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I created a profile just to say this:

I had to stop playing the game at certain points because the progression of the story hit too close to home.

I know exactly what it feels like to be ruled by paranoia and jealousy. To have the unquenchable desire to control everything and everyone around me to protect myself from hurt. To have those "doomsday" scenarios running through my head over and over with no end in sight. I'm getting better  these days with therapy and medications but back in my youth I had huge issues with my self esteem and my self worth. 

I'm not "yandere" but I did see parts of myself in the MC, I needed and required constant reassurances that i was loved by my friends and family and if i didn't get  that then I would enter moods of extreme depression or rage.

The difference between me and the MC is i wasn't able to be talked down before I destroyed relationships, I just have memories of the people who have since cut me out of their lives.

I don't care for the "yandere" trope because it holds a mirror up to my life, but I am glad I played this. To others it was probably a gripping emotional tale about an unstable person coming to terms with their control issues and jealousy but for me it was absolutely real.

I absolutely appreciate your openness in sharing this  💜

The protagonist was crafted with several things in mind.  I wanted them to communicate these personal issues in the context of someone you might meet/know, or also someone you might be.  I don't know how much of the game's second half you played, but that section focuses on also communicating the fact that everyone, no matter how they feel and act, is human, is of equal importance, and is deserving of equal compassion.  Mental struggles can create problematic people, but they do not have to define that person, and it's very important to remember the human beneath the actions.  True Colours aims to explore this, and it does have several heart-warming endings that show the protagonist improving their perspective and mental health due to the personal revelations they have.

I'm glad that you saw something real in this game, as I was very much aiming for authenticity, and if you do play any more, then I hope you really enjoy the emotional relief of the good endings  💜

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I have since played through to the end of the 3 scenarios, I favor Brianna and Ash's paths most. Sorry Malik. 

I appreciate your work here, I'll always remember this game and how it made me feel. 

Thank you for this experience. Thanks for your reply.

Be well.