- July 9, 2021
- Illus Seed Games
To Be With You
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To Be With You is a single player casual role playing game with horror and romance themes. It was developed by Illus Seed Games and was released on July 9, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.
"To Be With You" is a semi-autobiographical visual novel that follows Alsie's journey to save her struggling relationship with James. The game, which contains mature themes such as emotional abuse and mental illness, has multiple endings and includes a Director's Commentary. It is roughly an hour long and was commissioned for PlayNYC. Please approach with caution as the game contains content warnings for emotional abuse, gaslighting, mental illness, and divorce.
- The game offers a raw and sincere exploration of toxic relationships, providing valuable insights into emotional abuse and gaslighting.
- The writing quality is excellent, making the story both impactful and relatable for those who have experienced similar situations.
- The inclusion of a 'Director's Commentary' enhances the experience by explaining the manipulation tactics used by the abusive character, adding depth to the narrative.
- The game can be emotionally challenging and may trigger painful memories for those who have experienced abuse.
- Some players felt that the game did not meet their expectations and is better suited for a one-time read rather than repeated playthroughs.
- The resources for victims of abuse are locked and should be readily available from the start to provide immediate support.
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The game is described as a deeply emotional and semi-autobiographical experience that explores themes of emotional abuse, gaslighting, and mental illness, resonating strongly with players who have faced similar situations. Many reviewers noted that it elicited strong emotional reactions, including tears, while also serving as an educational tool about the complexities of abusive relationships. However, potential players are cautioned about the triggering nature of its content, making it more suitable for those who feel emotionally stable enough to engage with such heavy themes.
“I cried so much playing this.”
“It deals with emotional abuse, gaslighting, mental illness, and divorce, so it's definitely not a light-hearted experience.”
“If you have been emotionally abused, please beware of getting triggered; the depictions of abuse, gaslighting, and manipulation are extremely accurate.”
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To Be With You is a casual role playing game with horror and romance themes.
To Be With You is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.
To Be With You was released on July 9, 2021.
To Be With You was developed by Illus Seed Games.
To Be With You has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its story.
To Be With You is a single player game.
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