Thank you so, so much for your kind words Viola :) I can’t tell you how happy this made me, and it is an honor for LIFELIKE to be the reason you made an itch account! Making a game that resonates with others has always been a dream of mine and knowing that what I’ve done is accomplishing that means the world.
On OFF references: I wanted to pay homage to it, as it is one of the reasons LIFELIKE exists. While it isn’t a major inspiration in art or mechanics, the soundtrack inspired me to draft the first character designs for LIFELIKE. (I was in high school when I first conceptualized the cast! The game has changed quite a bit since then.)
And finally, I can’t thank you enough for writing this and sharing the game with your friends. It’s immensely helpful to me, most of my marketing relies on word-of-mouth—not to mention your message being an incredible motivator for my own work. Thank you <3
-Mantis