have been a fan of this game since around october 2021. an AMAZING visual novel, by far my favourite of any i've played and a constant comparison point for myself when thinking of other visual novels - 'oh, that was almost as good as our life!'. as of right now i have about 170 hours on this game on steam (yes, i know, im sad) and couldn't possibly reccomend it any more than i do. i am so so so SO excited for now and forevers release and have been following the demo updates on patreon RELIGIOUSLY.
thank you GB patch for this amazing game and god bless your minds for crafting the perfect man in cove james holden.
I love how you are able to slowly understand cove as you play through the different steps of the game. Love how in the dlc's you are able to explore the two other characters derek and baxter. It's nice to be able to have the fun of spending time with them there the different summers. I really enjoy the process mc have with cove through the different summers!!! Tbh i will never get tired of playing the game over and over again.
My favorite thing about this game, is that while you have the option to explore other love interests (Derek and Baxter) Cove is the MAIN love interest, and you can explore that freely without feeling the need for the other two at all. I find myself falling all over again for Cove without trying on my Baxter route but have to keep reminding myself that it's a BAXTER route and not a COVE route, lol. To me, that's a good example of good writing for a love interest. Other times they feel flat or too perfect in some VNs, but this one you notice qualities of Cove you didn't realize he had in another playthrough. Soft bois aren't usually my forte, but with Cove I find myself making an exception, its so hard to be just best friends with him!
Super random, but how do I get that scene in the 8th image where Cove is shutting his mouth? I've played this game a bunch, and I cannot find that scene. It's not a big deal, but I'm curious.
Hey, not sure how helpful this is but I just got this scene my first time playing. It's the beginning of part 3, A little dialogue after saying the summer ended for part 2, He came over to hangout/grab me for his mom's send off I confessed my feelings, laughed at his reaction, said things don't have to be different, then kissed him. I'm not sure if his personality settings also influence his reaction but I did change them in part 2 when given the opportunity: for his warmness I placed one away from the left and for the bottom one I placed it one away from the right. Hope this helps :)
I've played through the game like 6 times and in only one of the playthroughs I've been able to refer to Cliff and Kyra as dad and mom. Is there anything specific that has to happen for that to be an option?
I'm thinking it's about how much you help the family out and how early on. I got that option first playthrough and I think it's because I chose to talk about the secret in step 2, not later steps. But that's just a guess I have. Not sure if that is really the reason. I think it might also depend on the choices you make during moments? I think.
The game is BRILIANT. It was truly a special experience for me, and I never expected a game to tell someone's stages of life like this. For me it was very nostaligic and I could relate to the story or the events easily. Glad i played it untill the end of step 4. I don't know maybe I will try it again... XD
I liked how a part of story was in the player's hand, the art, the story, specially the characters. Just wanted to thank the creaters or developers, and anyone who had supported the project.
On Macs you might have to go through various folders to get to the right one. You can look at this screenshot, though the current DLC system uses an rpa file rather than another folder (in the screenshot it shows a step 1 dlc folder in the Our Life game folder).
It is absolutely crazy and wild that this game is free! So much customization and options that actually matter. It's insane this game isn't insanely popular. Well done!
i played this game a couple years back but never really got far because my laptop died. but I got reminded of it because of a friend and bought it a couple of days ago and now am on my second playthrough! When I tell you I genuinely almost cried multiple times during the wedding dlc oh my lord. I just really love this game it gives me so many feels. Best money spent 💜
I love this game so much. I found it about a year ago, but I'm only leaving a comment now lmfao. This game will most likely stay as the best visual novel game I will ever play in my life. I cried when I finished the game, and I can't wait to slowly purchase the DLC's when I can- because I love this game so much!!! I'm so excited for the next game too! (I will also be getting all of the DLC for OL2 as well :3) it's 10/10 game!
I just finished this game, and I really don't know how to feel. It's so bittersweet. The game is fantastic. The character development is wonderful and really helps build the relationships between us/the main character and everyone else. I would like to know what happened to Shiloh, Jeremy, and Baxtor though...
Finally finished the game after tones of all nighters (but still gotta get some achievements) and this has really been such a beautiful game and it has made me want to bawl my eyes out alot!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!! 😻😻😻😻😻😻💗💗💗💗💗💗
i didn't get this on itch, i have it on gog, absolutely love it, clean and the ability to scroll back using the mouse wheel is a life saver when you missclick as much as i do (i have dysgraphia and dyspraxia, its a pain and i make do) but i wanna ask, since over time i do wanna support the devs, im just curious to know, if i subscribe to the patreon, do i get the dlc independently or from from the patreon itself?
(i ask cus between not being tech savvy at all and simply just not being familiar with how any of this works, im kinda a touch lost on what to do)
I'm glad you like it! The Patreon is for bonus content, it can't be used like a storefront that sells DLC keys for other sites like Itch, GOG, or Steam. Backing there gets you sneak peeks to our upcoming game and can give you extra Our Life: Beginnings & Always Moments that aren't available anywhere besides Patreon.
i thank you, i presume dlc has to be acquired separately like how i grabbed the voiced names dlc from here then? if so, i'll definitely subscribe to the patreon
Hey, so I'm not sure if I'm missing something, but I ended up getting the second Derek CG despite not having any of the DLC. I don't have any issue with it of course, but I'm just confused as to why it happened.
Also, congrats to the whole studio for having the top game on all of Itch.
This game is focused on growing up with a little boy. If you'd like to romance a girl, you can follow the development of the next game in the Our Life series- https://gbpatch.itch.io/our-life-nf
i love Baxter, but he seriously could NOT keep it in his pants the first time he appeared on-screen. like, some of the first things he did were grin flirtatiously, invite himself over to where the player and Cove were standing, and then flirt(?) with Cove. and then he said he wouldn't be opposed to FUCKING US?? like, sir, we just met and you're already dripping all over my driveway- please calm down. that being said, i'm thoroughly enamored with him and will probably buy his DLC when i can. i love the game, and i can't recommend it enough<33.
I realized just now that I've never left a review on this game which is a horrible error on my part. Anyways!!
I bought both the Derek and the Baxter dlc's, and I intend to buy all of the other dlc's too because I always need more Cove in my life <3 If anyone is feeling unsure about buying any of the dlc's, please do! The content is amazing as expected and there's so much more story waiting for you, not only with Cove but with other characters we didn't get to see a lot of in the main game!
This game... Where to start?? It made me cry more than once, both tears of joy and of sadness lol. I especially enjoyed the ways in which we interacted with our family and friends. Growing up with Cove and my sister, getting to know Cove's mom and dad, getting up to crazy shenanigans with our friends, all of it was and is enjoyable for me. Paired with the beautiful art and the different routes you can take in developing your relationship with Cove, it's an AMAZING game. One of my most favorite visual novels out there currently.
I can't put into words on how much I love this sm. I was just looking at games to play then I saw this- I COULD NEVER IMAGINE I WOULD BE ATTACHED TO IT 😭💔
Definitely gonna be downloading all the dlcs when I can. < 333
Do you feel as though your flesh doesn't belong to you? When you fall into a sea of darkness, do your lung inflate from the weight of your sins. If you die will the suffering from this hell hole ever end? I will relive you from the weight of your corrupted and decayed flesh. Let me wear your skin. I will bare the weight of your sinful ways. I will take what I desire. I am the prophet. The savior of this hell scape. I will relinquish the filth that rots this earth. You will suffer as I erase your petty existence. Nobody will hear your screams of agony.
I've been wanting to ask. I downloaded the Steam version including the DLC. Is there anyway to play the paid DLC on my phone without buying it again? T-T
COMO FAZ PRA TER UM COVE NA VIDA REAL????! Mano, simplesmente APAIXONADA nesse game, eu amei cada personagem e momento que passamos com eles, as mães da MC são as coisas mais lindas, sempre que elas apareciam eu me derretia de amor 💖
Minhas cenas favoritas com certeza são as da colina, me dá uma sensação tão gostosa de paz, ver eles caçando os vagalumes me deixou com lágrimas nos olhos. Outra que eu amo é a da viagem em família (onde a gente convida o Cove pra deitar com a gente) CARA como eu AMO essa cg, ele deitadinho todo envergonhado a coisa MAIS FOFA.
Eu gosto bastante como o Cove reage quando você faz algumas ações com ele (como sentar em cima dele) fica muito real como ele sempre lembra que você faz isso em outras ocasiões.
Eu COM CERTEZA vou comprar as dlcs, por que quase um dia 1 dia jogando esse game não é o suficiente, ele é tão bom que deveria ser infinito, eu realmente fiquei chocada que ele é gratuito (imagino o trabalho pra fazer uma obra de arte dessas) já até baixei o outro jogo de vocês (Our life: now anda forever) e estou muito ansiosa para jogar! Muito obrigada por essa experiência fofa e tão relaxante 💜
This is one of the best games I ever played. But now I'm having a problem, the game keeps closing when I try to play it. I played Our Life Now and Forever and everything was okay but with Our Life Beginings and Always I'm having this problem. Maybe it could just be my phone that can't run the game or something like that. I really love this game, I wish I could play it soon.
I know im late but if you still have the problem maybe try deleting jt and re-downloading it? Or just re-download it without deleting, it could be because of an update or something that you need to re-download it? I think i remember it happening to me and all i did was re-download it.
This game is wonderful. I bought all the dlc, besides the side romances, and i just never wanted it to end. Cove is such a well written and heartfelt character with so much depth, aswell as everyone one else. I fear this game has set my bar to high in regards to romance lol. Legit have no desire to get married irl, but still bought the dlc anyway for this man *sob*.
What I really enjoyed was the flexibility in gender, being able to transition as the story progressed. Those few moments of shared insecurity followed by reassurance was really touching.
Iwas shocked by how emotional i got throughout, which honestly has been really healing since ive feel disconnected from my emotions lately. Ngl, the credits song is something I probably wouldn't enjoy in any other context, but it still manages to make me choked up due to the sheer association of me knowing that the game is coming to a close. *sigh* But I'm excited to play around with more and explore the different sides of the main character.
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Cove you best BOIIIII I will never forgive you :(
have been a fan of this game since around october 2021. an AMAZING visual novel, by far my favourite of any i've played and a constant comparison point for myself when thinking of other visual novels - 'oh, that was almost as good as our life!'. as of right now i have about 170 hours on this game on steam (yes, i know, im sad) and couldn't possibly reccomend it any more than i do. i am so so so SO excited for now and forevers release and have been following the demo updates on patreon RELIGIOUSLY.
thank you GB patch for this amazing game and god bless your minds for crafting the perfect man in cove james holden.
I teared up when the game ended. This game is fantastic i enjoyed every second of it! Im gonna miss this game (and cove) a lot!
Thank you for this amazing visual novel!!!!
I love how you are able to slowly understand cove as you play through the different steps of the game. Love how in the dlc's you are able to explore the two other characters derek and baxter. It's nice to be able to have the fun of spending time with them there the different summers. I really enjoy the process mc have with cove through the different summers!!! Tbh i will never get tired of playing the game over and over again.
My favorite thing about this game, is that while you have the option to explore other love interests (Derek and Baxter) Cove is the MAIN love interest, and you can explore that freely without feeling the need for the other two at all. I find myself falling all over again for Cove without trying on my Baxter route but have to keep reminding myself that it's a BAXTER route and not a COVE route, lol. To me, that's a good example of good writing for a love interest. Other times they feel flat or too perfect in some VNs, but this one you notice qualities of Cove you didn't realize he had in another playthrough. Soft bois aren't usually my forte, but with Cove I find myself making an exception, its so hard to be just best friends with him!
Super random, but how do I get that scene in the 8th image where Cove is shutting his mouth? I've played this game a bunch, and I cannot find that scene. It's not a big deal, but I'm curious.
Hey, not sure how helpful this is but I just got this scene my first time playing. It's the beginning of part 3, A little dialogue after saying the summer ended for part 2, He came over to hangout/grab me for his mom's send off I confessed my feelings, laughed at his reaction, said things don't have to be different, then kissed him. I'm not sure if his personality settings also influence his reaction but I did change them in part 2 when given the opportunity: for his warmness I placed one away from the left and for the bottom one I placed it one away from the right. Hope this helps :)
Oh, I also had my feelings for him in part 2 placed as relaxed crush
I've played through the game like 6 times and in only one of the playthroughs I've been able to refer to Cliff and Kyra as dad and mom. Is there anything specific that has to happen for that to be an option?
I'm thinking it's about how much you help the family out and how early on. I got that option first playthrough and I think it's because I chose to talk about the secret in step 2, not later steps. But that's just a guess I have. Not sure if that is really the reason. I think it might also depend on the choices you make during moments? I think.
The game is BRILIANT. It was truly a special experience for me, and I never expected a game to tell someone's stages of life like this. For me it was very nostaligic and I could relate to the story or the events easily. Glad i played it untill the end of step 4. I don't know maybe I will try it again... XD
I liked how a part of story was in the player's hand, the art, the story, specially the characters. Just wanted to thank the creaters or developers, and anyone who had supported the project.
Is there any kind of video instruction on how to install the DLCs on Mac? I can't seem to figure out how to do it and I've tried everything
On Macs you might have to go through various folders to get to the right one. You can look at this screenshot, though the current DLC system uses an rpa file rather than another folder (in the screenshot it shows a step 1 dlc folder in the Our Life game folder).
Wow, I did not expect a reply so soon! Thank you, but I finally figured it out. 😅 Turns out I was looking at the wrong “game” folder.
No problem. I'm glad it worked out :D
Thank you for the tuto
It is absolutely crazy and wild that this game is free! So much customization and options that actually matter. It's insane this game isn't insanely popular. Well done!
:) I'm still here <3 I miss this game, I just replayed it once more and it never fails to tug the heartstrings. I love the creators!
I'm sobbing the ending caught me off guard: "thank you for starting a life here" i definitely will be buying the DLCs! Especially the wedding one :3
i played this game a couple years back but never really got far because my laptop died. but I got reminded of it because of a friend and bought it a couple of days ago and now am on my second playthrough! When I tell you I genuinely almost cried multiple times during the wedding dlc oh my lord. I just really love this game it gives me so many feels. Best money spent 💜
I love this game so much. I found it about a year ago, but I'm only leaving a comment now lmfao. This game will most likely stay as the best visual novel game I will ever play in my life. I cried when I finished the game, and I can't wait to slowly purchase the DLC's when I can- because I love this game so much!!! I'm so excited for the next game too! (I will also be getting all of the DLC for OL2 as well :3) it's 10/10 game!
10000000000000/10 game! I will forever be rooting for Jamie and Cove <3 Amazing work!
i would literally die for this game
I just finished this game, and I really don't know how to feel. It's so bittersweet. The game is fantastic. The character development is wonderful and really helps build the relationships between us/the main character and everyone else. I would like to know what happened to Shiloh, Jeremy, and Baxtor though...
Shiloh and Jeremy are actually from a previous game of their's, XOXO Droplets.
Really? I didn't know that. Thank you!
I LOVE YOU COVE, DEREK, AND BAXTER
I MISS HIM
REAL
Finally finished the game after tones of all nighters (but still gotta get some achievements) and this has really been such a beautiful game and it has made me want to bawl my eyes out alot!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!!! 😻😻😻😻😻😻💗💗💗💗💗💗
i didn't get this on itch, i have it on gog, absolutely love it, clean and the ability to scroll back using the mouse wheel is a life saver when you missclick as much as i do (i have dysgraphia and dyspraxia, its a pain and i make do) but i wanna ask, since over time i do wanna support the devs, im just curious to know, if i subscribe to the patreon, do i get the dlc independently or from from the patreon itself?
(i ask cus between not being tech savvy at all and simply just not being familiar with how any of this works, im kinda a touch lost on what to do)
I'm glad you like it! The Patreon is for bonus content, it can't be used like a storefront that sells DLC keys for other sites like Itch, GOG, or Steam. Backing there gets you sneak peeks to our upcoming game and can give you extra Our Life: Beginnings & Always Moments that aren't available anywhere besides Patreon.
i thank you, i presume dlc has to be acquired separately like how i grabbed the voiced names dlc from here then? if so, i'll definitely subscribe to the patreon
Yeah, the bonus moments are separate builds from the main game. You don't add them to your main our life folder.
Hey, so I'm not sure if I'm missing something, but I ended up getting the second Derek CG despite not having any of the DLC. I don't have any issue with it of course, but I'm just confused as to why it happened.
Also, congrats to the whole studio for having the top game on all of Itch.
Thanks for letting us know! I'm not sure why that happened either, but we'll check it out.
is it possible to fall in love with a girl? or its possible only play gay with cove? is it a yaoi game?
All the love interests are male and u can date them regardless of gender. But you can also be lesbian/bi/pan and just be cove's friend
so basically, cant i date and fall in love with a female?
nope, as far as I know
That's too bad I was really hyped for a second there
This game is focused on growing up with a little boy. If you'd like to romance a girl, you can follow the development of the next game in the Our Life series-
https://gbpatch.itch.io/our-life-nf
i actually love this game so much that for some reason it breaks my heart to see him
(MINOR STAGE 3 SPOILERS/SUGGESTIVE HUMOR)
i love Baxter, but he seriously could NOT keep it in his pants the first time he appeared on-screen. like, some of the first things he did were grin flirtatiously, invite himself over to where the player and Cove were standing, and then flirt(?) with Cove. and then he said he wouldn't be opposed to FUCKING US?? like, sir, we just met and you're already dripping all over my driveway- please calm down. that being said, i'm thoroughly enamored with him and will probably buy his DLC when i can. i love the game, and i can't recommend it enough<33.
this game made me realize how gay i am for cove. Thanks!
I realized just now that I've never left a review on this game which is a horrible error on my part. Anyways!!
I bought both the Derek and the Baxter dlc's, and I intend to buy all of the other dlc's too because I always need more Cove in my life <3 If anyone is feeling unsure about buying any of the dlc's, please do! The content is amazing as expected and there's so much more story waiting for you, not only with Cove but with other characters we didn't get to see a lot of in the main game!
This game... Where to start?? It made me cry more than once, both tears of joy and of sadness lol. I especially enjoyed the ways in which we interacted with our family and friends. Growing up with Cove and my sister, getting to know Cove's mom and dad, getting up to crazy shenanigans with our friends, all of it was and is enjoyable for me. Paired with the beautiful art and the different routes you can take in developing your relationship with Cove, it's an AMAZING game. One of my most favorite visual novels out there currently.
I truly cannot praise this game enough.
Cove is best boi!
words seriously cannot explain how big of an impact this game had on my life
left me feeling so empty when I finished it and I still cry over cove till this day :'))
This is in Spanish??
Awesome VN. I have one small question: Is Cove's booty hair green too?
HELPP 😭
Having played all the dlc and patreon content, I can say.... yes, it sure is.
OMG ?2?1?!21?2!1? when i get a job this will be the first thing my money goes to...........
ooo dam is he freaky tho???
I love this comment
I can't put into words on how much I love this sm. I was just looking at games to play then I saw this- I COULD NEVER IMAGINE I WOULD BE ATTACHED TO IT 😭💔
Definitely gonna be downloading all the dlcs when I can. < 333
I LOVE THIS SO MUCH AAAAA
i cannot believe this is free, its so good!! HOW did i not click on this when i saw it before??
Do you feel as though your flesh doesn't belong to you? When you fall into a sea of darkness, do your lung inflate from the weight of your sins. If you die will the suffering from this hell hole ever end? I will relive you from the weight of your corrupted and decayed flesh. Let me wear your skin. I will bare the weight of your sinful ways. I will take what I desire. I am the prophet. The savior of this hell scape. I will relinquish the filth that rots this earth. You will suffer as I erase your petty existence. Nobody will hear your screams of agony.
I dont remember writing this mb
bro what were you on 17 hours ago 😭
maybe they were high
uhhh
HUH????
I've been wanting to ask. I downloaded the Steam version including the DLC. Is there anyway to play the paid DLC on my phone without buying it again? T-T
Buying on Steam can't unlock it on Itch and Steam doesn't support Android. I'm sorry for that!
Oh, it's alright. I'll buy the DLC next time when I have the money. T-T
one of my favorite games !!
I LOVED THIS GAME SM I LOVE COVE THIS WAS SO GOOD <33333
can you give me a explain what the game is about or what can i do in the game please ? :)
just download it :]
COMO FAZ PRA TER UM COVE NA VIDA REAL????! Mano, simplesmente APAIXONADA nesse game, eu amei cada personagem e momento que passamos com eles, as mães da MC são as coisas mais lindas, sempre que elas apareciam eu me derretia de amor 💖
Minhas cenas favoritas com certeza são as da colina, me dá uma sensação tão gostosa de paz, ver eles caçando os vagalumes me deixou com lágrimas nos olhos. Outra que eu amo é a da viagem em família (onde a gente convida o Cove pra deitar com a gente) CARA como eu AMO essa cg, ele deitadinho todo envergonhado a coisa MAIS FOFA.
Eu gosto bastante como o Cove reage quando você faz algumas ações com ele (como sentar em cima dele) fica muito real como ele sempre lembra que você faz isso em outras ocasiões.
Eu COM CERTEZA vou comprar as dlcs, por que quase um dia 1 dia jogando esse game não é o suficiente, ele é tão bom que deveria ser infinito, eu realmente fiquei chocada que ele é gratuito (imagino o trabalho pra fazer uma obra de arte dessas) já até baixei o outro jogo de vocês (Our life: now anda forever) e estou muito ansiosa para jogar! Muito obrigada por essa experiência fofa e tão relaxante 💜
This is one of the best games I ever played. But now I'm having a problem, the game keeps closing when I try to play it. I played Our Life Now and Forever and everything was okay but with Our Life Beginings and Always I'm having this problem. Maybe it could just be my phone that can't run the game or something like that. I really love this game, I wish I could play it soon.
I know im late but if you still have the problem maybe try deleting jt and re-downloading it? Or just re-download it without deleting, it could be because of an update or something that you need to re-download it? I think i remember it happening to me and all i did was re-download it.
This game is wonderful. I bought all the dlc, besides the side romances, and i just never wanted it to end. Cove is such a well written and heartfelt character with so much depth, aswell as everyone one else. I fear this game has set my bar to high in regards to romance lol. Legit have no desire to get married irl, but still bought the dlc anyway for this man *sob*.
What I really enjoyed was the flexibility in gender, being able to transition as the story progressed. Those few moments of shared insecurity followed by reassurance was really touching.
Iwas shocked by how emotional i got throughout, which honestly has been really healing since ive feel disconnected from my emotions lately. Ngl, the credits song is something I probably wouldn't enjoy in any other context, but it still manages to make me choked up due to the sheer association of me knowing that the game is coming to a close. *sigh* But I'm excited to play around with more and explore the different sides of the main character.