A Gay's Life

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"A Gay's Life" invites players to experience the journey of a gay protagonist from self-discovery in childhood to exploring relationships in a big city. This first-person perspective game aims to increase understanding of the challenges and obstacles faced by the homosexual community. Navigate relationships, identity, and societal acceptance in this immersive game.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

emotional5 positive mentions

The game has brought families closer together, providing meaningful bonding experiences between parents and children.
It offers a unique perspective on LGBTQ+ issues in Chinese society, challenging preconceived notions and providing emotional depth.
Players find the game enjoyable and relatable, even if they don't understand the language, leading to creative interpretations of the story.

The language barrier makes it difficult for many players to fully understand the game's content and mechanics.
Some players feel that the game presents an idealized version of LGBTQ+ experiences that may not reflect the harsh realities faced in society.
The game includes themes and scenarios that some players find uncomfortable or distressing, such as forced marriages and family rejection.

emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a profound emotional experience, exploring themes of identity, family pressure, and societal expectations surrounding homosexuality, particularly within traditional Chinese culture. Players report being deeply moved, with many expressing that the narrative resonated with their own experiences, leading to tears and a strong connection to the characters and their struggles. Overall, it is praised as a heartfelt tribute to the LGBTQ+ community, making it relatable even for those outside of it.
- “I wasn't expecting to be in for an emotional rollercoaster, but it's incredibly realistic, especially if you are at least familiar with both traditional Chinese culture and how it views homosexuality, even if you're straight.”
- “It explores themes like coming out of the closet, managing family using all kinds of reasoning/emotional ransoms to get you to marry/undergo conversion therapy, whether you choose to be out socially, self-esteem, etc.”
- “This game truly touched my heart. After just over 70 hours on this game, I still cannot understand a single word said to me, yet when my father said to me '死于愚蠢的同性恋者' and shipped me off to get my balls electrocuted, I cried. It's the first time I've ever cried; the game is very relatable to all straight men who are in no way questioning their sexuality.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is engaging and thrilling, though some players may find it challenging to follow due to language barriers, leading them to create their own interpretations. Overall, it is praised for its captivating narrative.
- “Amazing game with a thrilling story.”
- “I don't know Chinese, so I made up my own story as I went along.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the game to have good replay value, indicating that it offers enough variety and engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers excellent replay value, with multiple paths and endings to explore.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh due to the diverse choices and character interactions.”
- “I love how the game encourages you to try different strategies, making every run unique.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their impressive quality, going beyond mere aesthetics to complement the game's depth, particularly in its exploration of medical knowledge related to homosexuality.
- “Impressive work... it's not just a game simply made of cute graphics; the attention to detail is remarkable.”