume it was the other way around with Maria not accepting that her kid is a trans girl, that even after they died due to illness she just made a version of them that lined up with her expectations not who they really were, and as opposed to Ash's mom, she couldn't handle living with such a thing like that after understanding the gravity of the situation after the talk with Ash (that's my interpretation of all of this anyway)
Holy god, so much emotional impact in such a short story. Very well done!
As a trans man AND a kid who grew up deathly ill with a controlling mom, I relate hard to both parts of the story D: Damn. Just damn.
AS A TRANS PERSON THIS IS AN AMAZING GAME
Wonderful. Absolutely destroyed me. Felt like a punch in the gut
Nice game!
punched me in my unexpecting family ass face
i really like this!! I won't spoiler it for newcomers, but the twist was really good!!!! The game was short and sweet (more like bitter sweet lol...) and i really liked the metaphors for parents who would rather try to shape their kid into something they want. Rather than actually having a relationship with them. i love this!!!!!!!
Joking aside, if this is the trajectory AI development is taking, it is crucial that we reassess and halt its progress immediately. The potential risks and unintended consequences could have far-reaching implications, and it is our responsibility to ensure that AI advancements are aligned with ethical standards and societal well-being.
Ironically, your comment reads as if it was written by ChatGPT.
Haha, you caught me! That’s exactly the point. I guess I’ve been influenced by the very AI I’m warning about! Who knows, maybe next I’ll be asking you to rate my ethical concerns on a scale from 1 to “send help.”
this vn is short yet super effective, and the presentation makes it even better
even though i don't understand the story all too much, the gameboy art style or game genre on here is my favorite. :>
i need more of this
That was interesting
God this is horrifying
as a trans man myself i love this piece of art, i will forever remember it.
that was beautiful, really showed us humanity's twisted fate, and how we try to escape it
Que interesante😀
Very interesting story and style!
That was wonderful
I love this so much. Incredibly impactful speculative sci-fi in a 10 minute long package. I aspire to make art this good lol <3
i hardly ever cry but this made me tear up a little :(
WOW