Just finally finished your game (downloaded it several weeks ago)... And it's a really great VN! Very captivating and quite the emotional ride that I can relate to a little.
That being said, and considering the game is out for quite some time now there is but one question: are you going to make another game?
I made a account to comment on this. I have never had a invisible disease, never had to go doctor to doctor, never had any of that. But I saw this, and had to play. Going though the visits in game was tiring, but I could never imagine that in real life. Even if you don't have something the main character has, or aren't like the main character, still try to play the game. It really helps with empathy. Thank you for making this game devs, and thank you for reading this, whoever you are. :)
This game made me feel some inexplicable emotions. Truly, TRULY, inexplicable. I was in tears by the end. I've been to doctors offices at least 10 times in the past year and its not easy. Feeling like you will never get an answer is heartbreaking. Then even when you do, it doesn't feel quite as good as you were hoping. I loved this game. :}
This game was one of the best games I've ever played. Ngl, I was sobbing by the end of it because as someone with multiple chronic illnesses, seeing her struggle of going from doctor to doctor really struck a chord in me. When she finally got the diagnosis, I was crying right along with her, because I know the feeling of relief when someone actually figures it out. I've been passed on from doctor to doctor, all of them saying different things, and none of them being true. I'm very glad I kept choosing the "continue searching" path, because seeing Rae get so happy at the end makes the 2 hours of playing this game, sobbing, playing some more, sobbing some more, worth it :)
Omg. i loved this! I (think i) got one of the good endings, where me and Sadie go to the anime convention. Thanks so much to the maker for sharing their story.
Just finished my first round, cried a little, didn't even get a good ending. I went through a maze of doctors which every route does, and they sent me to a sleep lab, and I got diagnosed with narcolepsy, I got kinda mad at mom in the car home, and I guess the ending is just me living with this forever since people CAN live a life with that? Still trying to get the greatest (I think) ending where I go to the con with Sadie and dress up- wish me luck... I know this isn't some fun game about getting a good ending and stuff, I just want to feel happy after I just got hit with sadness then didn't even get a good ending. I feel bad for the developer because this was based on a true story, which was from the developer's life.
This game made me realise that there are people out there with similar experiences as the character. I got real invested in the story when the sudden change happened. The doctors were real bunch of s except for those that were actually trying to help her. Her friend too was a real one. Sticking by her side and always trying to help her. An amazing visual novel and i too love the ending. Very wholesome :)
at first i thought this was gonna be about depression but im not mad cus narcolepsy isnt something i see talked about. and im so happy i got the ending where they go to the con and cosplay
I had a doctor say to me "You seem fine... but obviously you're not" and if I'm ever a doctor, that's the only way I'll ever say that phrase we still figuring stuff out, she's my most recent doc, she's nice :) wishing devs and all in the comments luck~
Edit: omg and the endocrinologist looks like my doctor too! she's my gyno but pretty much acts like my GP right now (as much as she can)
I like this game! I can't entirely relate to the symptomatic side, but the maze of doctors is so accurate
Ugh, I hate the fact that Sadie and Rae were still friends, even after Sadie accused Rae of lying. I was ready to drop her so fast, but other than that, i got the good ending, and I'm happy for Rae
Same, I kinda felt bad that Rae was the one apologizing. Like, I understand how someone (especially a young person) could make that mistake, but I feel like she was definitely in the wrong in that case and if she had any self-reflection she would have realized that (at least after the diagnoses came in).
Bruh... my life is eeriely similar to Rae literally right now, it was so strange playing this game. I'm sleepy all the time and take multiple naps during the day, my throat has been hurting for 3 months now and doctors act literally the exact same way irl, the game portrayed that really well lol, they're all either kinda mean and socially inept or friendly and caring but neither can find what's actually wrong with you. And of course it's the pandemic right now so no normal teenage life, no seeing my friends everyday and no small school hijinks or field trips. I miss normal life.
But actually talking about the game now, is the choice between choosing your words carefully and being harsh really what decides if you get the really bummer ending or an actually pretty good one with Sadie? Because it feels a little extreme. Getting the bad ending my first time really made me feel bad, like I had failed Rae. Kind of frustrating to think it was all caused by that one decision at the end. But overall I enjoyed this game.
As an adult with anxiety, I don't think this is a very good idea. Anxiety isn't the same as normal fear. I, for one, am not very affected by jump-scares, but that doesn't mean I'm not anxious. The other issue is that you could very easily stumble upon something that you can't un-see. There's a lot of content online, especially in horror games, that can get lodged in your brain so you can't forget it even when you want to.
Personally the only things that worked for me were medication and meditation. In fact, I might recommend the opposite and that instead of high-stress games you try some games which can teach patience (whether that be difficult games like Celeste or Getting Over It, creative games like Minecraft, methodical puzzle games like Hexcells or Return of the Obra Dinn, there's a lot of options). Since for me, learning to slow down and be patient goes surprisingly hand-in-hand with learning to manage anxiety.
Hi! I watched Gloom play this game a couple of years ago (I think it was Gloom). I didn't recall much from when I watched her play so i thought i'd give it a go. I think i got a fairly good ending, Sadie and her made up and went to a Anime Expo. This game was really cute and I really enjoyed it. It's realistic with what happens aswell. Life isn't always sunshine and rainbows and this game shows that. On the other hand i found it really cute and it was inspiring, like i kept searching for an answer and i never gave up and if i had given up i wouldn't have gotten diagnosed. It's inspired me alot so thank you <3
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i NEED more, crying rn
Just finally finished your game (downloaded it several weeks ago)... And it's a really great VN! Very captivating and quite the emotional ride that I can relate to a little.
That being said, and considering the game is out for quite some time now there is but one question: are you going to make another game?
All the best
Toni
congratulations i cried alot
This game is amazing and i wish i had money to support them and i hope they release more games like it
this game is just...wow
I made a account to comment on this. I have never had a invisible disease, never had to go doctor to doctor, never had any of that. But I saw this, and had to play. Going though the visits in game was tiring, but I could never imagine that in real life. Even if you don't have something the main character has, or aren't like the main character, still try to play the game. It really helps with empathy. Thank you for making this game devs, and thank you for reading this, whoever you are. :)
A surreal game to play a week before I do a sleep study.
My most common words said was:
Keep fighting
No
Yes
What's wrong with these doctors
and here's a bonus word I said
How many more depressing chapters are there?😭
These doctors ain't shit-
They said I was sniffing glue-
bro-
Im depressed-
This game made me feel some inexplicable emotions. Truly, TRULY, inexplicable. I was in tears by the end. I've been to doctors offices at least 10 times in the past year and its not easy. Feeling like you will never get an answer is heartbreaking. Then even when you do, it doesn't feel quite as good as you were hoping. I loved this game. :}
This game was one of the best games I've ever played. Ngl, I was sobbing by the end of it because as someone with multiple chronic illnesses, seeing her struggle of going from doctor to doctor really struck a chord in me. When she finally got the diagnosis, I was crying right along with her, because I know the feeling of relief when someone actually figures it out. I've been passed on from doctor to doctor, all of them saying different things, and none of them being true. I'm very glad I kept choosing the "continue searching" path, because seeing Rae get so happy at the end makes the 2 hours of playing this game, sobbing, playing some more, sobbing some more, worth it :)
I feel you
IM NOT CRYING YOUR CRYING!!!
Even if it was short, it was fun. :D
Omg. i loved this! I (think i) got one of the good endings, where me and Sadie go to the anime convention. Thanks so much to the maker for sharing their story.
wtf how did you get that i want it so badddddd
Amazing story, as someone still looking for a diagnosis for her invisible illness, it definitely makes me happy that Rae got hers :,)
Just finished my first round, cried a little, didn't even get a good ending. I went through a maze of doctors which every route does, and they sent me to a sleep lab, and I got diagnosed with narcolepsy, I got kinda mad at mom in the car home, and I guess the ending is just me living with this forever since people CAN live a life with that? Still trying to get the greatest (I think) ending where I go to the con with Sadie and dress up- wish me luck...
I know this isn't some fun game about getting a good ending and stuff, I just want to feel happy after I just got hit with sadness then didn't even get a good ending.
I feel bad for the developer because this was based on a true story, which was from the developer's life.
This game was amazing! The drawings were simple and beautifully done, and the experience it displayed was so well written.
At some stage I remember thinking, "Oh haha same." And then I thought, "Oh no, same!" And I laughed.
This was a really cool game to play, I'm not expert lol but I appreciate the time and effort you put into it :)
i cried a little, it is sad, nice story, written, nice short visual novel. i rate a 5/5
i cried so ducking much......
im absolutly devasted
This game made me realise that there are people out there with similar experiences as the character. I got real invested in the story when the sudden change happened. The doctors were real bunch of s except for those that were actually trying to help her. Her friend too was a real one. Sticking by her side and always trying to help her. An amazing visual novel and i too love the ending. Very wholesome :)
this is the first game that has genuinely made me emotional, i absolutely love it :) keep on doing what you do, your gonna be famous someday
at first i thought this was gonna be about depression but im not mad cus narcolepsy isnt something i see talked about. and im so happy i got the ending where they go to the con and cosplay
I had a doctor say to me "You seem fine... but obviously you're not" and if I'm ever a doctor, that's the only way I'll ever say that phrase
we still figuring stuff out, she's my most recent doc, she's nice :)
wishing devs and all in the comments luck~
Edit: omg and the endocrinologist looks like my doctor too! she's my gyno but pretty much acts like my GP right now (as much as she can)
I like this game! I can't entirely relate to the symptomatic side, but the maze of doctors is so accurate
i got a good end
yay, me too!
Ugh, I hate the fact that Sadie and Rae were still friends, even after Sadie accused Rae of lying. I was ready to drop her so fast, but other than that, i got the good ending, and I'm happy for Rae
Same, I kinda felt bad that Rae was the one apologizing. Like, I understand how someone (especially a young person) could make that mistake, but I feel like she was definitely in the wrong in that case and if she had any self-reflection she would have realized that (at least after the diagnoses came in).
Hmmmm
Bruh... my life is eeriely similar to Rae literally right now, it was so strange playing this game. I'm sleepy all the time and take multiple naps during the day, my throat has been hurting for 3 months now and doctors act literally the exact same way irl, the game portrayed that really well lol, they're all either kinda mean and socially inept or friendly and caring but neither can find what's actually wrong with you. And of course it's the pandemic right now so no normal teenage life, no seeing my friends everyday and no small school hijinks or field trips. I miss normal life.
But actually talking about the game now, is the choice between choosing your words carefully and being harsh really what decides if you get the really bummer ending or an actually pretty good one with Sadie? Because it feels a little extreme. Getting the bad ending my first time really made me feel bad, like I had failed Rae. Kind of frustrating to think it was all caused by that one decision at the end. But overall I enjoyed this game.
Glad to see this game is getting noticed. It's pretty well written and moving, I played it in one sitting which I normally wouldn't do
Yay! I got a good ending! (Feeling Fine Ending)
Is there a way to contact the KJAM team. We would like to feature BYSF in an art exhibit.
Hi there! Our contact info is available from our developer page (kjam.dev@gmail.com)
Hello, I'm a nine-year-old with anxiety (I play horror to try be brave but it just won't work), and this is true..
As an adult with anxiety, I don't think this is a very good idea. Anxiety isn't the same as normal fear. I, for one, am not very affected by jump-scares, but that doesn't mean I'm not anxious. The other issue is that you could very easily stumble upon something that you can't un-see. There's a lot of content online, especially in horror games, that can get lodged in your brain so you can't forget it even when you want to.
Personally the only things that worked for me were medication and meditation. In fact, I might recommend the opposite and that instead of high-stress games you try some games which can teach patience (whether that be difficult games like Celeste or Getting Over It, creative games like Minecraft, methodical puzzle games like Hexcells or Return of the Obra Dinn, there's a lot of options). Since for me, learning to slow down and be patient goes surprisingly hand-in-hand with learning to manage anxiety.
Actually, true. I like horror, the tame one, but if I scroll a bit too far on TT, i might find something too disturbing..
Hi! I watched Gloom play this game a couple of years ago (I think it was Gloom). I didn't recall much from when I watched her play so i thought i'd give it a go. I think i got a fairly good ending, Sadie and her made up and went to a Anime Expo. This game was really cute and I really enjoyed it. It's realistic with what happens aswell. Life isn't always sunshine and rainbows and this game shows that. On the other hand i found it really cute and it was inspiring, like i kept searching for an answer and i never gave up and if i had given up i wouldn't have gotten diagnosed. It's inspired me alot so thank you <3
yep it was gloom xd
<3
Thank you!!!
What is tikka masala?
It's an indian dish made of chicken and some sort of sauce.
i am pakistani i just wanted to see if it was my one or something else
they spelt it wrong its actually masala tikka
omg this game ending was so wholesome and cute!
My first play through I Iowkey forgot there were five endings and got one of the worst ones.
I am proud to report my second play through was a much better ending. I want to say best, but I am not yet sure.
This game was really heartwarming and wholesome! Thank you for bringing an honest smile to my face!
This game made me tear up it was beautifull
I love Hamilton musical ♥