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"Chapter 1 - The Creation" is a free, poetic game that explores the theme of emergence and life's unpredictability, following a small hero's journey. The 10-minute episode has been remastered from the original weekly webcomic-inspired project, now featuring higher resolution graphics, new character animations, sound, and music. Contributions are welcome, with Chapter 2 available for purchase. Follow the project on Twitter for updates.

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming line drawn art and a cute, simple aesthetic that appeals to players.
It's a short and easy game, making it a great option for casual play during free time.
Players are looking forward to the continuation of the story in Chapter 2, indicating a level of engagement with the narrative.

The puzzles are ambiguous and rely on chance rather than skill, leading to a less satisfying gameplay experience.
The game is built using GameMaker Studio, which some players feel results in a lack of quality and depth compared to professionally developed games.
The game is considered incomplete and abandoned, leaving players feeling unsatisfied with the overall experience.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the protagonist's journey through an unknown world and the nostalgic, cartoon-like aesthetic. However, some users express confusion about the plot, indicating that while they enjoy the overall narrative, clarity could be improved.
- “I really like the story, how the protagonist finds himself in an unknown world and discovers the places.”
- “Hope the story is continued very well.”
- “I'm not that sure if I understand the story, but it's okay.”
- “The storyline isn't too bad; I like the fact that it has this old cartoon type of feel to it.”
- “I hope the story is continued very well.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are described as having nice line art, but they fall short of the high standards set by contemporary titles like Halo Infinite and Far Cry 6, with locked resolution and controls limiting the overall visual experience.
- “Best graphics of all time”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized as fairly standard for puzzle platformers, complemented by charming line-drawn art that adds to its appeal.
- “The game features charming line-drawn art and offers gameplay that is fairly standard for most puzzle platformers.”
- “The game features arguably charming line-drawn art, but the gameplay is fairly standard for most puzzle platformers.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is completely free, which contrasts with the common perception of titles made with GameMaker Studio often being low-effort cash grabs.
- “Very often, GameMaker Studio is used to make shovelware and lazy cash grabs, although in this case, the game is completely free.”

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