This was a very refreshing horror game entry. That the protagonist was quickly aware of the situation they found themselves in isn't something I see a lot of. Making a cthulhu-esque entity endearing is also not something I've seen done as well or even all that often.
AHHH! I js got finished this game, It was rlly good! The blood was subtle but noticeable and the first scene gave me a bit of a spook. Good game overall, Im sure if you're reading this and u haven't played this, you'll enjoy it
thank you for making this, i was searching for my childhood 2d game and found this. it always hits me when a character says something like " you'd rather live in a cruel and loveless world than be happy with me?" and every time i think to myself " I know love is real because i am real and im full of it." thank you for this reminder. the love is worth the pain
Отличная игра, на некоторых моментов действительно хочется отойти на пару минут и подумать о том чтобы сделал ты? ушел бы ты в рай ради снов или продолжил жить настоящию серую жизнь? вообщем действительно хорошо, нет слов
i played this game some time ago, and honestly this game is one of my favorites. not only is the art amazing, but the game itself is just beautiful!! it really shows how dark life can be and i myself can connect with lera, that feeling of hopelessness and disconnection from the world. i really love her character, along with nika, and the two of them have easily found their way into my heart. nika is just so adorable i feel so bad for her!! (╥﹏╥)
It's just so.... I-it's j u s t..... It's......ı̷̹͌t̷͙̜̓'̸̢̦͌̋s̵̹̅̑ ̴̜͇͒̀j̵͔̈ǔ̸̬s̸͎̃̐t̸͒͜ͅ ̸̼͎̃s̴͕͠ó̷̺͘ ̸͎̓͠a̶̛̩m̷̟͔̈̈́á̴̛ͅz̶̗̍î̷̩ͅn̵̳͜͝ğ̸̻͛.̴̫̫̾͋.̸͕̋̉.̸̝̇͘ ̸̦̋͒
this game is so beautiful, it addresses many aspects between death and life, suffering and living and the certainty of not wanting to die but rather stop suffering.
The game is a complete metaphor from beginning to end. 10/10
I liked this. It truly showed the ugly side of life is haunting but so ethereal and indulgent and you can set free. I truly think this was really thought out. The story is awesome! Please just clarify how to save ToT
you go to some parts of the places until you go through a dark door or fall through a hole. I'm not too exactly sure where youre up to in the game but maybe this will help? If it doesnt I reccomend looking up a playthrough and skipping to the part where youre up to, to get through that specific room.
It's so interesting that in the "happy ending" when you check the menu, you see that Lera's portrait is missing. I don't know if it was intentional, but to me it seemed to symbolize the dissolution of her own identity into the fleshy hive mind necessary to achieve that kind of artificial happiness. This game was beautifully crafted, so much so I can imagine a movie version of Flesh, Blood, & Concrete with real life actors lol. I think regardless of background, a lot of people can relate to the idea of wanting to do anything to get away from pain, which makes Nika's arguments persuasive on the surface. But the sad reality is that the only way to have pleasurable happy experiences is to open yourself up to the possibility of displeasure and discomfort, at least sometimes. Also on a side note, it would have been so easy to make Nika the typical deceitful creepy child horror archetype. But the fact that Nika wholeheartedly believes the things she's saying because that's been her reality for decades and that's the way she's coped adds so much to the themes. The relationship between Lera and Nika is honestly one of the strongest elements of the game.
Hi. I made an account just to leave a review about this game. This is one of the best games I've played in a long time. At first, it's very deeply unsettling and as you play, you get this growing sense of dread that something bad is going to happen at any moment. I am not easily creeped out and gore/body horror has never bothered me, but there were undertones to this that were just viscerally uncomfortable in a way I can't quite describe. I should note that technically the content isn't that bad, but the way it's presented is done very well. Constant saving because I was prepared for literally anything. But as you play, the story gets deeper than that. Truly a beautiful game. I took the time to explore all possibilities for the game. There's a whole lot to unpack in this story and so much deep symbolism to it. I really love how it was done. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good, short game.
Hello. Me and a friend have played this game a month ago, but I couldn't write exactly just how impactful and beautiful this game is. I think I never will be able to do it fully, but I still want to tell you that you have created a masterpiece I never want to forget. We spoke of it until sunrise. Both of us are from different countries, but we both felt this "something", the feeling of a post-Soviet dilapidation and nostalgia! It's incredible that you're not Russian (I assume), because I'd never expect someone from outside the Eastern Bloc to understand this feeling so well. Or this everpresent feeling of an empty life, where you are afraid to die, but think about how good it would be to go out peacefully, without suffering. Or this twisted, but good, but needed, hope and optimism for something in the future, or at least a desire to live, to exist. Anything I say now will be pointless, because your game has said everything for me.
I've read your journals and saw your other beautiful artwork. It is incredible that you are not only a great game dev (something that already needs several different talents like artistry and coding), you are also a biologist and study Russian, you have so many passions and skills that other people would struggle to contain within them. I know I do.
I have already forgotten the names of the two main characters since last month. I am very bad with names. But I want to let you know that I'll never forget their bond of friendship and what they meant for each other.
Thank you for this wonderful and thought-provoking game and, more importantly, thank you for existing, for bringing your talent and your passion into the world.
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This was a very refreshing horror game entry. That the protagonist was quickly aware of the situation they found themselves in isn't something I see a lot of. Making a cthulhu-esque entity endearing is also not something I've seen done as well or even all that often.
Great work, worthy of plenty of accolades.
i love this game! its so detailed and it makes you feel sometimes uneasy. AND THE ART! so beautiful!!
Really beautiful and touching, amazing work <3
Excellent. Very Cat Lady-like atmosphere. Needs proper full screen mode though.
beautiful, comforting game C:
Yum yum art, reminds me of my own artsyle :3
Love that game :)
AHHH! I js got finished this game, It was rlly good! The blood was subtle but noticeable and the first scene gave me a bit of a spook. Good game overall, Im sure if you're reading this and u haven't played this, you'll enjoy it
thank you for making this, i was searching for my childhood 2d game and found this. it always hits me when a character says something like " you'd rather live in a cruel and loveless world than be happy with me?" and every time i think to myself " I know love is real because i am real and im full of it." thank you for this reminder. the love is worth the pain
Отличная игра, на некоторых моментов действительно хочется отойти на пару минут и подумать о том чтобы сделал ты? ушел бы ты в рай ради снов или продолжил жить настоящию серую жизнь? вообщем действительно хорошо, нет слов
The best RPG game I've ever played... with a unique Soviet art style and excellent artwork. hoping for a sequelTT
This is absolutly beautiful and sad at the same time, almost made me cry :,)
Truly a piece of art, i hope you decide to make another game this beautiful, and if so, i will be waiting patiently for your next work.
pretty game, pretty story, pretty characters, pretty cat, very lovely loved it :3 (how do i open the door with the passcode?)
it´s 450762
i played this game some time ago, and honestly this game is one of my favorites. not only is the art amazing, but the game itself is just beautiful!! it really shows how dark life can be and i myself can connect with lera, that feeling of hopelessness and disconnection from the world. i really love her character, along with nika, and the two of them have easily found their way into my heart. nika is just so adorable i feel so bad for her!! (╥﹏╥)
dont forget the multiple endings!
this is amazing
amazing game, really evangelion's my shinji.
i'm so amazed that i can't explain it with words
Its really hard to explain that how amazing this game is.. I love it with all my heart.. thank you for making that.
It's just so.... I-it's j u s t..... It's......ı̷̹͌t̷͙̜̓'̸̢̦͌̋s̵̹̅̑ ̴̜͇͒̀j̵͔̈ǔ̸̬s̸͎̃̐t̸͒͜ͅ ̸̼͎̃s̴͕͠ó̷̺͘ ̸͎̓͠a̶̛̩m̷̟͔̈̈́á̴̛ͅz̶̗̍î̷̩ͅn̵̳͜͝ğ̸̻͛.̴̫̫̾͋.̸͕̋̉.̸̝̇͘ ̸̦̋͒
love this
this game is so beautiful, it addresses many aspects between death and life, suffering and living and the certainty of not wanting to die but rather stop suffering.
The game is a complete metaphor from beginning to end. 10/10
I liked this. It truly showed the ugly side of life is haunting but so ethereal and indulgent and you can set free. I truly think this was really thought out. The story is awesome! Please just clarify how to save ToT
here's the video if you wanna watch!
_-cosmic Quartz <3
/editSo beautifully haunting
i dont wanna know the bad end :)
That was beautiful
Why i can't play it on my phone?😭 someone knows how can i play it or download it safely please!
I love this game. Thank you
Help guys how do i get out of rhe room with the shifting walls? They aren’t moving for me but maybe I'm slow 😭
you go to some parts of the places until you go through a dark door or fall through a hole. I'm not too exactly sure where youre up to in the game but maybe this will help? If it doesnt I reccomend looking up a playthrough and skipping to the part where youre up to, to get through that specific room.
---SPOILER WARNING---
It's so interesting that in the "happy ending" when you check the menu, you see that Lera's portrait is missing. I don't know if it was intentional, but to me it seemed to symbolize the dissolution of her own identity into the
fleshy hive mindnecessary to achieve that kind of artificial happiness.This game was beautifully crafted, so much so I can imagine a movie version of Flesh, Blood, & Concrete with real life actors lol. I think regardless of background, a lot of people can relate to the idea of wanting to do anything to get away from pain, which makes Nika's arguments persuasive on the surface. But the sad reality is that the only way to have pleasurable happy experiences is to open yourself up to the possibility of displeasure and discomfort, at least sometimes.
Also on a side note, it would have been so easy to make Nika the typical deceitful creepy child horror archetype. But the fact that Nika wholeheartedly believes the things she's saying because that's been her reality for decades and that's the way she's coped adds so much to the themes. The relationship between Lera and Nika is honestly one of the strongest elements of the game.
i just got done with this game and i gotta say this is a beautiful game,
Hi. I made an account just to leave a review about this game. This is one of the best games I've played in a long time. At first, it's very deeply unsettling and as you play, you get this growing sense of dread that something bad is going to happen at any moment. I am not easily creeped out and gore/body horror has never bothered me, but there were undertones to this that were just viscerally uncomfortable in a way I can't quite describe. I should note that technically the content isn't that bad, but the way it's presented is done very well. Constant saving because I was prepared for literally anything. But as you play, the story gets deeper than that. Truly a beautiful game. I took the time to explore all possibilities for the game. There's a whole lot to unpack in this story and so much deep symbolism to it. I really love how it was done. Highly recommend if you're looking for a good, short game.
wow... I cannot believe how deep and meaningful that game was... thank you for such an incredible experience
also how many endings are ther
Someone tell Daniel Profeta about this cuz HOLY SHIT THERE'S A LOT TO UNPACK HERE
(10/10)
Hello. Me and a friend have played this game a month ago, but I couldn't write exactly just how impactful and beautiful this game is. I think I never will be able to do it fully, but I still want to tell you that you have created a masterpiece I never want to forget. We spoke of it until sunrise. Both of us are from different countries, but we both felt this "something", the feeling of a post-Soviet dilapidation and nostalgia! It's incredible that you're not Russian (I assume), because I'd never expect someone from outside the Eastern Bloc to understand this feeling so well. Or this everpresent feeling of an empty life, where you are afraid to die, but think about how good it would be to go out peacefully, without suffering. Or this twisted, but good, but needed, hope and optimism for something in the future, or at least a desire to live, to exist. Anything I say now will be pointless, because your game has said everything for me.
I've read your journals and saw your other beautiful artwork. It is incredible that you are not only a great game dev (something that already needs several different talents like artistry and coding), you are also a biologist and study Russian, you have so many passions and skills that other people would struggle to contain within them. I know I do.
I have already forgotten the names of the two main characters since last month. I am very bad with names. But I want to let you know that I'll never forget their bond of friendship and what they meant for each other.
Thank you for this wonderful and thought-provoking game and, more importantly, thank you for existing, for bringing your talent and your passion into the world.
This is one of the few games that made me tear up. 10/10 gam
I freaking love Nika!
NIKO FROM ONESHOT?
srry I meant Nika
IM NOT CRYING YOU ARE T^T (10/10 game)
非常好游戏^w^
Perfect game 12/10