It’s an experience. Hit close to home but in a good way. Bittersweet in all kinds of ways but it wasn’t as sad as well… It hard to explain but I love this game
I feel stupid bc i didn't get the significance of the skull face until it suddenly hit me in ch. 3 and I'm a trans woman who deals with similar feelings
I think if i were to guess Its a manifestation of how she feels objectified as a trans woman, like an exotic cut of meat. Meredith can tell that she and her are alike just just from the energy exuded by her skull face. Its a manifestation of her sexual issues like Meredith's shadow, and she talks about how she feels like people could only be attracted to that part of her. I'd guess a skull was used for this because of conversations about bone structure and feeling like people can see right through her
A very powerful experience. When people say that games have this amazing power to create empathy by letting you feel like you're inside the mind and soul of another person, these are the kinds of games that they are talking about.
Despite feeling like I don't 100% understand the metaphor, I can feel the raw emotion, and I thought it was an absolutely beautiful experience.
this has to be one of the most wonderful things i've ever read and played. there's a sort of strange warmth in the music, the colors, the illustrations, finding comfort in bone that laughs. i may not understand the experience of a trans woman's sexual insecurity, but this gives a spark hint of the fear and hesitation turned to satisfaction. sometimes bruises of a heavier, prettier color can cover ones already left.
Hi, an unofficial reviewer here. This game is touching and beautiful. I don't always see works of art such as this one, but when I do I love it. I'm a straight male though I can oftentimes feel heavily insecure and I speak my feelings and emotions through writing and seeing how others see their own feelings and emotions, as well as thoughts, makes me feel like I'm not alone with my insecurities. I have no criticism for this, meaning you not only broke but smashed my expectations. good job.
Beautiful piece of art. As a trans person, I could relate a lot to the themes and I think the writing and art managed to capture this trauma recovery/healing juxtaposition really well. Well done.
i don’t think there’s an official one, but freya called it “scrappy photomanip” while we were making it? the art’s mostly just CC0 images that freya crunched into pixelhell
specifically uses posterisation and dithering to get a crunched low-colour-count effect. I wouldn't call it glitch art per se but it's at least somewhat inspired by that.
this is sick, i love this. the art is so cool and the story is lovely. i really appreciate the deep subjects and it really gets to you! really great job this is fantastic <33
My experience with your game was very deep and fascinating and I think the ending (at least the one I got, not sure if there are more) was very sweet. You did a very good job! :)
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It’s an experience. Hit close to home but in a good way. Bittersweet in all kinds of ways but it wasn’t as sad as well… It hard to explain but I love this game
Incredible game thanks
I feel stupid bc i didn't get the significance of the skull face until it suddenly hit me in ch. 3 and I'm a trans woman who deals with similar feelings
would u mind explaining it to me? i love this game but I don't understand what the shadow or skull represent :(
I think if i were to guess Its a manifestation of how she feels objectified as a trans woman, like an exotic cut of meat. Meredith can tell that she and her are alike just just from the energy exuded by her skull face. Its a manifestation of her sexual issues like Meredith's shadow, and she talks about how she feels like people could only be attracted to that part of her. I'd guess a skull was used for this because of conversations about bone structure and feeling like people can see right through her
A very powerful experience. When people say that games have this amazing power to create empathy by letting you feel like you're inside the mind and soul of another person, these are the kinds of games that they are talking about.
Despite feeling like I don't 100% understand the metaphor, I can feel the raw emotion, and I thought it was an absolutely beautiful experience.
WOW THAT EPIC
oh wow
Im Stuck On act One Thats All Its Says Can I Get Help?
you can click on the words Act One to proceed ✨
Thanks It Woked
this has to be one of the most wonderful things i've ever read and played. there's a sort of strange warmth in the music, the colors, the illustrations, finding comfort in bone that laughs. i may not understand the experience of a trans woman's sexual insecurity, but this gives a spark hint of the fear and hesitation turned to satisfaction. sometimes bruises of a heavier, prettier color can cover ones already left.
thank you for this.
I didn't really understand some things, but I enjoyed the music.
waw
t make me miss my young love days
Hi, an unofficial reviewer here. This game is touching and beautiful. I don't always see works of art such as this one, but when I do I love it. I'm a straight male though I can oftentimes feel heavily insecure and I speak my feelings and emotions through writing and seeing how others see their own feelings and emotions, as well as thoughts, makes me feel like I'm not alone with my insecurities. I have no criticism for this, meaning you not only broke but smashed my expectations. good job.
10/10
-sexyfuckingjesus
that username ruined the seriousness
A fine review, sexyfuckingjesus.
i think i came a little bit from that username ngl
Behold the reincarnation of Jesus is here and apparently that happened.
damn straight
Beautiful piece of art. As a trans person, I could relate a lot to the themes and I think the writing and art managed to capture this trauma recovery/healing juxtaposition really well. Well done.
cool
what is the name of this style of drawing?
i don’t think there’s an official one, but freya called it “scrappy photomanip” while we were making it? the art’s mostly just CC0 images that freya crunched into pixelhell
specifically uses posterisation and dithering to get a crunched low-colour-count effect. I wouldn't call it glitch art per se but it's at least somewhat inspired by that.
sort of like kitbashing if you dropped all the pieces in acetone for a second or two and put together what came out
Really touching story, the artwork was chilling
Very deep, very dark
Loved it. I felt as if it was scratching under my skin, exposing deep, dark secrets.
this is sick, i love this. the art is so cool and the story is lovely. i really appreciate the deep subjects and it really gets to you! really great job this is fantastic <33
My experience with your game was very deep and fascinating and I think the ending (at least the one I got, not sure if there are more) was very sweet. You did a very good job! :)
Gosh, this is so brilliant. Stellarly written; hits right in the feels
This is really lovely, touching, unsettling and then settling. The tilting illustrations were also very good. :)
Really enjoyed this piece - intense & thought-provoking, & the art worked well with it.
I wasn’t expecting this game to be as deep as it was when I played it. It definitely resonated with me. Good work.
i like the artstyle, good job :)