//TODO: today
- April 10, 2021
- Boys Laugh +
- 6h median play time
Get on SteamA visual novel about figuring out life with the help of an AI. //TODO: today is a pastel colored slice-of-life story that let's you freely choose your pronouns and romantic preferences!
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and a colorful, pastel aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a relatable story that addresses themes of mental health, self-discovery, and LGBTQ+ representation, allowing players to choose their pronouns and romantic interests.
- The gameplay is engaging with multiple endings and choices that matter, providing a sense of accomplishment and replayability.
- Some players found the pacing slow and the dialogue overly lengthy, leading to moments of boredom.
- There are technical issues reported, such as glitches on certain platforms and some grammar errors in the writing.
- The story may feel predictable or lacking in depth for those seeking a more complex narrative, with some choices feeling inconsequential.
- story168 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of the game is generally well-received, praised for its relatable themes of self-discovery, mental health, and the impact of technology on relationships, all wrapped in a charming art style. While some players noted pacing issues and excessive dialogue, many found the narrative engaging and emotionally resonant, particularly appreciating the inclusion of diverse character identities and choices. Overall, it offers a heartwarming experience with unexpected twists, making it a recommended title for fans of visual novels and slice-of-life storytelling.
“A wonderful game with beautiful art and an even more beautiful story that gets deeper the more you think about it.”
“The story is heartwarming and the characters are really nice too!”
“The story kept building and was very intriguing and it honestly had a couple unexpected turns that got me pretty excited and invested.”
“So much of the writing is just unnecessary filler that felt more like they were trying to hit a word count than telling a story.”
“The visuals are really good but the story is just so boring; there's so much dialogue for nothing and the characters are so flat. Maybe there's more development afterwards, but the first two hours of this game are just so long and dry.”
“However, I personally find the story a bit boring and the dialogues too long, too detailed, and too shallow to play one or two more rounds just to collect achievements, which I usually do.”
- graphics62 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and colorful pastel art style, which many players find adorable and visually appealing. The artwork enhances the overall experience, creating a comforting atmosphere that complements the storyline and music. While the visuals are generally well-received, some players note that the aesthetic may not appeal to everyone, and there are mixed feelings about the depth of the story compared to the graphics.
“The graphics are gorgeous, the characters are all extremely expressive, and overall I can say that I wholeheartedly recommend this game to others <3”
“The art style is well-designed; the color palette is very soothing and eye-pleasing, and really adds to the overall aesthetic of the game.”
“The artwork is very pretty but the story is very boring.”
“The art style is unique and colorful, but definitely not for everyone.”
“The pastel art style creates a comforting yet emotionally complex world, complemented by a soundtrack that enhances both thoughtful and lighthearted moments.”
- music42 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players praising its catchy and fitting nature that complements the art style and storyline. However, some users noted issues such as repetitiveness, occasional silence during scenes, and minor glitches affecting audio playback. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's emotional depth and charm, making it a highlight for many players.
“The pastel art style creates a comforting yet emotionally complex world, complemented by a soundtrack that enhances both thoughtful and lighthearted moments.”
“First of all, this game's music has no right bopping so hard, like they didn't have to go that hard, but they did, and it's fire.”
“All in all, I absolutely love this game and will definitely recommend it to anyone and everyone; the music, the art, the writing, everything is so well done.”
“There were also several scenes that had no music or audio at all, which had me at times wondering whether I muted the game by accident.”
“But there just isn't any music for some reason?”
“I won't lie, in some parts of the game there were moments I feel like there should have been music or at least some ambient sounds.”
- emotional34 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartwarming and wholesome storytelling, enhanced by a comforting pastel art style and a fitting soundtrack. Players appreciate the genuine representation of LGBTQ themes and the exploration of deeper emotional issues like loneliness and motivation, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone. Overall, the game evokes a range of feelings, from joy to introspection, leaving players feeling seen and fulfilled.
“The pastel art style creates a comforting yet emotionally complex world, complemented by a soundtrack that enhances both thoughtful and lighthearted moments.”
“The emotional support that Joyce gives to the main character feels incredibly genuine to me; they seem different from the typical AI stereotype altogether and bring up some existential themes.”
“The art style is great, the characters are amazing, the dialogue is wonderful, and the story is captivating and emotional, to a point where I could really just feel it in my heart!”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is skillfully balanced with bittersweet emotions, providing a mix of funny, wholesome, and intriguing moments that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the lighthearted undertones amidst deeper themes like loneliness, making the narrative both enjoyable and relatable. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to character development and the fun of exploring various endings.
“It balances bittersweet emotion and humor skillfully, leaving a lasting positive impression.”
“Despite the depression, it isn't depressing; the story has plenty of funny, wholesome, and intriguing moments.”
“Absolutely loved this game; it was a ton of fun to play through. There's a good bit of humor, and they do a really good job fleshing out the characters and the relationships.”
- character development7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight the game's impressive character designs and art, praising their beauty and appeal. However, some users feel that there could have been more depth in character development, suggesting that while the visuals are stunning, the characters themselves could have been explored further. Overall, the character designs are celebrated, but the potential for deeper character growth is noted as a missed opportunity.
“Not only is the art beautiful, but so are the character designs and personalities.”
“The character designs are also beautiful, especially for both Joyce and Phoenix.”
“I also love the character designs and the color scheme is so bright and pretty.”
“Ironic how the game focuses on art and character design; I just think you could've definitely done more with his design.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different routes and choices to experience varied outcomes.
“There are multiple endings, so there's a decent amount of replayability value here.”
“It has multiple endings, which adds replay value.”
“I've played through several routes just to see how different choices would shake out, so this game already has a lot of replayability.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as fun and stress-free, featuring charming characters and an engaging plot. It also incorporates elements of art history and theory, adding depth to the overall experience.
“The plot was really fun and easygoing, perfect for a stress-free gameplay.”
“And it shows a potential way out, along with really cute gameplay, characters, and knowledge on art history and theory!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its charming pastel visuals and a delightful, cute narrative. Players appreciate the combination of appealing aesthetics and music, which enhances the overall whimsical experience.
“Cute game; I also liked the pastel atmosphere.”
“Great cute story writing, a charming visual novel with great music (although limited) and a very cute atmosphere.”
