Yes, No, Goodbye

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Yes, No, Goodbye is a single player action game. It was developed by Threeclipse Inc and was released on September 3, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

About this gameYes, No, Goodbye was lovingly crafted by a small team as part of Threeclipse's Junior Program — an initiative created for recent graduates and individuals wanting to pivot into the gaming industry. It's the first project & portfolio piece for most of this cohort's developers! Features Over 50 challenging word scrambles Unique art Beautiful music An impactful story G…

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Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

The game delivers a powerful and emotional message about gun safety in a simple and immersive way.
The atmospheric horror elements and story are well-executed, creating a memorable and thought-provoking experience.
The word puzzle gameplay is engaging and accessible, with well-pitched difficulty and an interesting concept.

The game ends abruptly and the message can feel ham-fisted or preachy to some players.
Lack of gameplay variety and save options can make progression frustrating, especially when repeating puzzles.
Players expecting a traditional horror or point-and-click adventure may be disappointed by the focus on word puzzles and PSA style narrative.

story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Yes, no, goodbye" is short but impactful, featuring dark themes and a powerful message with an eerie atmosphere. While some find it deeply immersive and captivating, others felt misled by the marketing and struggled to engage with the plot. Overall, it offers a meaningful narrative experience lasting about an hour, though its appeal may vary depending on player expectations.
- “Yes, no, goodbye is a short, simple game that manages to tell a surprisingly big story.”
- “The story takes some dark turns and has a powerful message, takes about an hour to complete and has some eerie atmosphere; would recommend if you want a short captivating story.”
- “The word puzzles are simple, but the atmosphere and story are deeply immersive.”
- “It's a word puzzle game, I didn't bother finishing as I couldn't get interested in the story and the puzzle was not interesting either.”
- “The store page made it look spooky and story-driven, so I honestly felt a bit misled when I started playing.”
- “As the plot unraveled though, my interest quickly faded.”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game delivers a deeply immersive and eerie atmosphere that effectively complements its dark, captivating story. It builds tension without relying on jump scares, creating a powerful and engaging experience within a short playtime.
- “The story takes some dark turns and has a powerful message, with some eerie atmosphere; I would recommend it if you want a short captivating story.”
- “The word puzzles are simple, but the atmosphere and story are deeply immersive.”
- “An ingenious little game which is very atmospheric.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay centers on rearranging six-letter anagrams to solve puzzles, blending wordplay with dialogue branching in a light horror setting. Players find the mechanic simple, enjoyable, and integral to unraveling the game's mystery.
- “The gameplay is about rearranging six dice, each with a letter, to form the correct six-letter word that answers the question.”
- “Fantastic simple mechanic mash-up of word play and dialogue branching in a light horror setting.”
- “Gameplay consists of solving 6-letter anagrams to unravel the mystery of the lingering spirits.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect is described as impactful and heartfelt, with a simple yet powerful message that lingers with players after the game ends. It evokes a mix of warmth and difficulty, making the experience both moving and thought-provoking.
- “It's honestly kind of emotional; the simplicity makes the message hit harder, leaving you to sit with the weight of your decisions after it ends.”
- “More heartwarming than horror.”
- “Emotionally effective and at times really difficult.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The main menu music is highly memorable and catchy, leaving a lasting impression on players.
- “That main menu music will live rent-free in my head.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the game's monetization approach refreshing and effective, comparing it favorably to modern public service announcements and safety advertising for its clarity and impact.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are notably polished and impressive, especially considering the game was created during a junior game jam.
- “Aesthetically, incredibly polished, especially for a junior game jam.”