This one hit right to home for me but in a good way. I've struggled with my mental health for years and part of the reason I decided to pick up game development was to give myself something tangible to exercise healthier ways of coping with... all of the above and more as well as pursuing something I feel much more in love with than I expected to. The emotional beats to this hit on every level for me personally, from the 'Done > Perfect' to all the clutter and screens even, the mess of signs and even the path of those previous failures leading you onward were just emaculate. Not only were they excellently designed, the artistry fit perfect with each theme and the music hitting the right beats but the mechanic in the very last one especially slammed it out of the park. Deeply emotional, inventive, uplifting playing this was a wonderful experience and I'm not a fan of precision platformers at all. Amazing job :)
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Thank you so much for taking the time to write this. It really means a lot to me. As a team, we put a lot of heart into the game, so hearing that it connected with you on such a personal level is incredibly meaningful. It’s amazing to know that something I made could offer even a little bit of comfort or encouragement.
I'm really glad you found something uplifting in it, especially since precision platformers aren't usually your thing. And more than anything, I hope things continue to get better for you. Wishing you all the strength and support on your journey.
Thanks again for playing. Your words truly made my day.
Wow, thank you so much for sharing this it genuinely means a lot. Knowing that it connected with you on such a personal level makes all the work feel incredibly worthwhile. I'm really glad it could be a part of your journey in a positive way. Wishing you all the best both in life and your own dev path
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