I love that. You're right, there probably isn't an entirely right or entirely wrong way to make these choices. Thanks for challenging my black and white view of relationships, proving this is worth a replay :)
This was such a beautiful little time capsule, which allowed me to visit a time, place and perspective I could never have experienced otherwise.
Before even playing, the setting, the Irish language, the topics of queerness and neurodivergence just made me so happy that this game even exists.
Tenderness and care, the way some places anchor you, parent-child relationships, tacit relationships, the influence of language converged so perfectly into a pulling sensation, a sort of nostalgia for the present that made me think "who is home?".
In the end, what hit me most was the reasons that people keep themselves apart for, that are hard to explain, or even understand, but still seem unsurmountable somehow.
I found the narrative structure really tight and solid, and loved the click-to-translate mechanics. As Irish words are progressively repeated, you slowly stop translating the ones you recognize, at first single words, then short phrases, then full sentences.
VERY excited to see you're considering making an Irish-only game someday. As someone who knows no Gaeilge at all and desperately wants to learn it: do it. This is the perfect medium, and the perfect person to achieve it.
I came back just to say: I REMEMBER NOW what this game reminded me of but I couldn't put my finger on, and of course it was: 'To Be Taught, If Fortunate' by Becky Chambers, which I 1000% mean as a compliment.
Yeah, this is brilliant. Pure poetry, and the most Irish thing I've ever read. You really have a talent for storytelling! Can't wait to follow your next adventures.
Very cool. I started CFR and you're right, it's so different but so so good, I had a couple of laugh out loud moments already and I'm not halfway through.
I just created an itch.io account just to tell you how amazing I found your game! Your storytelling really is something else. (I don't usually sob about plants, even when I accidentally cause their demise.) Thanks from Kerry!!
