this genuinely took like five minutes to play (im usually used to weeks upon weeks of gameplay) but i cried harder than i ever have from a video game before. op i am screaming your praises from the rooftops (my tumblr) this is so gorgeous i will never recover
I settled for the "second ending" when you look back sooner. I think that's slightly different than the one where you wait until it doesn't make sense to wait any longer.
Ah, the complicated feeling of not being able to be with your cat again, even though you love her so much and have a chance to revive her, as much as you think about her. The sad feeling of being able to see your cat one last time. Such a variety of feelings were packed into a short sentence. It was very good, but I almost cried. meow~!
It's too sentimental and linear. I refused to look back even when I got to the top of the steps, but it seemed the only way out was to look back, so I did, and the game ended. "Nice" people might like this game, but shouldn't there be more to it? I don't want to believe in the scented candle or the purr of a cat unless there's something more to it, like casting a spell or riding the cat. Or being eaten by the cat!
the content warnings both in the game and in the page mention pet illness and death, and this was tagged as "tragedy" for a reason. I believe I've been quite transparent that this was going to be a very small, short, sentimental game...?
If you want something different, then I suggest you look at games with the appropriate tags or learn make your own to fit your own tastes, it can be quite fun. cheers.
I didn't read any tags, just jumped in. I imagined it might be a game about a cat helping the owner or vice versa, not merely climbing stairs with dialogue and two options, either to trust or look back.
While I didn't notice tags in the game (I did notice the pet illness thing), I went back to the listings for browser-based games and saw no tags. In fact, I have to click to show more information before being given "Animals, mythology, Short, tragedy" tags. None of this has anything to do with my concerns. Perhaps I missed that this was going to be a "sentimental" game in the game itself.
Looks like this just isn't a game for you, buddy. Considering you missed the larger themes of the game and cannot engage with the design of the game, why not just move on and find a game you actually like or make something you actually will like? No need to put down other players who resonated with the experience either. It's not for you, and that's fine. Go find something you'll actually enjoy.
Anyway, good luck on future searches. I won't be replying anymore to this thread, cheers.
Yes I can see why. Maybe you're the "nice" type who appreciates praise or feedback in line with your priorities and doesn't like criticism of the kind of game you set out to make, something so seemingly basic that it's not very interesting to someone who hopes for something more.
Suggesting you gave warnings that were buried in a drop-down description or even suggesting I missed the "larger themes" is a bit silly, kind of like this game. I'm sure lots of people who played this and commented really feel a weakness for their cats and other pets, and that's cute.
But... don't you think it's a little odd for you to suggest I might "move on" when your game seems to be about the opposite? I play games for distraction, to pass the time to let myself grow stronger until I'm ready to be my best. I hope that a seemingly quality game like yours pretends to be would have just a little more depth and a little less... earnest sentimentality.
But perhaps I've tied you up enough when you're moving onto other things. Best of luck in all your future endeavours, SummerOrigins. Let the kitty litter fall where it may.
Dude... if you didn't like it, it probably wasn't made for you. All of that is up to taste, this game is about loss and when you need to accept death is going to come.
I replayed the game a couple more times (and found the second ending, I think, looking back earlier) but I don't think you said it was going to be "sentimental".
Anyway, this is a good-looking game. Good luck with it and any future projects.
i've recently read a discussion online that criticized people that said that in Orpheus place wouldn't have looked back, this seems to be a play on that discussion, explicitely saying that "to love is to look back". So, our protagonist clearly and dearly loved its cat, so of course the choice is taken away from the player.
I'm only reading this comment out of context of other replies, but I do wish there was some sort of choice to be made, not the illusion of two choices that finally becomes only the choice of repeating the same scripts or looking back. If the game is made of of two choices, I think it's important that those choices be at least somewhat substantial and maybe involve some "play" for a game.
This reminds me of an art game where the player chooses whether to get married and which direction to go, but always to the right, never able to go back and no matter what they do, they age. It's a short game of just a couple or few minutes, then it's over. But that game there are choices, significant ones.
If I'd ever heard of Orpheus before, it was in elementary school, and I'd forgotten the tale. Maybe it's appropriate. Without that reference, it seems like a "game" where there's neither a way of winning nor a way of taking satisfaction in how the game is played, you know? I was hoping for a cute game like Six Cats Under or a deep, moving art game that shares an intimate experience or is insightful or makes me consider something differently.
This was sad but relaxing at the same time. I don't have a furbaby, so I have never lost one, but I have family who have. You've depicted the hard decisions and feelings of letting go very well.
I didn't think i would actually cry, but I did. I grew up alongside my mom's cat. He died many years ago, but this game reminded me of him. It's a beautiful but sad concept, having to let go, not because you want to, but because you have to. I think this game captured that feeling of resignation very beautifully. It's a short but amazing game.
I expected a sad story. I didn't think it would bring back the memories of my late cat Otis; but it did. I thank you for that. I miss him so much and loved your story
What a heartbreaking use of Orpheus and Eurydice's myth. I knew it only had one ending but I still tried to prolong it. I felt selfish, too.
I have a cat, and she's my best friend. I know I'll have to make that decision in real life one day and I don't know how I will be able to handle it. I'm so sorry you're going through the same thing.
Also, I loved the background music! Sounds timeless and melancholic.
Thank you so much for playing and commenting, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I hope your cat gets to accompany you for a long and happy time, and do tell them hi for me <3
(Your game is at 53:04. I do also have commentary version, but it might be cursed, and unfortunately, was recorded, while healing from sickness. I do am alright, still has small coughs.)
This.... hits a lot.... I kinda knew what I'm getting on this one, but I still cried on this one. A lot of pet unaliving just happened in short span of time, and I still do miss them. All I can say, we just have to keep on moving forward.
As for the presentation, it's beautiful. The arts are excellent, especially the cat, adorable. The usage of words are also exquisite, that no matter what, will still make you feel worry to your adorable companion, and to the very last point, where no matter how hard you try, there are times you have to let it go. The music as well compliments that, with the constant cat bell sounds, then fade to silent at later parts.
Thank you so much for recording your experience with the game, I actually really enjoyed your commentary so I'm very glad you included it, its given me a valuable insight in how you progress through the game and how you feel about it, so thank you very much for including it! (also your cat(?) meowing in the middle of it was so precious!! <3 please tell them i said hi ^^)
I'm sorry to hear about your pets, though, and for your sickness. It really does hurt every time, doesn't it? But I hope you still treasure the time you spent with them.
I also hope that you'll feel better about your sickness soon
Sending you lots of love and hugs if you need them. <3
Once again, thank you so much for playing, commenting, and recording your experience. I really, really appreciate it ^^
This was lovely, and I'm really enamored with the music and purring fading as you climb higher and get to see more introspection. Really wonderful portrayal of grief and love
I loved everything about this! The use of the background was really clever and well implemented. The story was amazing and I really loved the Orpheus/Eurydice scenario. I like how getting what you want becomes more difficult as you progress and eventually gives way to doing what's best.
Thank you for playing and commenting, I really appreciate it! Sadly, there is no version where Orpheus brings her back, but maybe the stories were made that way for a reason </3
Thanks for recording your playthrough, and thanks for catching the bug with the music! I believe the music bug happens when you pause exactly after I set the music to slowly fade away ^^; Not sure if I can do anything about it, but I'll look into it! (^^)>
I lost my little white cat almost two years ago and this game was such a bittersweet reminder of him. The music and the purrs and the little bell had me crying as soon as I opened the game. When you love something you'll always look back <3
Thank you so much for playing, commenting, as well as recording your experience with the game! I really, really appreciate you narrating the game, as well as voicing your thoughts throughout.
oh god, this is making me cry. Grief really is love persevering. Thank you for making this thoughtful and amazing game. it helped me realize that its okay to let go someone, even if you loved a lot
After playing this game, It made me so sad, and I wanted to hug cat, but my mom she hates cats so much I couldn't have a ones. I wish I had a cat :( 100/100
Thank you so much for recording your gameplay experience, and I'm sorry that it made you sad. I do hope that you'll be able to have your own space and have whatever pet you want someday ^^
This was a very powerful story that really shows how games can resonate with players even when they're made with such strict asset limitations. I lost my dog of 18 years four years ago. He was happy and healthy, and then all of a sudden, gone within a week after discovering he had a cancer we didn't know about before then. I still think about him daily... How I would do anything to see him again. I was moved to tears playing this.
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my pet of almost seven years just passed from a tumor, it felt like she was talking to me again
I'm so sorry to hear about your pet, but I hope the moments you got to spend with her were full of joy <3
Thanks a lot for playing and commenting ^^
This is so nice and lovely, but I'm so sad right now.. Thank you!
Thank you for playing and commenting! sending you much love <3
How to induce crying in 2 minutes.
Crying any% speedrun? (Thanks for playing and commenting!)
Thanks for the game! Interesting thoughts...
Thanks for playing too! ^^
this genuinely took like five minutes to play (im usually used to weeks upon weeks of gameplay) but i cried harder than i ever have from a video game before. op i am screaming your praises from the rooftops (my tumblr) this is so gorgeous i will never recover
Thank you for playing and commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed(?) it!! <3
I don't have the words to describe the despair you've inflicted upon me
sdkljklfkljjkks oh noooooooo T_T sorry for the feels and thanks for playing and commenting!
I came to itch.io to play a horror game, but I saw the cat and love cats too much to not play this. I'm crying now T-T
aww, sorry for the feels and hope you're alright! I also hope that you get to play some awesome horror games after ^^
I CANT IFDIN THE SECOND ENDING
I settled for the "second ending" when you look back sooner. I think that's slightly different than the one where you wait until it doesn't make sense to wait any longer.
Apologies for the slow reply, and don't mind me if you've already figured it out, but the endings are determined by when you decide to "look back"
Cheers
i started crying 2 minutes in what the fuck im so sad
sorry for the feels! >_<
but thank you for playing and commenting!
I cried so hard I threw up
I miss my cat
aww, sending you love and hugs if you need them. Thank you for playing and commenting!
ugh this is short but it made me cry so hard ;~; This was a really lovely game, thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for playing and commenting as well! sending you lots of love <3
Thank you so much for recording your experience and sharing it! ^^
I'm not crying, you are
(^;w;^) you're right. thanks for playing and commenting!
Ah, the complicated feeling of not being able to be with your cat again, even though you love her so much and have a chance to revive her, as much as you think about her.
The sad feeling of being able to see your cat one last time.
Such a variety of feelings were packed into a short sentence.
It was very good, but I almost cried. meow~!
Thank you very much for playing, commenting, and recording your experience! I enjoyed seeing you play and react, and I really appreciate it meow~ :3c
It's too sentimental and linear. I refused to look back even when I got to the top of the steps, but it seemed the only way out was to look back, so I did, and the game ended. "Nice" people might like this game, but shouldn't there be more to it? I don't want to believe in the scented candle or the purr of a cat unless there's something more to it, like casting a spell or riding the cat. Or being eaten by the cat!
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the content warnings both in the game and in the page mention pet illness and death, and this was tagged as "tragedy" for a reason. I believe I've been quite transparent that this was going to be a very small, short, sentimental game...?
If you want something different, then I suggest you look at games with the appropriate tags or learn make your own to fit your own tastes, it can be quite fun. cheers.
I didn't read any tags, just jumped in. I imagined it might be a game about a cat helping the owner or vice versa, not merely climbing stairs with dialogue and two options, either to trust or look back.
While I didn't notice tags in the game (I did notice the pet illness thing), I went back to the listings for browser-based games and saw no tags. In fact, I have to click to show more information before being given "Animals, mythology, Short, tragedy" tags. None of this has anything to do with my concerns. Perhaps I missed that this was going to be a "sentimental" game in the game itself.
Looks like this just isn't a game for you, buddy. Considering you missed the larger themes of the game and cannot engage with the design of the game, why not just move on and find a game you actually like or make something you actually will like? No need to put down other players who resonated with the experience either. It's not for you, and that's fine. Go find something you'll actually enjoy.
Anyway, good luck on future searches. I won't be replying anymore to this thread, cheers.
Yes I can see why. Maybe you're the "nice" type who appreciates praise or feedback in line with your priorities and doesn't like criticism of the kind of game you set out to make, something so seemingly basic that it's not very interesting to someone who hopes for something more.
Suggesting you gave warnings that were buried in a drop-down description or even suggesting I missed the "larger themes" is a bit silly, kind of like this game. I'm sure lots of people who played this and commented really feel a weakness for their cats and other pets, and that's cute.
But... don't you think it's a little odd for you to suggest I might "move on" when your game seems to be about the opposite? I play games for distraction, to pass the time to let myself grow stronger until I'm ready to be my best. I hope that a seemingly quality game like yours pretends to be would have just a little more depth and a little less... earnest sentimentality.
But perhaps I've tied you up enough when you're moving onto other things. Best of luck in all your future endeavours, SummerOrigins. Let the kitty litter fall where it may.
Dude... if you didn't like it, it probably wasn't made for you. All of that is up to taste, this game is about loss and when you need to accept death is going to come.
TLDR: it's not that deep play something els
I replayed the game a couple more times (and found the second ending, I think, looking back earlier) but I don't think you said it was going to be "sentimental".
Anyway, this is a good-looking game. Good luck with it and any future projects.
i've recently read a discussion online that criticized people that said that in Orpheus place wouldn't have looked back, this seems to be a play on that discussion, explicitely saying that "to love is to look back". So, our protagonist clearly and dearly loved its cat, so of course the choice is taken away from the player.
I'm only reading this comment out of context of other replies, but I do wish there was some sort of choice to be made, not the illusion of two choices that finally becomes only the choice of repeating the same scripts or looking back. If the game is made of of two choices, I think it's important that those choices be at least somewhat substantial and maybe involve some "play" for a game.
This reminds me of an art game where the player chooses whether to get married and which direction to go, but always to the right, never able to go back and no matter what they do, they age. It's a short game of just a couple or few minutes, then it's over. But that game there are choices, significant ones.
If I'd ever heard of Orpheus before, it was in elementary school, and I'd forgotten the tale. Maybe it's appropriate. Without that reference, it seems like a "game" where there's neither a way of winning nor a way of taking satisfaction in how the game is played, you know? I was hoping for a cute game like Six Cats Under or a deep, moving art game that shares an intimate experience or is insightful or makes me consider something differently.
Absolutely wonderful
I'm glad you enjoyed it! <3
What an amazing game!! Good luck with your future projects!
Thank you very much! I'll keep doing my best (^^)>
this game was heartbreaking...I almost cried. makes me miss my own cat. amazing game <3
Thanks for playing and commenting, i hope you're doing alright, sending lots of love <3
o.m.g. AAAGHGGGHGH. this made me legitimately sob. beautiful work <3
Thanks for playing and commenting! I'm glad you enjoyed it ^^
OAUGHGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. cried instantly
awwwwww sorry for the feels! <3 hope you're okay!
This was sad but relaxing at the same time. I don't have a furbaby, so I have never lost one, but I have family who have. You've depicted the hard decisions and feelings of letting go very well.
Thank you, I'm glad you think so! ^^
I didn't think i would actually cry, but I did. I grew up alongside my mom's cat. He died many years ago, but this game reminded me of him. It's a beautiful but sad concept, having to let go, not because you want to, but because you have to. I think this game captured that feeling of resignation very beautifully. It's a short but amazing game.
aww, I'm sorry to hear about hte cat, but thank you so much for sharing, as well as for playing and commenting <3
I expected a sad story. I didn't think it would bring back the memories of my late cat Otis; but it did. I thank you for that. I miss him so much and loved your story
Im sorry to hear about your cat. I'm glad Otis loved and trusted you too <3
Sending lots of love, and thanks for playing and commenting!
my cat is sick, so this hit REALLY hard... this game is meaningful and heartbreaking, and i love the way the cat is drawn and all the purring
Im sorry to hear your cat is sick, I hope both of you are gonna be alright. Sending you lots of love <3
Thanks a lot for playing and commenting!
NOOOOOO, I LOOKED BACK AND IT DISAPPEARED 😭😭 So sad 😢
</3 sorry for the feels, but thanks for playing and commenting!
What a heartbreaking use of Orpheus and Eurydice's myth. I knew it only had one ending but I still tried to prolong it. I felt selfish, too.
I have a cat, and she's my best friend. I know I'll have to make that decision in real life one day and I don't know how I will be able to handle it. I'm so sorry you're going through the same thing.
Also, I loved the background music! Sounds timeless and melancholic.
Thank you so much for playing and commenting, I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I hope your cat gets to accompany you for a long and happy time, and do tell them hi for me <3
I got the ending where I get to the end and I let her go, it made me super sad
aww I'm sorry for the feels, sending you much love <3
This.... hits a lot.... I kinda knew what I'm getting on this one, but I still cried on this one. A lot of pet unaliving just happened in short span of time, and I still do miss them. All I can say, we just have to keep on moving forward.
As for the presentation, it's beautiful. The arts are excellent, especially the cat, adorable. The usage of words are also exquisite, that no matter what, will still make you feel worry to your adorable companion, and to the very last point, where no matter how hard you try, there are times you have to let it go. The music as well compliments that, with the constant cat bell sounds, then fade to silent at later parts.
Overall again, really amazing one. Thank you.
Thank you so much for recording your experience with the game, I actually really enjoyed your commentary so I'm very glad you included it, its given me a valuable insight in how you progress through the game and how you feel about it, so thank you very much for including it! (also your cat(?) meowing in the middle of it was so precious!! <3 please tell them i said hi ^^)
I'm sorry to hear about your pets, though, and for your sickness. It really does hurt every time, doesn't it? But I hope you still treasure the time you spent with them.
I also hope that you'll feel better about your sickness soon
Sending you lots of love and hugs if you need them. <3
Once again, thank you so much for playing, commenting, and recording your experience. I really, really appreciate it ^^
This is beautiful. It made me cry.
Sorry for the feels, but I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Sending much love <3
What a beautiful little game. I loved the use of music and sound effects in this game. It was cute to hear the cat purr, but even cuter to see it.
The idea of adding the cat purr into the music has been haunting me for ages- before I even made the game, so I'm glad you enjoyed it! <3
This was lovely, and I'm really enamored with the music and purring fading as you climb higher and get to see more introspection. Really wonderful portrayal of grief and love
Thank you so much for playing and commenting, I truly appreciate it! I'm glad you enjoyed the sound design in the game, and enjoyed it overall <3
I loved everything about this! The use of the background was really clever and well implemented. The story was amazing and I really loved the Orpheus/Eurydice scenario. I like how getting what you want becomes more difficult as you progress and eventually gives way to doing what's best.
Thank you for playing and commenting, I really appreciate it! Sadly, there is no version where Orpheus brings her back, but maybe the stories were made that way for a reason </3
Pulls at the heartstrings! What a lovely little story about letting go. Enjoyed it very much!
Thank you for playing and commenting, glad to hear that you enjoyed it! ^^
Made a video
Thanks for recording your playthrough, and thanks for catching the bug with the music! I believe the music bug happens when you pause exactly after I set the music to slowly fade away ^^; Not sure if I can do anything about it, but I'll look into it! (^^)>
Really ingenious use of the one background! And I'm not crying, you're crying TT-TT
aww! Thanks for playing and commenting, and glad you liked how the background was used ^^
sending you love and hugs if you need em! <3
I lost my little white cat almost two years ago and this game was such a bittersweet reminder of him. The music and the purrs and the little bell had me crying as soon as I opened the game. When you love something you'll always look back <3
Thank you so much for playing and commenting. I'm very sorry to hear about your kitty, I hope you're doing alright now.
And yes, when you love something, you'll look back <3
Much love <3
Loved the game. I would love to play a longer version of the game or something similar . 10/10
Thank you so much for playing, commenting, as well as recording your experience with the game! I really, really appreciate you narrating the game, as well as voicing your thoughts throughout.
Thank you very much! <3
Np! thank you for making it :)
oh god, this is making me cry. Grief really is love persevering. Thank you for making this thoughtful and amazing game. it helped me realize that its okay to let go someone, even if you loved a lot
Thank you so much for playing and commenting, I really appreciate it! I hope you're okay <3
Sending love and hugs if you need them
After playing this game, It made me so sad, and I wanted to hug cat, but my mom she hates cats so much I couldn't have a ones. I wish I had a cat :( 100/100
Thank you so much for recording your gameplay experience, and I'm sorry that it made you sad. I do hope that you'll be able to have your own space and have whatever pet you want someday ^^
This was a very powerful story that really shows how games can resonate with players even when they're made with such strict asset limitations. I lost my dog of 18 years four years ago. He was happy and healthy, and then all of a sudden, gone within a week after discovering he had a cancer we didn't know about before then. I still think about him daily... How I would do anything to see him again. I was moved to tears playing this.
Thank you so much for playing and commenting, and I'm very sorry to hear about your dog, I'm sure he was happy to be in your care for those 18 years.
Sending you lots of love. <3