really beautiful game!! :) hit close to home in many ways, and I had a lot of thoughts about it. [spoilers] I enjoyed how choosing different options in subsequent plays evoked the feeling in me of having repetitive and uncomfortable conversations with a parent over the years, where neither of you quite knows how to connect. you did an amazing job of capturing that experience of mustering the courage to bring something new and honest to the conversation, and suddenly the stagnant emotional texture opens up in some way. at least, that's what personally resonated a lot for me. thanks so much for sharing!!
god. what a game. what an experience. and the ending.......i did see it coming but there it was. there it was, after that conversation. after a lifetime of not speaking about being gay, about that integral part of you. yeah. yeah. thank you for this. thank you for making it.
the way this whole conversation is exactly the kind of conversations i have with my parents, especially my mom when its just me and her in the car. i literally just stumbled upon this and it has immediately become my favorite game ever. i never knew a game could represent my whole life perfectly as a middle eastern queer.
I replayed it after almost two years by chance and oh boi. My last comment simply doesn't do this game justice. The last time I hadn't started college yet and chose the more "quiet" options. I remember being surprised how some moments reflected actual talks I had (or I wish I had) with my parents. This time I tried a more open approach and it hit even harder. Funnily enough, I'm taking a very similar degree to the one that he describes and I often have that same conversation when people ask me what I'm studying lol. The dialogues are so well written they feel raw and hurt in the best way possible. The art and the sounds really manage to suck you in that world even if just for those few minutes. Thank you for creating such a magical experience.
i've never had a dad— and my stepdad wasn't emotionally present when he was around, he was most definitely homophobic, i can tell that much at least, so this game allowed me to feel something close to what it is like actually to have a dad i can talk to, the conversation feels the perfect amount of overbearing and embarrassment to make it feel real without it being over the top. on the other hand, me and my mother are very open with each other, i tell her everything, so i think this somehow reflects our relationship as well. this gave me the feeling that im not as alone as i feel like i am sometimes, and this game is really beautiful.
i am so glad i found this game and had the ability to play it, thank you
I've always had a good relationship with my dad. I've never really known the awkwardness of a long car ride like that, because we've always talked to each other the entire time, about his career or my mother or society or whatever. So it's pretty cool to see an example of a relationship that's so vastly different than mine, like a glimpse of someone else's life. It was new to me, and it got me thinking about my parents and how differently things could be (like if I had daddy issues instead of mommy issues lol).
Thank you for making this game. It gave me something to think about.
Even though I'm a female playing this and I'm still questioning my sexuality, and everything, this entire game is beautiful. I just feel like i can say anything to my own dad just by playing this.
This game is amazing, I've always had trouble deciphering my emotions but that one sentence, 'You "dismiss" it. You hear what I'm saying but you don't listen to what I'm telling you.' Hits so hard. It perfectly describes how my father is with me.
And I'll be honest I don't like my dad, he is not a great person, but going through this game, the second the dad said son, tears sprang in my eyes, because up until that point it had actually felt like a conversation we could have. Minus a few things. But I know that my dad would never. He is so against anything within the LGBTQIA+ community(Which is so incredibly strange if you know our families history) but especially trans and Non-Binary people.
But, this game is immaculate, it is quite honestly the best I've found on this site since my first time on. Thank you for making this.
Great job, man! The conversation keeps you within the story / game all the time. I really wondered if such a pixelated art and just a conversation can captivate me but wow... yes, it did! And as a gay from a western country I appreciate to get your view! Thank you!
i made an account just to comment. this is beautiful, my dad passed away when i was little so even getting glimpses into other people's relationships with their parents is so nice. it seems so "simple" or "basic" but even these conversations that seem annoying or that you want to get over with, it was just very nice so thank you. lovely atmosphere as well, cannot tell you how many convos i had like this with my nana instead.
Amazing game, it really hits home so hard at some parts. I swear parts of it felt like bits of memories. I could relate to pretty much all of it minus the gei part.
There is so much in this conversation that feels familiar and moving. The not really understanding your goals, the taking your words very personally. I really really loved this.
I love how accurate the words of his dad is, like, we can all agree parents these days just wouldn't get how we actually feel. It's such a simple game, yet it makes me so torn up and emotional just because how highly accurate it is
I don´t live in America, I´m not a college student, I haven´t come out to my dad yet. but, this was so relatable even to me. It was as if pieces of torn-up pictures of my memories with my dad got glued together, and made into a video game. Especially the depression part. Thanks for making it, it´s really amazing.
Most of my brain: oh wow as heavy conversation simulators go this is up here with Coming-Out Simulator. That part of my brain: WHY ARE YOU DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD DAD AAAA
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This game genuinely hurts me. A father that listens but not really oml it hits home
i wish i could have a conversation like this with my dad. he is a brick wall.
really beautiful game!! :) hit close to home in many ways, and I had a lot of thoughts about it. [spoilers] I enjoyed how choosing different options in subsequent plays evoked the feeling in me of having repetitive and uncomfortable conversations with a parent over the years, where neither of you quite knows how to connect. you did an amazing job of capturing that experience of mustering the courage to bring something new and honest to the conversation, and suddenly the stagnant emotional texture opens up in some way. at least, that's what personally resonated a lot for me. thanks so much for sharing!!
thank u for the very thoughtful comment!! i'm so glad my game reached you :)
god. what a game. what an experience. and the ending.......i did see it coming but there it was. there it was, after that conversation. after a lifetime of not speaking about being gay, about that integral part of you. yeah. yeah. thank you for this. thank you for making it.
the way i've had this exact same conversation before... this project really resonated with me, well done! i loved the atmosphere :)
ყლეობაა მაგარი ბოლოს იმენა ეტყობა რო ყლემ შექმნა :დდდ
the way this whole conversation is exactly the kind of conversations i have with my parents, especially my mom when its just me and her in the car. i literally just stumbled upon this and it has immediately become my favorite game ever. i never knew a game could represent my whole life perfectly as a middle eastern queer.
i literally made an account just to comment this i was shocked it was too relatable.
i swear to god this is one of the shittiest endings i have ever seen in a while
i'm so sorry :( please let me know what kind of ending you would have preferred and i will immediately change it to your preferences
im not the typa guy who would be touched by this
mainly because im serbian
however theres no need to change the ending really
r/woooosh
i was so invested and then the option to say "Im Gay" CAUGHT ME SO OF GUARD HAAHAHAUA
ahahahaha gays lol!!!!! such a funny word LMAOOOO!!!1!! AHAHAH I'M GOING TO BURN FROM LAUGHING!!!1!
hey yeah im not saying the word "gays" is funny im saying it caught me off guard because it came out of nowhere. do better.
okay then, but in my opinion it was expected (maybe you completed the game in a different way)
I replayed it after almost two years by chance and oh boi. My last comment simply doesn't do this game justice. The last time I hadn't started college yet and chose the more "quiet" options. I remember being surprised how some moments reflected actual talks I had (or I wish I had) with my parents. This time I tried a more open approach and it hit even harder. Funnily enough, I'm taking a very similar degree to the one that he describes and I often have that same conversation when people ask me what I'm studying lol. The dialogues are so well written they feel raw and hurt in the best way possible. The art and the sounds really manage to suck you in that world even if just for those few minutes. Thank you for creating such a magical experience.
crying.
i've never had a dad— and my stepdad wasn't emotionally present when he was around, he was most definitely homophobic, i can tell that much at least, so this game allowed me to feel something close to what it is like actually to have a dad i can talk to, the conversation feels the perfect amount of overbearing and embarrassment to make it feel real without it being over the top. on the other hand, me and my mother are very open with each other, i tell her everything, so i think this somehow reflects our relationship as well. this gave me the feeling that im not as alone as i feel like i am sometimes, and this game is really beautiful.
i am so glad i found this game and had the ability to play it, thank you
I've always had a good relationship with my dad. I've never really known the awkwardness of a long car ride like that, because we've always talked to each other the entire time, about his career or my mother or society or whatever. So it's pretty cool to see an example of a relationship that's so vastly different than mine, like a glimpse of someone else's life. It was new to me, and it got me thinking about my parents and how differently things could be (like if I had daddy issues instead of mommy issues lol).
Thank you for making this game. It gave me something to think about.
thank you for your comment! i'm really glad my game had this effect on you.
this was so visceral for me i cant explain it
i love this game i love it i love it
Even though I'm a female playing this and I'm still questioning my sexuality, and everything, this entire game is beautiful. I just feel like i can say anything to my own dad just by playing this.
This game is amazing, I've always had trouble deciphering my emotions but that one sentence, 'You "dismiss" it. You hear what I'm saying but you don't listen to what I'm telling you.' Hits so hard. It perfectly describes how my father is with me.
And I'll be honest I don't like my dad, he is not a great person, but going through this game, the second the dad said son, tears sprang in my eyes, because up until that point it had actually felt like a conversation we could have. Minus a few things. But I know that my dad would never. He is so against anything within the LGBTQIA+ community(Which is so incredibly strange if you know our families history) but especially trans and Non-Binary people.
But, this game is immaculate, it is quite honestly the best I've found on this site since my first time on. Thank you for making this.
im crying
reminds me so much of my own dad and our communication struggles. good game man :] (the art is fantastic too)
agreed
Damn. The "I'll just stop talking" part is accurate it hurts...
Great job, man! The conversation keeps you within the story / game all the time. I really wondered if such a pixelated art and just a conversation can captivate me but wow... yes, it did! And as a gay from a western country I appreciate to get your view! Thank you!
why didn't he pushed me off from car bro. gay part is minus. I suggest you to change it. just saying for u
i won't!
just sain' for u. it's really a good game.
bruh
ყლე ხომ არ ხარ შე ბოზო :დდდდ
im not a bozo
i made an account just to comment. this is beautiful, my dad passed away when i was little so even getting glimpses into other people's relationships with their parents is so nice.
it seems so "simple" or "basic" but even these conversations that seem annoying or that you want to get over with, it was just very nice so thank you. lovely atmosphere as well, cannot tell you how many convos i had like this with my nana instead.
Thank you for making the account and sharing! I'm so happy this connected with you
:)
Amazing game, it really hits home so hard at some parts. I swear parts of it felt like bits of memories. I could relate to pretty much all of it minus the gei part.
There is so much in this conversation that feels familiar and moving. The not really understanding your goals, the taking your words very personally. I really really loved this.
I love how accurate the words of his dad is, like, we can all agree parents these days just wouldn't get how we actually feel. It's such a simple game, yet it makes me so torn up and emotional just because how highly accurate it is
I don´t live in America, I´m not a college student, I haven´t come out to my dad yet. but, this was so relatable even to me. It was as if pieces of torn-up pictures of my memories with my dad got glued together, and made into a video game. Especially the depression part. Thanks for making it, it´s really amazing.
Thank you for playing!
Most of my brain: oh wow as heavy conversation simulators go this is up here with Coming-Out Simulator.
That part of my brain: WHY ARE YOU DRIVING IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD DAD AAAA
thank you for making this <33
wait special thanks to harris bomber guy?? hell yes! (also this game was great and very relatable)
The game was made as part of an art residency hosted by him and his producers :)
https://www.brainmind.art/
that's inspiration
this was wonderful. thank you for making this
It's scary how much I could relate to this, once I put my actual name in the prompt it was like reliving a memory as a fever dream
This was such a amazing game, but hits too close home and looking through the rest on these comments its surprising on how many people relate
Damn, it really got me. I was waiting for it and then I decided it wouldn't, and then--
glad it got you :)
absolutely gorgeous. thank you
I'm Arab and this hits different
AAAAH
10/10 I didn't expect that
What a lovely game.. I like the cliffhanger a lot :)