So I got this game through Steam. Originally, I didn't really think much of it since I was trying to find visual novels to build my reading lists. This visual novel has got me through places. I got it mostly because the name of it got my interest. It piqued me due to the fact I love messing with my own Psyche. I didn't realize it wasn't much psychological horror but told through anxious thoughts.
I can relate to MC when it comes to loud spaces and can't hear your own mind think. It reminds me of a similar situation I was in a few months ago really, instead of the college setting more so in the bar setting.
I read this game through and was reminded how much Geist could be the shame wizard from Big Mouth. But Geist can get into your head a lot more later down the line. When MC stands up if you choose to do so. It feels like a good power move. I think this is one of the better-written stories for a visual novel I have loved. I thought about getting the art book at some point because it was so good. A lot of what Geist says kind of hinted at my own voices, to say the least, that I usually tend to ignore.
Not to mention Kalei! Man, I love that man. He actually gonna be one of my fictional boyfriends. Only if I write him into a story. I love the way Kalei cares for MC and manages to ease their anxiety away by somehow redirecting the conversation or just removing them from large crowds. I just love the fact he was caring and nice. The way he sticks up for MC was nice. While MC still has Geist as their inner voice. It shows that the inner voice will still be there and that's okay. It's easier to make sure you want to live your life to the fullest without your anxiety taking control over you. I really love it.
YOU FOUND IT ON STEAM, thank you so much for taking the time to reach out to me on itch 🥹💦💦 I was originally going to make it more of a psychological horror (hence why the cover looks so eerie too 😂) but as I was writing the script, it never felt quite right to me. Since anxiety isn't something horrifying, that you need to be terrified of; instead, it's just part of you, and an understandable way of coping with stressful situations.
I'm really glad that you found it relatable! 🥹 I'd like to say that I've gotten better, but even now I don't deal that well with crowds 😂 the shame wizard comparison is VERY true, I never considered that! And thank you for the compliment on the writing 💦
I'M GLAD YOU LOVED KALEI, I had so much fun writing him! You've gotta deal with your some things yourself, but it really helps to have a good friend (boyfriend *cough cough*) to help you through the tough parts. I'm glad you liked the ending too, you phrased my intent with it pretty much perfectly 🥹💦
Thank you again for playing and for taking the time to leave such considerate thoughts 😭 I'm very grateful!