Today Is My Birthday

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In "Today Is My Birthday," you play as a graduate stuck in a dead-end job, seeking a way out through an unusual opportunity in the tech industry. This narrative-driven game explores themes of ambition, identity, and relationships, as you interact with a diverse cast of characters and make branching choices that shape your story. With stylized art and a unique perspective-shifting mechanic, it offers a memorable experience for players seeking a thoughtful, introspective game.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

60%

Audience ScoreBased on 60 reviews

story7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a good B horror movie charm with a visually distinct level design and decent graphics.
The atmosphere is engaging, with a soundtrack that enhances the creepy experience.
The story has potential and includes interesting elements like a photographer's journey through a haunted theme park.

The game suffers from poor optimization, bugs, and janky animations that detract from the overall experience.
Gameplay mechanics are frustrating, with unclear objectives and a lack of direction, making it difficult to progress.
The enemy AI is lackluster, and the game fails to deliver genuine scares, often feeling more annoying than terrifying.

story
17 mentions
41 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The story of "Today is My Birthday" has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its B-horror movie charm and engaging notes that expand character backgrounds, while others criticize it for being janky, poorly explained, and filled with clichés. Although the protagonist's voice acting is noted as a highlight, the overall narrative is seen as mediocre and inconsistent, failing to deliver a cohesive or compelling experience. Despite its intriguing elements, many reviewers feel the game falls short compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The likes, for the most part the story is pretty good, it has a good B-horror movie charm to it, like if you watched old horror movies you can definitely see the influences of it from crazy cultists, cannibals, and a deranged doctor, to even killer dolls it was quite good.”
- “The notes were good as you know I'm a fan of notes in video games and these were good as they expanded some of the characters and story, especially loved the notes of the hammer guy; I legitimately feel bad for him.”
- “Even though the story is goofy and some stuff doesn't quite make sense, I feel as though it fits for the cheesy 90's slasher horror movie vibe that the game gives off.”
- “The story is a mess and the gameplay is janky.”
- “The story is pretty meh, and, although the protagonist is actually well voice acted, the rest of the dialogue and audio in general is pretty subpar.”
- “From the cons side, I can say that it has quite a few bugs, a partially boring story, and certain puzzles are extremely hard.”
graphics
16 mentions
44 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the vibrant colors, distinct level designs, and impressive hand-drawn elements, while others criticize the outdated visuals, blurriness, and optimization issues leading to frame rate drops. Despite the aesthetic appeal in certain areas, many players noted that the overall graphical quality feels inconsistent and sometimes detracts from the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics were nice with a good use of colors and scenery, although it was too dark in certain places; the levels were good, each one quite visually distinct from the amusement park to the underground and the forest.”
- “Brilliant graphics and excellent color schemes make this game what it is.”
- “The game has a great level design and good graphics, but it lacks scary moments.”
- “And what you typically find with poorly optimized Unity games you will find here, such as jittery camera movement and massive frame rate drops down into the 30s, no matter what graphical setting.”
- “The graphics are very outdated and blurry; player movement is clunky, and you get stuck on just about everything.”
- “Graphically, we get a rundown park and its insides/surrounding areas looking particularly rundown and foreboding.”
atmosphere
11 mentions
55 % positive mentions
18 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it incredible and immersive, particularly appreciating the eerie sounds and the setting of a half-ruined park. However, others describe it as merely adequate, lacking intensity and genuine scares, with some noting the music's goofy elements detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while there are moments of delight and tension, the atmosphere may not consistently deliver the fear factor expected in a horror game.
- “The atmosphere is incredible.”
- “The overall atmosphere is great.”
- “The oppressive atmosphere and eerie music do their job.”
- “The atmosphere was okay; it wasn't really intense, nothing to make you jump. Is the game scary? Not really. It can be a bit more disturbing, but I've seen better; it's just adequate.”
- “The atmosphere and graphics in the game are decent; however, it is anything but scary. The insane puzzle difficulty and weak storyline, where your main character is constantly making dumb decisions, detract from the experience.”
- “You feel this atmosphere of a half-ruined park where everyone is trying to scare you or kill you.”
music
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is primarily ambient, contributing to the overall atmosphere, with some players appreciating the eerie and oppressive elements. While the voice acting received mixed reviews, standout performances were noted for certain characters. The soundtrack includes quirky, clownish themes during chase sequences, which some found amusing, though opinions on its effectiveness varied.
- “The general atmospheric sounds work pretty well, and the music, though goofy and clownish when you're in a chase, is at least something to roll your eyes over with a laugh (I think I heard honking clown noses in the music).”
- “The soundtrack is good, and the sound design is generally pretty nice.”
- “The soundtrack was okay, no real music, just ambient sounds which was fine. The voice acting was okay; some performances were good, like for the doctor and the clown, while others were just okay, like for Thomas.”
- “The general atmospheric sounds work pretty well, but the music, though goofy and clownish during chases, is at least something to roll your eyes over with a laugh. I think I heard honking clown noses in the music.”
- “The oppressive atmosphere and eerie music do their job.”
optimization
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is severely lacking, with issues such as jittery camera movement and significant frame rate drops, even on lower graphical settings. Many players feel that the overall experience is hindered by these technical shortcomings, making it hard to justify its price. Overall, the game has potential but suffers from poor optimization that detracts from its enjoyment.
- “The game needs better optimization.”
- “Optimization is straight up non-existent; animation is one of the worst pieces to ever exist.”
- “The game could be outstanding great!.. but it's not optimized.”
- “What you typically find with poorly optimized Unity games you will find here, such as jittery camera movement and massive frame rate drops down into the 30s, no matter what graphical setting.”
gameplay
5 mentions
20 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as a mix of engaging elements and frustrating mechanics, with some users noting issues like janky controls and malfunctioning features. While the stamina system adds tension, it can feel overly punishing, and certain puzzles may require external help to solve. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a highlight despite its flaws, complemented by good graphics and a variety of puzzles.
- “Mediocre story, but has engaging gameplay, good graphics, and lots of puzzles.”
- “The story is a mess and the gameplay is janky.”
- “Certain mechanics do not work properly.”
- “I had to watch someone’s gameplay in order to solve it.”
emotional
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a subtle, understated approach, with a protagonist who embodies a sense of confusion rather than overt emotionality. However, some players feel that the overall experience is hindered by bugs, a lackluster story, and challenging puzzles, which may detract from the emotional engagement.
- “From the cons side, I can say that it has quite a few bugs, a partially boring story, and certain puzzles are extremely hard.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs that affect gameplay.
- “The game is plagued with bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues that made it frustrating to play.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches severely impact the overall experience.”