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I Want To Be Happy

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67%Game Brain Score
emotional, gameplay
graphics, grinding
95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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I Want To Be Happy is a single player platformer game. It was developed by JohnWowCool and was released on March 27, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Some facts about the game: - 13 levels - 3 boss battles - 2 secret coins in every level - Additional secrets and items to collect - Customize your happy (Masks, Spraypaints, Misc.) - Epic custom musical tracks - Art from @JohnWowCoolMaybe I'll make this description better later but I'm busy. Just play the game I don't want to spoil too much. Originally there was going to be more worlds and …

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
emotional3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The gameplay is fun and engaging, making it a bearable experience despite its flaws.
  • The game offers a deeply emotional and immersive experience, with beautifully crafted moments that resonate with players.
  • The writing and character development are praised for their depth and relatability, making the journey feel meaningful.
  • The game has significant design issues, including bugs that can disrupt gameplay and a lack of polish.
  • Some players feel the game is overpriced for what it offers, leading to disappointment.
  • The emotional intensity may be overwhelming for some, with themes of loss and sadness that can be difficult to handle.
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is noted for its intense emotional impact, pushing players to confront their boundaries and experience profound feelings, whether through inspiration or pain. While some may find it overwhelming, others appreciate its ability to evoke strong emotions and provoke deep reflection.

    • “If you're looking for a game that will wreck you emotionally, inspire you creatively, and make you question why you willingly chose pain as entertainment, congratulations.”
    • “Some people say, 'oh, it’s too emotional!' but I love emotion.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their charming aesthetics and gentle pacing, which effectively draw players in before delivering an unexpected emotional impact.

    • “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
    • “Character models look flat and lifeless, making it hard to connect with the story.”
    • “The environments feel bland and uninspired, failing to create an immersive experience.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players often relate to the concept of grinding as a struggle for happiness in a challenging environment, reflecting a sense of perseverance against odds that feel stacked against them. This resonates with many, highlighting the emotional weight of the grinding experience in games.

    • “He’s out there grinding, trying to find happiness in a world that’s rigged against him—sounds familiar, doesn’t it?”
    • “The grinding feels endless, turning what could be an enjoyable experience into a tedious chore.”
    • “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for a reward that wasn't worth the effort.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is enjoyable and entertaining, providing a fun experience despite its poor visual and audio quality, making it feel like a lighthearted joke game.

  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as hauntingly beautiful, leaving a lasting impression on players.

    • “The music haunts me in the best way.”
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I Want To Be Happy is a platformer game.

I Want To Be Happy is available on PC and Windows.

I Want To Be Happy was released on March 27, 2025.

I Want To Be Happy was developed by JohnWowCool.

I Want To Be Happy has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its graphics.

I Want To Be Happy is a single player game.

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