Tomorrow Don't Come

82%
Game Brain Score Based on 103 reviews
  • emotional
  • gameplay
  • story
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"Tomorrow Don't Come" is an experimental game that explores the theme of depression, providing insight into the mental health issue and offering help to those affected. The game features thought-provoking puzzles, hidden secrets, and a unique, text-based journey. It's a short experience, but one that encourages players to think outside the box and reflect on their own emotions. Please seek help if you are experiencing depression and considering suicide.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

82%
Audience ScoreBased on 103 reviews
emotional11 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a thought-provoking experience that resonates deeply with those who have experienced depression, providing a unique perspective on mental health.
  • It features clever puzzles that require outside-the-box thinking, enhancing the emotional depth of the gameplay.
  • The heartfelt message and artistic presentation effectively convey the struggles of depression, making it a meaningful experience for players.
  • The game suffers from technical issues, including long load times, unresponsive controls, and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
  • Many players find the puzzles overly difficult and confusing, often requiring external guides to progress, which detracts from the experience.
  • The short length of the game and lack of content leave some players feeling unsatisfied, questioning its value for the price.
  • emotional11 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is widely praised for its heartfelt messages and powerful themes, particularly resonating with players who have experienced mental health struggles. Reviewers note that the game effectively conveys feelings of social isolation and anguish, transforming frustration into a deeper emotional experience. Overall, it is described as a touching and thought-provoking journey that leaves a lasting impact.

    • “A beautifully simple yet heart touching game.”
    • “If you are looking for a unique, emotional, thought-provoking experience, this is for you.”
    • “It's a short but very emotionally powerful piece of text-based puzzle game, maybe especially for someone with depression.”
  • gameplay8 mentions

    The gameplay has received largely negative feedback, with many users finding it frustrating and poorly designed, making achievements difficult to attain without external help. While some appreciated the initial mechanics and the potential for interesting puzzles, the overall execution was deemed random and lacking depth, leading to a disappointing experience.

    • “Gameplay in every game serves as a catalyst for emotion.”
    • “I give it a pass on this experiment and encourage the developer to explore more of these kinds of puzzles because it sure got me interested in the mechanics, not to mention the psychological mind trip I experienced.”
    • “Well...it's the mechanics of the game, by any stretch.”
    • “It is impossible to get a number of achievements without a guide, because gameplay is so horrendous.”
    • “For a couple of minutes, I really liked the game mechanics, but it was too random and too pointless for it to keep being fun.”
    • “Well... it's the mechanics of the game, by any stretch.”
  • story7 mentions

    The story of the game is deeply personal and explores themes of mental clarity and depression, inviting players to engage with it creatively through puzzles. While some find the narrative relatable and heartfelt, others note that it may not resonate as strongly as more traditional storytelling found in larger titles. Overall, it presents a unique perspective on mental health, encouraging reflection and exploration.

    • “The idea behind this game, this story, is something very dear to my heart.”
    • “It's not a guided tour; however, because in order to see the story for what it is, you'll have to think creatively and outside-the-box to solve audiovisual and text-based puzzles.”
    • “If the title of this game doesn't scare you off enough, then let me tell you, the story of this game is not even the most depressing thing about it.”
    • “I think comparing it to some big game is unfair; it's really someone sharing a story in a game format.”
    • “It's not a guided tour, however, because in order to see the story for what it is, you'll have to think creatively and outside-the-box to solve audiovisual and text-based puzzles.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is described as unique and emotionally charged, effectively blending clever puzzles with a poignant message about social isolation and human anguish. While the music complements the experience, it remains unobtrusive, serving primarily to enhance the overall ambiance rather than stand out on its own.

    • “In my opinion, this is a great and simple solution, which adds to the unique atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The puzzles are pretty clever, the message is simple, direct, and positive, while still keeping the descriptions and atmosphere quite real.”
    • “It relishes in the anguish of the human ability to feel, violently assaulting the player with a heavy emotional atmosphere filled with social isolation, lethargy, and suicide.”
    • “The music itself is nice and appropriate but nothing noteworthy, serving more as white noise so that you're not caught up in the silence and drawn away from the atmosphere.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The game features simple yet aesthetically pleasing graphics that enhance the overall experience, despite occasional glitches. Its minimalistic design effectively conveys metaphors related to the developer's personal journey, complemented by a thoughtful audio-visual pairing.

    • “The game offers some simple graphics but a really beautiful aesthetic; although there are some ugly glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
    • “Since this puzzle game was developed by a person who went through depression, it presents brief but concise metaphors through the play of words, minimalistic graphics, and your use of controls.”
    • “Audio and visuals add to the experience.”
    • “The graphics are incredibly simplistic and lack detail, making the game feel unpolished.”
    • “The visual design is uninspired and fails to engage the player.”
    • “The minimalistic graphics may appeal to some, but they ultimately detract from the overall experience.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is generally regarded as pleasant and fitting, though it tends to blend into the background rather than stand out, often described as serving more as ambient noise. While some players found it enjoyable, others noted that it could evoke feelings of anxiety and lacks memorable elements. Overall, it effectively supports the game's atmosphere without being particularly remarkable.

    • “I quite enjoyed it; it's an interesting game with a slumber soundtrack, and it was easy to 100% the achievements.”
    • “The music itself is nice and appropriate, but nothing noteworthy. It serves more as white noise, allowing you to stay immersed in the atmosphere.”
    • “The soundtrack made me kind of anxious.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game features a visually appealing aesthetic despite its simple graphics, but players report frequent random freezes and glitches that can make it unresponsive, requiring manual restarts and leading to frustration.

    • “Numerous random freezes - the game becomes unresponsive, forcing you to manually alt-tab, kill the process, restart it, and wait another 2 minutes while contemplating why you're even putting up with this.”
    • “The game offers some simple graphics but a really beautiful aesthetic; however, there are some ugly glitches here and there that detract from the experience.”
    • “The stability issues are frustrating, as the game frequently crashes, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers indicate that a game's replayability is significantly diminished if it lacks emotional impact or meaningful outcomes, particularly when players encounter unsatisfying endings. Without a compelling narrative or engaging experiences, players are less likely to revisit the game.

    • “Games need to have some kind of impact on you before getting thrown out of the game by a bad ending. If there's hardly any impact, it just loses its replay value, which seems to be the point here.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more. Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
    • “With multiple story paths and character interactions, I find myself discovering new elements every time I play.”
    • “I don't know what to tell you, other than games need to have some kind of impact on you before getting thrown out of the game by a bad ending. If there's hardly any impact, it just loses its replay value, which seems to be the point here.”
    • “After finishing the game once, I found no motivation to play it again. The story doesn't change enough, and the choices feel meaningless.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel pointless. I expected more variety in outcomes.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players found the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with one user noting that it negatively impacted their mouse settings, requiring adjustments after completing the game.

    • “Ended up changing mouse DPI settings after finishing the game to the lowest settings, making it a tedious job to fix.”
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