honstaly its no worries!! this game was so cool keep up the good work, what i really liked about it was the self insert :3 iv played a few of your games and the art and storys never fails but i think this was my fav out of them all :D thank you for the amazing game/gen
Okay, i already fangirl about the writting, nows time for the art ( β’Μ .Μ« β’Μ )β§. If i had to talk and praise something out of everything in this game it's gotta be the sprites, i know how difficult it it's to try and do a sprite for a lot of emotions but the simple way that is handle with simple yet very pretty style makes it pop out and easy to diggest for anyone that plays. The little details like Geist having a eye neckless and that same neckless being the one thing you used to save your file and/or load it? Genius, scary and probably was very difficult to do.
Kalei deserves a whole paragraph, not only he's such a sweetheart that understands and manages situations with a mature and careful aproach he also it's just a little goffball full of a mind filled with interestings topics that need to get taken seriously and the mc it's that part of the puzzle that falls just right on the spot. They complement eacthoter and even if in akward or nervious situations they still manage to just pass through it and that's for me a big green flag.
To put an end to my endless praising, thank you Chattercap for creating such a game. Not only it made me realize a lot of stuff about my anxiaty and the things that come with it, it made me realize how much i should appreciate my own Kalei.
AHHH THIS COMMENT IS TOO SWEET, thank you so much π π π I do struggle with art most of all, so I'm so glad that you found the artstyle pretty π¦π¦ and that you noticed the eye necklace, it's such a small detail πππ
AWW I'm so happy that you liked Kalei!! π₯Ήπ¦ Hehe the "puzzle that falls just right on the spot" is such a good way of putting it π€ He and the MC are very different but they also complement each other very well! I think every introvert needs a friend like him π€
GOSH thank you so much for taking the time to play and comment, this feedback was too kind π I really appreciate it! (And I'm so glad that you have your own Kalei π We can all appreciate those people in our lives that treat us with understanding and kindness!)
Chattercap, you continue to be amazing. Your animated sprites and CG are always a pleasure to the eye. Your writing and choices are engaging. Love your work! Kalei is just the sweetest, I love him.
Ahh thank you so much Lila, you're so sweet π π¦ I'm glad you liked Kalei, truly the introvert's ideal extrovert support system π Thank you again for playing!! π
AHHHH thank you π π¦ I'm so glad you liked him, I was worried about casting authentically but Noah really knocked it out of the park; I was so lucky to work with him! Thank you for playing π π
This is your second game that attracted me (the first was "Karamu") and I am in love with your visuals, this "lively" sprites and VA's did such a good job^^ I thought that "MindMindMind" would really be about a yandere ghost or smth like thatπ The result pleasantly surprised me, for me it was unexpected, since I usually don't read warnings.
You described MC thoughts very vividly, unfortunately, there is such a Geist in my life, I hope in one day we will be able to say goodbyeπ’ Kalei is so cute, from the first seconds I had an association with a golden retrieverπ, he is very charming. I really liked both endings, even with Geist I can't call it as "bad" ending, it has its own attraction. I really enjoyed playing this novel, tysm for such a beautiful work <3β€οΈ
English is not my first language, so if it looked too "formal", my apologiesπ
AHHH thank you so much for taking the time to play and leave such a kind comment!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed π₯° LOL I expect that quite a few people are surprised, I didn't want to give it all away in the description π (I just hope that most people aren't disappointed by it lolol) I hope that your Geist is quieter some days, and hopefully one day he'll say goodbye... though Geist tends to be very persistent π I'm so glad that you liked Kalei as well π I hope that everyone can have a friend like him, to keep Geist at bay!
Thank you again for taking the time to play and comment π₯Ή
I... Unironicly think there is no bad ending. Music and sprites are cozy looking. And Geist is well-writen. Truth be told, most of us have a Geist and this game showed me a good window to socialy anxious people. Good game.
Thank you for the kind words π I did intend to leave the endings open to a bit of interpretation, since I think that everyone has different experiences with anxiety - sometimes you need to just relax and be comfortable with yourself for a bit (and your scary ghost bf). I'm glad you enjoyed!!!
Slay game! Found myself cringing as well with the character during the awkward parts, I have had a lot of this negative self-talk as an autistic person with pretty bad social anxiety. Getting better everyday though <3
π If I made you cringe, I definitely did my job π I'm really glad that you found it relatable, and that things are looking up for you π₯Ή Thank you for playing!!
This was such a good depiction of (social) anxiety. I thankfully have not been in a place like that for a couple of years, but some lines sounded just like me during uni π’ Kalei is a super great friend π
Aww thank you so much, I'm really glad that it was relatable! I've also moved on but it was rough, what I would have done to have a Kalei during that period in my life π Thank you again for playing and taking the time to comment! β€οΈ
Hi so I just wanted to let you know that the game you made is truly amazing like I am so hooked up on the story the characters even the visuals are very well made bravo but the thing is I noticed that the voice of the characters in the game was kind of lagging a bit but it was no problem but when I got at the the choice to eat after the movie with Kalei everything went South the game just I don't know wouldn't work anymore no matter how many times I clicked with my mouse so I decided to reboot my PC by the way I'm playing on Windows not Mac since I noticed that so many people had problems with Mac anywho I relaunched the game but it still wouldn't work and my save files just weren't there so I deleted the game from my PC and redownloaded it again I rebooted my PC and relaunched it but it still wouldn't work and when I tried pressing start it wouldn't work pressing continue won't work load wouldn't work you got the picture so I was so excited to play the game I was in such a bad mood these days and I don't know I kind of relate to the main character so it was helping me a lot and I was so bummed when it wouldn't work anymore so I just hope that you can help me with this issue because I really want to play it it seems like such a cool game you did an amazing job and I hope I'm not bothering you good luck and lots of love to you :3
AHHHH thank you so much for playing, and I'm so sorry that you're running into these sorts of issues! Admittedly this is the first time that I've heard of this problem...
I wonder if the save file might have been corrupted? Could you try going to "C:// -> Users -> (whatever your username is) -> AppData -> Roaming -> Chattercap" and completely delete the "MINDMINDMIND" folder? After that I would try restarting the game. (You might need to enable hidden folders if they're not already visible on your PC.) If that works, in the settings, you can set "Skip all text" instead of skip unread text to quickly skip to the place where you left off.
Thank you so much for responding and so quickly too! Again I'm sorry to bother you and well I'm not really good with this kind of stuff if you know what I mean but I have a sister who's majoring in electronics you could say that she knows her stuff and I'm going to ask her to follow your instructions and hopefully it will work and I will be able to play it again again thank you so much for replying it's really means a lot to me I hope you have a good day or night!! :3
Hi it's me again! So I asked my sister about it and she finally managed to get the game going again I am so happy right now I can't wait to play it thank you so much!!! :3
Hi!! Just wanted to let you know that i binged the game yesterday and i am sooo happy :3 the story is so immersive and i loved getting all the endings, part of me wishes the game was longer but I know deep down that this is good enough and you can see that in Kalei ending that the MC gets out of their shelf and they're like reborn and they start accepting themselves which led to geist to tone it down which is a sign of their mental health improvement, on the contrary in Giest's ending you can see that the MC is tricked into thinking that their actual state is a better option for them and they actually just give up improving and changing their actual state which is supported by Geist, this ending actually broke me it was depressing, very much so and that let me to believe that geist is actually a sort of entity representing anxiety that is why the more the MC is starting to accept the more Geist will encourage and love them, anyway I know I talk too much my hands are hurting from so much typing LOL but I couldn't stop I just had to let you know just how amazing of a game you made and I forgot to add that the voice acting was so good the British accent is just so romantic which leads eventually to Giest luring you in lmao I also wish to play the other two games you have made so far I am sure there will be as amazing as this one and I hope you will continue on this journey by making even more amazing games in the future I wish you well and lots of love your way and don't forget to take plenty of rest!!! :3 πππ»
Hey, I've been having some issues playing the game, I'm a Mac Player and the game just won't launch at all, i tried to install it from the itch.io website and even on steam but it just wont launch, it keep saying that an error has ocurred or that the game unexpectedly closed ( while the game didn't open in the first place. ) The same thing happened when i tried to play Karamu and Kanau- If anyone on Mac could lend me a hand I would really appreciate it :'D
Oh no π I'm sorry! Do you happen to be playing on MacOS Monterey? I know that my Godot games (MMM and Kanau) don't work on Monterey for some reason π¦ I've tried to debug it but unfortunately I'm having a hard time because I don't own a Monterey device. However, for Karamu I really don't know... I made that one in Unity, and as far as I could tell people didn't have any issues with it, it worked well on all devices?
Yes i am on Monterey! I guess that explains it, i'll just stick with let's plays for now. As for Karamu, after seeing your answer I tried re-downloading the game and it did perfectly work. I don't know what happened back then but at least i can play it now! Thanks for taking your time to answer my comment! :D
Kalei's like sunflower, a sunshine boy, always makes me feel happy and safe, he's caring, I'm rly feel like being liked and loved (i do have mental issues so seeing him is truly lucky for me, thx for creating this character<33333
As for Geist, I thought he's a ghost at first lol. ngl I feel chocked by his words but at the scene he said"I love u", ummm it's kinda, idk maybe i just wanna hear this so i choose his end lmao
AWW I'M SO GLAD, I really wanted Kalei to be that kind of character, to make you feel appreciated and safe (even when your mind is actively trying to sabotage you...) I'm so happy you liked him! π₯Ή
I don't blame you, Geist's VA did such an impeccable job π The tenderness with which he says those lines was just perfect, he really makes your heart sway π
THANK YOU FOR PLAYING and for commenting ππ¦π¦
I want to hug kalei and I feel quite bad for the mc they don't deserve this lmao- Geist kind of reminds me of a friend I once had, and people like that are terrible. he's a great character- not a great person.
15 minutes later I have decided to do the Geist ending. I HATE HIM EVEN MORE. he is quite literally the living embodiment of self deprecating thoughts except it's just some weird British guy. The things he said to the mc are things ive said to myself- and so has everyone else. AUWDWHIQWDH chatter cap you're so good at writing its not even funnyyyyy!!
ππ I'm happy to hear that, Geist (or at least some of the things he says) is actually partially based on a friend I used to have, too. I'm glad to be free of that relationship now π It's really hard to free yourself from toxic mindsets when you've constantly got that voice in your ear.
FGHHF SELF DEPRECATING THOUGHTS EXCEPT IT'S JUST SOME WEIRD BRITISH GUY it's so true ππ I'm really glad that you found it relatable π₯Ή Thank you for taking the time to play and leave a comment, I'm so grateful π
This game.. AHHH!!! It is so good, and I cried a little bit. Playing it gave me the courage to message someone who I've only recently started talking to after a few days of not messaging them, so thank you for that. The way anxiety was portrayed here felt so real, I felt queezy myself when we got caught in that crowd outside the library!!
I really love this game a lot, and I think its message is very clear and important. Thank you for making this game, thank you so much :') I want to talk to new people too, and playing this game has encouraged me to at least try to do that.
AHHHH I'M SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT π₯Ή I'm so touched that the game inspired you to reach out to a friend πππ Thank you so much for your comments, it's so inspiring and motivating to hear that my work encouraged you π₯Ή
OMGGG english is not my first language and im afraid that ill mix some words, but i REALLY wanted to say that this game is SO well made!!!
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ive made all options and the 2 endings, and honestly, i was crying in both...this really touched my heart and it was soo relatable!! The "worst part" for me was the panic attack scene, the background with the ost, the description in there got me so anxious becauses its so REAL.
i liked so much the characters designs and, specially, their voices! Emerges so much in the story and you can feel how much effort they put to make the characters more real yk! totally a 10/10 <3
Kalei's ending, for me, it was how a healing process is after you suffered so much with anxiety, fear, rejection and loneliness. Hes so kind and honest with you, trying to always make you feel comfortable enough and enjoying all the time with you, even if it was a simple thing. For example, the Geist little devolopment at the end was like one of the good consequences of ur healing process with Kalei helps, ur negavity and anxiety just being at a "normal" level, just starting to being healthy.
and Kalei is TOTALLY unlike Geist. Hes like a personification of anxiety itself?? But hes sooo well writen, you KNOW hes trying to manipulate you and tries to play with you with his words, because all the things he says is so terrible but he ALWAYS try to say in the sweetest way in the end at the point you starts to feel so confused about his actions!
The Geist ending brought me two interpretations:
The first one was he being the personification of social anxiety, you locked yourself in a toxic comfort zone and just <want> to believe thats the better option, just wanting to believe that ur happy being so lonely and not trying anything more becauses of the constant feeling of fear.
The other one is he representing a toxic and manipulative relationship, always trying to bringing you down and comforting you with all the sweetest things even if he IS the reason you're hurt, always forcing you to neglect urself and putting him in a pillar of the REAL happiness, the "perfect choice", the "most protective person" and the "most lovely one". At the end, you cant even decides for urself and just live depending on his "distorced love" becauses he made you believe in that.
thats a small detail but i really liked the pronouns options, its kinda of kindness for being inclusive!
Sorry if i said something not understandable, but i tried to show how much i loved this game!! it was a little important to me because made me realize feelings bought by unhelead traumas that i have to work on it, the game shows you how important is to being open with other people and ask for help, even the small conversations can help you!
Thats It! ill be playing ur others games too, i loved ur writing :)
AHHHHHH this comment really made my day, thank you π I'm so touched you took the time to leave me your thoughts in English π₯Ή
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I'M SO GLAD IT WAS RELATABLE, especially the depiction of the panic attacks! I tried to think of ways that I could represent it accurately!
AHHH YES, the voice actors did such a fantastic job, I was so lucky to get to work with the both of them! They did so much for elevating this game in particular, since it was so dialogue heavy!
And I'm really happy to read your interpretation of Kalei's ending, that was exactly what I wanted to convey! Sometimes that's all you need to heal - someone who helps you feel comfortable enough to just be yourself, so you realize that things aren't as scary as you think.
OHHHH your interpretations of Geist's ending were EXACTLY on the mark as well. I did want to leave Geist's identity open to the player's interpretation. On the one hand, he's the personification of anxiety, and his ending is your "toxic comfort zone" - a REALLY good way to put it. You're so afraid of doing anything that you try to convince yourself that this is what you want so that you don't have to face your fears. On the other hand, he can also be interpreted as a toxic relationship! I partially based his behavior on toxic friendships that I've had in the past, where the friend tried to isolate me so that I would have more time and attention for them. Toxic people really do make themselves into your "pillar of happiness" - so that you end up revolving around them.
AHHH I'm glad you liked the pronoun options! I do a lot of games with established MCs, but I would like to do a lot more customizable protags like this in the future!
NO WORRIES, I understood everything π₯Ή I was so touched by the kindness and thoughtfulness of your comment, thank you π Thank you again for playing!!
made an account just to give this masterpiece a 5 star review!!!!!!! i love everything about this game. i love how the characters interact with each other, how cute the designs are, and how much love and effort was put !
the main idea focuses on not letting your thoughts govern your actions, which stole my heart and attention. this game made me feel so seen, especially how overwhelmingly realistic geistβs lingering whispers were. geist was both comforting and destructive for the main character. his ruinous words kept trying to interfere with our relationship with kalei, only to reassure us that he only does it out of love and to protect us. this really emphasizes the unhealthy relationship between you and your thoughts that stays focused on being something thats still in the future. if you keep worrying about something thats in the future, youβll miss whats happening around you in the present.
i like the small detail on how overwhelming it can get when you meet new people :) they may seem like theyβre out to eat you alive — but really, theyβre not so bad once you get to know them properly.
also, can we talk about how ridiculously cute kalei is??????????? the little dude is so passionate about movies!!!! i wanna eat him alive soooo bad >_< this man is so perfect i just wnna keep him in my pocket and bring him everywhere !!!!!!!!!!!!! i wish i got to know more about him in-game and had the option to get to know about his past. either way, i love this game so much , iβll have to replay this again next year after my bad memory does me good
i love how imperfect everyone is. mary sue characters are so bland, they donβt reflect the true nature of humans. itβs okay to think about these bad thoughts, whats important is how you respond to them! thank you for making this game, it truly was an eye-opener. MC and kalei are SO cute together!!!!! my roman empire <3333333
DFGDGDF YOU MADE AN ACCOUNT JUST TO LEAVE A REVIEW, I'm tearing up, I'm so honored π₯Ήπ¦π¦ Thank you for all the kind wordπ
I'm really happy that the story was relatable π₯Ή When I was writing it I had to do a lot of reflection on my own experiences π and had to acknowledge that, as easy as it was to demonize my "bad thoughts," they were actually dangerous BECAUSE they were comforting. I think that sometimes when people say, "Don't worry, just focus on the present!", it can be hard to take that advice π but it's really as simple as that LOL
IT'S SO TRUE, meeting new people is always scary, even when you know that they're probably going to be perfectly nice - but it's really fulfilling once you get to know them!
AHHHHHH I'm glad you liked Kalei π₯Ή I find it so funny that I've gotten more than one person saying that they want to keep a Kalei in their pocket at all times π€£ and it's so true, dang I need my emotional support extrovert...
Thank you again for playing ππ¦π¦ And for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed π₯Ή
All jokes aside, I'm so glad that I finally got a new PC Laptop to play this game!!! It's been on my backlog forever and I was really looking forward to playing it!!
Man, where do I even begin. The art is awesome, the music is very fitting and, god, the voice acting is SUPERB.
And don't even get me started about the writing!!! I came to this game almost completely blind. I only knew it was a yandere ghost but I did NOT expect that type of relationship between Geist and MC. It really was like a constant negative voice in your head telling you that you're worthless and many more lies coming from low self-confidence and anxiety... Which is much more terrifying and heartbreaking than I thought because, at the end of the day... our minds try to "protect us" by avoiding everything, sometimes.
"Avoid everyone and everything and you won't be hurt." Geist is really the personification of negative self-talk with the constant excuse that it all comes from a place of love when, it reality, it comes from a place of fear. Fear of rejection, bear of being embarrassed and shamed, fear of never being able to connect to another person in the way you want.
And when the MC starts to realize that... when they finally realize what's been happening all along... they stand up to Geist. They stand up to their fear, they confront it and decide to be brave and try. Yes, sometimes things won't go well for them, but that doesn't mean that everything will go badly ALL the time either.
I loved MC's relationship with Kalei because they truly complemented each other well, they had similar interests and they made each other feel energized and happy. Even after having some awkward interactions, when Kalei introduced them to their friends, things still ended up going well (cause yeah, sometimes you can have awkward interactions even with good friends!) and man jeksdbgkjb.
I just loved it so much, Chatt, it's an amazing game. I admit I haven't played the bad ending yet, 'cause I didn't want to give Geist the satisfaction of getting to me xD but I want to, sometime! The ending with Kalei was beautiful and I'm happy that he and MC got their happy ending <3
AHHHH PRI, CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW LAPTOP, I'm so flattered that you remembered and took the time to play πππ
I'm glad that you were pleasantly surprised by the "twist" (not really a twist, but you get what I mean) π€£ I wasn't really sure how to describe this game, and I thought that it would probably be better if people went in blind, so I'm glad that they weren't disappointed by the ghost yan LOL I'm sure he's a lot less sexy and a lot more obnoxious than people expected...
"Geist is really the personification of negative self-talk with the constant excuse that it all comes from a place of love when, it reality, it comes from a place of fear" -> I couldn't put it better myself! That's exactly why I thought a gaslighting yan would be a perfect match for it π€£ He gaslights you into believing you're less interesting and worthy than you actually are, but the truly insidious part is how he gaslights you into believing that it's for your own good.
I'm glad that you liked Kalei, he's one of my favorites, ngl π I did want to convey that, even though Kalei himself is a really nice and easygoing guy, sometimes social interactions are just awkward π€£ and things go wrong, and it happens. And you shouldn't be afraid of being more open because of what will happen, because even the worst thing is probably not as bad as you think!
Thank you again for playing, Pri π and leaving such a long and thoughtful comment, you're too sweet! I'm so glad you enjoyed it πππ (and that's all right, Geist can languish in solitude π€£π€£π€£)
I REALLY LOVED IT! Cute art style, storyline, soundtrack and a very relatable story (wich I'm literally living rn). It's so refreshing seeing a visual novel about stuff that isn't just about dating some guy and that's it, but it adds a really good depths into MC problems.
And lastly, I liked the contrast between Kalei and Geist palette & style contrast, that matches their personalities.
Ok I'll stop yapping about this little MASTERPIECE.
(I'M SORRY, this comment got caught up in itch's filter and I didn't see it until now!)
THANK YOU SO MUCH, I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Hehe, I had a lot of fun designing these two, I'm happy that you appreciated the difference between them π€
Thank you again for playing and for taking the time to leave such a kind comment π₯Ή (I hope that your Geist learns to be a little quieter π)
hihi! I really liked these Karamu and Kanau that you made!! These ones are so good, especially with a animated comic, which made me feel like reading a comic. Not only, your story was good unlike yandere games (I don't hate these ones but I'm really looking forward hihi!) Can't wait to try the mind mind mind game, you have right now.
However, I can't play this cus I don't have laptop ;((. Maybe you could make it available for android? I would be gladly if you will, but I mean, it's fine, since you couldn't do it. I will be waiting for this!! Your games are so good >;33!!
GAH I'M SORRY, this comment got caught up in itch's filter, and I only saw it now! Thank you so much, I'm really glad that you enjoyed those two π I definitely want to make my games available on Android, but unfortunately the game engine I use doesn't allow it at the moment... If Android exports become available, I definitely plan on working on one! Thank you again for your interest π₯Ή
this game is really important in many different ways, and i could talk for a very long time about why i think that. it's not always easy to tell in the moment when you are having overwhelming negative thoughts, but playing this game helped me to look at things from a different perspective. i was able to see how my own negative thinking could be ruining experiences for me before i even get to have them. thinking too much about all the negative things that could happen makes it so much more difficult to pay attention to all of the good things that are actually happening around you. playing this game really helped me to remember that. i have so many more things to say, but that is what made the biggest impression on me. i want to work harder at knowing when i am doing these things from now on.
OH WOW, I'm so honored π This comment really made my week, thank you! I'm so glad that you were able to relate to the game like this! I've struggled a lot with negative thoughts in the past (and still do, alas). It really recolors everything in your life, preventing you from experiencing it to the fullest because you're so afraid of what might happen. Even now I need to remind myself not to overthink/take a step back when I'm in a doom spiral LOL
I never thought a game of mine would help someone like this π₯Ή I'm very happy and honored; thank you again for playing! Let's work hard at it together πͺ
thank you for helping me (and others) by making this game! i agree, negative thinking can stop us from doing a lot of things. we can't let our negative thinking bring us down! let's both work hard! we can do this!
So I got this game through Steam. Originally, I didn't really think much of it since I was trying to find visual novels to build my reading lists. This visual novel has got me through places. I got it mostly because the name of it got my interest. It piqued me due to the fact I love messing with my own Psyche. I didn't realize it wasn't much psychological horror but told through anxious thoughts.
I can relate to MC when it comes to loud spaces and can't hear your own mind think. It reminds me of a similar situation I was in a few months ago really, instead of the college setting more so in the bar setting.
I read this game through and was reminded how much Geist could be the shame wizard from Big Mouth. But Geist can get into your head a lot more later down the line. When MC stands up if you choose to do so. It feels like a good power move. I think this is one of the better-written stories for a visual novel I have loved. I thought about getting the art book at some point because it was so good. A lot of what Geist says kind of hinted at my own voices, to say the least, that I usually tend to ignore.
Not to mention Kalei! Man, I love that man. He actually gonna be one of my fictional boyfriends. Only if I write him into a story. I love the way Kalei cares for MC and manages to ease their anxiety away by somehow redirecting the conversation or just removing them from large crowds. I just love the fact he was caring and nice. The way he sticks up for MC was nice. While MC still has Geist as their inner voice. It shows that the inner voice will still be there and that's okay. It's easier to make sure you want to live your life to the fullest without your anxiety taking control over you. I really love it.
YOU FOUND IT ON STEAM, thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to me on itch π₯Ήπ¦π¦ I was originally going to make it more of a psychological horror (hence why the cover looks so eerie too π) but as I was writing the script, it never felt quite right to me. Since anxiety isn't something horrifying, that you need to be terrified of; instead, it's just part of you, and an understandable way of coping with stressful situations.
I'm really glad that you found it relatable! π₯Ή I'd like to say that I've gotten better, but even now I don't deal that well with crowds π the shame wizard comparison is VERY true, I never considered that! And thank you for the compliment on the writing π¦
I'M GLAD YOU LOVED KALEI, I had so much fun writing him! You've gotta deal with your some things yourself, but it really helps to have a good friend (boyfriend *cough cough*) to help you through the tough parts. I'm glad you liked the ending too, you phrased my intent with it pretty much perfectly π₯Ήπ¦
Thank you again for playing and for taking the time to leave such considerate thoughts π I'm very grateful!
I kinda like the ending of kalei more cause somehow i saw geist character development AND also he wont go away? HELL YEAH GOT 2 BOYS now im sitting thinking of what to play next after this masterpiece
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honestly i thought i would like geist more turns out when kalei did this boyy im smitten. sold me 100% i feel like he is now my comfort otome bf AAAHHHH!! HOW DO U KNOW, IF I WAS IN THE SITUATION AND IM THE SAME CHARACTER AS THE MC I WOULD COUNT PETALS TOO LIKE IDK ITS SUCH A SMALL DETAIL BUT HAVE A BIG MEANING about the food part where i go with him I picked ramen or the viatnamese food but i always get the same description, like its loco moco its so deep. i kinda relate to this, really hit like a brick. like its so true it's so fragile. I like the way you write it's like im reading a novel or manhwa but otome version, the way you describe things it felt like it's now a new standard to me that i want this kind of otome in every otome I play and thank you for this... I hope you really do make more otome games. I love the subtle changes of the atmosphere bg like its so subtle you wont be able to notice much... and again the va? FOR FREE and the effects. PLEASE LIVE LONG.
LOL Geist might be the poster boy, but Kalei is the real love interest indeed π I really love how you picked up on all the little details, gosh, I'm very touched π₯Ή I'm so glad that you liked the writing style too, I have a tendency to be on the wordier/more monologue heavy side π which isn't everyone's cup of tea, so I'm so happy when it's up someone's alley π₯Ή A NEW STANDARD DFGDGD I'M SO FLATTERED, GOSH
(Ahhh and thank you for the heads up about the bug! I haven't seen this one, I'll look into it)
AHH I hope you enjoy them!! The Deepwater Witch isn't finished yet; the script is done, but I wanted to take my time with some of the later CGs! I've been putting it off a bit since I didn't have a fire under my butt with a jam deadline π It's one of my favorite things I've written, so I want to take my time with it, but I'll be working on it soon!
you dont know that even if the smallest option like what to do "podcast-music" i save then reload them just to pick all the options cause I really do like how u word things, it felt like im reading from a book, and also LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!! I also agree on the other comments that the coding? really put so much in it, sa gui everything and for free like I have nothing else to give but kind words but I hope that your food is delicous everyday
I literally tried to log in as fast as lightning just to comment. But GODDAMN the UI and animation is so fucking smooth and you made it FREE?? As an IT/coding kid this game literally scratched that super duper deep itch at the back of my mind that I literally had a braingasm- I didn't even get past like 6 paragraphs of the game; I just had to comment on the smoothness of everything. My guy really be giving us buttery smooth gameplay for FREE? I- It's so high quality for a free game??? Best one I've seen so far in the otome game/dating sims category (well since most of the free games uses RenPy). But I'm geeking over the design rather than story itself lmaoo- I'm gonna go and continue playing now bye-
DFGDFGFDGDF WELL THANK YOU SO MUCH π This is the first time I've received a comment like this LOL I'm glad that everything performs well, and thank you for your compliments on the design π₯Ή I do want my games to be as easy and convenient to play as possible! In the future I'd like to level up my UI animations so that everything feels more satisfying to play as well πͺ I hope you enjoy it!
I loved the game! I have no words to say how much I am in love with Kalei ππ. I played on PC but it was borrowed from a friend. So if you could consider making your games in Android versions, I would be very happy.
I'm already following you for your next games! β₯οΈ
(PS: I don't speak English, so if some things are written strange, I'm sorry :'D)
AWW thank you so much, I'm so glad that you liked it! Unfortunately the version of the game engine that I use right now doesn't support Android releases - it's planned, but I'm not sure how long it will take, and there's nothing I can do, I'm afraid... when it's implemented I'll work on a port!
Holy smokes what a great game. After playing it I had to just sit there and think it over. Goodness where to begin with the positives?
I really wasn't expecting to relate so quickly and easily with MC and it's so hard to find games (especially visual novels) that I find myself understanding and thinking so in-tune with an MC so quickly.
Love the concept and use of Geist, he's very easy to get drawn into and get caught up in his words, 18 patch drop when? until a certain point and you feel amazing once you hit that breaking point with him. Also don't think that I would let that Bell Jar reference slip away, I know exactly what you're implying with that and I respect its usage immensely~
Kalei was just wonderful, just a straight up lovely and kind character to perfectly counter balance Geist. He reminds me of the real life people I know and actively get in contact with them. So thank you for making such a wholesome(?) game, definitely going to check out your other games both the present and future!
OH GOSH, this is such high praise π this really made my day, thank you so much π₯Ή
I'm so glad!! I actually worried that people would struggle with this protagonist since they are pretty "defined" despite being a self-insert, so I was relieved that players were still able to connect with them!
DFGDFGFDGDFGDFGDF I'm scared to think of what Geist's dirty talk would look like... I'm really glad he gave you that impression, that was 100% my intent with him - to portray him as someone charming, but to ultimately make your break with him quite cathartic. And YOU CAUGHT THE BELL JAR REFERENCE, I like to think that Geist self-inserts as the jar when he reads it...
And aww, I'm so glad! I've met a few people like Kalei, and I'm always appreciative of them, too π₯Ή they're rare gems! Thank you again for playing, and I'm so happy that you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed the game! I associated with OP so much with the anxiety that I was mentally telling OP to go to the college's advisor/councilor about this guy (Gheist) if he wasn't a 'virtual' ghost
AWW thank you so much for the kind words π₯Ή I'm glad you enjoyed it! And that's definitely the healthy option π if a strange man is following you...definitely ask for help LOL
mc is so relatable but unfortunately my anxiety isn't a blond british man with green eyes π
jokes aside, from the voice acting to the visuals this game is just amazing πas someone with anxiety disordergeist's words hit really close to home, and him reading the bell jar?? i loved this detail a lot lol
also kalei has my whole heart, he's so cute omg ππ
Oh gosh I'm sorry for the late reply, this got caught by the spam detector π I didn't realize there was one until now! I'm so glad that you enjoyed and found it relatable π₯Ή and AHHHHHH you're the second person who caught that he was reading the bell jar π€
Thank you again for taking the time to play and comment π₯Ή (and I'm sorry I didn't catch this earlier!! SDFDG)
Currently the version of the game engine that I use doesn't support Android releases; I think it'll be made available in the future, but I don't have an ETA! If it's available then I'll work on a port.
That's high praise, thank you π₯Ήπ¦ I'm grateful that you played through it all, and thank you so much for taking the time to leave your thoughts! βΊοΈπ
i dont struggle with the kind of anxiety mc has so im basically just ready to fight geist in a walmart parking lot... and to kiss kalei LOL.. i shall defend u MC!!!
I don't know what to really say SO im just going to put some thoughts!! (spoilers)
This game is so good!! I love the way the like sprites are sort of like animated and not just still because it adds so much more life to the whole game!! Kalei is honestly so pretty and he seems like such a good friend to have i love him so much :( (/pos!!) Geist honestly annoyed me so much (which is a good thing because that means the voice actor did a good job!!!!) but i like how he is like the manifestation of sort of like overthinking and how to him he thinks that what he's doing is to protect the main character even though most of the times it just holds them back and also i like that even if you decide to listen to him it still isn't like a total "bad" ending!! (i don't know how to fully describe it </3 like there's still hope that they could turn things around later even if it's more gradual than the other ending)
Overall i'd say this is a really cool game with very pretty visuals and a relatable and well written plot :3
Thank you so much for taking the time to play and leave your thoughts!! π₯Ή I'm so glad that you liked the animated sprites, the effort in putting them in was worth it! Geist's VA did SUCH a fantastic job dfgdfgdf and I'm glad that you liked his ending - it's not a happy one, but it's comforting in its own way! And of course, even if you're in that spot - you can always turn around and make things better for yourself!
Thank you again for playing, I'm happy you liked the visuals and the story π
Thank you so much for taking the time to play and leave your thoughts!! π₯Ή I'm so glad that you liked the animated sprites, the effort in putting them in was worth it! Geist's VA did SUCH a fantastic job dfgdfgdf and I'm glad that you liked his ending - it's not a happy one, but it's comforting in its own way! And of course, even if you're in that spot - you can always turn around and make things better for yourself!
Thank you again for playing, I'm happy you liked the visuals and the story π
Ahhhhh, I liked it a lot, it was very immersive! The writing pulls you right into the story, the animated sprites look great, and the voice acting is excellent. π I also love the concept of Geist just lurking around and acting like your personal anxiety assistant (TM) while also being unbelievably smug and charming at the same time π€π gskgksldks. (I mean, for story reasons, because his teasing annoyed me sometimes, esp. when it'd get super exaggerated) (his voice kinda made up for the annoyance tho lgkdflgdkl)
And the theme is very relatable overall (maybe a bit too much lol π ). Kalei seems like the perfect (boy)friend to get the MC out of their shell while also not being a perfect human and I think that was a nice touch. I also appreciate that you have to reach out to him to keep up the relationship. It feels realistic: you can't expect the other person to always talk to you first.
Tbh I kinda liked Geist's ending. I expected something more tragic or violent so I was surprised it went the way it did (but in a good way). Of course it's not better than the MC having friends/a boyfriend etc. and I wouldn't call it a positive ending but the message is comforting??? And oddly enough, I feel that at least for me, accepting the fact that I'm a little weird helps ease the anxiety and push through social stuff. I also like that even in the good ending, Geist still lingers around and throws in the occasional comment, but in a more productive way? It's like the anxiety is used for good this time lol, kinda like you can redirect stress and use it for motivation I guess.
Overall, a very cool idea and great execution. π The hype it got is well deserved ^^
AWW thank you for playing, Hiro!! π I really appreciate it!
LMAO I'm happy that you found Geist charming, I feel like I've gotten the gamut of reactions ranging from "he's charming in a gremlin way/my favorite" to "I literally want to want to kill him immediately." I agree that Shaun made him WAY more likeable than he ever had a right to be *sigh*
I'm glad that you found it relatable dgdfgd honestly the conclusion was inspired by a lot of friendships in my own life - where friends would reach out to me, and I would regret not reaching out to them in return. And it was unfair to them, and sometimes the friendship would fall away because of it (it's something I still struggle with).
LOL YES honestly considering the "yandere" tag I think a lot of people might have been expecting something more tragic/violent indeed (for like a day I considered an ending where Geist killed Kalei but it was SO out of left field?). I agree with you, it's not a positive ending, but the self-acceptance is comforting. I've definitely had similar mindsets whenever I need to get through "rough patches" - and you can always change at your own pace if you want to. And I'm glad that you liked the good ending π I do think those feelings don't really go away, but it's nice to think that you can channel them into things that can help you (gosh the little voice in my head telling me to exercise more is definitely doing me a favor).
Thank you so much for taking the time to play and comment, Hiro, it's so sweet of you π π π I'm glad you enjoyed!
I really loved how you made anxiety a metaphor and killed it with the dialogues, every time Geist would say something hurting to the Mc to "protect" them I was like "lol that's the shit I used to tell myself". I felt so identified that it made me laugh sometimes (glad to say that I'm doing way better than years ago).
I must confess I cried when Geist said: "I don't want you to get hurt. Not when you are this fragile (...)" "I just want to help". It hit me hard, like, yeah... anxiety is a mechanism "born" to protect us, but in the end, it shields us when there is nothing to be afraid of, it just makes things worse most of the time.
OH GOSH, thank you so much for playing and taking the time to leave your thoughts π
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I'm so happy that it made you feel seen π₯Ή I drew a lot from my own past experiences with anxiety when I wrote this, so I was worried that people wouldn't enjoy it/find it relatable π so I'm so happy to hear that you identified with it, and that you're doing better now! (I am too π€) And yes, at first I was going to make Geist much more malicious/villainous - I really hate what he did to me, after all. But in the end I find it hard to be mad at him *sigh*
THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN, your sweet comment and your beautiful art really made my day π₯Ή
This game was lovely to play! I loved the animated emotions the sprites had, and their art is really nice. I had to make sure I replayed through Kalei's route though after playing Geist's route as I wanted to leave them on a happy note!
This game was so amazing! It really put into perspective how it would feel if someone spoke to us the way we speak to ourselves at times. I really really enjoyed it! The art, cinematography and voice acting were all stunning! You're also incredibly good at audio! Each scene really just takes you in, especially on the audio side! Really loved it!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind comment π₯Ήππ¦ Audio is definitely not one of my stronger suits so I'm glad it was immersive, too! The VAs really did the heavy lifting on that one π€£ thank you again!! βΊοΈ
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this was such good writing Geist made me qestion myself in making chooses thats how i know he was played well such a good game i really recomend it!!
GOSH that's so kind of you to say π Thank you so much for playing and taking the to comment π π I'm glad that it was interesting!!
honstaly its no worries!! this game was so cool keep up the good work, what i really liked about it was the self insert :3 iv played a few of your games and the art and storys never fails but i think this was my fav out of them all :D thank you for the amazing game/gen
Okay, i already fangirl about the writting, nows time for the art ( β’Μ .Μ« β’Μ )β§. If i had to talk and praise something out of everything in this game it's gotta be the sprites, i know how difficult it it's to try and do a sprite for a lot of emotions but the simple way that is handle with simple yet very pretty style makes it pop out and easy to diggest for anyone that plays. The little details like Geist having a eye neckless and that same neckless being the one thing you used to save your file and/or load it? Genius, scary and probably was very difficult to do.
Kalei deserves a whole paragraph, not only he's such a sweetheart that understands and manages situations with a mature and careful aproach he also it's just a little goffball full of a mind filled with interestings topics that need to get taken seriously and the mc it's that part of the puzzle that falls just right on the spot. They complement eacthoter and even if in akward or nervious situations they still manage to just pass through it and that's for me a big green flag.
To put an end to my endless praising, thank you Chattercap for creating such a game. Not only it made me realize a lot of stuff about my anxiaty and the things that come with it, it made me realize how much i should appreciate my own Kalei.
AHHH THIS COMMENT IS TOO SWEET, thank you so much π π π I do struggle with art most of all, so I'm so glad that you found the artstyle pretty π¦π¦ and that you noticed the eye necklace, it's such a small detail πππ
AWW I'm so happy that you liked Kalei!! π₯Ήπ¦ Hehe the "puzzle that falls just right on the spot" is such a good way of putting it π€ He and the MC are very different but they also complement each other very well! I think every introvert needs a friend like him π€
GOSH thank you so much for taking the time to play and comment, this feedback was too kind π I really appreciate it! (And I'm so glad that you have your own Kalei π We can all appreciate those people in our lives that treat us with understanding and kindness!)
Chattercap, you continue to be amazing. Your animated sprites and CG are always a pleasure to the eye. Your writing and choices are engaging. Love your work! Kalei is just the sweetest, I love him.
Ahh thank you so much Lila, you're so sweet π π¦ I'm glad you liked Kalei, truly the introvert's ideal extrovert support system π Thank you again for playing!! π
"i am always 2 steps ahead" ahh voice but british
π π π HONESTLY not wrong
I love Kalei so much! Especially when I hear him say local slang. His aloha shirt is so pretty too! Much love from Hawai'i <33
AHHHH thank you π π¦ I'm so glad you liked him, I was worried about casting authentically but Noah really knocked it out of the park; I was so lucky to work with him! Thank you for playing π π
Kalei is the cutest sweetest cinnamon roll! Loved his character!
AWW thank you so much!! π We could all use a friend like him π
This is your second game that attracted me (the first was "Karamu") and I am in love with your visuals, this "lively" sprites and VA's did such a good job^^ I thought that "MindMindMind" would really be about a yandere ghost or smth like thatπ The result pleasantly surprised me, for me it was unexpected, since I usually don't read warnings.
You described MC thoughts very vividly, unfortunately, there is such a Geist in my life, I hope in one day we will be able to say goodbyeπ’ Kalei is so cute, from the first seconds I had an association with a golden retrieverπ, he is very charming. I really liked both endings, even with Geist I can't call it as "bad" ending, it has its own attraction. I really enjoyed playing this novel, tysm for such a beautiful work <3β€οΈ
English is not my first language, so if it looked too "formal", my apologiesπAHHH thank you so much for taking the time to play and leave such a kind comment!! I'm so glad that you enjoyed π₯° LOL I expect that quite a few people are surprised, I didn't want to give it all away in the description π (I just hope that most people aren't disappointed by it lolol) I hope that your Geist is quieter some days, and hopefully one day he'll say goodbye... though Geist tends to be very persistent π I'm so glad that you liked Kalei as well π I hope that everyone can have a friend like him, to keep Geist at bay!
Thank you again for taking the time to play and comment π₯Ή
(Your English was lovely!!!)
I... Unironicly think there is no bad ending. Music and sprites are cozy looking. And Geist is well-writen. Truth be told, most of us have a Geist and this game showed me a good window to socialy anxious people. Good game.
Thank you for the kind words π I did intend to leave the endings open to a bit of interpretation, since I think that everyone has different experiences with anxiety - sometimes you need to just relax and be comfortable with yourself for a bit (and your scary ghost bf). I'm glad you enjoyed!!!
Slay game! Found myself cringing as well with the character during the awkward parts, I have had a lot of this negative self-talk as an autistic person with pretty bad social anxiety. Getting better everyday though <3
π If I made you cringe, I definitely did my job π I'm really glad that you found it relatable, and that things are looking up for you π₯Ή Thank you for playing!!
This was such a good depiction of (social) anxiety. I thankfully have not been in a place like that for a couple of years, but some lines sounded just like me during uni π’ Kalei is a super great friend π
Aww thank you so much, I'm really glad that it was relatable! I've also moved on but it was rough, what I would have done to have a Kalei during that period in my life π Thank you again for playing and taking the time to comment! β€οΈ
Hi so I just wanted to let you know that the game you made is truly amazing like I am so hooked up on the story the characters even the visuals are very well made bravo but the thing is I noticed that the voice of the characters in the game was kind of lagging a bit but it was no problem but when I got at the the choice to eat after the movie with Kalei everything went South the game just I don't know wouldn't work anymore no matter how many times I clicked with my mouse so I decided to reboot my PC by the way I'm playing on Windows not Mac since I noticed that so many people had problems with Mac anywho I relaunched the game but it still wouldn't work and my save files just weren't there so I deleted the game from my PC and redownloaded it again I rebooted my PC and relaunched it but it still wouldn't work and when I tried pressing start it wouldn't work pressing continue won't work load wouldn't work you got the picture so I was so excited to play the game I was in such a bad mood these days and I don't know I kind of relate to the main character so it was helping me a lot and I was so bummed when it wouldn't work anymore so I just hope that you can help me with this issue because I really want to play it it seems like such a cool game you did an amazing job and I hope I'm not bothering you good luck and lots of love to you :3
AHHHH thank you so much for playing, and I'm so sorry that you're running into these sorts of issues! Admittedly this is the first time that I've heard of this problem...
I wonder if the save file might have been corrupted? Could you try going to "C:// -> Users -> (whatever your username is) -> AppData -> Roaming -> Chattercap" and completely delete the "MINDMINDMIND" folder? After that I would try restarting the game. (You might need to enable hidden folders if they're not already visible on your PC.) If that works, in the settings, you can set "Skip all text" instead of skip unread text to quickly skip to the place where you left off.
Thank you so much for responding and so quickly too! Again I'm sorry to bother you and well I'm not really good with this kind of stuff if you know what I mean but I have a sister who's majoring in electronics you could say that she knows her stuff and I'm going to ask her to follow your instructions and hopefully it will work and I will be able to play it again again thank you so much for replying it's really means a lot to me I hope you have a good day or night!! :3
Hi it's me again! So I asked my sister about it and she finally managed to get the game going again I am so happy right now I can't wait to play it thank you so much!!! :3
AHHHH I'm so happy to hear that π₯Ή Thank you for letting me know!! I hope you enjoy the rest!
Hi!! Just wanted to let you know that i binged the game yesterday and i am sooo happy :3 the story is so immersive and i loved getting all the endings, part of me wishes the game was longer but I know deep down that this is good enough and you can see that in Kalei ending that the MC gets out of their shelf and they're like reborn and they start accepting themselves which led to geist to tone it down which is a sign of their mental health improvement, on the contrary in Giest's ending you can see that the MC is tricked into thinking that their actual state is a better option for them and they actually just give up improving and changing their actual state which is supported by Geist, this ending actually broke me it was depressing, very much so and that let me to believe that geist is actually a sort of entity representing anxiety that is why the more the MC is starting to accept the more Geist will encourage and love them, anyway I know I talk too much my hands are hurting from so much typing LOL but I couldn't stop I just had to let you know just how amazing of a game you made and I forgot to add that the voice acting was so good the British accent is just so romantic which leads eventually to Giest luring you in lmao I also wish to play the other two games you have made so far I am sure there will be as amazing as this one and I hope you will continue on this journey by making even more amazing games in the future I wish you well and lots of love your way and don't forget to take plenty of rest!!! :3 πππ»
Hey, I've been having some issues playing the game, I'm a Mac Player and the game just won't launch at all, i tried to install it from the itch.io website and even on steam but it just wont launch, it keep saying that an error has ocurred or that the game unexpectedly closed ( while the game didn't open in the first place. ) The same thing happened when i tried to play Karamu and Kanau- If anyone on Mac could lend me a hand I would really appreciate it :'D
Oh no π I'm sorry! Do you happen to be playing on MacOS Monterey? I know that my Godot games (MMM and Kanau) don't work on Monterey for some reason π¦ I've tried to debug it but unfortunately I'm having a hard time because I don't own a Monterey device. However, for Karamu I really don't know... I made that one in Unity, and as far as I could tell people didn't have any issues with it, it worked well on all devices?
Yes i am on Monterey! I guess that explains it, i'll just stick with let's plays for now. As for Karamu, after seeing your answer I tried re-downloading the game and it did perfectly work. I don't know what happened back then but at least i can play it now! Thanks for taking your time to answer my comment! :D
Ahhhhh this game is AMAZING!!!
Kalei's like sunflower, a sunshine boy, always makes me feel happy and safe, he's caring, I'm rly feel like being liked and loved (i do have mental issues so seeing him is truly lucky for me, thx for creating this character<33333
As for Geist, I thought he's a ghost at first lol. ngl I feel chocked by his words but at the scene he said"I love u", ummm it's kinda, idk maybe i just wanna hear this so i choose his end lmao
but don't get me wrong, I'm still team Kalei :)
thx for making this MASTERPIECE!!!
AWW I'M SO GLAD, I really wanted Kalei to be that kind of character, to make you feel appreciated and safe (even when your mind is actively trying to sabotage you...) I'm so happy you liked him! π₯Ή
I don't blame you, Geist's VA did such an impeccable job π The tenderness with which he says those lines was just perfect, he really makes your heart sway π
THANK YOU FOR PLAYING and for commenting ππ¦π¦
I literally want to punch geist
I want to hug kalei and I feel quite bad for the mc they don't deserve this lmao- Geist kind of reminds me of a friend I once had, and people like that are terrible. he's a great character- not a great person.
15 minutes later I have decided to do the Geist ending. I HATE HIM EVEN MORE. he is quite literally the living embodiment of self deprecating thoughts except it's just some weird British guy. The things he said to the mc are things ive said to myself- and so has everyone else. AUWDWHIQWDH chatter cap you're so good at writing its not even funnyyyyy!!
LOL PUNCH GEIST, me too, me too...
ππ I'm happy to hear that, Geist (or at least some of the things he says) is actually partially based on a friend I used to have, too. I'm glad to be free of that relationship now π It's really hard to free yourself from toxic mindsets when you've constantly got that voice in your ear.
FGHHF SELF DEPRECATING THOUGHTS EXCEPT IT'S JUST SOME WEIRD BRITISH GUY it's so true ππ I'm really glad that you found it relatable π₯Ή Thank you for taking the time to play and leave a comment, I'm so grateful π
This game.. AHHH!!! It is so good, and I cried a little bit. Playing it gave me the courage to message someone who I've only recently started talking to after a few days of not messaging them, so thank you for that. The way anxiety was portrayed here felt so real, I felt queezy myself when we got caught in that crowd outside the library!!
I really love this game a lot, and I think its message is very clear and important. Thank you for making this game, thank you so much :') I want to talk to new people too, and playing this game has encouraged me to at least try to do that.
AHHHH I'M SO HAPPY TO HEAR THAT π₯Ή I'm so touched that the game inspired you to reach out to a friend πππ Thank you so much for your comments, it's so inspiring and motivating to hear that my work encouraged you π₯Ή
OMGGG english is not my first language and im afraid that ill mix some words, but i REALLY wanted to say that this game is SO well made!!!
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ive made all options and the 2 endings, and honestly, i was crying in both...this really touched my heart and it was soo relatable!! The "worst part" for me was the panic attack scene, the background with the ost, the description in there got me so anxious becauses its so REAL.
i liked so much the characters designs and, specially, their voices! Emerges so much in the story and you can feel how much effort they put to make the characters more real yk! totally a 10/10 <3
Kalei's ending, for me, it was how a healing process is after you suffered so much with anxiety, fear, rejection and loneliness. Hes so kind and honest with you, trying to always make you feel comfortable enough and enjoying all the time with you, even if it was a simple thing. For example, the Geist little devolopment at the end was like one of the good consequences of ur healing process with Kalei helps, ur negavity and anxiety just being at a "normal" level, just starting to being healthy.
and Kalei is TOTALLY unlike Geist. Hes like a personification of anxiety itself?? But hes sooo well writen, you KNOW hes trying to manipulate you and tries to play with you with his words, because all the things he says is so terrible but he ALWAYS try to say in the sweetest way in the end at the point you starts to feel so confused about his actions!
The Geist ending brought me two interpretations:
The first one was he being the personification of social anxiety, you locked yourself in a toxic comfort zone and just <want> to believe thats the better option, just wanting to believe that ur happy being so lonely and not trying anything more becauses of the constant feeling of fear.
The other one is he representing a toxic and manipulative relationship, always trying to bringing you down and comforting you with all the sweetest things even if he IS the reason you're hurt, always forcing you to neglect urself and putting him in a pillar of the REAL happiness, the "perfect choice", the "most protective person" and the "most lovely one". At the end, you cant even decides for urself and just live depending on his "distorced love" becauses he made you believe in that.
thats a small detail but i really liked the pronouns options, its kinda of kindness for being inclusive!
Sorry if i said something not understandable, but i tried to show how much i loved this game!! it was a little important to me because made me realize feelings bought by unhelead traumas that i have to work on it, the game shows you how important is to being open with other people and ask for help, even the small conversations can help you!
Thats It! ill be playing ur others games too, i loved ur writing :)
AHHHHHH this comment really made my day, thank you π I'm so touched you took the time to leave me your thoughts in English π₯Ή
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I'M SO GLAD IT WAS RELATABLE, especially the depiction of the panic attacks! I tried to think of ways that I could represent it accurately!
AHHH YES, the voice actors did such a fantastic job, I was so lucky to get to work with the both of them! They did so much for elevating this game in particular, since it was so dialogue heavy!
And I'm really happy to read your interpretation of Kalei's ending, that was exactly what I wanted to convey! Sometimes that's all you need to heal - someone who helps you feel comfortable enough to just be yourself, so you realize that things aren't as scary as you think.
OHHHH your interpretations of Geist's ending were EXACTLY on the mark as well. I did want to leave Geist's identity open to the player's interpretation. On the one hand, he's the personification of anxiety, and his ending is your "toxic comfort zone" - a REALLY good way to put it. You're so afraid of doing anything that you try to convince yourself that this is what you want so that you don't have to face your fears. On the other hand, he can also be interpreted as a toxic relationship! I partially based his behavior on toxic friendships that I've had in the past, where the friend tried to isolate me so that I would have more time and attention for them. Toxic people really do make themselves into your "pillar of happiness" - so that you end up revolving around them.
AHHH I'm glad you liked the pronoun options! I do a lot of games with established MCs, but I would like to do a lot more customizable protags like this in the future!
NO WORRIES, I understood everything π₯Ή I was so touched by the kindness and thoughtfulness of your comment, thank you π Thank you again for playing!!
NO SPOILERS just my take :33
made an account just to give this masterpiece a 5 star review!!!!!!! i love everything about this game. i love how the characters interact with each other, how cute the designs are, and how much love and effort was put !
the main idea focuses on not letting your thoughts govern your actions, which stole my heart and attention. this game made me feel so seen, especially how overwhelmingly realistic geistβs lingering whispers were. geist was both comforting and destructive for the main character. his ruinous words kept trying to interfere with our relationship with kalei, only to reassure us that he only does it out of love and to protect us. this really emphasizes the unhealthy relationship between you and your thoughts that stays focused on being something thats still in the future. if you keep worrying about something thats in the future, youβll miss whats happening around you in the present.
i like the small detail on how overwhelming it can get when you meet new people :) they may seem like theyβre out to eat you alive — but really, theyβre not so bad once you get to know them properly.
also, can we talk about how ridiculously cute kalei is??????????? the little dude is so passionate about movies!!!! i wanna eat him alive soooo bad >_< this man is so perfect i just wnna keep him in my pocket and bring him everywhere !!!!!!!!!!!!! i wish i got to know more about him in-game and had the option to get to know about his past. either way, i love this game so much , iβll have to replay this again next year after my bad memory does me good
i love how imperfect everyone is. mary sue characters are so bland, they donβt reflect the true nature of humans. itβs okay to think about these bad thoughts, whats important is how you respond to them! thank you for making this game, it truly was an eye-opener. MC and kalei are SO cute together!!!!! my roman empire <3333333
DFGDGDF YOU MADE AN ACCOUNT JUST TO LEAVE A REVIEW, I'm tearing up, I'm so honored π₯Ήπ¦π¦ Thank you for all the kind wordπ
I'm really happy that the story was relatable π₯Ή When I was writing it I had to do a lot of reflection on my own experiences π and had to acknowledge that, as easy as it was to demonize my "bad thoughts," they were actually dangerous BECAUSE they were comforting. I think that sometimes when people say, "Don't worry, just focus on the present!", it can be hard to take that advice π but it's really as simple as that LOL
IT'S SO TRUE, meeting new people is always scary, even when you know that they're probably going to be perfectly nice - but it's really fulfilling once you get to know them!
AHHHHHH I'm glad you liked Kalei π₯Ή I find it so funny that I've gotten more than one person saying that they want to keep a Kalei in their pocket at all times π€£ and it's so true, dang I need my emotional support extrovert...
Thank you again for playing ππ¦π¦ And for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed π₯Ή
It's been 84 years
All jokes aside, I'm so glad that I finally got a new PC Laptop to play this game!!! It's been on my backlog forever and I was really looking forward to playing it!!Man, where do I even begin. The art is awesome, the music is very fitting and, god, the voice acting is SUPERB.
And don't even get me started about the writing!!! I came to this game almost completely blind. I only knew it was a yandere ghost but I did NOT expect that type of relationship between Geist and MC. It really was like a constant negative voice in your head telling you that you're worthless and many more lies coming from low self-confidence and anxiety... Which is much more terrifying and heartbreaking than I thought because, at the end of the day... our minds try to "protect us" by avoiding everything, sometimes.
"Avoid everyone and everything and you won't be hurt." Geist is really the personification of negative self-talk with the constant excuse that it all comes from a place of love when, it reality, it comes from a place of fear. Fear of rejection, bear of being embarrassed and shamed, fear of never being able to connect to another person in the way you want.
And when the MC starts to realize that... when they finally realize what's been happening all along... they stand up to Geist. They stand up to their fear, they confront it and decide to be brave and try. Yes, sometimes things won't go well for them, but that doesn't mean that everything will go badly ALL the time either.
I loved MC's relationship with Kalei because they truly complemented each other well, they had similar interests and they made each other feel energized and happy. Even after having some awkward interactions, when Kalei introduced them to their friends, things still ended up going well (cause yeah, sometimes you can have awkward interactions even with good friends!) and man jeksdbgkjb.
I just loved it so much, Chatt, it's an amazing game. I admit I haven't played the bad ending yet, 'cause I didn't want to give Geist the satisfaction of getting to me xD but I want to, sometime! The ending with Kalei was beautiful and I'm happy that he and MC got their happy ending <3
AHHHH PRI, CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW LAPTOP, I'm so flattered that you remembered and took the time to play πππ
I'm glad that you were pleasantly surprised by the "twist" (not really a twist, but you get what I mean) π€£ I wasn't really sure how to describe this game, and I thought that it would probably be better if people went in blind, so I'm glad that they weren't disappointed by the ghost yan LOL I'm sure he's a lot less sexy and a lot more obnoxious than people expected...
"Geist is really the personification of negative self-talk with the constant excuse that it all comes from a place of love when, it reality, it comes from a place of fear" -> I couldn't put it better myself! That's exactly why I thought a gaslighting yan would be a perfect match for it π€£ He gaslights you into believing you're less interesting and worthy than you actually are, but the truly insidious part is how he gaslights you into believing that it's for your own good.
I'm glad that you liked Kalei, he's one of my favorites, ngl π I did want to convey that, even though Kalei himself is a really nice and easygoing guy, sometimes social interactions are just awkward π€£ and things go wrong, and it happens. And you shouldn't be afraid of being more open because of what will happen, because even the worst thing is probably not as bad as you think!
Thank you again for playing, Pri π and leaving such a long and thoughtful comment, you're too sweet! I'm so glad you enjoyed it πππ (and that's all right, Geist can languish in solitude π€£π€£π€£)
I REALLY LOVED IT! Cute art style, storyline, soundtrack and a very relatable story (wich I'm literally living rn). It's so refreshing seeing a visual novel about stuff that isn't just about dating some guy and that's it, but it adds a really good depths into MC problems.
And lastly, I liked the contrast between Kalei and Geist palette & style contrast, that matches their personalities.
Ok I'll stop yapping about this little MASTERPIECE.
(I'M SORRY, this comment got caught up in itch's filter and I didn't see it until now!)
THANK YOU SO MUCH, I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Hehe, I had a lot of fun designing these two, I'm happy that you appreciated the difference between them π€
Thank you again for playing and for taking the time to leave such a kind comment π₯Ή (I hope that your Geist learns to be a little quieter π)
hihi! I really liked these Karamu and Kanau that you made!! These ones are so good, especially with a animated comic, which made me feel like reading a comic. Not only, your story was good unlike yandere games (
I don't hate these ones but I'm really looking forward hihi!)Can't wait to try the mind mind mind game, you have right now.However, I can't play this cus I don't have laptop ;((. Maybe you could make it available for android? I would be gladly if you will, but I mean, it's fine, since you couldn't do it. I will be waiting for this!! Your games are so good >;33!!
GAH I'M SORRY, this comment got caught up in itch's filter, and I only saw it now! Thank you so much, I'm really glad that you enjoyed those two π I definitely want to make my games available on Android, but unfortunately the game engine I use doesn't allow it at the moment... If Android exports become available, I definitely plan on working on one! Thank you again for your interest π₯Ή
this game is really important in many different ways, and i could talk for a very long time about why i think that. it's not always easy to tell in the moment when you are having overwhelming negative thoughts, but playing this game helped me to look at things from a different perspective. i was able to see how my own negative thinking could be ruining experiences for me before i even get to have them. thinking too much about all the negative things that could happen makes it so much more difficult to pay attention to all of the good things that are actually happening around you. playing this game really helped me to remember that. i have so many more things to say, but that is what made the biggest impression on me. i want to work harder at knowing when i am doing these things from now on.
OH WOW, I'm so honored π This comment really made my week, thank you! I'm so glad that you were able to relate to the game like this! I've struggled a lot with negative thoughts in the past (and still do, alas). It really recolors everything in your life, preventing you from experiencing it to the fullest because you're so afraid of what might happen. Even now I need to remind myself not to overthink/take a step back when I'm in a doom spiral LOL
I never thought a game of mine would help someone like this π₯Ή I'm very happy and honored; thank you again for playing! Let's work hard at it together πͺ
thank you for helping me (and others) by making this game! i agree, negative thinking can stop us from doing a lot of things. we can't let our negative thinking bring us down! let's both work hard! we can do this!
odio a la rubia estupidaaaaaa
π yo tambiΓ©n!!!
So I got this game through Steam. Originally, I didn't really think much of it since I was trying to find visual novels to build my reading lists. This visual novel has got me through places. I got it mostly because the name of it got my interest. It piqued me due to the fact I love messing with my own Psyche. I didn't realize it wasn't much psychological horror but told through anxious thoughts.
I can relate to MC when it comes to loud spaces and can't hear your own mind think. It reminds me of a similar situation I was in a few months ago really, instead of the college setting more so in the bar setting.
I read this game through and was reminded how much Geist could be the shame wizard from Big Mouth. But Geist can get into your head a lot more later down the line. When MC stands up if you choose to do so. It feels like a good power move. I think this is one of the better-written stories for a visual novel I have loved. I thought about getting the art book at some point because it was so good. A lot of what Geist says kind of hinted at my own voices, to say the least, that I usually tend to ignore.
Not to mention Kalei! Man, I love that man. He actually gonna be one of my fictional boyfriends. Only if I write him into a story. I love the way Kalei cares for MC and manages to ease their anxiety away by somehow redirecting the conversation or just removing them from large crowds. I just love the fact he was caring and nice. The way he sticks up for MC was nice. While MC still has Geist as their inner voice. It shows that the inner voice will still be there and that's okay. It's easier to make sure you want to live your life to the fullest without your anxiety taking control over you. I really love it.
YOU FOUND IT ON STEAM, thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to me on itch π₯Ήπ¦π¦ I was originally going to make it more of a psychological horror (hence why the cover looks so eerie too π) but as I was writing the script, it never felt quite right to me. Since anxiety isn't something horrifying, that you need to be terrified of; instead, it's just part of you, and an understandable way of coping with stressful situations.
I'm really glad that you found it relatable! π₯Ή I'd like to say that I've gotten better, but even now I don't deal that well with crowds π the shame wizard comparison is VERY true, I never considered that! And thank you for the compliment on the writing π¦
I'M GLAD YOU LOVED KALEI, I had so much fun writing him! You've gotta deal with your some things yourself, but it really helps to have a good friend (boyfriend *cough cough*) to help you through the tough parts. I'm glad you liked the ending too, you phrased my intent with it pretty much perfectly π₯Ήπ¦
Thank you again for playing and for taking the time to leave such considerate thoughts π I'm very grateful!
I can't let the gang know I cried while playing this game
It's okay, I'll keep it a secret...(thank you so much for playing!!!)
I kinda like the ending of kalei more cause somehow i saw geist character development AND also he wont go away? HELL YEAH GOT 2 BOYS now im sitting thinking of what to play next after this masterpiece
I hope you really do make more otome games. I love the subtle changes of the atmosphere bg like its so subtle you wont be able to notice much... and again the va? FOR FREE and the effects. PLEASE LIVE LONG.
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honestly i thought i would like geist more turns out when kalei did this boyy im smitten. sold me 100% i feel like he is now my comfort otome bf
AAAHHHH!! HOW DO U KNOW, IF I WAS IN THE SITUATION AND IM THE SAME CHARACTER AS THE MC I WOULD COUNT PETALS TOO LIKE IDK ITS SUCH A SMALL DETAIL BUT HAVE A BIG MEANING
about the food part where i go with him I picked ramen or the viatnamese food but i always get the same description, like its loco moco
its so deep. i kinda relate to this, really hit like a brick. like its so true it's so fragile.
I like the way you write it's like im reading a novel or manhwa but otome version, the way you describe things it felt like it's now a new standard to me that i want this kind of otome in every otome I play and thank you for this...
IM GONNA WAIT FOR YOUR OTHER 2 GAMES TO FINISH, oh wait the deepwater is finished?
LOL Geist might be the poster boy, but Kalei is the real love interest indeed π I really love how you picked up on all the little details, gosh, I'm very touched π₯Ή I'm so glad that you liked the writing style too, I have a tendency to be on the wordier/more monologue heavy side π which isn't everyone's cup of tea, so I'm so happy when it's up someone's alley π₯Ή A NEW STANDARD DFGDGD I'M SO FLATTERED, GOSH
(Ahhh and thank you for the heads up about the bug! I haven't seen this one, I'll look into it)
AHH I hope you enjoy them!! The Deepwater Witch isn't finished yet; the script is done, but I wanted to take my time with some of the later CGs! I've been putting it off a bit since I didn't have a fire under my butt with a jam deadline π It's one of my favorite things I've written, so I want to take my time with it, but I'll be working on it soon!
you dont know that even if the smallest option like what to do "podcast-music" i save then reload them just to pick all the options cause I really do like how u word things, it felt like im reading from a book, and also LOOKING FORWARD TO IT!! I also agree on the other comments that the coding? really put so much in it, sa gui everything and for free like I have nothing else to give but kind words but I hope that your food is delicous everyday
I literally tried to log in as fast as lightning just to comment. But GODDAMN the UI and animation is so fucking smooth and you made it FREE?? As an IT/coding kid this game literally scratched that super duper deep itch at the back of my mind that I literally had a braingasm- I didn't even get past like 6 paragraphs of the game; I just had to comment on the smoothness of everything. My guy really be giving us buttery smooth gameplay for FREE? I- It's so high quality for a free game??? Best one I've seen so far in the otome game/dating sims category (well since most of the free games uses RenPy). But I'm geeking over the design rather than story itself lmaoo- I'm gonna go and continue playing now bye-
DFGDFGFDGDF WELL THANK YOU SO MUCH π This is the first time I've received a comment like this LOL I'm glad that everything performs well, and thank you for your compliments on the design π₯Ή I do want my games to be as easy and convenient to play as possible! In the future I'd like to level up my UI animations so that everything feels more satisfying to play as well πͺ I hope you enjoy it!
I loved the game! I have no words to say how much I am in love with Kalei ππ. I played on PC but it was borrowed from a friend. So if you could consider making your games in Android versions, I would be very happy.
I'm already following you for your next games! β₯οΈ
(PS: I don't speak English, so if some things are written strange, I'm sorry :'D)
AWW thank you so much, I'm so glad that you liked it! Unfortunately the version of the game engine that I use right now doesn't support Android releases - it's planned, but I'm not sure how long it will take, and there's nothing I can do, I'm afraid... when it's implemented I'll work on a port!
Thank you again!!!
Holy smokes what a great game. After playing it I had to just sit there and think it over. Goodness where to begin with the positives?
I really wasn't expecting to relate so quickly and easily with MC and it's so hard to find games (especially visual novels) that I find myself understanding and thinking so in-tune with an MC so quickly.
Love the concept and use of Geist, he's very easy to get drawn into and get caught up in his words,
18 patch drop when?until a certain point and you feel amazing once you hit that breaking point with him. Also don't think that I would let that Bell Jar reference slip away, I know exactly what you're implying with that and I respect its usage immensely~Kalei was just wonderful, just a straight up lovely and kind character to perfectly counter balance Geist. He reminds me of the real life people I know and actively get in contact with them. So thank you for making such a wholesome(?) game, definitely going to check out your other games both the present and future!
OH GOSH, this is such high praise π this really made my day, thank you so much π₯Ή
I'm so glad!! I actually worried that people would struggle with this protagonist since they are pretty "defined" despite being a self-insert, so I was relieved that players were still able to connect with them!
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I'm scared to think of what Geist's dirty talk would look like...I'm really glad he gave you that impression, that was 100% my intent with him - to portray him as someone charming, but to ultimately make your break with him quite cathartic. And YOU CAUGHT THE BELL JAR REFERENCE, I like to think that Geist self-inserts as the jar when he reads it...And aww, I'm so glad! I've met a few people like Kalei, and I'm always appreciative of them, too π₯Ή they're rare gems! Thank you again for playing, and I'm so happy that you enjoyed it!
Really enjoyed the game! I associated with OP so much with the anxiety that I was mentally telling OP to go to the college's advisor/councilor about this guy (Gheist) if he wasn't a 'virtual' ghost
AWW thank you so much for the kind words π₯Ή I'm glad you enjoyed it! And that's definitely the healthy option π if a strange man is following you...definitely ask for help LOL
mc is so relatable but unfortunately my anxiety isn't a blond british man with green eyes π
jokes aside, from the voice acting to the visuals this game is just amazing π as someone with anxiety disorder geist's words hit really close to home, and him reading the bell jar?? i loved this detail a lot lol
also kalei has my whole heart, he's so cute omg ππ
Oh gosh I'm sorry for the late reply, this got caught by the spam detector π I didn't realize there was one until now! I'm so glad that you enjoyed and found it relatable π₯Ή and AHHHHHH you're the second person who caught that he was reading the bell jar π€
Thank you again for taking the time to play and comment π₯Ή (and I'm sorry I didn't catch this earlier!! SDFDG)
Will You Release This Game on Android?
Currently the version of the game engine that I use doesn't support Android releases; I think it'll be made available in the future, but I don't have an ETA! If it's available then I'll work on a port.
Ok Thanks Brother I Hope You Will Release This Game On Android And How Will The Port Work I Will Wait
This was an amazingly well-done portrayal of social anxiety
It was a bit difficult to get through at points, but well worth the effort
That's high praise, thank you π₯Ήπ¦ I'm grateful that you played through it all, and thank you so much for taking the time to leave your thoughts! βΊοΈπ
Geist's degrading comments awoke something within me.
πππ I can't say I was expecting this, but with the voice, it's understandable...
i dont struggle with the kind of anxiety mc has so im basically just ready to fight geist in a walmart parking lot... and to kiss kalei LOL.. i shall defend u MC!!!
DFHJKKHG I LOVE THIS COMMENT, Geist will flee in terror from your wrath π
everybody needs a milkshakex3 in their lives :3
I don't know what to really say SO im just going to put some thoughts!! (spoilers)
This game is so good!! I love the way the like sprites are sort of like animated and not just still because it adds so much more life to the whole game!! Kalei is honestly so pretty and he seems like such a good friend to have i love him so much :( (/pos!!) Geist honestly annoyed me so much (which is a good thing because that means the voice actor did a good job!!!!) but i like how he is like the manifestation of sort of like overthinking and how to him he thinks that what he's doing is to protect the main character even though most of the times it just holds them back and also i like that even if you decide to listen to him it still isn't like a total "bad" ending!! (i don't know how to fully describe it </3 like there's still hope that they could turn things around later even if it's more gradual than the other ending)
Overall i'd say this is a really cool game with very pretty visuals and a relatable and well written plot :3
Thank you so much for taking the time to play and leave your thoughts!! π₯Ή I'm so glad that you liked the animated sprites, the effort in putting them in was worth it! Geist's VA did SUCH a fantastic job dfgdfgdf and I'm glad that you liked his ending - it's not a happy one, but it's comforting in its own way! And of course, even if you're in that spot - you can always turn around and make things better for yourself!
Thank you again for playing, I'm happy you liked the visuals and the story π
Thank you so much for taking the time to play and leave your thoughts!! π₯Ή I'm so glad that you liked the animated sprites, the effort in putting them in was worth it! Geist's VA did SUCH a fantastic job dfgdfgdf and I'm glad that you liked his ending - it's not a happy one, but it's comforting in its own way! And of course, even if you're in that spot - you can always turn around and make things better for yourself!
Thank you again for playing, I'm happy you liked the visuals and the story π
Fashionably late to the party, but I'm here β¨
Ahhhhh, I liked it a lot, it was very immersive! The writing pulls you right into the story, the animated sprites look great, and the voice acting is excellent. π I also love the concept of Geist just lurking around and acting like your personal anxiety assistant (TM) while also being unbelievably smug and charming at the same time π€π gskgksldks. (I mean, for story reasons, because his teasing annoyed me sometimes, esp. when it'd get super exaggerated)
(his voice kinda made up for the annoyance tho lgkdflgdkl)And the theme is very relatable overall (maybe a bit too much lol π ). Kalei seems like the perfect (boy)friend to get the MC out of their shell while also not being a perfect human and I think that was a nice touch. I also appreciate that you have to reach out to him to keep up the relationship. It feels realistic: you can't expect the other person to always talk to you first.
Tbh I kinda liked Geist's ending. I expected something more tragic or violent so I was surprised it went the way it did (but in a good way). Of course it's not better than the MC having friends/a boyfriend etc. and I wouldn't call it a positive ending but the message is comforting??? And oddly enough, I feel that at least for me, accepting the fact that I'm a little weird helps ease the anxiety and push through social stuff. I also like that even in the good ending, Geist still lingers around and throws in the occasional comment, but in a more productive way? It's like the anxiety is used for good this time lol, kinda like you can redirect stress and use it for motivation I guess.
Overall, a very cool idea and great execution. π The hype it got is well deserved ^^
AWW thank you for playing, Hiro!! π I really appreciate it!
LMAO I'm happy that you found Geist charming, I feel like I've gotten the gamut of reactions ranging from "he's charming in a gremlin way/my favorite" to "I literally want to want to kill him immediately." I agree that Shaun made him WAY more likeable than he ever had a right to be *sigh*
I'm glad that you found it relatable dgdfgd honestly the conclusion was inspired by a lot of friendships in my own life - where friends would reach out to me, and I would regret not reaching out to them in return. And it was unfair to them, and sometimes the friendship would fall away because of it (it's something I still struggle with).
LOL YES honestly considering the "yandere" tag I think a lot of people might have been expecting something more tragic/violent indeed (for like a day I considered an ending where Geist killed Kalei but it was SO out of left field?). I agree with you, it's not a positive ending, but the self-acceptance is comforting. I've definitely had similar mindsets whenever I need to get through "rough patches" - and you can always change at your own pace if you want to. And I'm glad that you liked the good ending π I do think those feelings don't really go away, but it's nice to think that you can channel them into things that can help you (gosh the little voice in my head telling me to exercise more is definitely doing me a favor).
Thank you so much for taking the time to play and comment, Hiro, it's so sweet of you π π π I'm glad you enjoyed!
(Sorry if I make any mistake, english it's not my first language :'D)
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I really loved how you made anxiety a metaphor and killed it with the dialogues, every time Geist would say something hurting to the Mc to "protect" them I was like "lol that's the shit I used to tell myself". I felt so identified that it made me laugh sometimes (glad to say that I'm doing way better than years ago).
I must confess I cried when Geist said: "I don't want you to get hurt. Not when you are this fragile (...)" "I just want to help". It hit me hard, like, yeah... anxiety is a mechanism "born" to protect us, but in the end, it shields us when there is nothing to be afraid of, it just makes things worse most of the time.
And yeah, I should shut up now xD
My kudos to you and the VAs <3
OH GOSH, thank you so much for playing and taking the time to leave your thoughts π
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I'm so happy that it made you feel seen π₯Ή I drew a lot from my own past experiences with anxiety when I wrote this, so I was worried that people wouldn't enjoy it/find it relatable π so I'm so happy to hear that you identified with it, and that you're doing better now! (I am too π€) And yes, at first I was going to make Geist much more malicious/villainous - I really hate what he did to me, after all. But in the end I find it hard to be mad at him *sigh*
THANK YOU SO MUCH AGAIN, your sweet comment and your beautiful art really made my day π₯Ή
This game was lovely to play! I loved the animated emotions the sprites had, and their art is really nice. I had to make sure I replayed through Kalei's route though after playing Geist's route as I wanted to leave them on a happy note!
Aww thank you so much for taking the time to play and for the kind words (and for even playing through 3 times)! :)
IS GEIST THE VOICES IN OUR HEAD? OR IS HE REAL
π What is he indeed...I talked a little about it in my postmortem! But I'll leave it to the player to decide!
This game was so amazing! It really put into perspective how it would feel if someone spoke to us the way we speak to ourselves at times. I really really enjoyed it! The art, cinematography and voice acting were all stunning! You're also incredibly good at audio! Each scene really just takes you in, especially on the audio side! Really loved it!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind comment π₯Ήππ¦ Audio is definitely not one of my stronger suits so I'm glad it was immersive, too! The VAs really did the heavy lifting on that one π€£ thank you again!! βΊοΈ