Your Future Self

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"Your Future Self" is a story-driven text adventure game where you're trapped in a time loop with your future self, who has committed a terrible crime. You must convince them of their wrongdoing to escape the loop, while dealing with a larger mystery and questioning who is telling the truth. The game features unique conversational mechanics, time loop gameplay, and a darkly realistic vision of a climate change-ravaged world. Be aware of flashing images warning for those with epilepsy.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

story19 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

Engaging and thought-provoking story with unexpected twists that keeps players hooked.
Unique gameplay mechanics that blend dialogue choices with RPG-like stats, enhancing the narrative experience.
Short but impactful, offering a memorable experience that feels like a blend of a game and a visual novel.

Repetitive gameplay due to looping mechanics can lead to frustration and a sense of wasted time.
Limited choices and consequences, making the game feel more like a linear story than an interactive experience.
Technical issues such as flashing lights and unclear mechanics can detract from the overall enjoyment.

story
63 mentions
30 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with many players finding it engaging and intriguing, particularly due to its unique time travel mechanics and unexpected twists. However, some criticize the writing as simplistic and repetitive, with a lack of meaningful choices that detract from the overall experience. While it offers a compelling narrative that can draw players in, the execution and gameplay mechanics may not appeal to everyone, making it more of a short story experience than a traditional game.
- “The story kept me hooked until the end.”
- “Great story, great narrative.”
- “Very interesting story involving time loops and interrogating your future self.”
- “The game also has an issue with its story, which is to say it is lackluster.”
- “The story's third chapter and final chapter twists kind of came out of nowhere, and I didn't find either of them satisfying.”
- “Story-wise, there are a few unexpected twists to the story but it's not mind-blowing or anything particularly special.”
gameplay
33 mentions
21 % positive mentions
70 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily centered around a looping dialogue mechanic that allows players to progress through a narrative by selecting different response tones, but this can become repetitive and lacks meaningful choices. While the mechanics are easy to learn and serve the story, they often feel simplistic and unengaging, leading to a reliance on the narrative to carry the experience. Overall, the game is best approached as a visual novel with light gameplay elements, where the story shines despite the gameplay's limitations.
- “It takes difficult themes (time traveling sci-fi), super difficult narrative means (psychologizing argumentative conversation), and adds experimental gameplay with RPG elements.”
- “I had a lot of fun learning the mechanics and playing through the story.”
- “The core mechanics are easy to learn and offer a degree of satisfaction as you improve your skills.”
- “Just a shame it has to do this without any support outside the gameplay... and even that shows how limited it is before you are done playing.”
- “The main mechanic itself doesn't actually contribute anything to the story and the overall feeling.”
- “There is no real choice throughout the entire game, and the core game mechanic is just choosing whatever 'tone' you hadn't used recently, and failure to pick the correct tone results in wasted time.”
music
11 mentions
64 % positive mentions
9 % neutral mentions
27 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as energizing and fitting well with the game's atmosphere, while others find it unremarkable or detrimental to the overall experience. Many agree that the soundtrack enhances the adventure, contributing positively to the game's tone and visuals, particularly in its retro style. Overall, while not universally acclaimed, the music is generally seen as a strong aspect that complements the gameplay.
- “And the music is good.”
- “The game's soundtrack (in my opinion) does this greatly, making me feel pumped up when I feel like I'm getting at something, especially in certain parts which I won't spoil.”
- “Credit where credit is due, this soundtrack really slaps hard.”
- “There is no real art, little sound effects, and just as little music.”
- “That being said, the music of this game is really detrimental for the overall atmosphere.”
- “Just know the music shouldn't disappoint; quite the opposite.”
graphics
5 mentions
60 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are minimal yet effective, complemented by a nice retrofuturist aesthetic that enhances the overall mood. While primarily text-based, the visuals and music are praised for their quality and contribution to the immersive experience, with some reviewers highlighting the beautiful graphics and engaging story.
- “The music and visuals really help to maintain the focus of the whole adventure.”
- “Despite being a text-based game, it's got fantastic music and visuals.”
- “Superbly executed psychological game, beautiful graphics, interesting story.”
- “Graphics are almost nonexistent but adequate, with text and screen effects setting the mood adequately.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is compelling, effectively creating a sense of doubt regarding the characters' words, which enhances the overall experience. However, some users feel that the music detracts from this atmosphere, and there are concerns about the game's length relative to its price.
- “Maybe it's too short for a $3.29 game, but its atmosphere (which makes you doubt the words of every character involved in the plot) is completely worth it - at least for me.”
- “The music of this game is really detrimental to the overall atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere makes you doubt the words of every character involved in the plot, which is a significant aspect of the experience.”
- “The atmosphere feels lacking and fails to immerse you in the game world.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be boring and repetitive, with some noting that the time loop mechanic feels tedious rather than engaging. The game's self-awareness about its grind does little to alleviate the frustration, leading to a lack of perceived value in the experience.
- “I found this game boring, repetitive, and tedious.”
- “I did not see the value in the time loop; in fact, the game itself even comments on how tedious the loop is to play through, which would be clever if it were not quite so true.”
replayability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users noting minimal choices and consequences that diminish the incentive to play through multiple times.
- “There is no replay value and almost no choice or consequence.”
- “Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
humor
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game particularly effective during moments like when the loop is shut, suggesting that specific scenarios elicit genuine laughter and enhance the overall experience.
- “It's hilarious when they shut the loop.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”