Probably one of the most well made games I've come across, and in my opinion captures those emotions that overwhelm you in moments of darkness to near perfection. It's so easy I think to use emotions like that to tell a dark story, but I highly respect games, books, or movies that are able to use it to encourage the audience that there is more to see than just what is ahead of them currently. I always look for games like this that give me something to look forward too, and I have to admit this game gave me a lot to think about. Thank you for your wonderful creation.
I played this game in 2018. I had screenshots of it saved and then lost the game. Two years later now, I needed this game again and couldn't remember what it's called or how to find it. I went on a long search for it and finally with the help of Reddit and the screenshots I had, I was able to find it again. I'm still waiting for things to get better, even two years after playing this game for the first time. But playing it again, still in my depressed state, has made me break down and cry. I needed this game a lot so I can remember. Thank you for helping me again, after all this time. I have hope again. I'm gonna continue to do my best.
great game! has a lot of soul and feeling, i loved the text input part and the beautiful image of hands holding, as well as the symbolic but easily understandable imagery and actions
Wow, this was great. The fact that I had to input my own personal thoughts into the game so that I could beat it felt great and immediately connected me to the game on a more personal level, I mean it almost felt like THOSE were the exact words that I had to type to overcome that part of the game... The fact that they reappeared at the end was a nice touch as well. Nicely done!
this game is breathtaking. it reminds me of that one post that said if you were at the bottom of a staircase that had the best things ever said about you at the top, but the worst things ever said about you at the bottom, would you go up? in order to be loved, we must submit to the mortifying ordeal of being known. thank you so much.
One of the reasons that I created this account was for leave a comment here. This game really speaks to me. First, the title. It really caught my attention because once I was in therapy and my therapist mentioned this so called "discomfort zone". This game explains exactly what it is to me. Second, this game got exactly how I feel about myself. The ending left me in tears. I'm so glad you made the game and shared your feelings and your point of view about anxiety and depression. It can be really tough, dealing with so many negative thoughts, but things DO get better at some point. Always.
this is a neat game. very spoopy. lotza teenage angstyness. ironically the begining was somehow creepily friendly to me, especially with the stock music. cool job tho!
Deep, psychological, but it does require some commitment on a personal level from the player, to get the best of this production. For me, there was way too much in terms of dialogue boxes and interactivity. I understand the player was meant to feel overburdened and lost at times, like in the labyrinth section, but what impression we would like to avoid, I believe, is having it mostly as spam equivalent. Exploration, does require a bit of a meditative aspect to it, I think, while a constant pounding, after a couple of scenes, starts to feel like billboards down along the road.
i'd just like to say thank you for making and releasing this game. i've been numb the past weeks and i don't know if i'm dealing with any of the stuff this game was created for, but i recognize a lot of these feelings in myself and it brought tears to my eyes when the cage was broken and i came out the other end. it's been a while since i last felt so deeply, and from something not toxic but healing. i never felt the need to make an itch.io account until this moment. thank you thank you thank you. you brought light to my world today. and you have to many others.
as for my three reminders...
1. it's futile to worry pointlessly
2. there is light in this world
3. people are capable of goodness
again, thank you. this game dredged up a whole lot of feelings that i thought i'd never have again, which sounds dramatic, but was how i really felt. i was afraid at first that it would be a scary game or something, but of course it was much different. and the game is aptly named. i really felt that discomfort before breaking out of that cage; it was so vivid and real. i love this and i'm going to remember this in case it's needed again.
Thanks for making this game, each interaction texts gave me really strong impression and the set of music tracks are so good. Loved the ending. Hope you will keep do your amazing work :D
You clearly worked very, very hard on this and I appreciate that very much, that you would use your creativity and trauma and tackle an issue your own way. Thank you!
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A very beatifull game, make me cry, make me feel better
Probably one of the most well made games I've come across, and in my opinion captures those emotions that overwhelm you in moments of darkness to near perfection. It's so easy I think to use emotions like that to tell a dark story, but I highly respect games, books, or movies that are able to use it to encourage the audience that there is more to see than just what is ahead of them currently. I always look for games like this that give me something to look forward too, and I have to admit this game gave me a lot to think about. Thank you for your wonderful creation.
Thanks for the game!
I played this game in 2018. I had screenshots of it saved and then lost the game. Two years later now, I needed this game again and couldn't remember what it's called or how to find it. I went on a long search for it and finally with the help of Reddit and the screenshots I had, I was able to find it again. I'm still waiting for things to get better, even two years after playing this game for the first time. But playing it again, still in my depressed state, has made me break down and cry. I needed this game a lot so I can remember. Thank you for helping me again, after all this time. I have hope again. I'm gonna continue to do my best.
<3
great game! has a lot of soul and feeling, i loved the text input part and the beautiful image of hands holding, as well as the symbolic but easily understandable imagery and actions
Loved it!
I.. this is so good!!
Wow, this was great. The fact that I had to input my own personal thoughts into the game so that I could beat it felt great and immediately connected me to the game on a more personal level, I mean it almost felt like THOSE were the exact words that I had to type to overcome that part of the game... The fact that they reappeared at the end was a nice touch as well. Nicely done!
The music is really good, this game is reaaally good.
this game is breathtaking. it reminds me of that one post that said if you were at the bottom of a staircase that had the best things ever said about you at the top, but the worst things ever said about you at the bottom, would you go up? in order to be loved, we must submit to the mortifying ordeal of being known. thank you so much.
Thank you. Love you!
The end was so hard to get through, but like in the best way possible. Thank you.
This game made me feel so good about myself 10/10 would play again
I didnt know you needed to type in couragement so it said "remember, 'What' 'no' 'what'" anyways GREAT game
really needed this right now.
This caught me off guard and I absolutely loved it. Encouragement and reassurance can be what saves lives. Thank you for this.
One of the reasons that I created this account was for leave a comment here. This game really speaks to me. First, the title. It really caught my attention because once I was in therapy and my therapist mentioned this so called "discomfort zone". This game explains exactly what it is to me. Second, this game got exactly how I feel about myself. The ending left me in tears. I'm so glad you made the game and shared your feelings and your point of view about anxiety and depression. It can be really tough, dealing with so many negative thoughts, but things DO get better at some point. Always.
Lotsa love.
♡
Awesome game! Love it!
this is a neat game. very spoopy. lotza teenage angstyness. ironically the begining was somehow creepily friendly to me, especially with the stock music. cool job tho!
Hands down one of the best games on this site.
11/10 this is what you should strive for in a game.
Deep, psychological, but it does require some commitment on a personal level from the player, to get the best of this production. For me, there was way too much in terms of dialogue boxes and interactivity. I understand the player was meant to feel overburdened and lost at times, like in the labyrinth section, but what impression we would like to avoid, I believe, is having it mostly as spam equivalent. Exploration, does require a bit of a meditative aspect to it, I think, while a constant pounding, after a couple of scenes, starts to feel like billboards down along the road.
i'd just like to say thank you for making and releasing this game. i've been numb the past weeks and i don't know if i'm dealing with any of the stuff this game was created for, but i recognize a lot of these feelings in myself and it brought tears to my eyes when the cage was broken and i came out the other end. it's been a while since i last felt so deeply, and from something not toxic but healing. i never felt the need to make an itch.io account until this moment. thank you thank you thank you. you brought light to my world today. and you have to many others.
as for my three reminders...
1. it's futile to worry pointlessly
2. there is light in this world
3. people are capable of goodness
again, thank you. this game dredged up a whole lot of feelings that i thought i'd never have again, which sounds dramatic, but was how i really felt. i was afraid at first that it would be a scary game or something, but of course it was much different. and the game is aptly named. i really felt that discomfort before breaking out of that cage; it was so vivid and real. i love this and i'm going to remember this in case it's needed again.
1. My friends care for me.
2. I have a long life ahead.
3. I have dreams.
aw man, i was so scared you'd throw my three happy things back in my face at the end but i'm glad it ended on a happy note.
Absolutely awesome idea and great realization! The atmosphere is really strong.
Spoilers I guess: At the end it was a bit funny to see my thoughts written back to me, as one of them literally was just "Cookies." Great game though.
playing this honestly made me feel so much better. i really needed to hear those words at the end. thank you for this game.
It's still the best game I can find when I feel bad.
Awww! <3
Too real :O Thanks I needed this!
Thanks for making this game, each interaction texts gave me really strong impression and the set of music tracks are so good. Loved the ending. Hope you will keep do your amazing work :D
WORTH YOUR LIFE TO PLAY THIS!!!!!!!
Extremely well written!
You clearly worked very, very hard on this and I appreciate that very much, that you would use your creativity and trauma and tackle an issue your own way. Thank you!
this is such a good game. i played it on my channel - check it out :)
i especially like the symbolism of the red and white and also liked the kind messages at the end.
thank you making this and i'm looking forward to more games by you.