so... i started playing this game around over 200 days ago... there are no words to describe how beautifully made this is. everything about this game is ineffable. it takes me a either a while to muster up a lot of feelings for some games and this? this is definitely a top 5 vn i've played. this is never leaving my memory!!!!
so, i'm a city girl lolol, parties, the big scene, it's all my thing!! but playing this, i just loved the vibes so much,, i wish one day i could genuinely reincarnate into sunset bird and meet the sweetest boy named cove holden. this isn't a horror vn or a yan vn which are genres i usually play, but, this was sooo calming, so soothing, and it just felt like a nostalgic reminder that blah blah blah, people love you.. everything is changing around you.. you're growing up so fast, and moving on.. all the themes genuinely made me shed tears. it definitely reminded me of my own childhood, and the nostalgia and bittersweet feelings i felt were so painfully beautiful. but of course, the overpowering feeling of joy playing through the memories, customizing mc and cove, and breezing through Our Life (get it?)) were just even MORE amazing to be truthful, i can't even begin to EXPLAIN!!!
the representation of lgbtq+, different sexualities, autism, divorced parents (lolol specific but close to home for me), transitioning, nostalgia, oh my god... i wish i could replay this game again for the first time. i've literally never felt so emotional over a game. everything in this game and all the components just remind you of how beautiful growing up is and how cherishing all the memories as you grow are so important, because they'll eventually all change, and you'll be reminiscing in no time. just like in my life, i wish i could replay this game over and over and experience specific moments again. luckily, in this game, with the amazingly creative mechanics, that is possible!! the mechanics are such an important part of the game, and huge credits big time to whoever reinvented my standards of creativity because the levels of it in this game are unbeatable!!!!
i swear i just want to pepper my cutie cove with kisses everywhere, i love him and his fishie pets. to be truthful yet again, cove holden has increased my standards just as the game did. it seems devs must be some otherworldly people because i think, dear, GBPatch, you can read our minds and give us exactly what we want. there is no doubt that i'll be having my grimy hands on those DLCs in NOOOO TIME!! getting married.. nsfw... BAXTER?! the content is just amazing and you keep adding on to it.. I CAN'T CATCH UP!!
anyways, i think i've left a review somewhat large enough to convey my message. but to summarize,,, i will never, ever, forget this game, whether it be the beautifully written cast, or the creative, revolutionary mechanics-- i think that this is hands down one of the most beautiful vns ever on itch io. i don't even know how i'm experiencing this for FREE?!?!?! like... GBPatch, i think you're a blessing from the gods. please never stop writing and creating games. i hope gang gets rich and successful, if that hasn't happened already considering the amount of love people give to this game (which is more than deserved)!!!! it felt like i actually lived a whole different life in a whole different setting and i would die to relive it again.. and again.. and again. growing up was definitely such an important thing to me and it feels like i can relive everything that has already passed me through this game. its so painfully bittersweet and again, so nostalgic. how we get to choose our own path, create and develop new relationships, always getting multiple choices in whatever situation we're in.. as i said, it's like we're living a smooth sailing life in an amazing place with amazing people. this comment has become extremely long, but words can only describe so much of how my heart aches for this game. thank you for creating this. - one of many hundreds and thousands of people who have played your game and loved it with their whole heart :sob: :sob: :bighearts: :fathearts: :ilovecoveholden:
the amount of feelings that THIS game make on me ;< you guys keep creating this type of games, you guys will be famous let me tell you, i CRIED in a few scenes of the game.
please, i already bought the 3 dlcs and going soon to get the wedding and the nsfw stories and baxter too(----w----) so keep making stories like this!! you guys are going in the right path receiving all this support!! good luck!!
This game was such a joy to play! I haven't had this much fun playing a video game in a very long time. The cast of characters in the game are so charming, endearing and memorable in their own unique ways. I got so attached to them that I teared up once the game was over after I had bought the DLC for all four steps. Definitely give it a try, you won't regret it!
Dude this guy is just so autistic and as a fellow autistic person I'm a hundred percent content with that. The game was absolutely wonderful, thank you so much <3
AHHHH!!!! THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL. I TRULY HAVE NEVER FELT THIS MUCH IN ANY ROMANCE STORY OF ANY GENRE OR MEDIUM AND YOU CAN TRULY TELL HOW MUCH CARE WENT INTO THE STORY. I WILL NEVER GET OVER THIS. BLESS YOU FOR BRINGING IT INTO THE WORLD <3
I normally don't really like low stake games but GOSH I am so happy I decided to pick this up. I adored the slow burn I got in my playthrough. I truly grew to like the cast and their interesting personalities. Such a wonderful game. No complaints at all.
*SPOILERS in the comment below. avert your eyes if you do not wish to be spoiled! *
oof. i have many words to express about this game, all of which different in their own ways. whether it be the overwhelming emotion i'm feeling right now after just completing another run of this wonderous novel, or something else entirely. i think it isn't the latter, lol. nevertheless, this game has had alot of impacts on me, whether it be emotionally, maturely, or understanding new concepts entirely. the inclusivity this game strives for, the queer-embracive flow this game carries is such a refreshing sight.
but, that is far from my favorite part of this game. i'd love to gawk about sea boy and my mc all day, but nevertheless, as a teen who is about to finally take that next step in life and apply for colleges, and the like, i've always felt really scared about it. change was different, and to me (primarily still) it's an incredibly difficult thing to wrap my head around at times. but, experiencing this game, an mc who was as equally scared as i was, take that next step, finally; inspired me to submit a college application in which i'd been holding off for for nearly a month prior, and was nearing the deadline towards.
especially the growth of maturity spotted in MC. however you play them, you /get/ to see them grow in some way or another. from (in my case) a terribly reserved preteen who struggles with simply comprehending the subject of romance, to a still social-anxiety plagued adult, but now is brave enough to be up forward in their words, and stand for what they believe in, especially a growing relationship with cove.
i don't wanna make this terribly long (it already is) but in short, the past two years that i've played this game, it's amazing. hard to word rationally when it is so absolutely easy to get so invested in this game emotionally. i try my best every summer to do a playthrough of the entire game, and it's one of the things i look forward most to with every passing summer. thank you, wonderful devs, for this equally amazing vn. was the first one i picked up, and is still by far my favorite <3 have a great day/night! thank u for reading haha
I've never left a review on this game before but I would like to. I discovered Our Life: Beginnings & Always during the pandemic. It was then, that I genuinely fell in love with this game. Throughout the many playthroughs of this game since the start of 2021, I knew I was in deep and that I would never be the same. It's funny how true those words are and how they continue to resonate with me to this day. While I was going through my own gender identity crisis, Our Life: Beginnings & Always was always there for me. I was genuinely having my own crisis through my main character and that was so perfect. It was as if everything clicked; I was able to style my main character how I've wanted to look in real life and it was a breath of fresh air. Our Life: Beginnings & Always has taught me so much; that even if you're afraid of new changes, if you're scared to fall, there will always be a support system behind you. So whether that's a group of friends, music, or a visual novel, it is such a beautiful and wonderful game. I am proud to say that it's been a tradition of my mine playing it every summer since 2021; been going 4 years strong, I would love to keep it up. Thank you GBPatch, you're a wonderful team and I'm glad I was able to discover this game in my time of need. It was like you were purposely looking for me but I wouldn't have it any other way. This is such a beautiful story to play and I do hope that any newcomers can share the same amount of joy and love that I have for this visual novel.
absolutely luv it, its so cute, this game definitely makes me feel bittersweet but in the way that makes you overlook you decisions with a smile rather than regret. thank you for this game, I love it so much.
This game is honestly so special... I couldn’t stop playing and finished it all in one sitting. I love Cove so much, he’s just the sweetest ever. The childhood friends-to-lovers story hit me right in the heart. I’m OBSESSED.
I... I was not emotionally prepared for this. For starters, I didn't expect my gender to matter all that much, and it didn't, but it did in a good way, I liked how it mentioned my change of pronouns without making a big deal, it gave me such euphoria, especially since I don't get that a lot. Second, change has always been a fear of mine, this helped me deal with it, a little. Third, there were some parts that were actually so funny I couldn't stop smiling. Fourth, the art, hello? Like, damn, okay, thanks for taking my breath away. Fifth, I'm gonna replay it SO many times, and if I could I'd by all the DLCs. Sixth, and finally, I just really loved it, it was such a unique experience, and though I could tell where a lot of my choices led, I'm curious about which ones I didn't notice. Seriously, great game.
Ah, I almost forgot, I really love how he was *SPOILERS* autistic, I could sorta tell from the beginning, mainly because I grew up with autistic family members, and I am also autistic, I just really loved it; great touch.
After avoiding this game ever since i heard of it when it came out, I finally played.... and I'm addicted 💔💔 I'm planning to buy the DLCs (mainly the wedding one and Dereks) ,, I always loved the ocean so this game is TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!! I cannot recommend it enough, though I think my irls r annoyed at me for saying that I miss Cove over and over again
Helloo! Question is there a way i can play the dlcs on my phone when i bought it on steam? idk if that's possible but thought there's no harm in asking. Ps i have no words to describe how much i love this game
Unfortunately no. The Steam versions do not include the Android compatible files. But we're very glad you love the game! Thank you so much for playing.
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so... i started playing this game around over 200 days ago... there are no words to describe how beautifully made this is. everything about this game is ineffable. it takes me a either a while to muster up a lot of feelings for some games and this? this is definitely a top 5 vn i've played. this is never leaving my memory!!!!
so, i'm a city girl lolol, parties, the big scene, it's all my thing!! but playing this, i just loved the vibes so much,, i wish one day i could genuinely reincarnate into sunset bird and meet the sweetest boy named cove holden. this isn't a horror vn or a yan vn which are genres i usually play, but, this was sooo calming, so soothing, and it just felt like a nostalgic reminder that blah blah blah, people love you.. everything is changing around you.. you're growing up so fast, and moving on.. all the themes genuinely made me shed tears. it definitely reminded me of my own childhood, and the nostalgia and bittersweet feelings i felt were so painfully beautiful. but of course, the overpowering feeling of joy playing through the memories, customizing mc and cove, and breezing through Our Life (get it?)) were just even MORE amazing to be truthful, i can't even begin to EXPLAIN!!!
the representation of lgbtq+, different sexualities, autism, divorced parents (lolol specific but close to home for me), transitioning, nostalgia, oh my god... i wish i could replay this game again for the first time. i've literally never felt so emotional over a game. everything in this game and all the components just remind you of how beautiful growing up is and how cherishing all the memories as you grow are so important, because they'll eventually all change, and you'll be reminiscing in no time. just like in my life, i wish i could replay this game over and over and experience specific moments again. luckily, in this game, with the amazingly creative mechanics, that is possible!! the mechanics are such an important part of the game, and huge credits big time to whoever reinvented my standards of creativity because the levels of it in this game are unbeatable!!!!
i swear i just want to pepper my cutie cove with kisses everywhere, i love him and his fishie pets. to be truthful yet again, cove holden has increased my standards just as the game did. it seems devs must be some otherworldly people because i think, dear, GBPatch, you can read our minds and give us exactly what we want. there is no doubt that i'll be having my grimy hands on those DLCs in NOOOO TIME!! getting married..
nsfw... BAXTER?! the content is just amazing and you keep adding on to it.. I CAN'T CATCH UP!!anyways, i think i've left a review somewhat large enough to convey my message. but to summarize,,, i will never, ever, forget this game, whether it be the beautifully written cast, or the creative, revolutionary mechanics-- i think that this is hands down one of the most beautiful vns ever on itch io. i don't even know how i'm experiencing this for FREE?!?!?! like... GBPatch, i think you're a blessing from the gods. please never stop writing and creating games. i hope gang gets rich and successful, if that hasn't happened already considering the amount of love people give to this game (which is more than deserved)!!!! it felt like i actually lived a whole different life in a whole different setting and i would die to relive it again.. and again.. and again. growing up was definitely such an important thing to me and it feels like i can relive everything that has already passed me through this game. its so painfully bittersweet and again, so nostalgic. how we get to choose our own path, create and develop new relationships, always getting multiple choices in whatever situation we're in.. as i said, it's like we're living a smooth sailing life in an amazing place with amazing people. this comment has become extremely long, but words can only describe so much of how my heart aches for this game.
thank you for creating this.
- one of many hundreds and thousands of people who have played your game and loved it with their whole heart :sob: :sob: :bighearts: :fathearts: :ilovecoveholden:
...Just finished the game.... this game finished me </3
Literally changed my view on life and how beautiful it is. :'C
I love seeing recent posts! It's such a good game!!
can we date cove's mom instead
the amount of feelings that THIS game make on me ;< you guys keep creating this type of games, you guys will be famous let me tell you, i CRIED in a few scenes of the game.
please, i already bought the 3 dlcs and going soon to get the wedding and the nsfw stories and baxter too(----w----) so keep making stories like this!! you guys are going in the right path receiving all this support!! good luck!!
cove is really adorable. He is a clingy and innocent childhood sweetheart >ω<
GOSH IT'S THAT SHILOH
*FLASHBACKS*
This game was such a joy to play! I haven't had this much fun playing a video game in a very long time. The cast of characters in the game are so charming, endearing and memorable in their own unique ways. I got so attached to them that I teared up once the game was over after I had bought the DLC for all four steps. Definitely give it a try, you won't regret it!
I am absolutely attached to this game, love this so much !
god tier game!! even bought the wedding dlc
I was absolutely right who let me play this game
Dude this guy is just so autistic and as a fellow autistic person I'm a hundred percent content with that. The game was absolutely wonderful, thank you so much <3
uh oh this might be the biggest mistake of my life I get attached to things quickly
oh look it downloaded here we go
AHHHH!!!! THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL. I TRULY HAVE NEVER FELT THIS MUCH IN ANY ROMANCE STORY OF ANY GENRE OR MEDIUM AND YOU CAN TRULY TELL HOW MUCH CARE WENT INTO THE STORY. I WILL NEVER GET OVER THIS. BLESS YOU FOR BRINGING IT INTO THE WORLD <3
I normally don't really like low stake games but GOSH I am so happy I decided to pick this up. I adored the slow burn I got in my playthrough. I truly grew to like the cast and their interesting personalities. Such a wonderful game. No complaints at all.
*SPOILERS in the comment below. avert your eyes if you do not wish to be spoiled! *
oof. i have many words to express about this game, all of which different in their own ways. whether it be the overwhelming emotion i'm feeling right now after just completing another run of this wonderous novel, or something else entirely. i think it isn't the latter, lol. nevertheless, this game has had alot of impacts on me, whether it be emotionally, maturely, or understanding new concepts entirely. the inclusivity this game strives for, the queer-embracive flow this game carries is such a refreshing sight.
but, that is far from my favorite part of this game. i'd love to gawk about sea boy and my mc all day, but nevertheless, as a teen who is about to finally take that next step in life and apply for colleges, and the like, i've always felt really scared about it. change was different, and to me (primarily still) it's an incredibly difficult thing to wrap my head around at times. but, experiencing this game, an mc who was as equally scared as i was, take that next step, finally; inspired me to submit a college application in which i'd been holding off for for nearly a month prior, and was nearing the deadline towards.
especially the growth of maturity spotted in MC. however you play them, you /get/ to see them grow in some way or another. from (in my case) a terribly reserved preteen who struggles with simply comprehending the subject of romance, to a still social-anxiety plagued adult, but now is brave enough to be up forward in their words, and stand for what they believe in, especially a growing relationship with cove.
i don't wanna make this terribly long (it already is) but in short, the past two years that i've played this game, it's amazing. hard to word rationally when it is so absolutely easy to get so invested in this game emotionally. i try my best every summer to do a playthrough of the entire game, and it's one of the things i look forward most to with every passing summer. thank you, wonderful devs, for this equally amazing vn. was the first one i picked up, and is still by far my favorite <3 have a great day/night! thank u for reading haha
I've never left a review on this game before but I would like to. I discovered Our Life: Beginnings & Always during the pandemic. It was then, that I genuinely fell in love with this game. Throughout the many playthroughs of this game since the start of 2021, I knew I was in deep and that I would never be the same. It's funny how true those words are and how they continue to resonate with me to this day. While I was going through my own gender identity crisis, Our Life: Beginnings & Always was always there for me. I was genuinely having my own crisis through my main character and that was so perfect. It was as if everything clicked; I was able to style my main character how I've wanted to look in real life and it was a breath of fresh air. Our Life: Beginnings & Always has taught me so much; that even if you're afraid of new changes, if you're scared to fall, there will always be a support system behind you. So whether that's a group of friends, music, or a visual novel, it is such a beautiful and wonderful game. I am proud to say that it's been a tradition of my mine playing it every summer since 2021; been going 4 years strong, I would love to keep it up. Thank you GBPatch, you're a wonderful team and I'm glad I was able to discover this game in my time of need. It was like you were purposely looking for me but I wouldn't have it any other way. This is such a beautiful story to play and I do hope that any newcomers can share the same amount of joy and love that I have for this visual novel.
absolutely luv it, its so cute, this game definitely makes me feel bittersweet but in the way that makes you overlook you decisions with a smile rather than regret. thank you for this game, I love it so much.
im trying to take this game seriously because its so good but i named my character my butt and ive gone too far to change it now
see this is the exact reason that I can't be left alone for ten seconds
I'm not sure if I ever played a better game, it was amazing
Honestly, top notch.
This game is honestly so special... I couldn’t stop playing and finished it all in one sitting. I love Cove so much, he’s just the sweetest ever. The childhood friends-to-lovers story hit me right in the heart. I’m OBSESSED.
I... I was not emotionally prepared for this. For starters, I didn't expect my gender to matter all that much, and it didn't, but it did in a good way, I liked how it mentioned my change of pronouns without making a big deal, it gave me such euphoria, especially since I don't get that a lot. Second, change has always been a fear of mine, this helped me deal with it, a little. Third, there were some parts that were actually so funny I couldn't stop smiling. Fourth, the art, hello? Like, damn, okay, thanks for taking my breath away. Fifth, I'm gonna replay it SO many times, and if I could I'd by all the DLCs. Sixth, and finally, I just really loved it, it was such a unique experience, and though I could tell where a lot of my choices led, I'm curious about which ones I didn't notice. Seriously, great game.
Ah, I almost forgot, I really love how he was *SPOILERS* autistic, I could sorta tell from the beginning, mainly because I grew up with autistic family members, and I am also autistic, I just really loved it; great touch.
After avoiding this game ever since i heard of it when it came out, I finally played.... and I'm addicted 💔💔 I'm planning to buy the DLCs (mainly the wedding one and Dereks) ,, I always loved the ocean so this game is TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!! I cannot recommend it enough, though I think my irls r annoyed at me for saying that I miss Cove over and over again
Helloo! Question is there a way i can play the dlcs on my phone when i bought it on steam? idk if that's possible but thought there's no harm in asking. Ps i have no words to describe how much i love this game
Unfortunately no. The Steam versions do not include the Android compatible files. But we're very glad you love the game! Thank you so much for playing.
im sobbing, im now attached to the game 😭😭 i really love the characters especially coven, i love him with all my heart
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