I don't usually use Itch, but I made an account so I could talk about how much I loved the demo. I heard about LIFELIKE through the 2022 Mother Direct and out of all the games that were shown, LIFELIKE was definitely the one that caught my attention the most, and the one that I was the most excited to try out by far and the demo didn't disappoint me. It's so clear to me how much love, care and attention has been poured into the game so far, it charmed me the moment I opened the demo. It has such a distinct style to it and the writing is charming, intriguing and well thought out. I picked up on a few references, specifically the OFF cereal box one, and I know it was a super small detail but it really did endear me to the game even more. Subtle references like that that aren't super intrusive are always really nice to see. This got really ramble-y but LIFELIKE has so much potential and I really hope it gets the attention it deserves in the future. I'll definitely be keeping a close eye out on any future updates and telling my friends about it! And buying the game once I have the means to, of course. LIFELIFE truly is something special, and I've never seen anything like it. I wish the development team all the best.

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