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To Make a Game

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92%Game Brain Score
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replayability, monetization
92% User Score Based on 53 reviews

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To Make a Game is a single player action game. It was developed by TheBluePenguin and was released on February 12, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

A short meta story about the struggles of procrastination, and never finishing the things you start. Help motivate me, and give me the confidence I need to finish something.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
story9 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • Highly relatable story especially for creative individuals struggling with procrastination and ADHD.
  • Emotional and introspective narrative that inspires motivation and self-reflection.
  • Short, well-structured visual novel with atmospheric music that sets the mood effectively.
  • Very short playtime with limited replayability and only a few endings.
  • Simple gameplay involving mostly click-through dialogue with minimal interactivity.
  • Some players may find the theme overly focused on complaining about procrastination without actionable solutions.
  • story
    21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised for its relatable and authentic portrayal of creative struggles, particularly around procrastination and ADHD, resonating deeply with players. Its emotionally structured, autobiographical narrative is simple yet impactful, offering multiple endings that enhance its fulfillment. Reviewers commend the developer's skill in crafting a heartfelt, introspective experience that goes beyond typical storytelling in similar games.

    • “Well, it's a very relatable story, to me at least, and it kinda helped me to see some of my shortcomings from a different viewpoint.”
    • “This is one of the best autobiographical story games that I've played.”
    • “The creator did a great job harnessing the emotions they went through for this story, and it ends up being very relatable and heartbreaking, but very fulfilling to get the good ending.”
    • “One issue often found in games of lower price is they focus so much on graphics that they lose their story.”
    • “Without spoiling too much, this game is a simple visual novel, whose simplicity is paramount to the story.”
    • “[td]story[/td]”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally find the graphics to be neat and fitting, complementing the game's autobiographical story and soundtrack well, though they are not overly complex or a standout feature on their own.

    • “Really beautiful game with which I related to greatly, the OST feels perfect with the game's graphics which also are pretty neat, honestly would have bought it if it was $2.”
    • “One issue often found in games of lower price is they focus so much on graphics that they lose their story.”
    • “[td]fitting for the visuals, but there's not much to it.”
  • emotional
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game delivers a deeply heartfelt and relatable emotional experience, especially resonating with players facing similar struggles as the narrator. Its storytelling and emotional development are praised for being touching, motivating, and ultimately fulfilling, making it highly recommended for those seeking an impactful and inspiring narrative.

    • “Personally, this game is one of those that have really touched my heart because I have the same problem. I had never been able to do anything I proposed, but knowing that I was not the only one made me feel very understood and motivated me to take up my ideas and improve as a person. I sincerely believe that it is very worthwhile. If you are hesitating about whether to play it or not, just do it!”
    • “I would recommend sending this to any friend that suffers from a similar issue as the narrator because this is one very heartfelt project.”
    • “The creator did a great job of harnessing the emotions they went through for this story, and it ends up being very relatable and heartbreaking, but very fulfilling to get the good ending.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is praised for its atmospheric quality and its ability to perfectly complement the game's visuals, effectively setting the mood and tone throughout the experience.

    • “The music is very atmospheric and sets the mood great.”
    • “Really beautiful game with which I related to greatly; the OST feels perfect with the game's graphics, which also are pretty neat.”
    • “The story is meta and extremely relatable, and the music is able to set the tone throughout the game.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is praised for its immersive and evocative music, which effectively sets a mood that is both atmospheric and slightly unsettling. It combines surreal and realistic elements, reminiscent of games like Yume Nikki and Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk, enhancing the overall ambiance through sound effects and background music.

    • “The music is very atmospheric, sets the mood great.”
    • “The mood resembles Yume Nikki vibes in the background music – atmospheric yet slightly uneasy, but leans more towards Milk Inside a Bag of Milk Inside a Bag of Milk, offering a surreal experience in a realistic setting thanks to its ambience, sound effects, and background music.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Replayability is generally low, as the game offers limited incentives to revisit beyond the initial playthrough typical of visual novels.

    • “A fun little pastime for a short bit, but since it's a visual novel, there isn't really much replayability.”
    • “Replayability: low”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is short but compelling, driven by the desire to achieve the good ending, which provides a meaningful meta reflection of real-life events and a satisfying true outcome.

  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game does not include any in-game purchases, offering a monetization model free of additional costs.

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To Make a Game is a action game.

To Make a Game is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

To Make a Game was released on February 12, 2022.

To Make a Game was developed by TheBluePenguin.

To Make a Game has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked To Make a Game for its story but disliked it for its replayability.

To Make a Game is a single player game.

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