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(val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag

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96%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
96% User Score Based on 50 reviews

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(val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag is a single player casual simulation game with romance and erotic themes. It was developed by Cactus Studio and was released on June 1, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

about(val)iant is a single-player narrative game about pelvic pain. play as val, a nonbinary college student struggling with their relationship to their body, as well as their relationship with sex. this game is fundamentally about how we as a society learn (or don't learn) about sex. use your mouse and keyboard (WASD/arrow keys) as controls as you engage with val and their story!key features lo…

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews
story4 positive mentions
stability1 negative mentions
  • Provides important, eye-opening education on pelvic floor pain, sex, and health issues often ignored or stigmatized, especially for AFAB, queer, disabled, and POC individuals.
  • Beautifully crafted with adorable art style, fitting music, and clever minigames that enhance the narrative and emotional experience.
  • Offers authentic queer and nonbinary representation with a compassionate story that encourages empathy, understanding, and self-acceptance.
  • Short length and slow, unskippable dialogue can reduce engagement and readability for some players.
  • Some minor technical issues like clunky controls, audio loudness imbalance, and occasional bugs or glitches.
  • The informal, diary-like writing style may feel unpolished or tedious to players not part of the targeted demographic.

  • story

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    36% positive mentions, 37% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The story is praised for its heartfelt, personal narrative that honestly addresses complex and often underrepresented topics like asexuality, pelvic floor pain, and queer experiences. It combines a tight, memoir-style plot with clever use of mini-games to enhance storytelling, making it both impactful and relatable. Many reviewers highlight its emotional depth and realness, recommending it as an important and eye-opening experience.

    • “Not only is it eye-opening for those that may not relate or understand, but is also paired with a story both well thought out and sweet in ways not often represented.”
    • “A great memoir style game, with interesting gaming mechanics, a tight story.”
    • “A gorgeous and important story that I am so glad I got to experience.”
    • “- The story feels like it describes personal experiences of some teenager from migrant communities.”
    • “And a story that can teach you something new, with queer characters who actually feel realistic?”
    • “While technically straight, but I refer to myself as asexual, this story spoke to me due to having issues with sex and pelvic floor pain as well.”

  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is widely praised for its relaxing and fitting ambiance that complements the game's visuals and character designs. However, some users wish for more audio mix options to customize volume levels for music and sound effects.

    • “The art is wonderful, and the music creates a great ambiance.”
    • “Very pretty visually, with fitting music and delightful character designs.”
    • “The music is relaxing and pleasant.”

  • graphics

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions

    The graphics feature an adorable and distinctive scrapbook art style that supports the game's message and storytelling, though some players find it unappealing or boring. Overall, the art style is appreciated for its charm and thematic relevance.

    • “I like the art style and the message!”
    • “The art style is adorable, the mechanics are fun and interesting, and the story is one that more people should hear.”
    • “I also personally dislike the "scrapbook" artstyle.”

  • character development

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Character development is enhanced by appealing and charming character designs paired with visually pleasing aesthetics and fitting music, creating an engaging and fresh overall experience.

  • gameplay

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its engaging and innovative mechanics that complement a compelling, tightly woven story, all presented with an adorable art style. Players appreciate the unique memoir-style approach that makes the experience both fun and meaningful.

    • “A great memoir style game, with interesting gaming mechanics, a tight story.”
    • “The art style is adorable, the mechanics are fun and interesting, and the story is one that more people should hear.”

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is described as funny and uplifting, blending laughter with educational and heartfelt moments, creating an enjoyable and spirited experience.

    • “This game is funny, educational, and full of so much love and spirit.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game generally runs stably, with occasional minor glitches that are easily resolved by retrying the scene. Some issues may be related to the user's hardware rather than the game itself.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game effectively fosters emotional connection by creating relatable characters, helping players feel more at ease and engaged.

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(val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag is a casual simulation game with romance and erotic themes. Common tags for (val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag include indie, lgbtq+, educational, emotional, abstract and others.

(val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag is available on PC.

(val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag was released on June 1, 2023.

(val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag was developed by Cactus Studio.

(val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked (val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

(val)iant: or, val's guide to having a broken vag is a single player game.

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