For some reason the game soft locks for me? Two messages after choosing "I should be happy" the game just never gives me another one. After "I should be angry" I can play for a bit longer but it too eventually locks up and I can never get to the ending. Tried both local windows and web player versions.
Other than that I only got why the acid rain was important after eating his friend after a second playthrough. Man, ain't that just life.
I forgot to comment on this one when I played it, but it was such a good time. It's a bit oddly specific, but I always thought that the nuclear waste spike setting was underutilized. I also really loved the main character here, the way they spoke about the other people felt very humanized? The descriptions of the world and what happened to it versus what was coming after this glimpse of it were beautiful as well; the soundtrack felt very elevating to that experience. Overall a very melancholy but satisfying story
this is such a lovely game!! i was already sold by the premise but was even more excited seeing that someone also named cain developed it.<3 the writing and the message.
AHH NO WAY I HAVENT COMMENTED ON THIS I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH, your writing astonishes me everytime, i love how human all of them are, and i hope you continue to create more :3
Lovely game. Really made me think about the current world, and how important it is that we fight for a better future--even if it's bitterly unfair to us that we may not get to enjoy it.
awesome game. i've been sitting at my computer for like 10 minutes now going "yeah..." you have a brilliant way of writing, evoking real introspection in a relatively short monologue, and with a slick as hell setting.
good luck on proximate! seeing your parallels talk and this means i'm very excited for what might come in the future. one day i hope i can write something that makes people feel emotions like you have here
Loved the idea of waste eaters and that we can witness them becoming obsolete. I wish I could learn more about these characters and the world they inhabit. Are you planning more games in this setting?
yes, i'd love to make more in this setting! i'm currently working on a larger project, PROXIMATE, but when that's done i think i'll return to this setting :)
This game speaks to some of the feelings those of us working on climate change grapple with, so thanks for some catharsis! The idea that we might struggle our whole lives to save the world, and never see the benefits, is something I grapple with a lot and is something I'd love to write more about. Thanks again, and looking forward to future projects!
Hi! I absolutely love the art direction and the aesthetic of this game! I'm a sound designer/composer from London and would love to have a chance to work with you! Have you got some contact details you can give me so i can message you privately? Thanks!
Your storytelling is the best I've had the pleasure of enjoying in months. The ability to evoke such strong emotions with so little text is a rare gift. Don't stop creating man.
beautiful subtle writing with excellent world building. The way you described this world through this character made my mind imagine so many things. Loved it
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Thoughtful monologue. I loved the write-up you posted!
Really cool pixel art. Orange/green is an unusual color palette but it works well here. Also, cat.
This is so cool and awesome dude
Well... Damn.
thank you so much for this game. its fucking gorgeous
For some reason the game soft locks for me? Two messages after choosing "I should be happy" the game just never gives me another one. After "I should be angry" I can play for a bit longer but it too eventually locks up and I can never get to the ending. Tried both local windows and web player versions.
Other than that I only got why the acid rain was important after eating his friend after a second playthrough. Man, ain't that just life.
Really enjoy the aesthetic here
Damn
I forgot to comment on this one when I played it, but it was such a good time. It's a bit oddly specific, but I always thought that the nuclear waste spike setting was underutilized. I also really loved the main character here, the way they spoke about the other people felt very humanized? The descriptions of the world and what happened to it versus what was coming after this glimpse of it were beautiful as well; the soundtrack felt very elevating to that experience. Overall a very melancholy but satisfying story
such a lovely comment, thank you so much! <3
this is such a lovely game!! i was already sold by the premise but was even more excited seeing that someone also named cain developed it.<3 the writing and the message.
hell yeah!!!! thank you so much <3 <3 (and lol cool to find another cain!)
AHH NO WAY I HAVENT COMMENTED ON THIS I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH, your writing astonishes me everytime, i love how human all of them are, and i hope you continue to create more :3
aaaaa such a lovely comment, thank you so much!!!! <3 <3 <3
Reminds me of the Nausicaa manga, when the protagonist learns the truth about the ecosystem she loves.
A noble sacrifice, when duty calls, we pay the price. For a better future I'll give my life
DUTY. COURAGE. HONOR!
Lovely game. Really made me think about the current world, and how important it is that we fight for a better future--even if it's bitterly unfair to us that we may not get to enjoy it.
awesome game. i've been sitting at my computer for like 10 minutes now going "yeah..."
you have a brilliant way of writing, evoking real introspection in a relatively short monologue, and with a slick as hell setting.
good luck on proximate! seeing your parallels talk and this means i'm very excited for what might come in the future. one day i hope i can write something that makes people feel emotions like you have here
oh gosh such a lovely comment, thank you so much! <3
Loved the idea of waste eaters and that we can witness them becoming obsolete. I wish I could learn more about these characters and the world they inhabit. Are you planning more games in this setting?
yes, i'd love to make more in this setting! i'm currently working on a larger project, PROXIMATE, but when that's done i think i'll return to this setting :)
Oh, nice, I'm looking forward to both games!Thanks!
This game speaks to some of the feelings those of us working on climate change grapple with, so thanks for some catharsis! The idea that we might struggle our whole lives to save the world, and never see the benefits, is something I grapple with a lot and is something I'd love to write more about. Thanks again, and looking forward to future projects!
Hi! I absolutely love the art direction and the aesthetic of this game! I'm a sound designer/composer from London and would love to have a chance to work with you! Have you got some contact details you can give me so i can message you privately? Thanks!
This is cool as hell, looking forward to your future projects!
Wow.
I have nothing else to say.
Your storytelling is the best I've had the pleasure of enjoying in months. The ability to evoke such strong emotions with so little text is a rare gift. Don't stop creating man.
what a lovely comment!!!! thank you so much <3 <3 <3
Honestly the world building for this was great, Im really hoping that I see anything more about this character, but who knows
captivating and gorgeous!
that was beautiful
this made me cry. your storytelling is incredible
thank you so much!!! <3 <3 <3
beautiful subtle writing with excellent world building. The way you described this world through this character made my mind imagine so many things. Loved it