This is so well crafted, I love the art and how you showed progress when you disagree. I honestly thought for a while that the doctor got a human body for us and that was interesting to learn the truth. You used color amazingly and I like that he isn't important, what he looks like isn't important. Her story is what is important.
GOSH this is very high praise, thank you so much 😭I'm really glad that you liked the reveal! And AHHHH this was my second foray into using really stylized colors so I'm glad that it was effective!!
And OHH you're the first person to mention this! That was absolutely my intent - that in the end he is a player in Yumeko's story, with no name, no face, no deep backstory. I really wanted the player to focus on Yumeko and her experience!
Thank you again for playing and for taking the time to comment, it means the world to me!
very meaningful. You have perfectly explained the "worthless women" culture from the past through an AI. I hope all women achieve their own "be a real woman" option in this life!
AMAZING deconstruction of various forms of misogyny in society; no themes are left untread imo-even the toxic masculinity side is mention, and in a tactful way that doesn't make the girl feel responsible for staying with him out of pity. Afterall, even if there is reasoning, pity inducing reasoning behind the way he is, he still has had and has free will. He has still hurt her and will likely continue to do so. And it's not her responsibility to deal with that.
I also liked the use of the "reprogramming" metaphor for what would otherwise be manipulation and abuse. The changes in code being the degradation and erasure of her sense of self, sense of choice. The clear pain in the resets likely representing abuse especially.
All in all a great tool to spread awareness of the many ways misogyny affects the lives of women that I think anyone would benefit from playing through. Great game, great use of the medium, great message.
Oh yeah I think those more enthusiastic about greek myth than me(as unfortunately i am not) would appreciate the usage of the tale to critique misogyny too!
WOW THIS IS SUCH HIGH PRAISE, gosh 😭😭😭 I'm really glad that you thought I tackled this (admittedly very complex) topic in a comprehensive way, I was a bit worried since the game is fairly short 💦💦 I'm glad that you noticed this detail! I think it's pretty important when addressing toxic relationships - that oftentimes the victim is tempted to stay because they have received love and they sympathize with the abuser in some way. It's often glorified in fiction (particularly romances) as well - this idea that you can "fix" someone who hurts you, when that's never your responsibility or something that can even be done.
OHHH THAT WAS EXACTLY MY INTENT, and you articulated it exactly perfectly (indeed, I did mean the "resets" to represent some kind of abuse - that slowly changes Yumeko's sense of self).
😭💦 Your comments are too kind, I really can't express how grateful I am to receive them! Thank you again for playing and taking the time to leave your thoughts, it means so much!
ACK I HOPE YOU WERE OKAY (as a horror game creator it's good to know that I successfully get under people's skin, but of course I want people to not feel TOO triggered by my games too) I am glad to hear that it resonated with you though, "The Wife" is definitely the most uncomfortable/saddest ending for me too.
Thank you so much for playing!! 🥹 I'm very glad that you enjoyed it!
Disregarding the amazing voice acting and everything around the feelings the VA's brought to the table, this is such a good embodiment of hatred without anywhere for it to go or be controlled.
Usually I get annoyed by repetitiveness in games like these but this one really brought more to the story. It shows that the Doctor, even though he might have some sick idea of love, did love her nonetheless. He just didn't give her a choice on whether she could or not do the same.
Now regarding the VA's I love how they embody the thoughts of what I'd imagine a woman's thoughts, trapped in a man's control would have done. I won't spoil much more for people who want to play it for themselves but I'd so, you 100% should!
And it really opened my eyes, as a man myself that there truly were situations like this in the past and seeing it from the woman's perspective made me more endearing and careful. I actually teared up at one moment in the game because I could relate to it myself.
Thank you for not only making such a beautiful game but also doing it for free. It truly was one of those games that broke my heart when I realised it was finished.
Your take is really on point, and in a way that I don't think I've seen articulated by anyone up until this point - that, over the course of the game, there is this anger/resentment that builds, with no outlet for it to be released.
I'M SO GLAD ABOUT THAT, I thought it would be a clever way of utilizing a "loop" in a VN (since I love games that can use time loops in a clever way), but I did worry about it being a bit repetitive... And yes, honestly I've been doing some research on abusive relationships, and what "love" means to an abuser - and I do think that the Doctor, by some definition, "loved" Yumeko - but they probably didn't have the same definition, LOL
And yes, your take on the VA is VERY on point! I really wanted the different VAs to embody different women's thoughts in such a situation, almost talking to Yumeko like voices in her head. And all of them did such a fantastic job - I couldn't have asked for a better cast.
I'M HAPPY YOU ENJOYED IT, I did worry that men couldn't enjoy this considering how "distinct" the perspective is 😭 I do want everyone to be able to play my games and find something from them, so I'm really happy whenever I hear that a guy played this one and enjoyed it in some way (and gosh, especially that you found it relatable 🥹 even though it's a game about the female perspective, in the end it's also a game about toxic relationships, so I'm so happy it resonated with you!)
GOSH YOU'RE TRULY TOO KIND 😭😭 This comment really made my day (more like my entire week)! Thank you again for playing and taking the time to leave your thoughts!
Even with the fantasy of the A.I woman program, a lot of the dialogue felt so realistic... which is devastating because, sadly, there really are people in this world who think like the Doctor.
The way the story makes you feel so uncomfortable with all the misogyny and toxic masculinity spouting from the Doctor's mouth, the way Yumeko's appearance would change every time she protested or didn't agree with him, the way the screen would add horror-like images whenever Yumeko felt more and more horrified with her situation!! And the voice acting!! GOD, the voice acting!! It made me feel even more immersed, it was so good!!
I'm so glad there was a cathartic ending where Yumeko could actually be free from that MONSTER of a guy. When you see just how many women can relate with situations like these, it just goes to show how many women are trapped in abusive relationships and don't know how to leave out of fear.
Thank you so much for making this game, Chatt!! Your stories are truly something else, I'm always amazed at your storytelling skills; the way you write is so captivating that it always makes me want to keep reading!!
AHHH PRI YOU PLAYED 🥹 Gosh I'm so touched, thank you so much for taking the time 😭
I'm really glad that you found this game "uncomfortable" (well I guess that's a little bit of a weird thing to say 😂 but I did want to experiment with a kind of different type of "horror" here, one that was more based on discomfort rather than outright "terror"). I was worried that it would end up being too boring/obnoxious to play through 😭 so I'm glad if it was interesting!! And YES, the voice actors were all so fantastic, I was so lucky to have they volunteered their time 😭 Truly some of the most professional and talented people I've ever worked with, and their voices were all so perfect for their respective parts!
And yes 😂 if I'm being honest, I think that "The Wife" is probably the ending I find the most realistic, given Yumeko's situation, but I definitely wanted to include some kind of cathartic/more optimistic ending here - a taste of freedom that many women can't achieve in real life.
GOSH YOU'RE TOO KIND??? You're making me melt 😭I don't deserve such high praise... Thank you again for taking the time to play and leave your thoughts!!
This is amazing! I love it so much. I like how Yumeko has 3+ voice actors. It really adds to the drama of the statue ending, when the speaking voice switched. You also adopted the myth well, in my opinion. Like how Pygmalion in the myth formed the statue, chipping away at the stone until it looked how he wished it, The Doctor also took away whatever he found unattractive. Unfortunately, it isn't just marble or stone that he was chipping away. It was her code, her being, her true personality. I think that's why I feel the saddest for the statue ending.
I got the happy ending first, which was nice. The doctor was being really annoying, and seeing his downfall was cathartic. Speaking of, the doctor was really detestable. I just disliked him every time he spoke. His voice actor did a really good job, to make me detest him so much! And the writing for him was awesome too! I especially liked Yumeko's thoughts on everything the doctor said. It made me chuckle a bit.
I also love the visuals, especially for the statue ending. The last sprite of yumeko in the computer made me so sad, with the fingerprints on her neck. Getting that ending really pained me, and i think the visuals really helped with that.
GOSH this is incredibly high praise, thank you so much 😭💦💦 I'm especially glad that you liked the usage of the three VAs for the narration - I've really wanted to do a fully narrated game, and I thought that it would be a good way to utilize it to convey the tones of the various endings! And AHHHH I'M GLAD YOU ENJOYED THIS TAKE ON THE MYTH, at times I thought that I was going too far from the source 😂 In the end it's a very loose adaptation of the original myth, but your analysis on how the Doctor "chips" Yumeko away captured my intent absolutely perfectly 😭
The VA for the Doctor did an ABSOLUTELY fantastic job with him, I was so lucky to work with such talented people 😭 And I'm happy that you find the Doctor detestable 🤣 I tried to make him that slimy kind of detestable where he thinks he's a good guy, but you know he's really not. Thank you so much for your compliments on the visuals too - I usually don't work in this style, so it was pretty experimental 🤣 Your comments really fill me with so much joy, thank you so much! 🥹 Thank you so much for playing, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Wow, you did such a good job at making me feel uncomfortable! What a freaking show this was! I can't wait until you do more! I'd love to see some more branches in other stories too! 5/5!
This game gave me chills on multiple occasions, especially the voice acting. I can't even describe how much despair, repulsion, and fear i felt.
I don't think I really can put any of my (especially deeper) thoughts into words, but I think this game is an important experience, especially in order to understand the oppression women go through. So yeah, I liked it a lot!!
AHH GOSH this comment is too kind, thank you so much 🥹 I'm so glad that it gave you chills, as I do struggle with the actual horror part of my games 😂 The voice actors did SUCH a fantastic job adding to the experience, I was too lucky to be able to work with them!!
GOSH THAT IS VERY HIGH PRAISE, I'm so flattered 😭😭😭 Thank you so much for playing and taking the time to comment 😭 I really appreciate it!
Oh gosh, I hope you and your loved ones are safe 💦 Thank you for giving my game a try during this stressful time! I hope you enjoyed it, and thank you for taking the time to comment!! A FEMALE KRATOS 😂 honestly accurate...
Good, and no one got hurt except the factory owner, and honestly, there weren’t any tough times. I was thinking about writing a newspaper, but then I thought no one cares, and I forgot to include a picture for the endings."
I loved this game! Not only can it be seen as a metaphor for abusive and controlling relationships, but it also draws a lot of attention to the ethics of AI usage. As AI becomes more common, there will be people who legitimately do this sort of thing. Sure its not a human, but does that make it okay to do this? Lots of moral quandries here.
I got all endings in the game as well! Really enjoyed it
AHHH I'm so honored that you took the time to play, and that you found it thought provoking! 😭 💦 I do wonder about the AI thing myself 🤔 as indeed, I haven't quite decided... Though I do think that if we are going to create "intelligent life" for humanity's "use," then we have a responsibility to not make them so advanced that they can "suffer" and feel pain 😂 (if only to avoid a Skynet situation...)
Thank you again for playing and taking the time to comment!! 💜
I'm right there with you! With the current state of technology it is definitely something to consider... As a content creator it genuinely concerns me the amount of children that have come in my lives etc bragging about how they "torture AI" because it's "funny to see them have a mental breakdown". Like... what? This technology is meant to mirror actual intelligent life so this is super concerning behavior. Why do people want to inflict pain so badly? Really reflects how they probably feel about actual people. Even if they aren't truly sentient, why would you want to inflict harm on something that mirrors human sentience? Messed up if you ask me. AI art ethics and such are definitely important, but I feel like we should be exploring the more social aspects as well.
DANG WHAT 😟 I haven't heard that before, but I completely agree with you, that is very concerning, particularly for young people... Regardless of whether harming an AI is ethical or not, teaching people that it's all right to treat certain things without empathy and respect is not a good thing (particularly things that, for all intents and purposes, mimic real people). Someone did bring up that perhaps it's better that the Doctor abuses a fake woman, as opposed to a real one, but 💦 I do think there could be troubling implications of allowing people to do things like that 💦 It's definitely a problem without clear or easy answers.
TBH with how things are going, I'm really scared for a Detroit become human type of future lmao. Yes, while it is better to hurt something "not real" than an actual human, the concept is so trashy. Like you said, for all intensive purposes they are meant to mimic a real human. What happens when they have bodies and are nearly indistinguishable from the average joe? Is it still okay to treat them as lesser when the seemingly only difference is the way we are brought to existence? Anyways I will get out of your comment section with all the philosophical rants on AI ethics lmao. Regardless, great game. Lot's of food for thought, which I very much appreciate! I hope others feel the same.
Hiya! I've been trying to run this on my Mac for a little bit now, but a pop-up keeps appearing that states that the application cannot be run. I even downloaded it within the itch.io app -- same error message. Is there any chance that it's a glitch that can be fixed? Because I really love the concept of this game and would love to play it! Thanks. :,)
Oh no 😭 I'm sorry to hear that! That's strange, as it should work with the itch app to bypass the security problems 💦 Is there any chance that you're using MacOS Monterey? For some reason my games don't work on that version, and I don't have a Monterey Mac available to debug the issues. Other than that my only suggestion would be to try to add the game to your security exceptions (either by ctrl-clicking to open or going to your security center to add it to your exceptions)?
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Ahh the poor Internet speed might be causing it 😓 The first two shouldn't be a problem (all of the content is either original except the music and SFX, which is cleared for use; the game doesn't have any particularly inappropriate content, either) and I'm not sure about 3 and 4 (although I would be very surprised if the game is banned anywhere? There isn't really that much in terms of objectionable content, no sex or graphic depictions of violence, even).
Ah yes it is, I'm sorry 😔 Basically happens with all builds of my games since they're not "signed" (since signing apps costs quite a bit of time/money) so they're not "officially" recognized by the OS, but they should be quite safe to run!
😂 HONESTLY I have the Midas touch, except everything I touch turns into depression instead of gold 😂 I am waiting to enter my comedy era... 😭 but I'm glad that you liked the art and the concept!! Thank you for playing 😂
HELLOOO THIS IS WONDERFUL... i lowkey relate to "yumeko" (am i cooked?) BUT this is absolutely fantastic. I love the art, the voice acting, especially the potrayal of these characters. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK I LOVE THIS IMMENSELY!!!
DKFJD thank you so much, I'm so flattered 😭 💦 💦 I'M SO GLAD YOU ENJOYED!! (I relate a bit to her too 😂 although I hope you're not trapped like her, if you are please blink quickly to communicate that you need help...) Thank you again for playing and taking the time to comment 💜
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This is so well crafted, I love the art and how you showed progress when you disagree. I honestly thought for a while that the doctor got a human body for us and that was interesting to learn the truth. You used color amazingly and I like that he isn't important, what he looks like isn't important. Her story is what is important.
GOSH this is very high praise, thank you so much 😭I'm really glad that you liked the reveal! And AHHHH this was my second foray into using really stylized colors so I'm glad that it was effective!!
And OHH you're the first person to mention this! That was absolutely my intent - that in the end he is a player in Yumeko's story, with no name, no face, no deep backstory. I really wanted the player to focus on Yumeko and her experience!
Thank you again for playing and for taking the time to comment, it means the world to me!
very meaningful. You have perfectly explained the "worthless women" culture from the past through an AI. I hope all women achieve their own "be a real woman" option in this life!
Thank you very much 😊 I hope so too!! 💪 And thank you for playing and taking the time to comment as well! 🥹
SPOILERS!!
AMAZING deconstruction of various forms of misogyny in society; no themes are left untread imo-even the toxic masculinity side is mention, and in a tactful way that doesn't make the girl feel responsible for staying with him out of pity. Afterall, even if there is reasoning, pity inducing reasoning behind the way he is, he still has had and has free will. He has still hurt her and will likely continue to do so. And it's not her responsibility to deal with that.
I also liked the use of the "reprogramming" metaphor for what would otherwise be manipulation and abuse. The changes in code being the degradation and erasure of her sense of self, sense of choice. The clear pain in the resets likely representing abuse especially.
All in all a great tool to spread awareness of the many ways misogyny affects the lives of women that I think anyone would benefit from playing through. Great game, great use of the medium, great message.
Oh yeah I think those more enthusiastic about greek myth than me(as unfortunately i am not) would appreciate the usage of the tale to critique misogyny too!
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WOW THIS IS SUCH HIGH PRAISE, gosh 😭😭😭 I'm really glad that you thought I tackled this (admittedly very complex) topic in a comprehensive way, I was a bit worried since the game is fairly short 💦💦 I'm glad that you noticed this detail! I think it's pretty important when addressing toxic relationships - that oftentimes the victim is tempted to stay because they have received love and they sympathize with the abuser in some way. It's often glorified in fiction (particularly romances) as well - this idea that you can "fix" someone who hurts you, when that's never your responsibility or something that can even be done.
OHHH THAT WAS EXACTLY MY INTENT, and you articulated it exactly perfectly (indeed, I did mean the "resets" to represent some kind of abuse - that slowly changes Yumeko's sense of self).
😭💦 Your comments are too kind, I really can't express how grateful I am to receive them! Thank you again for playing and taking the time to leave your thoughts, it means so much!
Didn't read all of this comment, just wanted to thank youfor clearly marking spoilers!
The ending "The wife" makes me feel really uncomfortable. Good job.
(No, really! I'm not a person that is triggered easily, but I had to take a short break before continuing which I really didn't expect)
It was a short game but I really enjoyed it!
ACK I HOPE YOU WERE OKAY (as a horror game creator it's good to know that I successfully get under people's skin, but of course I want people to not feel TOO triggered by my games too) I am glad to hear that it resonated with you though, "The Wife" is definitely the most uncomfortable/saddest ending for me too.
Thank you so much for playing!! 🥹 I'm very glad that you enjoyed it!
This game is amazing!!
Disregarding the amazing voice acting and everything around the feelings the VA's brought to the table, this is such a good embodiment of hatred without anywhere for it to go or be controlled.
Usually I get annoyed by repetitiveness in games like these but this one really brought more to the story. It shows that the Doctor, even though he might have some sick idea of love, did love her nonetheless. He just didn't give her a choice on whether she could or not do the same.
Now regarding the VA's I love how they embody the thoughts of what I'd imagine a woman's thoughts, trapped in a man's control would have done.
I won't spoil much more for people who want to play it for themselves but I'd so, you 100% should!
And it really opened my eyes, as a man myself that there truly were situations like this in the past and seeing it from the woman's perspective made me more endearing and careful. I actually teared up at one moment in the game because I could relate to it myself.
Thank you for not only making such a beautiful game but also doing it for free.
It truly was one of those games that broke my heart when I realised it was finished.
THANK YOU SO MUCH 😭
Your take is really on point, and in a way that I don't think I've seen articulated by anyone up until this point - that, over the course of the game, there is this anger/resentment that builds, with no outlet for it to be released.
I'M SO GLAD ABOUT THAT, I thought it would be a clever way of utilizing a "loop" in a VN (since I love games that can use time loops in a clever way), but I did worry about it being a bit repetitive... And yes, honestly I've been doing some research on abusive relationships, and what "love" means to an abuser - and I do think that the Doctor, by some definition, "loved" Yumeko - but they probably didn't have the same definition, LOL
And yes, your take on the VA is VERY on point! I really wanted the different VAs to embody different women's thoughts in such a situation, almost talking to Yumeko like voices in her head. And all of them did such a fantastic job - I couldn't have asked for a better cast.
I'M HAPPY YOU ENJOYED IT, I did worry that men couldn't enjoy this considering how "distinct" the perspective is 😭 I do want everyone to be able to play my games and find something from them, so I'm really happy whenever I hear that a guy played this one and enjoyed it in some way (and gosh, especially that you found it relatable 🥹 even though it's a game about the female perspective, in the end it's also a game about toxic relationships, so I'm so happy it resonated with you!)
GOSH YOU'RE TRULY TOO KIND 😭😭 This comment really made my day (more like my entire week)! Thank you again for playing and taking the time to leave your thoughts!
This was such a fantastic game!!!
Even with the fantasy of the A.I woman program, a lot of the dialogue felt so realistic... which is devastating because, sadly, there really are people in this world who think like the Doctor.
The way the story makes you feel so uncomfortable with all the misogyny and toxic masculinity spouting from the Doctor's mouth, the way Yumeko's appearance would change every time she protested or didn't agree with him, the way the screen would add horror-like images whenever Yumeko felt more and more horrified with her situation!! And the voice acting!! GOD, the voice acting!! It made me feel even more immersed, it was so good!!
I'm so glad there was a cathartic ending where Yumeko could actually be free from that MONSTER of a guy. When you see just how many women can relate with situations like these, it just goes to show how many women are trapped in abusive relationships and don't know how to leave out of fear.
Thank you so much for making this game, Chatt!! Your stories are truly something else, I'm always amazed at your storytelling skills; the way you write is so captivating that it always makes me want to keep reading!!
AHHH PRI YOU PLAYED 🥹 Gosh I'm so touched, thank you so much for taking the time 😭
I'm really glad that you found this game "uncomfortable" (well I guess that's a little bit of a weird thing to say 😂 but I did want to experiment with a kind of different type of "horror" here, one that was more based on discomfort rather than outright "terror"). I was worried that it would end up being too boring/obnoxious to play through 😭 so I'm glad if it was interesting!! And YES, the voice actors were all so fantastic, I was so lucky to have they volunteered their time 😭 Truly some of the most professional and talented people I've ever worked with, and their voices were all so perfect for their respective parts!
And yes 😂 if I'm being honest, I think that "The Wife" is probably the ending I find the most realistic, given Yumeko's situation, but I definitely wanted to include some kind of cathartic/more optimistic ending here - a taste of freedom that many women can't achieve in real life.
GOSH YOU'RE TOO KIND??? You're making me melt 😭I don't deserve such high praise... Thank you again for taking the time to play and leave your thoughts!!
Dantes got the "real girl" ending on first try
🙌🙌🙌 Congratulations on becoming a real girl!! 😂
This is amazing! I love it so much. I like how Yumeko has 3+ voice actors. It really adds to the drama of the statue ending, when the speaking voice switched. You also adopted the myth well, in my opinion. Like how Pygmalion in the myth formed the statue, chipping away at the stone until it looked how he wished it, The Doctor also took away whatever he found unattractive. Unfortunately, it isn't just marble or stone that he was chipping away. It was her code, her being, her true personality. I think that's why I feel the saddest for the statue ending.
I got the happy ending first, which was nice. The doctor was being really annoying, and seeing his downfall was cathartic. Speaking of, the doctor was really detestable. I just disliked him every time he spoke. His voice actor did a really good job, to make me detest him so much! And the writing for him was awesome too! I especially liked Yumeko's thoughts on everything the doctor said. It made me chuckle a bit.
I also love the visuals, especially for the statue ending. The last sprite of yumeko in the computer made me so sad, with the fingerprints on her neck. Getting that ending really pained me, and i think the visuals really helped with that.
All in all, 10/10
GOSH this is incredibly high praise, thank you so much 😭💦💦 I'm especially glad that you liked the usage of the three VAs for the narration - I've really wanted to do a fully narrated game, and I thought that it would be a good way to utilize it to convey the tones of the various endings! And AHHHH I'M GLAD YOU ENJOYED THIS TAKE ON THE MYTH, at times I thought that I was going too far from the source 😂 In the end it's a very loose adaptation of the original myth, but your analysis on how the Doctor "chips" Yumeko away captured my intent absolutely perfectly 😭
The VA for the Doctor did an ABSOLUTELY fantastic job with him, I was so lucky to work with such talented people 😭 And I'm happy that you find the Doctor detestable 🤣 I tried to make him that slimy kind of detestable where he thinks he's a good guy, but you know he's really not. Thank you so much for your compliments on the visuals too - I usually don't work in this style, so it was pretty experimental 🤣 Your comments really fill me with so much joy, thank you so much! 🥹 Thank you so much for playing, and I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Wow, you did such a good job at making me feel uncomfortable! What a freaking show this was! I can't wait until you do more! I'd love to see some more branches in other stories too!
5/5!
AHH thank you so much for playing 😊 I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Very terrifying, very well made 10/10 !!!!
This game gave me chills on multiple occasions, especially the voice acting. I can't even describe how much despair, repulsion, and fear i felt.
I don't think I really can put any of my (especially deeper) thoughts into words, but I think this game is an important experience, especially in order to understand the oppression women go through. So yeah, I liked it a lot!!
AHH GOSH this comment is too kind, thank you so much 🥹 I'm so glad that it gave you chills, as I do struggle with the actual horror part of my games 😂 The voice actors did SUCH a fantastic job adding to the experience, I was too lucky to be able to work with them!!
GOSH THAT IS VERY HIGH PRAISE, I'm so flattered 😭😭😭 Thank you so much for playing and taking the time to comment 😭 I really appreciate it!
After Iran bombed Tel Aviv and after the fire in the sponge factory (in the same area where I live) ended, I was free at night and played the game
(I will not rate the story because I write stories and I may be unfair to her story because I have different points of view)
Drawing and graphics:10
Audio:10
The game:10
I added a stupid joke when they said about that idiot, by God (aistaghfir and there is no god but Allah)
I siad in myself: she now a female kratos
And finish this ✌️🗿
Oh gosh, I hope you and your loved ones are safe 💦 Thank you for giving my game a try during this stressful time! I hope you enjoyed it, and thank you for taking the time to comment!! A FEMALE KRATOS 😂 honestly accurate...
Good, and no one got hurt except the factory owner, and honestly, there weren’t any tough times. I was thinking about writing a newspaper, but then I thought no one cares, and I forgot to include a picture for the endings."
I got all endings in the game as well! Really enjoyed it
AHHH I'm so honored that you took the time to play, and that you found it thought provoking! 😭 💦 I do wonder about the AI thing myself 🤔 as indeed, I haven't quite decided... Though I do think that if we are going to create "intelligent life" for humanity's "use," then we have a responsibility to not make them so advanced that they can "suffer" and feel pain 😂 (if only to avoid a Skynet situation...)
Thank you again for playing and taking the time to comment!! 💜
I'm right there with you! With the current state of technology it is definitely something to consider... As a content creator it genuinely concerns me the amount of children that have come in my lives etc bragging about how they "torture AI" because it's "funny to see them have a mental breakdown". Like... what? This technology is meant to mirror actual intelligent life so this is super concerning behavior. Why do people want to inflict pain so badly? Really reflects how they probably feel about actual people. Even if they aren't truly sentient, why would you want to inflict harm on something that mirrors human sentience? Messed up if you ask me. AI art ethics and such are definitely important, but I feel like we should be exploring the more social aspects as well.
DANG WHAT 😟 I haven't heard that before, but I completely agree with you, that is very concerning, particularly for young people... Regardless of whether harming an AI is ethical or not, teaching people that it's all right to treat certain things without empathy and respect is not a good thing (particularly things that, for all intents and purposes, mimic real people). Someone did bring up that perhaps it's better that the Doctor abuses a fake woman, as opposed to a real one, but 💦 I do think there could be troubling implications of allowing people to do things like that 💦 It's definitely a problem without clear or easy answers.
TBH with how things are going, I'm really scared for a Detroit become human type of future lmao. Yes, while it is better to hurt something "not real" than an actual human, the concept is so trashy. Like you said, for all intensive purposes they are meant to mimic a real human. What happens when they have bodies and are nearly indistinguishable from the average joe? Is it still okay to treat them as lesser when the seemingly only difference is the way we are brought to existence? Anyways I will get out of your comment section with all the philosophical rants on AI ethics lmao. Regardless, great game. Lot's of food for thought, which I very much appreciate! I hope others feel the same.
I downloaded it at night and found out that bad internet was the reason and now I can play the game 🇮🇶🗿👍
+I changed my image in Don't Worry I was one of those disgusting frogs
AHHH I'm so happy to hear that, I hope you enjoy 😊
Ok sis
Hiya! I've been trying to run this on my Mac for a little bit now, but a pop-up keeps appearing that states that the application cannot be run. I even downloaded it within the itch.io app -- same error message. Is there any chance that it's a glitch that can be fixed? Because I really love the concept of this game and would love to play it! Thanks. :,)
Oh no 😭 I'm sorry to hear that! That's strange, as it should work with the itch app to bypass the security problems 💦 Is there any chance that you're using MacOS Monterey? For some reason my games don't work on that version, and I don't have a Monterey Mac available to debug the issues. Other than that my only suggestion would be to try to add the game to your security exceptions (either by ctrl-clicking to open or going to your security center to add it to your exceptions)?
Oh no, I just checked, and I use MacOS Monterey. Dang it... thanks for trying to help anyways. :,)
The art style and the difference in colors throughout each ending really made the visual novel more detailed! :)
Thank you so much, I'm glad you liked these details! 😊 Thank you for playing!
I was downloading the application and it said that it was banned (I am from Iraq)
Oh no 😭 😭 I'm sorry, I have no idea why that would have happened! 💦 I suppose it was a regional ban?
I think it's because of the bad internet speed.
And I ask chat GPT and he tell me this
1. Copyright issue: The game may contain copyright infringing material, which will result in it being banned from the site.
2. Inappropriate content: If the game contains inappropriate content or violates the site's policies (such as excessive violence, abuse, or illegal material), this may result in a ban.
3. Technical or temporary issue: Sometimes the ban is due to technical or temporary issues on the site, such as a system glitch or automatic ban being activated unintentionally.
4. Country restrictions: Some games may be banned in certain regions or countries due to local laws.
Ahh the poor Internet speed might be causing it 😓 The first two shouldn't be a problem (all of the content is either original except the music and SFX, which is cleared for use; the game doesn't have any particularly inappropriate content, either) and I'm not sure about 3 and 4 (although I would be very surprised if the game is banned anywhere? There isn't really that much in terms of objectionable content, no sex or graphic depictions of violence, even).
I will upload it after people go to sleep and I will tell you if it succeeds or fails.
hello!! i just wanted to ask if the error "windows protected ur pc" is normal, because im a bit scared to get a virus
Ah yes it is, I'm sorry 😔 Basically happens with all builds of my games since they're not "signed" (since signing apps costs quite a bit of time/money) so they're not "officially" recognized by the OS, but they should be quite safe to run!
That was depressing... but love the art and the idea.
😂 HONESTLY I have the Midas touch, except everything I touch turns into depression instead of gold 😂 I am waiting to enter my comedy era... 😭 but I'm glad that you liked the art and the concept!! Thank you for playing 😂
i absolutely love the face that the programmer is called pygmalion from the greek myth, 10/10 game
😂 Thank you so much, I thought it would be an interesting reimagining of Pygmalion! I'm glad you enjoyed, and thank you for playing 😊
Great game. Also I would recommend doing all three endings to really get what the author is going for here.
Thank you so much for playing!!! 😊 (And thank you for doing all three endings, I do think it gives you the most complete experience 🫡)
HELLOOO THIS IS WONDERFUL... i lowkey relate to "yumeko" (am i cooked?) BUT this is absolutely fantastic. I love the art, the voice acting, especially the potrayal of these characters. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK I LOVE THIS IMMENSELY!!!
DKFJD thank you so much, I'm so flattered 😭 💦 💦 I'M SO GLAD YOU ENJOYED!! (I relate a bit to her too 😂 although I hope you're not trapped like her, if you are please blink quickly to communicate that you need help...) Thank you again for playing and taking the time to comment 💜
im in my visual novel era and i must say i like it
👏 👏 👏 May your visual novel era be long and prosperous 😊