oh....OH. This was incredible. my heart is broken: The script, the writing, the art... This really hit close to home, especially with how things are going for me. Thank you for this amazing piece of art!
Excellent story telling, especially in establishing how "different" the detective's kid is. The oddly formal manner in which they speak and the fact that they don't eat at dinner are miniscule details that still allow the player to quickly infer what the situation is based on the ealier context of the game. Can't wait to see what more you'll accomplish in the future!
this hit home in a way i cant explain- the way ash's mother refuses to see who he(/they??) really want to be and only want to be with his/their idealized self is way too relatable..
Wow. I love this game. It reminds me of this short story I read a while ago, Chokechain by Andrew Joseph White. I imagine if this future ever comes (and I really hope it doesn't) these sorts of stories will probably be everywhere. Eugh, even saying that gives me a chill.
I'm really impressed by how impactful this VN is with its short playtime. The script is strong, and the music (and occasional lack of) really amps up the dread. It helps that you've chosen something that's such an anxiety inducing scenario here; am I loved for who I am, or rather who others would prefer me to be? The visuals here are excellent, and you've worked really well within the Game Boy's limitations to make something very moody. I'm a huge fan of Game Boy aesthetics, so this was right up my alley.
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Great story, loved the twist!
thanks a lot!
This story was incredible! I loved how everything unfolded. The art, music, and writing were great! The story was amazing.
thank you for playing!
damn.... I... why... it's beautiful but so sad-- my mom would always use my deadname, never Felix
but the one I hated, I didn't recognize... damn
Amazing story, honestly I want to cry. I feel like my mom would also be happier if I would be replaced by an android better than me.
Well, that was a punch in the gut. And an amazing one at that. Respect to both of you, the story and art are incredible.
best story art in a long while - so well done. and yeah…the eyes in the window was ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ๐๐ผ
thank you so much for sharing this work with us.
For everyone who struggles with pressing start - try left alt.
This story is marvelous in terms of brevity. It may be very short in the terms of wordcount. But it haunts your for a long time after.
I felt raw emotions in my raw imperfect meat. Thank you.
oh....OH. This was incredible. my heart is broken: The script, the writing, the art... This really hit close to home, especially with how things are going for me. Thank you for this amazing piece of art!
thank you for the kind words! i'm glad (and also sorry) it was able to touch you.
I did play it now, heh. I understand it, pretty hard.
I want to play, but I can't :C
Excellent story telling, especially in establishing how "different" the detective's kid is. The oddly formal manner in which they speak and the fact that they don't eat at dinner are miniscule details that still allow the player to quickly infer what the situation is based on the ealier context of the game. Can't wait to see what more you'll accomplish in the future!
thanks very much! we definitely wanted to make him as uncanny as possible in a short time with only a few images.
This was a pretty sad story.
my Chromebook isn't letting me press start :( I tried 'e' and 'enter', too </3
i don't have a chromebook, but try pressing Z or J
z worked!! tysm :D
The art here is mindblowing, and that moment with the eyes.. incredible stuff all around!
thank you! before we even started, the android with a serene face and flashing eyes was one of the first images i had fully formed in my head.
short yet great game with a nice plot twist, definitely worth playing
this hit home in a way i cant explain- the way ash's mother refuses to see who he(/they??) really want to be and only want to be with his/their idealized self is way too relatable..
Wow. I love this game. It reminds me of this short story I read a while ago, Chokechain by Andrew Joseph White. I imagine if this future ever comes (and I really hope it doesn't) these sorts of stories will probably be everywhere. Eugh, even saying that gives me a chill.
i'd never read this before until you posted this, but it was fantastic. glad i'm not the only one thinking about the wonderful dystopia ahead of us.
Just read it as well, holy crap did that anger resonate with me
this broke my heart
The ending left me speechless.
the game wont start
If you are playing on a mac it is the right option button:)
hoooooly cow this hit hard. awesome work!!
Whoa, this was incredible.
Wow, big oof.
Good game
I'm really impressed by how impactful this VN is with its short playtime. The script is strong, and the music (and occasional lack of) really amps up the dread. It helps that you've chosen something that's such an anxiety inducing scenario here; am I loved for who I am, or rather who others would prefer me to be? The visuals here are excellent, and you've worked really well within the Game Boy's limitations to make something very moody. I'm a huge fan of Game Boy aesthetics, so this was right up my alley.
All in all, a fantastic little title!
๐ thank you so much for your kind words! i'm especially glad that the sound design is working the way i was hoping it would haha.