I absolutely LOVE this game to pieces (despite not playing much of it, as I got a little confused about where to go), seeing the fact that it's based in New Zealand when I looked at it on Steam to add it onto my wishlist made me so happy, as I'm from New Zealand myself, and from a small town down south. I adore the style of this game, and all of the scenes and dialogue, I can't wait until the full version is released. Keep up the great work :DDD
ayo!! small kiwi town solidarity!! thanks sm for the lovely comment, sorry to hear u got confused lol!!! theres some quality of life stuff we'll put in the full version thatll hopefully help w/ that (in the meantime u can check out a no commentary playthru on YouToob 4 guidance if needed) 🙏🐸
hihi ! playing thru it for the first time n ts is extremely cute forreal !! something that my playthru is hitting is the part at the ' private key ' . ferg doesn't say his line that prompts me to get the lighter from the groundskeeper so I'm stuck w ken just saying they r dead bushes !! but overall enjoying the whole story rn :)
thanks for the feedback on the graveyard scene!! i'll be making this part clearer in the final release 4 sure, haha.
if it is bugged -- i think you could try going into the crypt in the bottom right of the map again (check 58:25 in the vid) and just check if you can reset the trigger for the gorse bushes / lighter quest that comes after.
Hi there, love the concept and nostalgia of the game, great art!!
I saw that your game is part of the Queer Games bundle 2024, and my team and I are currently working on a volunteer project about queer games for Pride Month. In short, we want to translate a queer game for free to give visibility to LGBT gaming! Would you be interested?
Please message me on Twitter @Liar_is_fire, or by email at caroline.tsakanias@gmail.com so I can give you more info!
omg! thanks so much for reaching out, the Queer Them All initiative sounds fantastic and translation is defs something i'd be interested in for this project. will get in touch with you to learn more!!!
okay so i love this game this IS one of a kind and id pay my left kodney for the full version the work yall put in this is visible thank you so much for putting this game out there this is a one of a kind game this is all ive ever been looking for in a game and im looking forward to more ❤️
I will edit this when I finish but my mom's boyfriend just asked "What 1980s game are you playing?"
Heh, little does he know....I'll shut up. I think this game's dialogue has changed the way I talk ^^'
8 MINS LATER I cried when I got that cliffhanger, Tysm for this fun gameplay. My emo boi needs to it to him straight (unlike him) Also the graveyard soundtrack was my favorite, I was dancing. Keep it up
Personally if you find it cringe its just not for you funny to me youd click on a game called "small town emo" with the cover litteraly saying Gayy Boy and think "oh yeah thats a normal 2022 pixel game with gore and murder" this is one of a kind and the work put in it is amazing especially love those little actual drawings where you can see what they actually look like
The demo version is so simple and cozy. yes, not without hints of problems and a deeper plot, and yet... with my rather poor knowledge of English and the desire to explore everything, I played for about three hours. I'm not sure I found all the memes, but...
There's so much detail here even though it's just a demo. Maybe it's just my imagination, but I think it's cute that Ken literally always looks back at Ferg when they walk together. I like that the only (I guess I'm never sure enough..) moment when the sound disappears in the game is the moment Ferg visits his grandmother's grave and a short dialogue about the consequences of death.
this is a good game. Looking at the developer's responses, I thought it would be important to dump this bunch of thoughts and praise here.
I don't know if I'll be able to see/buy/play the release version, but... I'm already fascinated by this project. Thank you.
yo. thanks for taking the time to play, & leaving this lovely comment 😭 the details u pointed out are some of my favourites. the silence at grandma's grave, hints of deeper problems + exploring and finding memes... all silly (maybe) but important bits i really wanted folks to enjoy.
reading ur thoughts on the project is a bit like looking at it with fresh eyes. its very motivating and cathartic. so thank u for sharing. hopefully u are able to check out the full release when its ready. much love ty ❤️🐸
AOSIFAIIDOISADJOIJOFIADJ I LOVE THEM SO MUCH AAAAAAAAA I REALLY LIKED THE THE SCENE WHERE THEY WERE DRINKING AND THEIR FACES WERE CLOSE TO EACH OTHER ASFJOPDOP I REALLY DO HOPE THIS GAME GETS UPDATED, I WILL SEE EVERYDAY IF THIS GETS UPDATED, THIS ACTUALLY IS MY FAVORATE GAME FROM NOW ON
ayo. glad u've enjoyed the project!! ❤️ thanks sm fer the lovely comment!!!! update is definitely "IN PROGRESS" (maybe dont check every day tho lmaooo) 🙏🐸
i re-played the demo 7 months later,,, and i still love it !!!!, can't wait for more updates or little teasers,, i see in the tumblr page a ''tamagotchi'' minigame so i'm EXCITED !! hope i can still help in the spanish translation or smth, i'm still available !!! <33 i showed this to all my pixel-friends lmao
aww yeeaah! thanks sm for ur support!! tamagotchi maaay not make it in to the release build (rip) bt its on the cards 4 sure. post-release will be looking in2 translation, soooo may reach out then depending on how things are goin!! ❤️❤️
hiii, no worries its a little unclear, haha. u need to interact w/ the chest of drawers in Ken's room (positioned in the top left corner). select "Get dressed" after u get prompted.
This is such a cute game!! As an Aussie I appreciate it being set over in our neighbouring country - though it honestly felt a little weird at times being set in a real-world country and not some fantasyland like 'the United States', wherever that is.
The dynamic between the two leads is so sweet (and frustrating how oblivious they are but sweetly frustrating) and the presentation of the game is just all around really nice. I like the fact it had some bits of gameplay but didn't go overboard; I could imagine a version of the game padded out several hours more with sliding block puzzles in the cemetery etc. Which could certainly be cool in its own right, but I like that this game is very firmly focused on dialogue, vibes, and characterization. Very much looking forward to the full version!
appreciate ur comment sm! yea rlly wanted 2 set it somewhere 'real' instead of a made up place like USA. a bold choice 2 b sure ❤️
ur totally right abt weighing up the ~gameplay vs narrative~ and kind of opting to not pad things out. the idea was to make a short, story-focused game (so this demo is actually abt 1/2 of the total content, haha). thanks again for taking the time 2 share ur kind thoughts (ᵔᵕᵔ)
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THIS IS SO UNDERRATED!!!!
HELP I LOVE THIS SO MUCH KAJSLHWUEJGA FINSHED IN ONE SITTING AND AAAA I LOVE EVERYTHING ABT IT 100000/10 <333
WAIT ITS NOT DONE???? NOOOO
really really hope u get this donee someday!
probably the closest thing ive seen that could be considered an Oceania yaoi experience and i love that
the dialogue is fantastic i do hope the full game gives more moments of the two of them before they fell in love tho
I absolutely LOVE this game to pieces (despite not playing much of it, as I got a little confused about where to go), seeing the fact that it's based in New Zealand when I looked at it on Steam to add it onto my wishlist made me so happy, as I'm from New Zealand myself, and from a small town down south. I adore the style of this game, and all of the scenes and dialogue, I can't wait until the full version is released. Keep up the great work :DDD
ayo!! small kiwi town solidarity!! thanks sm for the lovely comment, sorry to hear u got confused lol!!! theres some quality of life stuff we'll put in the full version thatll hopefully help w/ that (in the meantime u can check out a no commentary playthru on YouToob 4 guidance if needed) 🙏🐸
hihi ! playing thru it for the first time n ts is extremely cute forreal !! something that my playthru is hitting is the part at the ' private key ' . ferg doesn't say his line that prompts me to get the lighter from the groundskeeper so I'm stuck w ken just saying they r dead bushes !! but overall enjoying the whole story rn :)
yooo, thanks sm for playing!!!
thanks for the feedback on the graveyard scene!! i'll be making this part clearer in the final release 4 sure, haha.
if it is bugged -- i think you could try going into the crypt in the bottom right of the map again (check 58:25 in the vid) and just check if you can reset the trigger for the gorse bushes / lighter quest that comes after.
hope that helps!! thx again <3Really beautiful game. Resonates with me strongly. Looking forward to the full thing!
Hi there, love the concept and nostalgia of the game, great art!!
I saw that your game is part of the Queer Games bundle 2024, and my team and I are currently working on a volunteer project about queer games for Pride Month. In short, we want to translate a queer game for free to give visibility to LGBT gaming! Would you be interested?
Please message me on Twitter @Liar_is_fire, or by email at caroline.tsakanias@gmail.com so I can give you more info!
omg! thanks so much for reaching out, the Queer Them All initiative sounds fantastic and translation is defs something i'd be interested in for this project. will get in touch with you to learn more!!!
okay so i love this game this IS one of a kind and id pay my left kodney for the full version the work yall put in this is visible thank you so much for putting this game out there this is a one of a kind game this is all ive ever been looking for in a game and im looking forward to more ❤️
I will edit this when I finish but my mom's boyfriend just asked "What 1980s game are you playing?"
Heh, little does he know....I'll shut up. I think this game's dialogue has changed the way I talk ^^'
8 MINS LATER
I cried when I got that cliffhanger, Tysm for this fun gameplay. My emo boi needs to it to him straight (unlike him) Also the graveyard soundtrack was my favorite, I was dancing. Keep it up
NOT ME WAITING FOR THE KISS😭😭😭 THIS IS SUCH A LOVELY GAME, i hope you get enough rest to be able to finish this! I just love it too much-
THIS IS SUCH A CUTE GAME WHAT... BUT YOU CAN'T JUST LEAVE US ON A CLIFFHANGER >:00
ken and ferg are just too lovable... they have to get together!! can't wait for the full game / any updates!
thank uu sm!!! working hard on getting it all wrapped up so we can beat the cliffhanger allegations ❤️❤️❤️
This game is cringe
yea ❤️
Personally if you find it cringe its just not for you funny to me youd click on a game called "small town emo" with the cover litteraly saying Gayy Boy and think "oh yeah thats a normal 2022 pixel game with gore and murder" this is one of a kind and the work put in it is amazing especially love those little actual drawings where you can see what they actually look like
I love this, but I'm stuck. How do I get past the dead gorse bushes?
hiiiii! sorry to hear u got stuck -- with the gorse bushes u need 2 get a lighter from the NPC who is smoking ((near the graveyard carpark.))
if ya peep this video at around 59:45 you can see the steps to do this (and u can check back if u've missed a step):
hope that helps!! thanks for reaching out <3
OMG THE MCR REFERENCES IN THIS GAME!!!!! I love this demo I could tattoo this on my forhead
(srry engleish bad)
The demo version is so simple and cozy. yes, not without hints of problems and a deeper plot, and yet... with my rather poor knowledge of English and the desire to explore everything, I played for about three hours. I'm not sure I found all the memes, but...
There's so much detail here even though it's just a demo. Maybe it's just my imagination, but I think it's cute that Ken literally always looks back at Ferg when they walk together. I like that the only (I guess I'm never sure enough..) moment when the sound disappears in the game is the moment Ferg visits his grandmother's grave and a short dialogue about the consequences of death.
this is a good game. Looking at the developer's responses, I thought it would be important to dump this bunch of thoughts and praise here.
I don't know if I'll be able to see/buy/play the release version, but... I'm already fascinated by this project. Thank you.
yo. thanks for taking the time to play, & leaving this lovely comment 😭 the details u pointed out are some of my favourites. the silence at grandma's grave, hints of deeper problems + exploring and finding memes... all silly (maybe) but important bits i really wanted folks to enjoy.
reading ur thoughts on the project is a bit like looking at it with fresh eyes. its very motivating and cathartic. so thank u for sharing. hopefully u are able to check out the full release when its ready. much love ty ❤️🐸
Nice, nailed the aesthetic with a fresh spin on it! Waiting for the full release, good luck!! :D
JUST REPLAYED THE DEMO
AOSIFAIIDOISADJOIJOFIADJ I LOVE THEM SO MUCH AAAAAAAAA I REALLY LIKED THE THE SCENE WHERE THEY WERE DRINKING AND THEIR FACES WERE CLOSE TO EACH OTHER ASFJOPDOP I REALLY DO HOPE THIS GAME GETS UPDATED, I WILL SEE EVERYDAY IF THIS GETS UPDATED, THIS ACTUALLY IS MY FAVORATE GAME FROM NOW ON
ragh!
ayo. glad u've enjoyed the project!! ❤️ thanks sm fer the lovely comment!!!! update is definitely "IN PROGRESS" (maybe dont check every day tho lmaooo) 🙏🐸
OKAY MAYBE EVERY WEEK OR MONTH :33
I am actually very VERY excited, Someone inform me if its here!!!
omgggg these 2 NEED to kiss
update : I just finished the demo and my heart is not ok
thx for playing!!! and yea i feel u. im sure they'll get there eventualllly......... 👀💋😘
AND...✋✋...the demo is the same
Its to good for me😅😅😂😂
jeez, get a room you two🤦♀️😒😂
🙏 lol! ((honestly tht would b an even more accurate title / description 4 this))
ES TAN BONITO POR FAVOR NECESITO QUE SE CONFIESEE!!!!
❤️❤️❤️
this is me before i play the game!
already head over heels in love with this demo, I just know I'm gonna love the final product
wooooooo!! TY. cant wait to share it when itz readyyy ❤️❤️
its peak..
🙏🐸❤️
i love this demo so much i can't wait for the full game <33
THIS WAS AMAZING!!!! such a cute game, literally everything in this game is perfect! <3
THIS WAS SUCH A GOOD GAME!!
i re-played the demo 7 months later,,, and i still love it !!!!, can't wait for more updates or little teasers,, i see in the tumblr page a ''tamagotchi'' minigame so i'm EXCITED !! hope i can still help in the spanish translation or smth, i'm still available !!! <33 i showed this to all my pixel-friends lmao
aww yeeaah! thanks sm for ur support!! tamagotchi maaay not make it in to the release build (rip) bt its on the cards 4 sure. post-release will be looking in2 translation, soooo may reach out then depending on how things are goin!! ❤️❤️
how do we get dressed? im dumb i know..
hiii, no worries its a little unclear, haha. u need to interact w/ the chest of drawers in Ken's room (positioned in the top left corner). select "Get dressed" after u get prompted.
will make it more clear next update <3
This game is soooo cute!!! Butterflies in my stomache type cute omggg!!! Love it, awesome job, it was so fun!! Loved the minigames and puzzles!!
yes. game. i love this game cant wait for it to be fully developed! (was waiting for it to scare me and turn into a horror game tho lol)
*very* tempting 2 turn it into a horror, hahaaa. maybe for a sequel / prequel. would be cool 2 explore darker themes! ❤️ thnks for playing!!
Agh! My internet has been out for a few days so I missed the update notification! Sorry I'm late... Can't wait to check it out!~
haha, no worries!! tbf no major updates **yet** but... its on the way for april ((fingers crossed etc)) ✿◠_◠✿
Eh, major or not, I will never mind doing another play through of this (Can't figure out the best word to describe pure awesomeness) game!
Loved this game, really. The art's amazin n i love kens's personality. Can't wait for more!
thats super kind, thank u sm!!! glad 2 have some Ken fans around 💪🐸
Oh my GOD i loved this so much. Pls make more, I beg of thee. I love 8 bit games and making it GAY was AMAZING
❤️ thank uuuu! && yesss i also crAvE 8bit queer content. there shall be more! ❤️
ITS GIVING SEBASTIAN AND SAM FROM STARDEW VALLEY HELPPPP
❤️ heck yea!! just need some void eggs & maple bars in the mix 💪🐸
This is such a cute game!! As an Aussie I appreciate it being set over in our neighbouring country - though it honestly felt a little weird at times being set in a real-world country and not some fantasyland like 'the United States', wherever that is.
The dynamic between the two leads is so sweet (and frustrating how oblivious they are but sweetly frustrating) and the presentation of the game is just all around really nice.
I like the fact it had some bits of gameplay but didn't go overboard; I could imagine a version of the game padded out several hours more with sliding block puzzles in the cemetery etc. Which could certainly be cool in its own right, but I like that this game is very firmly focused on dialogue, vibes, and characterization. Very much looking forward to the full version!
appreciate ur comment sm! yea rlly wanted 2 set it somewhere 'real' instead of a made up place like USA. a bold choice 2 b sure ❤️
ur totally right abt weighing up the ~gameplay vs narrative~ and kind of opting to not pad things out. the idea was to make a short, story-focused game (so this demo is actually abt 1/2 of the total content, haha). thanks again for taking the time 2 share ur kind thoughts (ᵔᵕᵔ)
I don't know why I hadn't heard of this game until now, it's so cute and fun to play. I really hope I get to play the full game as soon as possible 😽
thanks sm! slowly gtting the full version done ❤️