It's so simple but 100 000% speaks to everyone who has had a beloved pet. My Abyssinian cross crossed the rainbow bridge 3 years ago from some unknown illness. I'm still not over having to have said goodbye...
Finally worked up the nerve to play this and gosh this hits so hard. I haven't had pets of my own for years and this still hits so hard, for anyone who's ever experienced that pain, that grief...
I have to give special mention to the point in the steps where the ending changes, that hit me even harder in hindsight... Like, as you say, there's only one way it ends.
Really cute game! I have a cat and this game almost made me cry, i loved every little step. The game is simple but really well made, keep up the amazing work!
I'm almost embarrassed at how hard I cried haha. Oh wow, I like, need some water. Wow. I knew it would make me cry and I am STILL Shocked at how gut wrenching and real this is. You captured the pain and authenticity of being responsible for your beloved pets life. Their comfort and safety and well being, above your own. The horrible mental gymnastics of "when is the time". They stay with us for enough time to change you on a molecular level, but never long enough. Never long enough.
Amazing writing, amazing art, amazing music. thanks for sharing this. I'm assuming you've lost a pet and I'm sorry for that loss. I lost my cat a few years ago, 3 years as of last week. And while I cried a lot leading up to her passing I haven't cried much since. It felt too much. This was a fantastic moment of catharsis. Think I'll go to bed now haha. Have some tea.
(Also! idk if this was intentional but it reminded me of that tumblr poll from a little while ago, the orpheus tumblr poll, "I trust that she is there". If intentional, great reference. If not, go check it out! It's a cool medium of poetry, a tumblr poll haha)
Thank you so much for sharing and commenting, and I'm very sorry to hear about your cat too. Sending you lots of love <3
(I looked up and saw the poll!! It's definitely a really cool way to present the story too, never thought I'd see a poll used as a medium for poetry, but it was excellent! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!)
Amazing game. I've never really understood why some people relate to/are moved by the story of Orpheus and Eurydice to such an extraordinary and personal degree, until now.
It's crazy how, with such limited resources and game length, you were able to invoke strong emotions in the player. Kudos, and I'm looking forward to the other things you'll create! :)
This game is beautiful, and makes me feel incredibly sad. As someone who has owned a lot of cats throughout their childhood (I think, including my current ones, I'm up to 9 now), this hits hard. I hate that we can't bring her home, though I understand why, and I appreciate the powerful message you told. The music and bell jingles and purring really also bring this game home for me, as well as your beautiful artwork. They way you draw is so soft and cosy and loose, and fits the melancholy theme very well.
Thank you so much for olaying and commenting, and sorry to hear about your cats. Still, I hope thsy the time you spend with all of them were joyful and full of love <3
adorable and emotional! i was a big fan of having a purring sound in the song, as with the rattle. combining sound effects with the music/theme of the game, ah thats so cool.
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such a sad game. I liked it.
It's so simple but 100 000% speaks to everyone who has had a beloved pet. My Abyssinian cross crossed the rainbow bridge 3 years ago from some unknown illness. I'm still not over having to have said goodbye...
This hit hard.
Oh, this absolutely destroyed me. I knew it would, but I had to try it. I absolutely loved this - tears and all.
The way you've written not only grief, but the genuine love between all of us and our pets is so beautiful. Thank you for sharing this.
Finally worked up the nerve to play this and gosh this hits so hard. I haven't had pets of my own for years and this still hits so hard, for anyone who's ever experienced that pain, that grief...
I have to give special mention to the point in the steps where the ending changes, that hit me even harder in hindsight... Like, as you say, there's only one way it ends.
It's just up to us to decide when it's time.
Sending all the love!
Thank you so much for playing and commenting! I really appreciate it, and yeah, there's unfortunately only one way it'll really end.... TwT
Sending much love, and hugs if you need them!
Really cute game! I have a cat and this game almost made me cry, i loved every little step. The game is simple but really well made, keep up the amazing work!
Thank you for playing and commenting, I really appreciate it! <3 (and say hi for your cat for me! ^^)
Going in blind! Coming back later to report on how messed up i am later :3
:(
but not ":(" sad
but ":(" ouchies
sorry for the ouchies! >_<
but thanks for playing and commenting!
I'm almost embarrassed at how hard I cried haha. Oh wow, I like, need some water. Wow. I knew it would make me cry and I am STILL Shocked at how gut wrenching and real this is. You captured the pain and authenticity of being responsible for your beloved pets life. Their comfort and safety and well being, above your own. The horrible mental gymnastics of "when is the time". They stay with us for enough time to change you on a molecular level, but never long enough. Never long enough.
Amazing writing, amazing art, amazing music. thanks for sharing this. I'm assuming you've lost a pet and I'm sorry for that loss. I lost my cat a few years ago, 3 years as of last week. And while I cried a lot leading up to her passing I haven't cried much since. It felt too much. This was a fantastic moment of catharsis. Think I'll go to bed now haha. Have some tea.
(Also! idk if this was intentional but it reminded me of that tumblr poll from a little while ago, the orpheus tumblr poll, "I trust that she is there". If intentional, great reference. If not, go check it out! It's a cool medium of poetry, a tumblr poll haha)
Thank you so much for sharing and commenting, and I'm very sorry to hear about your cat too. Sending you lots of love <3
(I looked up and saw the poll!! It's definitely a really cool way to present the story too, never thought I'd see a poll used as a medium for poetry, but it was excellent! Thanks for bringing it to my attention!)
I enjoyed every ''step'' of this game
oh my gosh hahaha! That's a very good one, and I'm and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it every step of the way xD
Amazing game. I've never really understood why some people relate to/are moved by the story of Orpheus and Eurydice to such an extraordinary and personal degree, until now.
Thank you, I'm glad to hear that you could resonate with the game. Sending lots of love <3
Great game, I really enjoyed this reinterpretation of the myth of Orpheus and Eurydice! But this ending made me very sad. I almost cried.
Sorry for the feels, but thank you so much for playing and commenting <3
It's crazy how, with such limited resources and game length, you were able to invoke strong emotions in the player. Kudos, and I'm looking forward to the other things you'll create! :)
Thanks a lot for playing and commenting! I'll keep doing my best ^^
This game is beautiful, and makes me feel incredibly sad. As someone who has owned a lot of cats throughout their childhood (I think, including my current ones, I'm up to 9 now), this hits hard. I hate that we can't bring her home, though I understand why, and I appreciate the powerful message you told. The music and bell jingles and purring really also bring this game home for me, as well as your beautiful artwork. They way you draw is so soft and cosy and loose, and fits the melancholy theme very well.
I loved this game, thanks for making me cry <3.
Thank you so much for olaying and commenting, and sorry to hear about your cats. Still, I hope thsy the time you spend with all of them were joyful and full of love <3
adorable and emotional!
i was a big fan of having a purring sound in the song, as with the rattle. combining sound effects with the music/theme of the game, ah thats so cool.
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the idea of adding the purr and bell sounds ^^
kitty!!
kitty!!! :3c
amazing game. i love this. bless your heart.
Thanks for playing and commenting <3