FlareZero Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 So, what type of game is this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrickenBiged Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'd check out the reviews if I were you. The game apparently opens by telling you that it is not a game, but a portrait of someone with depression. Based on the reviews, you might not want to go into it if you're looking for something "fun" to play. Metacritics list of critics' reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasondm300 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 it is really wierd and pretty depressing. it only takes about 45 minutes to finish up, and that was for me going through it twice to get some stuff I missed. It is an interactive story, but not even that interactive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markcavan Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 I've played, actually played is not the right term, I've experienced the game. Its a quick story and should take no more than 1 hour to complete. It's an interesting, thought provoking story and gives a good insight into depression. The haters will predictably enough hate the game but the story will touch some. I did not exactly like it but understood the story the developer was telling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terra Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 So it's pretty much a story about depression? I guess it kind of fits Halloween in that sense. I'll make sure I'm "playing" this when I'm in a good mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superstarmaste1r Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Very interesting. Nice pick where I can't wait to try this one for sure which I glad it's on for the lineup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damon8r351 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 (edited) It's a ~1 hour introspective on the chain of events that cause the main character to decide to commit suicide. It's basically a text-reading exercise, but you have a character that you can walk around with in certain situations. It's an easy set of trophies, but it's not something that's a comfortable thing to read. It's not something that's fun to play either, because it's not meant to be fun, but it might give you something to think about. Edited September 28, 2016 by damon8r351 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 It's a ~1 hour introspective on the chain of events that cause the main character to decide to commit suicide. It's basically a text-reading exercise, but you have a character that you can walk around with in certain situations. It's an easy set of trophies, but it's not something that's a comfortable thing to read. It's not something that's fun to play, because it's not meant to be fun, but it might give you something to think about. Now I'm quite interested in checking this game out. I'll be sure to download it once it becomes available for free. You made me a little bit excited . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katt Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 my doctor is gonna get mad at me if I play this... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awf9495 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 It's a ~1 hour introspective on the chain of events that cause the main character to decide to commit suicide. It's basically a text-reading exercise, but you have a character that you can walk around with in certain situations. It's an easy set of trophies, but it's not something that's a comfortable thing to read. It's not something that's fun to play either, because it's not meant to be fun, but it might give you something to think about. Sounds like a deeper, more focused, more disturbing Three Fourths Home (which wasn't fun to play either). I will probably check it out, though I'm not sure I really want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damon8r351 Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Sounds like a deeper, more focused, more disturbing Three Fourths Home (which wasn't fun to play either). I will probably check it out, though I'm not sure I really want to. Played that too, and it's similar but not quite the same. Actual Sunlight is inexorable to it's expected finish, and there's nothing you can do about it but advance the text and watch. Three Fourths Home gives you a small degree of control over how the ending turns out based on how you choose to respond to some things.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlareZero Posted September 29, 2016 Author Share Posted September 29, 2016 I've played, actually played is not the right term, I've experienced the game. Its a quick story and should take no more than 1 hour to complete. It's an interesting, thought provoking story and gives a good insight into depression. The haters will predictably enough hate the game but the story will touch some. I did not exactly like it but understood the story the developer was telling. This is interesting, I will try it.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted September 29, 2016 Share Posted September 29, 2016 I was going to try this game, but after reading about all the depressed things I'm having second thoughts. my doctor is gonna get mad at me if I play this... I bet psychologists around the world will be happy though, more depressed people to treat . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viech54 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Not sure about picking up this game or not, I have enough games to play as it is and I'm not one to jump at every game just because it's free. Well, the month just started, I have a lot more time to make up my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Not sure about picking up this game or not, I have enough games to play as it is and I'm not one to jump at every game just because it's free. Well, the month just started, I have a lot more time to make up my mind. I believe it's meant to be a +/- 1 hour long game so you could easily play it in between other games , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viech54 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 I believe it's meant to be a +/- 1 hour long game so you could easily play it in between other games , True, but what matters more is whether it's good or not. Still... An hour is not much, even if I end up disliking the game, I can watch videos or do something else while playing it. But from what I've read, I don't think it sucks. *downloads the game* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raidou Kuzunoha XIV Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) It was an interesting game/visual novel, had some depressing and introspective moments, but I also felt it was a tad too "oh woe is me" for my liking. I've suffered with depression for years, it comes and goes, so I can understand where the writer is coming from, but excuses such as "I'm too old to do this any more" or "I'm too fat" are just eye roll worthy at times, especially when they keep getting repeated. I may still be young, but if there's one thing I've learnt, it's that making excuses for yourself is usually a sign you're not even trying in the first place. Edited October 5, 2016 by SuperSmexy500 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnacharya Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) I bet psychologists around the world will be happy though, more depressed people to treat .Haha! Most of us would not want more depressed people, because dealing with someone's depression can be really draining for us too! Edited October 5, 2016 by darkamdusias Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starcrunch061 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 It was an interesting game/visual novel, had some depressing and introspective moments, but I also felt it was a tad too "oh woe is me" for my liking. I've suffered with depression for years, it comes and goes, so I can understand where the writer is coming from, but excuses such as "I'm too old to do this any more" or "I'm too fat" are just eye roll worthy at times, especially when they keep getting repeated. I may still be young, but if there's one thing I've learnt, it's that making excuses for yourself is usually a sign you're not even trying in the first place. Yeah, this is almost certainly what will bother me. As someone who has been crippled by depression, and sought (and currently seeks) professional help, it goes against everything in my being to see someone (even a smallish fictional character that looks like Bobby Hill from King of the Hill) just give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Haha! Most of us would not want more depressed people, because dealing with someone's depression can be really draining for us too! Then how about a game that makes people happy again ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnacharya Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Then how about a game that makes people happy again ? Doki Doki Universe has you covered. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Ookami Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Then how about a game that makes people happy again ? Don't we have Code:Realize for that? =D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucas Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Doki Doki Universe has you covered. Pfff, Doki-Doki Universe would make me even more depressed . Ugh, I hated that game so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karnacharya Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 Pfff, Doki-Doki Universe would make me even more depressed . Ugh, I hated that game so much. Haha. Fair enough. Different strokes for different strokes, I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon-Archon Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Doki Doki Universe has you covered. Pfff, Doki-Doki Universe would make me even more depressed . Ugh, I hated that game so much. What's the game about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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