This is the first game I downloaded on itch.io platform. I played and eventually collected all the endings . Before playing this game, I had no idea about the possible plot. At first, I thought it was a game healing our mentality❤️🩹. However I didn't know it could be a depressing story . Overall, it was a type of game I had never tried and particularly astonished and impressed me . A special experience
I'm honoured this was the first game that you have downloaded on itch.io, and am elated that it impressed you despite it not being what you expected! Thank you very much for playing and for the lovely comment.
I just played your game. It was very cute! First and foremost,I really liked the protagonist's design. His short laugh when he makes a joke in his head gives me joy. (+ dark circles for the win!!). The dialogue flows nicely. Breaking the forth wall with Button's name was fun. I also enjoyed interacting with the inanimate objects, I'd ask for more interaction esp with the plushies but I know it'll never be enough XD..Having all the endings layed out on the home page was very convenient, as well. What I actually came here to comment on, however, is how you refreshingly captured the details of depression and anxiety. It's a theme we often see in media and a lot of VNs but the details in your depiction resonated a little more with me. It got a chuckle out of me at how realistic some lines were. I don't usually get that out of other VNs. I've been actually thinking about how I wished for a VN that focuses on and depicts anxiety more realistically and you made that come true, so thank you. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future!
Thank you so much for playing my game and for such a genuine, heartfelt comment. It means a lot to me that you enjoyed the little details, like the plushie interactions and using Button’s name.
I’m glad you liked the protagonist’s design too! The dark circles were added mostly because I liked how they looked on him XD even if he hadn’t been sleep-deprived.
It’s especially fulfilling for me that you could relate to certain lines of writing. I really wanted to represent anxiety and depression accurately, and there’s no better way to know that I’ve done it some justice than to hear from someone that it resonates with them.
Thank you again. Making this game was challenging, but support like this makes me just want to keep making more!
Thanks for checking me out! I enjoyed watching the play-through too - there’s a bunch of endings he didn’t show so I hope you give it a try yourself :) Regardless I appreciate the comment
Very good! I do have a suggestion though, that being that i think the absolute worst ending should be locked behind an option that is both dishonest *and* cruel. Because as of right now, the options are basically "be nice, but lie" or "be cruel but honest". Idk, maybe I'm missing the point of the game here.
The nice options really arent lies, youre choosing which option is the main character speaking his mind. Just because there is a bad option doesnt mean that is the "real" one and the nice one is him changing his personality. Even when choosing the nice options it becomes clear from the dialogue he's still speaking his mind and embarrassed about it, its just not purposefully pushing his own lifelong burdens onto someone he just met (which is objectively not a great thing to do). The way i read through it considering he had already had his window open for months and committed to a daily routine by the time you meet Button he is already a changed man and just doesnt realize it
Thank you for playing and I appreciate the suggestion!
-*SPOILERS BELOW*-
I take it that the choice you’re talking about is the one after the MC tells Button about death, where he chooses either to give a blunt, brutally honest response as to why the he chose Button (That she was the only option), or a comforting, sugar-coated response saying she looked cute and growing her would make him happy.
MC is never actively trying to be hurtful, he’s just missing out on social tact and experience, so I’m hesitant to hone in on the cruelty. The point of the more “cruel” answer is meant to show that he thinks being totally honest is the sensible to go, however he doesn’t recognise that, in delicate situations, this can be unintentionally hurtful.
I hope my explanation helps - I hardly get suggestions so I’m really grateful that you made the time to give one! I welcome more discussion on this or any more suggestions you may have :)
I unfortunately couldn't play as a lack of a pc but I watched a YouTuber's video on it and I loved the story and characters I hope future games you make will be just as great or better! :)
Thank you for taking the time to leave your supportive comment! It’s great to hear that the game’s story and characters can still make a strong impression through video :) I’m going to take what I’ve learned from developing GaG to my future projects so hopefully they can be even better!
Wow I actually had so much fun with this game! I didn't expect it to be so wholesome and not lewd! Fun ending hunt as well! Actually a really good visual novel, thanks so much for making this!
This was the first video I’ve seen with all the endings, so it was awesome to see how certain scenes were received, and even pick up a few typos, and one bug. I loved reading chat too. Really good and natural commentary btw! Thank you so much for playing and linking my game on your channel. I appreciate all the support :)
I played it on stream this weekend, will make a video with all the endings soon! Love the art direction and the live ending was bittersweet… no pun intended
I really enjoyed watching your video and seeing you react to some of my favourite scenes! Thank you so much for playing through my game and leaving such a sweet comment :) Hope you enjoy all the other endings too!
It would be good to have it on this page as well. Also, I believe a splash screen, like the old resident evil games do, would be more effective than a button on the menu. Not everyone is going to click that button, but everyone will see the splash screen, and it would be responsible to have this kind of warning visible for everyone by default.
Wont lie, this is one of the best short visual novels on this site. Happy to say i got the best ending first try (it isnt hard afterall unless you want to roleplay being an asshole), going for the other 8 endings was a increasingly depressing experience. I almost wish i could buy my own Button but her life is so upsettingly short.
Saw in another comment youre considering making the other 2 routes, really hope you do! Ill be looking forward to other projects as well either way
Thank you so much for the sweet comment and the support!
It’s exciting to hear that a few people would be interested in the other routes and it’s getting increasingly tempting to start working on them! I will definitely announce if I do. For now since I just released, I want to debug and work on some aspects of Button’s route :)
how tf😭 I literally needed the walkthrough for endings 8 and 9 because i couldnt figure out how to possibly be that terrible of a person. You my friend have a talent
TBH I just picked what I'd want to hear. I'd rather like, live in dread of death and stuff but know the truth than live happily but cluelessly..... idk mate 😭
This game is amazing! I love it. I didn't looked how old is this, so when I saw it's freshly made I was very suprised. I got all endings and now I'm crying. ;-; But I got (I think) the best ending the first time, so it counts for something. Button will be always in my heart. <3
Congrats on getting all endings, and thank you so much for playing and loving my game and Button! Your tears are my currency, and you have made me a richer person for them :) I truly appreciate you leaving me a comment, and I’m so glad that this game was able to move others.
Tears were shed. It's so amazing how some writers can make a character so immediately loveable and motivational. And then STRIP it all away (sobs).
There is a lot that this game teaches about life and how we experience and choose to react to it. The artwork is stellar and varied, the music is lovely, and the sheer personality of it's characters is incredibly entrapping.
Would love to play another game from this dev in future.
Thank you so much for your tears, support and detailed comment! But yes, I do love making things super cute and stripping that happiness down to its bones haha. Sorry for the pain :)
Damn, this game is so polished and the writing is amazing! Noot noot and Blahaj caught my attention early on, even before Button got onto the scene. Also, there is so much attention to detail in the game, I loved the little disclaimer on the side of the meet 'n eat page. Overall, I really enjoyed it. Definitely cried a little during certain scenes.
Receiving your tears is the highest honour I could hope to achieve. Thank you for noticing and enjoying those little details, and for leaving such a lovely comment!
How do people make games that are able to make me cry even before i see the ending??? not fair, 10/10 fucking loved it, ending 7 scared me a lot and still stuck on 8 and 9 but still loved every second of i
Thank you so much for your comment. It's amazing to hear that this game could to move someone this much, and it lifts my confidence like you wouldn't believe. I'm genuinely grateful you loved it :)
That was something I was wondering. Looks amazing, was kinda hoping for lewd plant girl, but will accept normal dating sim. (Will keep lewd plant girl in mind for future projects)
Thank you! I originally wanted to do 2 more routes (you can see them on the website's "about" page) and as you can see for the description for Fly amanita, it would have been a way more lewd route compared to lil innocent Button.
Due to the game jam's time constraints I chose to do a more in-depth route for Button as opposed to multiple diverse ones so I could explore the themes I wanted. But make no mistake! I am still considering on adding those routes depending on how well the game is received :)
I'll keep my eyes peeled. I hope you and your collaborators continue to do cool experimental things like this into the future, especially if they involve monster girls.
OMG thank you so much for your amazing music! It has been such a pleasure to collaborate with you on this, and hopefully on more projects in the future!
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This is the first game I downloaded on itch.io platform. I played and eventually collected all the endings . Before playing this game, I had no idea about the possible plot. At first, I thought it was a game healing our mentality❤️🩹. However I didn't know it could be a depressing story . Overall, it was a type of game I had never tried and particularly astonished and impressed me . A special experience
I'm honoured this was the first game that you have downloaded on itch.io, and am elated that it impressed you despite it not being what you expected! Thank you very much for playing and for the lovely comment.
https://www.tiktok.com/@draugrnaut/video/7313003731929386271
Whoa a tiktok! That's awesome - thanks for sharing :D
I loved this game, she was cute as a button and the guy reminds me alot of myself irl.
Some moments choked me up.
Thank you so much for playing and doing a video on it! I’m happy to hear that you loved it and could relate to the protagonist :)
I find it amusing to watch jahannamis talk about life and death.
I just played your game. It was very cute!
First and foremost,I really liked the protagonist's design. His short laugh when he makes a joke in his head gives me joy. (+ dark circles for the win!!). The dialogue flows nicely. Breaking the forth wall with Button's name was fun.
I also enjoyed interacting with the inanimate objects, I'd ask for more interaction esp with the plushies but I know it'll never be enough XD..Having all the endings layed out on the home page was very convenient, as well.
What I actually came here to comment on, however, is how you refreshingly captured the details of depression and anxiety. It's a theme we often see in media and a lot of VNs but the details in your depiction resonated a little more with me. It got a chuckle out of me at how realistic some lines were. I don't usually get that out of other VNs. I've been actually thinking about how I wished for a VN that focuses on and depicts anxiety more realistically and you made that come true, so thank you. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your work in the future!
Reading your comment gave me such a smile :)
Thank you so much for playing my game and for such a genuine, heartfelt comment. It means a lot to me that you enjoyed the little details, like the plushie interactions and using Button’s name.
I’m glad you liked the protagonist’s design too! The dark circles were added mostly because I liked how they looked on him XD even if he hadn’t been sleep-deprived.
It’s especially fulfilling for me that you could relate to certain lines of writing. I really wanted to represent anxiety and depression accurately, and there’s no better way to know that I’ve done it some justice than to hear from someone that it resonates with them.
Thank you again. Making this game was challenging, but support like this makes me just want to keep making more!
I've never thought I'd feel existential dread again in a fucking visual novel😰
My apologies for the suffering, although a part of me is glad I managed to impart existential dread upon the player 😅. Thank you for playing!
is there a way of turning her into a mushroom salad?
The closest you can get to that is a plate of fried mushrooms. 🍄
i found you through this guy here its a good story and sad and the end when you eat her ; - ;
Thanks for checking me out! I enjoyed watching the play-through too - there’s a bunch of endings he didn’t show so I hope you give it a try yourself :) Regardless I appreciate the comment
Amazing game looking forward to play more of your games
Thank you for playing! I look forward to checking out your video :)
🤍AMAZING GAME🖤
Thank you for playing and getting all endings! :)
Very good! I do have a suggestion though, that being that i think the absolute worst ending should be locked behind an option that is both dishonest *and* cruel. Because as of right now, the options are basically "be nice, but lie" or "be cruel but honest". Idk, maybe I'm missing the point of the game here.
The nice options really arent lies, youre choosing which option is the main character speaking his mind. Just because there is a bad option doesnt mean that is the "real" one and the nice one is him changing his personality. Even when choosing the nice options it becomes clear from the dialogue he's still speaking his mind and embarrassed about it, its just not purposefully pushing his own lifelong burdens onto someone he just met (which is objectively not a great thing to do). The way i read through it considering he had already had his window open for months and committed to a daily routine by the time you meet Button he is already a changed man and just doesnt realize it
Thank you for playing and I appreciate the suggestion!
-*SPOILERS BELOW*-
I take it that the choice you’re talking about is the one after the MC tells Button about death, where he chooses either to give a blunt, brutally honest response as to why the he chose Button (That she was the only option), or a comforting, sugar-coated response saying she looked cute and growing her would make him happy.
MC is never actively trying to be hurtful, he’s just missing out on social tact and experience, so I’m hesitant to hone in on the cruelty. The point of the more “cruel” answer is meant to show that he thinks being totally honest is the sensible to go, however he doesn’t recognise that, in delicate situations, this can be unintentionally hurtful.
I hope my explanation helps - I hardly get suggestions so I’m really grateful that you made the time to give one! I welcome more discussion on this or any more suggestions you may have :)
I unfortunately couldn't play as a lack of a pc but I watched a YouTuber's video on it and I loved the story and characters I hope future games you make will be just as great or better! :)
Thank you for taking the time to leave your supportive comment! It’s great to hear that the game’s story and characters can still make a strong impression through video :) I’m going to take what I’ve learned from developing GaG to my future projects so hopefully they can be even better!
Shed a couple tears on ending 6 wo
Thank you for playing! I’m glad it hit you in the feels.
This was the first video I’ve seen with all the endings, so it was awesome to see how certain scenes were received, and even pick up a few typos, and one bug. I loved reading chat too. Really good and natural commentary btw! Thank you so much for playing and linking my game on your channel. I appreciate all the support :)
I really hope this game gets some more love cuz it was so much fun! Good Luck on your next project!
https://youtu.be/cRSMnZCTp7k?si=BJMyMjwVp_-B_V3D
THIS IS SUCH A CUTE GAME!
I played it on stream this weekend, will make a video with all the endings soon! Love the art direction and the live ending was bittersweet… no pun intended
I really enjoyed watching your video and seeing you react to some of my favourite scenes! Thank you so much for playing through my game and leaving such a sweet comment :) Hope you enjoy all the other endings too!
It would be helpful to display a trigger warning for suicide on this page (and maybe before the game starts).
There is a large trigger warning button on the main menu that states the contents, but not one on this page yet
It would be good to have it on this page as well. Also, I believe a splash screen, like the old resident evil games do, would be more effective than a button on the menu. Not everyone is going to click that button, but everyone will see the splash screen, and it would be responsible to have this kind of warning visible for everyone by default.
I agree with your point - I think it would be a good idea to put a warning on this page. Thank you for the idea with the splash screen too!
You're welcome!
Wont lie, this is one of the best short visual novels on this site. Happy to say i got the best ending first try (it isnt hard afterall unless you want to roleplay being an asshole), going for the other 8 endings was a increasingly depressing experience. I almost wish i could buy my own Button but her life is so upsettingly short.
Saw in another comment youre considering making the other 2 routes, really hope you do! Ill be looking forward to other projects as well either way
Thank you so much for the sweet comment and the support!
It’s exciting to hear that a few people would be interested in the other routes and it’s getting increasingly tempting to start working on them! I will definitely announce if I do. For now since I just released, I want to debug and work on some aspects of Button’s route :)
POV: You accidentally got the actual worst ending during your first playthrough
...what is wrong with me
how tf😭 I literally needed the walkthrough for endings 8 and 9 because i couldnt figure out how to possibly be that terrible of a person. You my friend have a talent
TBH I just picked what I'd want to hear. I'd rather like, live in dread of death and stuff but know the truth than live happily but cluelessly..... idk mate 😭
i never thought i would feel sad or grossed out for killing a mushroom, but i really enjoyed the experience
I’m happy to hear you enjoyed the experience, including the more disturbing parts. Thank you for playing and for the comment!
This game is amazing! I love it. I didn't looked how old is this, so when I saw it's freshly made I was very suprised.
I got all endings and now I'm crying. ;-;
But I got (I think) the best ending the first time, so it counts for something. Button will be always in my heart. <3
Congrats on getting all endings, and thank you so much for playing and loving my game and Button! Your tears are my currency, and you have made me a richer person for them :) I truly appreciate you leaving me a comment, and I’m so glad that this game was able to move others.
Tears were shed. It's so amazing how some writers can make a character so immediately loveable and motivational. And then STRIP it all away (sobs).
There is a lot that this game teaches about life and how we experience and choose to react to it. The artwork is stellar and varied, the music is lovely, and the sheer personality of it's characters is incredibly entrapping.
Would love to play another game from this dev in future.
Thank you so much for your tears, support and detailed comment! But yes, I do love making things super cute and stripping that happiness down to its bones haha. Sorry for the pain :)
this was... so good...
Hearing that someone liked my work always makes me happy. Thank you for the comment :)
Damn, this game is so polished and the writing is amazing! Noot noot and Blahaj caught my attention early on, even before Button got onto the scene. Also, there is so much attention to detail in the game, I loved the little disclaimer on the side of the meet 'n eat page. Overall, I really enjoyed it. Definitely cried a little during certain scenes.
Receiving your tears is the highest honour I could hope to achieve. Thank you for noticing and enjoying those little details, and for leaving such a lovely comment!
How do people make games that are able to make me cry even before i see the ending??? not fair, 10/10 fucking loved it, ending 7 scared me a lot and still stuck on 8 and 9 but still loved every second of i
Thank you so much for your comment. It's amazing to hear that this game could to move someone this much, and it lifts my confidence like you wouldn't believe. I'm genuinely grateful you loved it :)
I've made an easy walk-through of the choices you need to make to get all the endings! (Spoiler warning)
If anyone else needs help to 100% it, please have a look ^
Yooo tyvm, i kinda gave up but now i wanna get through the entire game back again lol. Hope those 2 endings arent as scary as my last one hehe
Tyvm for providing!
It’s a pleasure! I’m just glad you prompted me to make a walkthrough since it’s been helpful to quite a few people!
9/10. You can't lewd the plant girl, but it's a really cool concept.
That was something I was wondering. Looks amazing, was kinda hoping for lewd plant girl, but will accept normal dating sim. (Will keep lewd plant girl in mind for future projects)
It's 100% the dev's choice. But if he did... well, I'm happy to take out my wallet.
Maybe in a future update :)
Thanks for your support and glad you like the art style too!
Thank you! I originally wanted to do 2 more routes (you can see them on the website's "about" page) and as you can see for the description for Fly amanita, it would have been a way more lewd route compared to lil innocent Button.
Due to the game jam's time constraints I chose to do a more in-depth route for Button as opposed to multiple diverse ones so I could explore the themes I wanted. But make no mistake! I am still considering on adding those routes depending on how well the game is received :)
I'll keep my eyes peeled. I hope you and your collaborators continue to do cool experimental things like this into the future, especially if they involve monster girls.
Awesome game that I am extremely lucky to have been involved with!
OMG thank you so much for your amazing music! It has been such a pleasure to collaborate with you on this, and hopefully on more projects in the future!