This is my first comment ever on itch.io and I can't thank you guys enough for this and Our Life: Beginning and Always!! I love dating sims and usually only like otome games and I was hesitate to play Western style dating sims?? (Idk how to describe lol). So I decide to start with this one because the art is just *chef kiss*
And I'm SO glad I did!! The amount of choices make me feel like I really am in control of the story! After finished the demo I know I have to start Our LifeB&A right away and I finished it in one sitting lol.
Def my top two games on itch.io rn! Thank you guys so so so much!!!
I’ve been playing the demo again for a while and i cant thank you enough for releasing it! I first played it when i was going through a hard time and it really helped me calm down meanwhile with its atmosphere, music, story, everything! I still listen the soundtracks whenever i can and i check here without getting bored of it even if i know it wont be out soon. So thank you because your games are really helping and entertaining people even if its not thousands, its just full of kindness and i find it amazing and inspiring how you’re able to do that. I cant even imagine how much work this must be taking so i hope you dont rush yourselves because too many people are waiting for the release. Even if it fully comes out at 2025 or 2030 i will be still waiting with the same excitement from back then. Please keep up your good work! <333
i dunno where to drop it, but could i ask in the future a simple option to hard-reset all saves? because in the files there's just a couple of autosaves and it's not really doing anything, and i filled up the entire thing, and there's no deletion, it's.. kinda eh??? i dontknow howtoword????
it's just kind of messes with me when i do reruns, because i stupidly filled it all with unneeded saves and i can't properly remember where's okay saves and where's random stuff
if you go to the save/load screen and hover your mouse over the slot and press the delete button on your keyboard at the same time you can delete the save.
dont usually comment but 10/10 to this, the game makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Aesthetic wise, its so calming, the artstyle is great, the interactions are so cute and the charactdrs are so likeable ✨️ cant wait for the full game soon ✨️✨️
i remember when the first our life game was just a demo. so excited to see this one when it comes out, no matter how long it takes! enjoying the derek dlc while we wait. :)
It did change wording, but the release plan didn't change. Saying it'd be out in the right season was never meant to say it would be out during 2022. Since some people were thinking the game would be coming soon, I decided to use a different flavor text phrase. The game is far from completion and I had to come up with something other than "coming soon" because sadly it is not coming soon. But what I went with backfired and some players did still end up thinking the release was near. It's still a long way off and I'm sorry for the confusion.
i've replayed the demo for 2384576th times now im aware with how much time itll take to write a really well-made story BUT IM SO DESPERATE FOR THE WHOLE GAME I CANT WAIT!!!😭😭😭😭
I don't know if GB Patch will respond, but do you think you will drop more small updates to the game as parts get finished? (Like you did a little bit ago with the house/beginning school.) Just curious because, as you've stated several times, it's not going to be done until *at least* 2024, maybe longer, and it would be nice to see the progression of the game over time.
Hello this is a wonderful demo you have set up, and I love to see some of these systems in the original game they are so good. I got a good review, lets jump into
Improvements from our life now and always- I love the new character customization system custom pronouns, gender terms, the ability to choose your birth sex from the start as well as height and weight(in the original birth gender as well height and weight(Minus hand size) was exclusive to step two and above which is both in optional chapters you may or may not skip.) plus mini features like dominant hand, clothing and accessories and even heterochromia and the ability to tune the shade of hair and eyes are wonderful additions to the start of our life Another thing there are way more choices at any one time, and a bunch of them help you define your character, like there is so many choices it takes up the whole window in one case, and usually on average compared to the original game there are more choices even if just based around tone or personality then the original game. One thing I also like is the fact you can customize your relationships in detail so you can for example be a teasing idolizing, and teamworking crush, I wish you can change mid game in between the chapters so for example complete prologue you can have the chance to select a crush or upgrade someone to friend or even become a follower from a timeworker. I am poor at writing reviews honestly, and hopefully you understand this... Sorry if not...
Obligatory "I NEED MORE" comment: It's fall, I heard that the release window is 2024 at the latest. But is there any release window for a possible demo expansion, I don't care if it is a expansion of dialogue/choices, a couple of associates or hairstyles, or a couple of alternative dialogue lines for some choices. It doesn't need to be the full first step, I am just waiting for the release date of the prologue part of "step 1" This is assuming a demo expansion is planned when prologue, and/or step 1 is fully completed and/or stable and up to the "planned" standard.
there actually will be moments mid game where u can change relationship standing, in the prologue u can choose to be neighbors with Qiu and upgraded to friends later when he comes by ur house
maaan i love the nonverbal/shy options!!! as a kid i was so anxious and rarely responded 'normally' for my age in social situations, so being able to play kid me as i really would have acted has been genuinely so wonderful, especially with the other characters still being kind and receptive!! i love it, so excited for full release
I'm afraid it's not coming out this fall. Sadly, it's gonna be a 2024 launch at the earliest, but maybe not even then. So we say "when the season is right" rather than "coming soon" like usual because it isn't coming soon. I'm sorry, aha.
aww, im so excited for the eventual release anyway!! the fact you're making such an indepth and heartfelt long game with so much customization to play for free???? genuinely so awesome, however long it takes everyone is so excited for it!!
I'm constantly wishing for the slightest update bc i love the characters, story, art style, customization, EVERYTHING. I'm so excited for the full thing. 😭
im having issues trying to figure out how to download and run this game...are there by any chance any intructions? ive tried to search for some..Im very sorry..
Scroll down until you see the word "Download" followed by your device type, and the download should start. If you're using a phone, you may be asked if you're sure you want to download; just click yes and install. And boom, it should be on your device!
i love this game so much, i wonder if there will ever be/if its possible for there to be an option or route where you can play your character mute the entire time? idk I think it would be so cool and there's already tons of nonverbal options I think being able to replacing saying stuff with just gestures or looks would be such cool representation (as someone whose a nonverbal neurodivergent :) )
Oh that would be an awesome addition, I suppose we'll have to see with later updates, however I can totally see either Qui or Tamarack jumping in to speak up for the character if they got in a really uncomfortable position.
It would quite fit with the patronizing attitude toward MC present in the game. I have also in one of my demo playthroughs tried playing super shy boy who got a hard time talking to strangers, so I like your idea.
I've really enjoyed this so far! And I'm looking forward to more updates, but I do have a question as I tend to get heavily into the character as if we're the same person and I am wondering if there might be a routes where our character might distance themselves from the other characters, for example maybe the mc might be uncomfortable with the confidence or enthusiasm of another character or perhaps certain events or information may have an opportunity for the mc to misinterpret or assume something and cause a drift between them and the others. Without spoilers there was something that I saw near the end that my brain went instantly "hope this kind of path might be available later"
Anyways keep up the good work and sorry for me being me
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i love qiu!!!!looking forward to the final version
This is my first comment ever on itch.io and I can't thank you guys enough for this and Our Life: Beginning and Always!! I love dating sims and usually only like otome games and I was hesitate to play Western style dating sims?? (Idk how to describe lol). So I decide to start with this one because the art is just *chef kiss*
And I'm SO glad I did!! The amount of choices make me feel like I really am in control of the story! After finished the demo I know I have to start Our LifeB&A right away and I finished it in one sitting lol.
Def my top two games on itch.io rn! Thank you guys so so so much!!!
I’ve been playing the demo again for a while and i cant thank you enough for releasing it! I first played it when i was going through a hard time and it really helped me calm down meanwhile with its atmosphere, music, story, everything! I still listen the soundtracks whenever i can and i check here without getting bored of it even if i know it wont be out soon. So thank you because your games are really helping and entertaining people even if its not thousands, its just full of kindness and i find it amazing and inspiring how you’re able to do that. I cant even imagine how much work this must be taking so i hope you dont rush yourselves because too many people are waiting for the release. Even if it fully comes out at 2025 or 2030 i will be still waiting with the same excitement from back then. Please keep up your good work! <333
THIS GAME IS SO ADORABLE I LOVE THE CHARACTERS SO MUCH !!! IM LOOKING FORWARD TO THE RELEASE OF THE GAME
Did you abandonee this game?
its still being worked on, devs are just focusing on the dlcs for our life beginnings and always!
i dunno where to drop it, but could i ask in the future a simple option to hard-reset all saves? because in the files there's just a couple of autosaves and it's not really doing anything, and i filled up the entire thing, and there's no deletion, it's.. kinda eh??? i dontknow howtoword????
it's just kind of messes with me when i do reruns, because i stupidly filled it all with unneeded saves and i can't properly remember where's okay saves and where's random stuff
what are u talking about ?? u have so many slots to save
that's the thing - i can fill everything, but i can't delete it....
if you go to the save/load screen and hover your mouse over the slot and press the delete button on your keyboard at the same time you can delete the save.
ty, while i was fiddling with OL:B&A i also found out that the appdata/renpy folder contains all renpy saves
dont usually comment but 10/10 to this, the game makes me all warm and fuzzy inside. Aesthetic wise, its so calming, the artstyle is great, the interactions are so cute and the charactdrs are so likeable ✨️ cant wait for the full game soon ✨️✨️
please update I dying to see more intereactions with Qiu :(
i remember when the first our life game was just a demo. so excited to see this one when it comes out, no matter how long it takes! enjoying the derek dlc while we wait. :)
THE RELEASE FRAME CHANGED AAAA
It did change wording, but the release plan didn't change. Saying it'd be out in the right season was never meant to say it would be out during 2022. Since some people were thinking the game would be coming soon, I decided to use a different flavor text phrase. The game is far from completion and I had to come up with something other than "coming soon" because sadly it is not coming soon. But what I went with backfired and some players did still end up thinking the release was near. It's still a long way off and I'm sorry for the confusion.
it cool it takes a while to develop a good game
new release frame pog
TIS THE SEASON YALL PLEASE RELEASE IT PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
Let me in, LET ME INNNNN (In all seriousness, I love the demo, and I love both Our Life games so darn much. Thank you for making them <3)
THE SEASON IS RIGHT PLEASE POST THE GAME, IM GETTING TIERD OF DOING 15241534 OCS IN A DAY
This year fall, apparently, starts on the 23rd- so im assuming it will come out then.
the devs are currently working in other projects related to the first OurLife game so this one is expected to release next year :)
i've replayed the demo for 2384576th times now im aware with how much time itll take to write a really well-made story BUT IM SO DESPERATE FOR THE WHOLE GAME I CANT WAIT!!!😭😭😭😭
AHH this is so cuteee 😭😭
THE SEASON IS RIGHT MAN😭
I don't know if GB Patch will respond, but do you think you will drop more small updates to the game as parts get finished? (Like you did a little bit ago with the house/beginning school.) Just curious because, as you've stated several times, it's not going to be done until *at least* 2024, maybe longer, and it would be nice to see the progression of the game over time.
The demo will be keep being updated with more scenes as time goes on!
yay! (thank you for responding :))
Hello this is a wonderful demo you have set up, and I love to see some of these systems in the original game they are so good. I got a good review, lets jump into
Improvements from our life now and always-
I love the new character customization system custom pronouns, gender terms, the ability to choose your birth sex from the start as well as height and weight(in the original birth gender as well height and weight(Minus hand size) was exclusive to step two and above which is both in optional chapters you may or may not skip.) plus mini features like dominant hand, clothing and accessories and even heterochromia and the ability to tune the shade of hair and eyes are wonderful additions to the start of our life
Another thing there are way more choices at any one time, and a bunch of them help you define your character, like there is so many choices it takes up the whole window in one case, and usually on average compared to the original game there are more choices even if just based around tone or personality then the original game.
One thing I also like is the fact you can customize your relationships in detail so you can for example be a teasing idolizing, and teamworking crush, I wish you can change mid game in between the chapters so for example complete prologue you can have the chance to select a crush or upgrade someone to friend or even become a follower from a timeworker.
I am poor at writing reviews honestly, and hopefully you understand this... Sorry if not...
Obligatory "I NEED MORE" comment:
It's fall, I heard that the release window is 2024 at the latest.
But is there any release window for a possible demo expansion, I don't care if it is a expansion of dialogue/choices, a couple of associates or hairstyles, or a couple of alternative dialogue lines for some choices.
It doesn't need to be the full first step, I am just waiting for the release date of the prologue part of "step 1"
This is assuming a demo expansion is planned when prologue, and/or step 1 is fully completed and/or stable and up to the "planned" standard.
there actually will be moments mid game where u can change relationship standing, in the prologue u can choose to be neighbors with Qiu and upgraded to friends later when he comes by ur house
This is really great. Cant wait for it to be finished! I love the artstyle sooo much! 😍
maaan i love the nonverbal/shy options!!! as a kid i was so anxious and rarely responded 'normally' for my age in social situations, so being able to play kid me as i really would have acted has been genuinely so wonderful, especially with the other characters still being kind and receptive!! i love it, so excited for full release
OH MY GOD!!!!! i adored game one and have had this one on my steam wishlist forever, seeing a demo here is so exciting!!!
I WILL wait to the end of the world for the whole game. I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!
its supposed to come out in fall, which starts tomorrow :)
Wait- Really?
scroll up to release frame
Where do they say that? All I see is “When the season is right”.
the game is heavily centered on autumn, so the phrase "when the season is right" implies the game will be released in autumn!! which is very exciting
OMFFFFFFG FRRRR????? AINT NO WAYYYY YOU LITERALLY JUS MADE ME DAYYYY TYSM<3
I'm afraid it's not coming out this fall. Sadly, it's gonna be a 2024 launch at the earliest, but maybe not even then. So we say "when the season is right" rather than "coming soon" like usual because it isn't coming soon. I'm sorry, aha.
aww, im so excited for the eventual release anyway!! the fact you're making such an indepth and heartfelt long game with so much customization to play for free???? genuinely so awesome, however long it takes everyone is so excited for it!!
Thanks for making this. I enjoyed the demo a lot. Cant wait for the release when its time. 😁
Alright, i am sure that the full game will be something amazing, you make such a good work on your visual novels ^^
Small price to pay for a great game
I'm constantly wishing for the slightest update bc i love the characters, story, art style, customization, EVERYTHING. I'm so excited for the full thing. 😭
i check this page almost everyday, im literally addicted to this game!! cant wait for the release
Me too. I'm so exited!
We would be three then lol
four*
ahem, five :)
Six :))
im having issues trying to figure out how to download and run this game...are there by any chance any intructions? ive tried to search for some..Im very sorry..
Scroll down until you see the word "Download" followed by your device type, and the download should start. If you're using a phone, you may be asked if you're sure you want to download; just click yes and install. And boom, it should be on your device!
i love this game so much, i wonder if there will ever be/if its possible for there to be an option or route where you can play your character mute the entire time? idk I think it would be so cool and there's already tons of nonverbal options I think being able to replacing saying stuff with just gestures or looks would be such cool representation (as someone whose a nonverbal neurodivergent :) )
Oh that would be an awesome addition, I suppose we'll have to see with later updates, however I can totally see either Qui or Tamarack jumping in to speak up for the character if they got in a really uncomfortable position.
It would quite fit with the patronizing attitude toward MC present in the game. I have also in one of my demo playthroughs tried playing super shy boy who got a hard time talking to strangers, so I like your idea.
That sounds really cool! I usually had my character pick the nonverbal choices so it'd be interesting to see it available throughout the story.
I've really enjoyed this so far! And I'm looking forward to more updates, but I do have a question as I tend to get heavily into the character as if we're the same person and I am wondering if there might be a routes where our character might distance themselves from the other characters, for example maybe the mc might be uncomfortable with the confidence or enthusiasm of another character or perhaps certain events or information may have an opportunity for the mc to misinterpret or assume something and cause a drift between them and the others. Without spoilers there was something that I saw near the end that my brain went instantly "hope this kind of path might be available later"
Anyways keep up the good work and sorry for me being me
I LOVE IT!!! 😆 I can't wait to play the full version 😍
i love this demo sm both me and my sister are waiting for the full game
I can't wait for this game to be fully released
i like this demo
honestly i just want cove, baxter, derek, shiloh and all them back, they're my favorites forever <3
This looks wonderful!
Unfortunately I can't seem to get the demo to start. I'm clicking the exe, but nothing happens.
Anyone else have that problem?
There's also no content in the game folder.
EDIT: Downloaded on Steam instead and it works now.
Quick question, will we have to pay after the full game is released? :)
its ftp with paid dlc's
No its free unless you wanna unlock some extra moments like the first OL :), its not neccessay though the games are amazing even w/o the dlcs <3
thank you very much! :)
its NP! If you liked this demo you should def play the first our life meanwhile haha its very sweet and funny! <33
What? Where can you do that? This is embarrassing hahahaha XD
It's on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/1129190/Our_Life_Beginnings__Always/) or here on itch.io (https://gbpatch.itch.io/our-life). Enjoy!
IM LATE HELP SORRY its on steam and on here too! just look up "our life game" on google its the one with the blue haired dude sjhd
I'm so excited for the full release!!!