This was so beautiful, I think that Shakya may be autistic and unfortunately struggles with fitting in as a result. The story is so cute and romantic at times and the scenery and music sets the tone very well. Although Shakya has unique struggles, I still related a lot with her in her experiences. And I love that plot twist in the end with his name! It was so unique and funny, totally unexpected. All in all, I came in this without knowing how much I would end up loving this game! It was so deep, soft and fulfilling :)
I'm curious, what gave you the inspiration to write this?
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Hello, thank you so much for playing the game! It has been a while since it was made, but looking back it still holds a very special place in my heart, being the first game I truly felt proud of. Shakya is indeed autistic, though I decided to not mention it. I wanted the game to be relatable to everyone diagnosis or not, and since Shakya didn't know, I didn't see reason for the player to.
The game is very much inspired from myself and my own life experiences, being autistic myself and dealing with the depression and anxiety that can follow it. It was going to have a much darker tone, but a good friend of mine helped me work on the characters and storyline, and with her touch the vibe of the game became more humorous and whimsical which is something I decided to keep in my future work.
Thank you so much again for playing and commenting, it has truly made my day ❤️🌱