Honestly one of the best game I played yet! You have a lot of choices that shapes your character and Cove's one wich makes it more realistic, like a feeling that you are in their world, looking forward to playing the full game, when will it air? :) once again Bravo! it's amazing!
Thank you so much for the kind words ^^! The game will come out in August 2020, though it won't be everything. Extra, optional content will continue to come out every few months for the rest of the year and probably until a bit into 2021 as well. So there's plenty of stuff to look forward to.
I genuinely enjoyed the demo! The story, art, and characters are amazing ! It is very well written and the characters feel real. Also, not only the character design but the backgrounds are very well done. It is a type of game that I had not played before and I really enjoyed it. The fact that Cove's personality changes according to the decisions I make was truly interesting and I really liked it. I must add that I have always liked that the games let me customize my character, and above all choose my pronouns. I played the demo several times to see what could go out and I found it quite interesting.I'm looking forward to buying the dlcs when it comes out on Steam! Good job ╰(*´︶`*)╯
Thank you <3! We tried out best with all the different features and customization options, it's really great you enjoyed them so much. We'll keep working hard to get the full version finished :D
I am just at lost for words, the art, and the current storyline is just amazing I'm always looking for interesting storylines and character backgrounds ect, but this is just beyond my expectations the game isn't even out yet and I'm already loving it I've already re-played the game twice always picking new decision. I also love the fact that one point of age you could be a girl and the next a boy (Vice versa) and you don't see that often. I do hope that when the game is fully released you guys get a major high ranking because this game is beyond expectations if I had to pay for it I definitely would
Aw! Thank you so much for saying such nice things ;v;. It's really encouraging to hear you enjoyed what we have going with the project. It'll be free on completion, though you will be able to get extra content by purchasing DLCs.
I played the demo and really enjoyed it! Its beautifully written, choices portray what you feel exactly, visuals are stunning and I can't wait until the full game comes out! I really look forward to buying this game. I'm cheering y'all on and wish you luck with this spectacular project!
I absolutly love this game. Its so cute i cant even stand it. I can not wait for the full game. Oh and i can not handle seeing little baby shiloh. That cute little brat i love him. And Jeremy. Oh Jeremy, that hair cut. I'd be angry too.
I just finished the demo and all I've got to say about it is WOW! I am loving everything about this game. It is very well done, the characters, from what I could see in the demo are greatly developed, I can relate to them and feel their own unique personalities. And the customization availiable for both your MC and the relationship they have with Coven are such a great added value. I am simply in love with this game. And the art style, phew! Simply stunning! Kudos to the artist for that amazing job!! This game absolutely seem to be going in the good direction! I can't wait for the final version of it!
Aw, thank you <3! I'm sure the artists are gonna be really happy to know you appreciate all the work they put into the project. We'll keep working away at it and do our best to get it done.
I just finished the demo, and I'm at a loss for words. I absolutely can not wait for the full release. The plot is so fantastic it genuinely blows my mind. The thought put into the storyline, the characters, and the dialogue is amazing. It's not even out yet, but it's already in my top 3 visual novels of all time. I love the gameplay and how we're able to change the characters traits and also feelings. I love everything about this game. Keep up the greatness!
Thank you very much ;v;! I'm so happy you enjoyed the game that much. We'll keep up the hard work and hopefully it'll keep ranking high once the full thing is finished.
this has to be one of the cutest games i've ever played, the art is so good and the story is just, awesome! i'm so excited and can't wait for summer!! amazing job <3
I've never been more excited about a visual novel release in my entire life. Seriously I love the concept of this game and I'm so excited to see what the final product is going to look like. I loved everything about the demo and I eagerly await this summer!
I downloaded the Android version. It's super cute so far. But I'm having the hardest time with the character creation screen. The arrows are so tiny I can't click on anything. And my phone screen (Galaxy Note 9) is on the bigger side.
Thank you for playing! I'm glad you think it's cute. Right now all versions of the demo are exactly the same because the game is incomplete. The finished project will have special alterations for each of the builds to make sure they're as compatible as possible with the different systems people will be playing the game on (i.e. the Android version will get screens that are arranged with extra large buttons and fewer things in the way). We'll also be releasing a demo update to add an entirely new character creation screen system that has somewhat larger buttons by default in a month or two. So it's definitely only a temporary thing, but I'm sorry it's been troublesome.
Hi! I'm having an issue with the PC demo? Every time I go to open the extracted application it just freezes and won't respond, have i installed something incorrectly? I'd appreciate any help with this problem.
Hey, I'm really sorry you're having trouble. I would recommend deleting it then re-downloading if no error code is happening and the game just isn't responding. Sometimes things go wrong when downloading/extracting and doing it all fresh could fix it up.
Also, if you have a lot of other things going on in the background when booting the game up for the first time, maybe close them so your computer can focus more on getting the demo running.
Hopefully that works out! Just let us know if you're still having issues.
this game made me so emotional. cove is adorable and i want to protect him at all costs. the music, the writing, the beautiful art, the insane customization...i have never been so excited for a game to come out! i can't wait until the full game comes out in the summer!
I played the demo for this game a month ago, and once I saw the update I immediately launched it once more! Speaking of the update, the amount of details that have been added in this short time frame really gave me the chills! The visuals are amazing, and I appreciate the customizable characters and the character sprites.
I just wanted to say that this game is an absolute joy to play, and it really tugs at my heartstrings. The fact that I get to develop a relationship with someone starting from childhood really sets in the realism, and I appreciate that we as players get to decide what type of romance we'd like!
Cove is such a sweetheart, and his design is amazing. I like that we as players have a role in his development but not too much in that it's obvious how he'll turn out. The fact that I can't force him to become someone also helps with the realism aspect.
All in all, I appreciate the hard work that's being put into this and from what we have so far I think it's going to go far! I am absolutely looking forward to the completion of this game, and you bet I'll always be replaying this game every time an update is added!
Thank you so much <3! That's all really nice of you to say. We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying how things are coming along. The next update will be released in January or February. It'll add updated visuals and expand the script of the events. Hopefully that'll be fun, too :D.
Hello. I have an error related to the height I chose for my MC. Every time I have an event wich refers to the hieght I got this message:
[code] I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
While running game code: File "game/step_2_intro.rpy", line 2601, in <module> NameError: name 'mc_tall_step_2' is not defined
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback: File "prologue.rpyc", line 1948, in script call File "step_1_firefiles.rpyc", line 972, in script call File "step_1_grownup.rpyc", line 1108, in script call File "step_2_intro.rpyc", line 2601, in script File "E:\itch\games\our-life\OurLifeDemo-2.0-pc\renpy\ast.py", line 1832, in execute if renpy.python.py_eval(condition): File "E:\itch\games\our-life\OurLifeDemo-2.0-pc\renpy\python.py", line 2059, in py_eval return py_eval_bytecode(code, globals, locals) File "E:\itch\games\our-life\OurLifeDemo-2.0-pc\renpy\python.py", line 2052, in py_eval_bytecode return eval(bytecode, globals, locals) File "game/step_2_intro.rpy", line 2601, in <module> NameError: name 'mc_tall_step_2' is not defined
Windows-8-6.2.9200 Ren'Py 7.3.5.606 Our Life Demo 2.0 Tue Dec 24 20:11:54 2019 [/code]
I'm sorry you had an issue! That happens if you load a save from a much older build of the demo and try to play the save file with all the new content of the current demo. It's not defined in the older save file, so the game can't properly access the new content. If you start a fresh file those errors won't cause you any more problems!
Idk where to start, this the MOST INCREDIBLE GAME✨ i had ever play, i can't believe this is only the demo and i really love it, i can't wait for next year, i will pay anything to get this incredible game, it's so unique and special i mean i never seen a game that make you get throught the steps of life, that there is no a bad ending (depends on what kind of relationship You want with Cove), i alredy played the demo like 10 times and don't get tired of it, i know i will ve obssesed with the full game
I'm really in love with Cove and all his reactions, honestly all of the aspects of the game are unique, special and beautiful ♥️
Aw, thank you very much <3! We're so glad you like OL. The game is gonna be free for everybody with optional paid DLCs. Each DLC will cost around $3-$4 USD. Initially only three DLCs will be available to buy and it'll cost around $9 USD to get all three. Though, more will be released over time. Once all the planned DLCs are out it'll cost about $20 USD to get all of them.
We'll do our best to make the game worth the wait and DLCs worth the money ^^
So my game keeps freezing for some reasons and I have to keep closing it and making make my character over and over again and also the fact that I can't even play it! I'm getting so frustrated right now, do you know how I can fix it???
I'm sorry you're having troubles! What build are you playing (Windows, Mac, Linux, or Android)? For now I can recommend going to the config page and turning Animations to Off so the game has fewer things to load. And, if need be, deleting the game off your device and re-downloading it to make sure nothing went wrong during the download/extraction process the first time around.
Thank you so much for all that praise! It's great to hear you're into the concept. And I can relate, it's nice to wait for a full game so you can enjoy it all at once. Hopefully it'll be worth the excitement in the end. We'll do our best c:
Just played through the demo and this game is adorable! Cove is really likable and the variety you have in your interactions with the other characters is a real breath of fresh air compared to other like visual novels! I'm really excited to see what'll happen with this game in the future!
From the looks of things this is gonna be a great game! I love how customizable the character is and how there isn't a bad ending in the game. Can't wait for the full game to be released, keep up the awesome work!!
I usually don't leave reviews, but this demo was fantastic! I'm pretty picky when it comes to VNs, as I often find them to be unrealistic and a bit corny. This demo didn't feel forced or awkward at all! And the art is beautiful. If you're debating whether or not to try it out, I strongly urge you to download it! Devs, you did an amazing job and I look forward to the full game!
I gotta say, that demo was absolutely fantastic, and I bet the game will be as well. There's just so much I enjoyed about it that I can't really put it into words. So instead, I'll just say that I'm rooting for you, and I'm sure the full release will be pretty good.
I really like the fact that the relationship screen was made a little bit earlier, I was embarrassed that the feelings of the MC after all the events could change (e.g., a neutral relationship, and in the end became friends, so that they would walk together in school), now that counts)
Sooo. . . I forgot both my email and password, so I made another account :D and here I am! I used to be mythvs, not relevant for you guys, just wanted to say that.
Oh boy, I absolutely love this game. Of all the VN I have played, Our Life seems to have a special place in my heart that I cannot explain. Such a well-written plot and amazing character development, I played it so many times while selecting different choices combination just to see what would change, had so much fun trying to figure out which ones would make Cove's appearance/personality change — really cute boy, love his shy demeanor. I'm till a sucker for childhood-friends-to-lovers.
Also, Derek is such a sweetheart, he reminds me of an overly excited puppy. I absolutely love how he, and everyone else, just accept MC for who they are when their pronouns change, really heartwarming.
The height choices were a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. As a tall girl, not being the generic 5'5 (female) MC is surely refreshing, but the concept of a romance between a really short MC and tall boi Cove is sound really cute to me.
I remember saying something about hoping my name gets to be the voiced ones and gUESS WHAT??? It didn't. However, Nina is actually one of my nicknames, so close enough! I'm really happy.
You guys are doing a really good job! I love y'all very much!
I remember your comments from the previous account! It's nice to hear from you again. I'm really happy OL is still something you're enjoying ^^. And thank you so much for all the kind words. Haha, we'll do what we can to make tall-tall and small-tall combos both fun and worth doing in different playthroughs.
Glad there's a voiced name you like! The ones currently in there is just batch #1. Once all 700 or so (the final amount isn't clear just yet) are in maybe there will be even more you'll want to use.
It will always be a pleasure to express my admiration towards OL!
Yesterday I found this song called The Reason I Wanted To Die by Mika Nakashima i know, it sounds really sad and it kinda is but hear me out and some verses (such as the ones about the seagulls, the waves and even the one about an apricot tree) reminded me of the games, as well as bringing me some questions. It is said in some part of the demo, right before we set our relationship with Cove if I'm not mistaken, that the player is not able to like him less – that's what's bugging me a little but in a good way. Is there a possibility of them (MC and Cove) drifting apart?
I'm sorry, let me explain my train of thought. Let's imagine a route where MC and Cove are childhood friends, cute little pair, but as the years go by they become more distant to each other — change of mindsets or circle of friends, interests, etc — until their friendship is not as strong as a few years back. What happens next would be up to the player when the next relationship set screen appears: their relationship could stay the way it is or be back to the buddy-buddy stuff maybe then the crush option?
I'm not sure if my explanation is good, does it makes any sense?
Anyway, is not something that needs to be answered if it conflicts with any plan made for the game.
i feel like an annoying fangirl right now omg, im sorry
That is definitely a neat idea! Though I'm afraid it'd make the writing and programming a bit too large of a task for our team to handle. Adding a totally new dynamic type is something we could only consider after the game is done. If OL is received well and people are still wanting more content after all the DLCs come out, maybe we could consider expanding the Relationship Dynamic screen options.
I appreciate all the thoughts you have on the game and I'll be sure to check out the song you mentioned :D
Honestly, I absolutely LOOVEE games that only focus on one love interest. It gives more time to be invested in a meaningful plot as well as choices and pathways! The concept with customizing the personality and appearance of Cove and MC is such a great idea. It definitely tailors to the players wants/needs so each branch is different.
BTW, will the art for the MC be changed into something more detailed as she becomes older? I was hoping it to be something more similar to the other sprites since the artwork is so beautiful TT . TT
The story so far is so heartwarming and innocent. It honestly gives me Kingdom Hearts vibes and I adore that! There were a few grammatical and spelling errors but other than that, you guys are doing great! Also, o m g the soundtrack! If possible, please upload a link/file for the soundtrack!!
Tbh, I wasn't planning on playing the demo since I hate waiting for the full game but I just couldn't resist!! Keep up the good work and I can't wait for it to be released! Much love <3
Thank you <3! It's really wonderful to hear you liked the demo so much. I'm afraid the MC won't be able to get a regular sprite done. There are just too many possible design pieces for them to be made in a more detailed style. Once the game is out we'll see about making the soundtrack available somewhere. Glad you appreciate it. And we'll do our best to make the game worth waiting for!
Hi there! I remember hearing about this game some time ago when there was no demo out and promising myself I'll definetely check it out when it comes out. I played XOXO Droplets and absolutely adored it so when I heard you're making another game I was really excited. Due to life however, I've only gotten to playing it last night (better late than never tho, right?)
I have quite a lot to say so sorry for the long comment.
First of all, I really really love the MC personality concept. One of my favorite things ever when it comes to any sort of game is making choices that determine the MC's personality. A lot of dating sims in particular have very similar protagonists and unfortunately for me, that type of personality is extremely different from my own. While I have gotten used to it and I do not mind anymore, it's still incredibly nice when I see a unique protagonist (one of the reasons why I loved XOXO Droplets so much) and the ''choosing your own personality'' game mechanic is my favorite thing a game can have.
I have noticed this in specifically Everett's and Bae's route but you guys seem to be very open minded. The fact that you can change the MC's pronouns and the fact that you have 2 moms is something incredibly cool. It's not something you see often in games at all, in fact it might be the first time I've seen it. Doesn't really have anything to do with the game itself but I always find it a plus when I know that the people making these games are progressive and open minded. Makes me wanna support them more.
The relationship thing (comfort and interest) is extremely interesting. I can only imagine how much work and time that is to do tho. I can already see myself playing through it multiple times just to see the differences.
Cove is incredibly adorable! I have to admit I'm not a big fan of the friends to lovers thing, childhood friends especially, but after playing through the demo I really don't think that's gonna be a problem. I'm not sure if he can turn out differently in only the demo, but he seemed like an absolute sweetheart with my choices. So much so that by the end of it all I was really upset about it not being longer. So I'm definetely liking this relationship, at least the way I did it.
The fact that the choices affect his personality as well seemed really weird to me at first but the more I thought about it the more I realized how much sense it makes and how unique and cool that idea is. Honestly props to the person who came up with the idea.
The cameo that Shiloh and Jeremy had really took me by surprise! I was also really dissapointed in myself for not recognizing Jeremy (since he is my fav from the jerk squad). I had a revelation when I suddenly remembered that he said he had anger issues as a kid haha.
And last but definetely not least, the art! Omg, the art. It's so...pretty. I found myself just pausing for a few moments to just look at it. It's seriously so well done I couldn't believe it.
All in all, I seriously can't wait for this game! I'm in no financiary condition to join the Kickstarter but I'm 100% joining your patreon and getting the DLC when the game comes out and I finally get myself a job haha.
P.S: the voice acting for Cove is absoblutely adorable. Melted my heart.
Oh geeze, thank you so much for such a nice comment ;v;. It's really heartwarming to have someone enjoy our games so much. We put a lot of thought in Our Life and knowing that you appreciated it is just wonderful. I'm also happy to hear you like XOD as well! We'll always have a soft spot for that project and cast of characters, haha.
Thank you again for all the encouragement ❤. We'll use the motivation to keep working hard to get the game done.
I don't remember if I've commented already but thank you for making this game! This is absolutely amazing and just remembering this game exists brings me to tears with pure unadulterated joy.
It's insane to think this is a free indie game, and not a paid large business game with how intricate and just, for lack of a better word, amazing this is.
I can't wait to play it in its entirety!
I've been hyperfocusing on this game since I found it and just..again, thank you for making this.
I've been rambling to my friends about this game and I think they're startign to get excited for the release too! I'm so excited that I'll be 18 when this game releases so I can pay for the extra content!
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful message <3! It's really nice to hear you think we're doing a good job with it and that you enjoy it enough to talk about it with other people. We'll do our best to make the final version worth the excitement :D
Thank you so much! Our Life will be released for free so everyone can enjoy. But there will be six optional DLCs that cost 3-4USD each. But either way, you don't have to buy anything to complete the game. I hope the finished version will live up to expectations ^^.
There's DLC that will unlock the locked DLC Moments on the Moment Select Screen in Steps 1, 2, and 3. So that's three of six the DLCs. Then there are two DLCs that give you the option to pursue a shorter romance story with someone other than Cove, Derek or Baxter. The final DLC is a special wedding themed DLC for Cove. It takes place after Step 4 and is all about planning/enjoying your special day with him.
This game is so amazing, I was immediately hooked! It's got such a cool setup and concept, and Cove is so lovable! I love the fact we can sort of shape how he becomes... I can't wait to see what the full game will be like!
Thanks very much for the kind words :D! I'm so glad you liked the game and Cove. We're doing our best to make the full version even better than the demo.
Hey, I just learnt about your game and wanted to say that it's amazing. :D I wish I had been able to join the Kickstarter. I see yours just finished. >_< Either way, I'm looking forward to seeing the game develop! I don't think I've seen a game quite like this one before. 0w0
By any chance, would there be an opportunity to fund the project again? I was just curious since the Paypal link on the Kickstarter page works and I'd really love to support the game. 0o0
Hi, I'm really glad you like the project so much ^^! We've kept Paypal open as a way to help Kickstarter supporters who have had troubles with their cards being declined even though they pledged to the project, it's a backup option for them.
Since the KS is over we generally encourage people to check out our Patreon now instead (https://www.patreon.com/gbpatch). But you're welcome to send us an email about your situation if backing through Paypal is your only option (Email: gb.patch.games at gmail.com). The Paypal link will be closed near the start of the next week, though.
It's LGBTQ+! You can choose the pronouns of the MC (he, she, or they). And you can change your pronouns as the story goes on if you want your MC to be trans or gender fluid.
I love the intro so much! Father Cove's attempt to talk to us is so funny, haha! And the firefly scene is so cute, I remembered my childhood) Thank you.
← Return to game
Comments
Log in with itch.io to leave a comment.
Honestly one of the best game I played yet! You have a lot of choices that shapes your character and Cove's one wich makes it more realistic, like a feeling that you are in their world, looking forward to playing the full game, when will it air? :) once again Bravo! it's amazing!
Thank you so much for the kind words ^^! The game will come out in August 2020, though it won't be everything. Extra, optional content will continue to come out every few months for the rest of the year and probably until a bit into 2021 as well. So there's plenty of stuff to look forward to.
I genuinely enjoyed the demo! The story, art, and characters are amazing ! It is very well written and the characters feel real. Also, not only the character design but the backgrounds are very well done. It is a type of game that I had not played before and I really enjoyed it. The fact that Cove's personality changes according to the decisions I make was truly interesting and I really liked it. I must add that I have always liked that the games let me customize my character, and above all choose my pronouns. I played the demo several times to see what could go out and I found it quite interesting.I'm looking forward to buying the dlcs when it comes out on Steam! Good job ╰(*´︶`*)╯
Thank you <3! We tried out best with all the different features and customization options, it's really great you enjoyed them so much. We'll keep working hard to get the full version finished :D
I am just at lost for words, the art, and the current storyline is just amazing I'm always looking for interesting storylines and character backgrounds ect, but this is just beyond my expectations the game isn't even out yet and I'm already loving it I've already re-played the game twice always picking new decision. I also love the fact that one point of age you could be a girl and the next a boy (Vice versa) and you don't see that often. I do hope that when the game is fully released you guys get a major high ranking because this game is beyond expectations if I had to pay for it I definitely would
Aw! Thank you so much for saying such nice things ;v;. It's really encouraging to hear you enjoyed what we have going with the project. It'll be free on completion, though you will be able to get extra content by purchasing DLCs.
I played the demo and really enjoyed it! Its beautifully written, choices portray what you feel exactly, visuals are stunning and I can't wait until the full game comes out! I really look forward to buying this game. I'm cheering y'all on and wish you luck with this spectacular project!
Thank you so much! It's wonderful to hear you enjoyed it that much ^^. We'll do our best with the finished version.
I absolutly love this game. Its so cute i cant even stand it. I can not wait for the full game. Oh and i can not handle seeing little baby shiloh. That cute little brat i love him. And Jeremy. Oh Jeremy, that hair cut. I'd be angry too.
Thank you, haha! Happy to hear you enjoyed the demo and the cameos ^^. Those babies are problem children even before showing up in XOXO Droplets.
I just finished the demo and all I've got to say about it is WOW!
I am loving everything about this game. It is very well done, the characters, from what I could see in the demo are greatly developed, I can relate to them and feel their own unique personalities. And the customization availiable for both your MC and the relationship they have with Coven are such a great added value. I am simply in love with this game.
And the art style, phew! Simply stunning! Kudos to the artist for that amazing job!!
This game absolutely seem to be going in the good direction! I can't wait for the final version of it!
Aw, thank you <3! I'm sure the artists are gonna be really happy to know you appreciate all the work they put into the project. We'll keep working away at it and do our best to get it done.
I just finished the demo, and I'm at a loss for words. I absolutely can not wait for the full release. The plot is so fantastic it genuinely blows my mind. The thought put into the storyline, the characters, and the dialogue is amazing. It's not even out yet, but it's already in my top 3 visual novels of all time. I love the gameplay and how we're able to change the characters traits and also feelings. I love everything about this game. Keep up the greatness!
Thank you very much ;v;! I'm so happy you enjoyed the game that much. We'll keep up the hard work and hopefully it'll keep ranking high once the full thing is finished.
this has to be one of the cutest games i've ever played, the art is so good and the story is just, awesome! i'm so excited and can't wait for summer!! amazing job <3
Thanks very much ^^! That's so nice of you to say.
I've never been more excited about a visual novel release in my entire life. Seriously I love the concept of this game and I'm so excited to see what the final product is going to look like. I loved everything about the demo and I eagerly await this summer!
Thank you so much <3! That's really nice to hear. We're gonna do our best to make sure it's worth all the excitement.
I downloaded the Android version. It's super cute so far. But I'm having the hardest time with the character creation screen. The arrows are so tiny I can't click on anything. And my phone screen (Galaxy Note 9) is on the bigger side.
Thank you for playing! I'm glad you think it's cute. Right now all versions of the demo are exactly the same because the game is incomplete. The finished project will have special alterations for each of the builds to make sure they're as compatible as possible with the different systems people will be playing the game on (i.e. the Android version will get screens that are arranged with extra large buttons and fewer things in the way). We'll also be releasing a demo update to add an entirely new character creation screen system that has somewhat larger buttons by default in a month or two. So it's definitely only a temporary thing, but I'm sorry it's been troublesome.
Hi! I'm having an issue with the PC demo? Every time I go to open the extracted application it just freezes and won't respond, have i installed something incorrectly? I'd appreciate any help with this problem.
Hey, I'm really sorry you're having trouble. I would recommend deleting it then re-downloading if no error code is happening and the game just isn't responding. Sometimes things go wrong when downloading/extracting and doing it all fresh could fix it up.
Also, if you have a lot of other things going on in the background when booting the game up for the first time, maybe close them so your computer can focus more on getting the demo running.
Hopefully that works out! Just let us know if you're still having issues.
this game made me so emotional. cove is adorable and i want to protect him at all costs. the music, the writing, the beautiful art, the insane customization...i have never been so excited for a game to come out! i can't wait until the full game comes out in the summer!
Thank you! That's so nice of you to say. We'll do our best to make it worth all the excitement <3.
cant wait till summer 2020 i love this game sm
Thank you so much ^^!
I played the demo for this game a month ago, and once I saw the update I immediately launched it once more! Speaking of the update, the amount of details that have been added in this short time frame really gave me the chills! The visuals are amazing, and I appreciate the customizable characters and the character sprites.
I just wanted to say that this game is an absolute joy to play, and it really tugs at my heartstrings. The fact that I get to develop a relationship with someone starting from childhood really sets in the realism, and I appreciate that we as players get to decide what type of romance we'd like!
Cove is such a sweetheart, and his design is amazing. I like that we as players have a role in his development but not too much in that it's obvious how he'll turn out. The fact that I can't force him to become someone also helps with the realism aspect.
All in all, I appreciate the hard work that's being put into this and from what we have so far I think it's going to go far! I am absolutely looking forward to the completion of this game, and you bet I'll always be replaying this game every time an update is added!
I'm a giant fan! Please keep up the good work!
Thank you so much <3! That's all really nice of you to say. We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying how things are coming along. The next update will be released in January or February. It'll add updated visuals and expand the script of the events. Hopefully that'll be fun, too :D.
Hello. I have an error related to the height I chose for my MC. Every time I have an event wich refers to the hieght I got this message:
[code]
I'm sorry, but an uncaught exception occurred.
While running game code:
File "game/step_2_intro.rpy", line 2601, in <module>
NameError: name 'mc_tall_step_2' is not defined
-- Full Traceback ------------------------------------------------------------
Full traceback:
File "prologue.rpyc", line 1948, in script call
File "step_1_firefiles.rpyc", line 972, in script call
File "step_1_grownup.rpyc", line 1108, in script call
File "step_2_intro.rpyc", line 2601, in script
File "E:\itch\games\our-life\OurLifeDemo-2.0-pc\renpy\ast.py", line 1832, in execute
if renpy.python.py_eval(condition):
File "E:\itch\games\our-life\OurLifeDemo-2.0-pc\renpy\python.py", line 2059, in py_eval
return py_eval_bytecode(code, globals, locals)
File "E:\itch\games\our-life\OurLifeDemo-2.0-pc\renpy\python.py", line 2052, in py_eval_bytecode
return eval(bytecode, globals, locals)
File "game/step_2_intro.rpy", line 2601, in <module>
NameError: name 'mc_tall_step_2' is not defined
Windows-8-6.2.9200
Ren'Py 7.3.5.606
Our Life Demo 2.0
Tue Dec 24 20:11:54 2019
[/code]
I'm sorry you had an issue! That happens if you load a save from a much older build of the demo and try to play the save file with all the new content of the current demo. It's not defined in the older save file, so the game can't properly access the new content. If you start a fresh file those errors won't cause you any more problems!
Idk where to start, this the MOST INCREDIBLE GAME✨ i had ever play, i can't believe this is only the demo and i really love it, i can't wait for next year, i will pay anything to get this incredible game, it's so unique and special i mean i never seen a game that make you get throught the steps of life, that there is no a bad ending (depends on what kind of relationship You want with Cove), i alredy played the demo like 10 times and don't get tired of it, i know i will ve obssesed with the full game
I'm really in love with Cove and all his reactions, honestly all of the aspects of the game are unique, special and beautiful ♥️
I'm excited for the next year with this game 👏🏻🎉
Aw, thank you very much <3! We're so glad you like OL. The game is gonna be free for everybody with optional paid DLCs. Each DLC will cost around $3-$4 USD. Initially only three DLCs will be available to buy and it'll cost around $9 USD to get all three. Though, more will be released over time. Once all the planned DLCs are out it'll cost about $20 USD to get all of them.
We'll do our best to make the game worth the wait and DLCs worth the money ^^
So my game keeps freezing for some reasons and I have to keep closing it and making make my character over and over again and also the fact that I can't even play it! I'm getting so frustrated right now, do you know how I can fix it???
I'm sorry you're having troubles! What build are you playing (Windows, Mac, Linux, or Android)? For now I can recommend going to the config page and turning Animations to Off so the game has fewer things to load. And, if need be, deleting the game off your device and re-downloading it to make sure nothing went wrong during the download/extraction process the first time around.
bro im so in love with cove cant wait till game is done good luck dev
Aw, that's great. I'm happy you like him :>. We'll keep working away to get it finished!
im so happy im gonna cri ;.;
A COMPLEX THREE PHASE CUSTOMIZABLE VISUAL NOVELS! LIEK WUT? Dev, I'm so blessed TT.TT
I haven't even played the demo (and prolly never will -- I like surprises, I'm gonna play it SUPER blind ;;))) And furthermore, it's free x.x omg
Remember this, Dev, I'm gonna find a way to donate little money I have. I have my eyes on you!! O.O Well, right now, I don't have it... I'm sorry...
You devs are such amazing human beings i luv u
p.s. usually i care a lot about my writing but now i dont care thats how excited i am
Thank you so much for all that praise! It's great to hear you're into the concept. And I can relate, it's nice to wait for a full game so you can enjoy it all at once. Hopefully it'll be worth the excitement in the end. We'll do our best c:
Just played through the demo and this game is adorable! Cove is really likable and the variety you have in your interactions with the other characters is a real breath of fresh air compared to other like visual novels! I'm really excited to see what'll happen with this game in the future!
Thank you very much ^^! There will be even more options in the future. Hopefully it'll be worth the excitement.
This game is so godly omfg I'm not even exagerating. I look forword to the next update. :)
Thank you so much <3 <3. We'll try to get the update out as soon as we can.
From the looks of things this is gonna be a great game! I love how customizable the character is and how there isn't a bad ending in the game. Can't wait for the full game to be released, keep up the awesome work!!
Thank you very much! I'm so glad you're looking forward to it :D. We'll do our best.
Thank you :D! We'll do our best with the completed version.
I actually just created an account for this, but I needed to say it. THIS GAME IS AMAZING
The art is precious (so is Cove), there are a lot of options in the story and the most important, it flows naturally, almost like if I was there.
I'll impatiently wait for the update! ^w^
Thank you :D! I'm really happy you liked it that much. We'll be updating the demo again in January or February.
I usually don't leave reviews, but this demo was fantastic! I'm pretty picky when it comes to VNs, as I often find them to be unrealistic and a bit corny. This demo didn't feel forced or awkward at all! And the art is beautiful. If you're debating whether or not to try it out, I strongly urge you to download it! Devs, you did an amazing job and I look forward to the full game!
Aw, thank you so much for the kind review! I'm really glad to hear it came across as natural ^^.
gah this is such a cool idea for a vn! i'm def curious to see how the full game turns out!
Thank you so much C:!
I gotta say, that demo was absolutely fantastic, and I bet the game will be as well. There's just so much I enjoyed about it that I can't really put it into words. So instead, I'll just say that I'm rooting for you, and I'm sure the full release will be pretty good.
Thank you <3! That's really wonderful to hear. We'll work hard on the finished game so it's even better than the demo.
The demo was SO good! I really liked everything about it. I can't wait for the full game
Thank you very much! <3
I really like the fact that the relationship screen was made a little bit earlier, I was embarrassed that the feelings of the MC after all the events could change (e.g., a neutral relationship, and in the end became friends, so that they would walk together in school), now that counts)
Glad you enjoyed that! And we'll be adding more alterations for the different relationship types in that little interlude later on :D
Sooo. . . I forgot both my email and password, so I made another account :D and here I am! I used to be mythvs, not relevant for you guys, just wanted to say that.
Oh boy, I absolutely love this game. Of all the VN I have played, Our Life seems to have a special place in my heart that I cannot explain. Such a well-written plot and amazing character development, I played it so many times while selecting different choices combination just to see what would change, had so much fun trying to figure out which ones would make Cove's appearance/personality change — really cute boy, love his shy demeanor.
I'mtill a sucker for childhood-friends-to-lovers.Also, Derek is such a sweetheart, he reminds me of an overly excited puppy. I absolutely love how he, and everyone else, just accept MC for who they are when their pronouns change, really heartwarming.
The height choices were a surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. As a tall girl, not being the generic 5'5 (female) MC is surely refreshing, but the concept of a romance between a really short MC and tall boi Cove is sound really cute to me.
I remember saying something about hoping my name gets to be the voiced ones and gUESS WHAT??? It didn't. However, Nina is actually one of my nicknames, so close enough! I'm really happy.
You guys are doing a really good job! I love y'all very much!
I remember your comments from the previous account! It's nice to hear from you again. I'm really happy OL is still something you're enjoying ^^. And thank you so much for all the kind words. Haha, we'll do what we can to make tall-tall and small-tall combos both fun and worth doing in different playthroughs.
Glad there's a voiced name you like! The ones currently in there is just batch #1. Once all 700 or so (the final amount isn't clear just yet) are in maybe there will be even more you'll want to use.
Thanks again for the encouragement <3
It will always be a pleasure to express my admiration towards OL!
Yesterday I found this song called The Reason I Wanted To Die by Mika Nakashima
i know, it sounds really sad and it kinda is but hear me outand some verses (such as the ones about the seagulls, the waves and even the one about an apricot tree) reminded me of the games, as well as bringing me some questions. It is said in some part of the demo, right before we set our relationship with Cove if I'm not mistaken, that the player is not able to like him less – that's what's bugging me a little but in a good way. Is there a possibility of them (MC and Cove) drifting apart?I'm sorry, let me explain my train of thought. Let's imagine a route where MC and Cove are childhood friends, cute little pair, but as the years go by they become more distant to each other — change of mindsets or circle of friends, interests, etc — until their friendship is not as strong as a few years back. What happens next would be up to the player when the next relationship set screen appears: their relationship could stay the way it is or be back to the buddy-buddy stuff
maybe then the crush option?I'm not sure if my explanation is good, does it makes any sense?
Anyway, is not something that needs to be answered if it conflicts with any plan made for the game.
i feel like an annoying fangirl right now omg, im sorryThat is definitely a neat idea! Though I'm afraid it'd make the writing and programming a bit too large of a task for our team to handle. Adding a totally new dynamic type is something we could only consider after the game is done. If OL is received well and people are still wanting more content after all the DLCs come out, maybe we could consider expanding the Relationship Dynamic screen options.
I appreciate all the thoughts you have on the game and I'll be sure to check out the song you mentioned :D
Hi hello!! :)
Honestly, I absolutely LOOVEE games that only focus on one love interest. It gives more time to be invested in a meaningful plot as well as choices and pathways! The concept with customizing the personality and appearance of Cove and MC is such a great idea. It definitely tailors to the players wants/needs so each branch is different.
BTW, will the art for the MC be changed into something more detailed as she becomes older? I was hoping it to be something more similar to the other sprites since the artwork is so beautiful TT . TT
The story so far is so heartwarming and innocent. It honestly gives me Kingdom Hearts vibes and I adore that! There were a few grammatical and spelling errors but other than that, you guys are doing great! Also, o m g the soundtrack! If possible, please upload a link/file for the soundtrack!!
Tbh, I wasn't planning on playing the demo since I hate waiting for the full game but I just couldn't resist!! Keep up the good work and I can't wait for it to be released! Much love <3
Thank you <3! It's really wonderful to hear you liked the demo so much. I'm afraid the MC won't be able to get a regular sprite done. There are just too many possible design pieces for them to be made in a more detailed style. Once the game is out we'll see about making the soundtrack available somewhere. Glad you appreciate it. And we'll do our best to make the game worth waiting for!
Hi there! I remember hearing about this game some time ago when there was no demo out and promising myself I'll definetely check it out when it comes out. I played XOXO Droplets and absolutely adored it so when I heard you're making another game I was really excited. Due to life however, I've only gotten to playing it last night (better late than never tho, right?)
I have quite a lot to say so sorry for the long comment.
First of all, I really really love the MC personality concept. One of my favorite things ever when it comes to any sort of game is making choices that determine the MC's personality. A lot of dating sims in particular have very similar protagonists and unfortunately for me, that type of personality is extremely different from my own. While I have gotten used to it and I do not mind anymore, it's still incredibly nice when I see a unique protagonist (one of the reasons why I loved XOXO Droplets so much) and the ''choosing your own personality'' game mechanic is my favorite thing a game can have.
I have noticed this in specifically Everett's and Bae's route but you guys seem to be very open minded. The fact that you can change the MC's pronouns and the fact that you have 2 moms is something incredibly cool. It's not something you see often in games at all, in fact it might be the first time I've seen it. Doesn't really have anything to do with the game itself but I always find it a plus when I know that the people making these games are progressive and open minded. Makes me wanna support them more.
The relationship thing (comfort and interest) is extremely interesting. I can only imagine how much work and time that is to do tho. I can already see myself playing through it multiple times just to see the differences.
Cove is incredibly adorable! I have to admit I'm not a big fan of the friends to lovers thing, childhood friends especially, but after playing through the demo I really don't think that's gonna be a problem. I'm not sure if he can turn out differently in only the demo, but he seemed like an absolute sweetheart with my choices. So much so that by the end of it all I was really upset about it not being longer. So I'm definetely liking this relationship, at least the way I did it.
The fact that the choices affect his personality as well seemed really weird to me at first but the more I thought about it the more I realized how much sense it makes and how unique and cool that idea is. Honestly props to the person who came up with the idea.
The cameo that Shiloh and Jeremy had really took me by surprise! I was also really dissapointed in myself for not recognizing Jeremy (since he is my fav from the jerk squad). I had a revelation when I suddenly remembered that he said he had anger issues as a kid haha.
And last but definetely not least, the art! Omg, the art. It's so...pretty. I found myself just pausing for a few moments to just look at it. It's seriously so well done I couldn't believe it.
All in all, I seriously can't wait for this game! I'm in no financiary condition to join the Kickstarter but I'm 100% joining your patreon and getting the DLC when the game comes out and I finally get myself a job haha.
P.S: the voice acting for Cove is absoblutely adorable. Melted my heart.
Oh geeze, thank you so much for such a nice comment ;v;. It's really heartwarming to have someone enjoy our games so much. We put a lot of thought in Our Life and knowing that you appreciated it is just wonderful. I'm also happy to hear you like XOD as well! We'll always have a soft spot for that project and cast of characters, haha.
Thank you again for all the encouragement ❤. We'll use the motivation to keep working hard to get the game done.
I don't remember if I've commented already but thank you for making this game! This is absolutely amazing and just remembering this game exists brings me to tears with pure unadulterated joy.
It's insane to think this is a free indie game, and not a paid large business game with how intricate and just, for lack of a better word, amazing this is.
I can't wait to play it in its entirety!
I've been hyperfocusing on this game since I found it and just..again, thank you for making this.
I've been rambling to my friends about this game and I think they're startign to get excited for the release too! I'm so excited that I'll be 18 when this game releases so I can pay for the extra content!
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful message <3! It's really nice to hear you think we're doing a good job with it and that you enjoy it enough to talk about it with other people. We'll do our best to make the final version worth the excitement :D
Are you going to update the demo?
Yep! We'll be releasing a visual-based update very soon and a script-based expansion next year :].
BRUH JEREMY MADE A COMEBACK I LOVE IT.
super excited for the full game to be released!
Haha, yep. We couldn't help but have some cameos of our awful boys. I'm glad you're looking forward to it :D
This is so amazing! I can't wait for the full release! (If I need to pay then... I'M GONNA WORK HARD)
I really love the characters, and as I got immersed in the story... the demo ended :"
But it's okay, since I'll be waiting patiently. I'll be around the corner!
Thank you so much! Our Life will be released for free so everyone can enjoy. But there will be six optional DLCs that cost 3-4USD each. But either way, you don't have to buy anything to complete the game. I hope the finished version will live up to expectations ^^.
Ah, really!? Hell yea! Is the DLC thing for the ones you do before summer ends? If I can I'll definitely buy it~ :3
Please work hard, I'm sure what you'll make in the end would still be beyond expectations! <3
There's DLC that will unlock the locked DLC Moments on the Moment Select Screen in Steps 1, 2, and 3. So that's three of six the DLCs. Then there are two DLCs that give you the option to pursue a shorter romance story with someone other than Cove, Derek or Baxter. The final DLC is a special wedding themed DLC for Cove. It takes place after Step 4 and is all about planning/enjoying your special day with him.
Haha, we'll do our best!
The DLCs are really interesting! Can't wait for them to come out! (Wait. This game's supposed to come out first haha)
Thank you very much :D! We'll be having some of the DLCs release with the base game and then some of the others will be coming out at a later time.
This game is so amazing, I was immediately hooked! It's got such a cool setup and concept, and Cove is so lovable! I love the fact we can sort of shape how he becomes... I can't wait to see what the full game will be like!
Thanks very much for the kind words :D! I'm so glad you liked the game and Cove. We're doing our best to make the full version even better than the demo.
Hey, I just learnt about your game and wanted to say that it's amazing. :D I wish I had been able to join the Kickstarter. I see yours just finished. >_< Either way, I'm looking forward to seeing the game develop! I don't think I've seen a game quite like this one before. 0w0
By any chance, would there be an opportunity to fund the project again? I was just curious since the Paypal link on the Kickstarter page works and I'd really love to support the game. 0o0
Hi, I'm really glad you like the project so much ^^! We've kept Paypal open as a way to help Kickstarter supporters who have had troubles with their cards being declined even though they pledged to the project, it's a backup option for them.
Since the KS is over we generally encourage people to check out our Patreon now instead (https://www.patreon.com/gbpatch). But you're welcome to send us an email about your situation if backing through Paypal is your only option (Email: gb.patch.games at gmail.com). The Paypal link will be closed near the start of the next week, though.
Thanks again for the interest!
Thank you for the information! I'll take a look at your Patreon page then. :)
Thank you for looking <3
So I'm new to this graphic novel game and I was wondering, is this a lgbtq+ game or is you the charcter always a girl?
It's LGBTQ+! You can choose the pronouns of the MC (he, she, or they). And you can change your pronouns as the story goes on if you want your MC to be trans or gender fluid.
I love the intro so much! Father Cove's attempt to talk to us is so funny, haha! And the firefly scene is so cute, I remembered my childhood) Thank you.
Haha, thank you so much! I'm really happy to hear you felt that way about it ^^.