What's your gender?
- October 12, 2021
- ente
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Get on itch.io Store"What's Your Gender?" is a narrative-driven game that explores the concept of gender identity. Players interact with various characters and make choices that affect the protagonist's self-discovery journey. The game features mini-games to illustrate the challenges faced by non-binary and trans individuals in daily life.
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Reviews
- The game provides a calming and beautiful environment for exploring gender identity and related terms, making it a good starting point for those new to the LGBTQ+ community.
- It features interactive elements, such as the pronoun room, which allows players to experience different pronouns in a unique way, enhancing understanding.
- The game is praised for its educational value, offering clear definitions and resources for players seeking to learn more about gender concepts.
- Many players find the game to be too short and lacking in depth, with some describing it as a walking simulator with minimal interaction and no real puzzles.
- Critics argue that the game fails to provide a comprehensive exploration of gender identities, often feeling like a simple glossary rather than an engaging experience.
- Some users express frustration with navigation and the lack of content, feeling that the game misses opportunities to delve deeper into the complexities of gender identity.
- graphics14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are frequently compared to the art style of Antichamber, featuring a minimalistic and surreal aesthetic that resonates well with players who appreciate abstract representations. Reviewers highlight the game's simplistic yet effective visual design, which complements its thematic exploration of gender concepts, making it both visually appealing and informative. Overall, the art style is praised for its uniqueness and ability to convey deeper meanings.
“I really liked the minimalistic art style and use of music.”
“I love the art style of this game so much; it feels so surreal, and I think it does a good job of providing an abstract depiction of gender as a concept.”
“However, the art style is where all similarities end.”
“Aesthetically it looks identical to Antichamber, so if you're into that art style and like satire, I think you should give this game a chance.”
“Very informational with a simplistic and direct art style.”
- story10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with reviewers noting a lack of character, plot, and meaningful narrative elements. Despite being marketed as an educational puzzle game, it fails to deliver any substantial gameplay or puzzles, leaving players with a minimal and unimportant storyline. Overall, the game is described as remarkably short and thought-provoking, but lacking in narrative depth.
“This game has neither puzzles nor story.”
“There's no story or gameplay or puzzles, despite claiming to be 'an antichamber inspired educational puzzle game'.”
“It's a remarkably short game with what can be barely considered a story, and it's certainly thought-provoking.”
- emotional8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally impactful, describing it as a lovely and wholesome experience that evokes happiness and introspection. It effectively addresses themes of gender identity, making it not only enjoyable but also educational, broadening players' perspectives. Overall, it leaves a positive emotional impression, encouraging recommendations for both personal enjoyment and educational use.
“I recommend this game; it made me think, it made me feel, it widened my horizons.”
“This is a lovely, wholesome, informative and short game about gender identity.”
“It's sweet, fun, wholesome... but also, I recommend forwarding it for educational purposes.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally appreciated for its calming quality and effective integration with the minimalistic art style, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some technical issues, such as the music occasionally failing to loop, detract from the experience, alongside a confusing level design.
“As you go through the contrasting rooms, voiceover is also included, along with calming music.”
“I really liked the minimalistic art style and use of music.”
“Technically it's okay, the music sometimes forgets to loop, and the level design is a little confusing in a bad way.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily described as a trippy walking simulator that lacks meaningful interaction, story, or puzzles, despite its claims of being an educational puzzle game inspired by Antichamber. It focuses on exploring gender identities but is criticized for its simplistic and derivative mechanics.
“Trippy walking simulator with no real gameplay.”
“There's no story or gameplay or puzzles, despite claiming to be 'an antichamber inspired educational puzzle game.'”
“It's an exploration of gender identities - with all good and bad that entails - and wrapped in a simplified copycat of antichamber for gameplay.”
