You can keep your save files as long as they're from the finished game! The DLC works seamlessly with the free base build. If you have saves from the old demo, those won't work.
Is there a way to delete your save files (specifically on a Mac)? I tried hovering my mouse over the saves in game and pressing delete but nothing happened.
Hm, I'm not sure. Usually that works on most computers. But you can try right clicking the application and viewing package contents. There likely will be a folder with saves somewhere in there and you can try deleting them. Sometimes the game just restores the saves, though it's possible they'll stay gone. And you can always just overwrite them with new save files.
Thanks anyways! I figured it out, I had to navigate manually to the save files and delete the unwanted ones. In case anyone else has this problem, I went through folders /users/username/library/RenPy/OurLife/ and then deleted all the files ending in ".save".
In case someone needs it: On Mac, you can delete save files by hovering the mouse over a save file and press the "delete button + fn + small upward button (above fn button)" at the same time :)
im not sure if anyone else may see this but I did find this and actually tried it and was frustrated when it didn't work. found out that in order to delete save files you actually hover over the in game slot with your cursor, then press the fn button, THEN press delete! hope this helps anyone who may come across this!!
Well, considering how nervous Cove gets when it comes to being near mc in the same bed, it makes complete sense why there wouldn't be any "going further", not at this point in their relationship.
Unless mc is an asshole who would push Cove into doing something he clearly wouldn't be comfortable with yet. But that would turn their relationship into a very toxic one, wouldn't it?
p.s.: I apologize if I come across as rude, that is not my intention.
I simply agree with all comments here. This game is one of the very few things which saved this year. Everything is simply perfect, I love my sweet marshmallow boy Cove and I adored the small family interactions we had through the game (as someone who didn't have the luck to grow up in a happy family, these small words of comfort were incredible heart-warming). I'm already super excited for the third DLC and the epilogue! I really thank you from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful and sweet game, i think it really changed the way I view my own life
Absolutely stunning and lovable game. It brings this nostalgia feeling of childhood and warmth. Excellent execution of atmosphere creation, character developement, the story itself, and stunning visuals with beautiful music. I absolutely had to buy the DLCs! I just finished the free game and I haven't been this content in a loooong, long time. Going to replay now with the DLCs :D! Thank you for creating such a masterpiece. ^^
i've been a supporter of this game for several months, and bought both dlc the moment i woke up on release day. late last night, i completed my first playthrough. there's no telling how much our life has lifted my spirits— it's a beautiful experience, with every detail and interaction breathing life into the setting and characters. and cove, my sweet boy!! there were so many times when i had to walk away from my laptop just to recover from how cute he was... i love him so much that i cried all the way through his confession and the rest of the ending.
thanks to all the writers, artists, developers, producers, and others who made this game happen! i can't seem to find enough words to express how grateful i am to play such a wonderful game— our life has filled my heart with so much joy. i'm looking forward to the upcoming dlc as well!
I just spent two days playing this game nearly non stop. I can't express how much I love this game. I love my friends, my parents, Cove's parents. Cove himself. I haven't cried playing a game in a long time but man I bawled. This game hit really close to home and its so wholesome. It was what I needed right now and it holds a special place in my heart. I don't think I've ever been attached to fictional characters as much as I was attached to the family and friends you crafted for me here. Thank you so much.
i have been following this game for awhile and im really excited for the release. so i update the game and bought the dlc right away when its available. but i cant bring myself to finish the game quickly, just to think that i will finish the game hurt so bad. so i play it slowly, taking brakes in between moments and just taking my time with it. and i loved every moments i spend with this game! it truly felt like being alive once again and be excited for whats coming next! every character holds a special place in my heart and i love each one of them, everything about this game is just full of live and it capture the nostalgic feeling very well. saying that im emotionally attached to this game is an understatement.. wanna hug my game fam and friends so bad</3
i dealt with goodbyes really badly so at the last moment in step 3 i just cried the entire time lmaooo. you gave us the perfect ending for cove and mc, i felt resolved even tho it hurts, and the ending song!!! it capture the moment perfectly!!! GOD i cant help but to just break down and sob my eyes out
thank you so much for creating this game!!! i will cherished and love it forever, hehe! cant wait for the next dlc and step 4! i wish you the best in life<3
i haven't done all the moments in step 3 yet but ahh i needed to comment on how much i love this game! i've been following it for a while now and it never once stopped floating around in my head since the very first demo build i played. it's such a gentle experience and the story progression is very satisfying, everything you get to go through with cove makes you love him more every time, and so on.
all the little details you choose get called back to (and can change, like your sexuality and hobbies, etc.!) in one way or another and when they do it brings such a warm feeling. there's a lot of branches and dialogues that appear after specific choices only, and i applaud the coding team so much for that because it's super exhausting to code but extremely well done here! the art, voice acting and music also all add to the feel-good theme, and a detail i adore is how the step 1 dialogue compares to later ones; it really builds this fondness of watching all the characters grow up. seeing cove go from this blunt, distant kid to a more confident and polite guy is heartwarming :]
my favorite scenes are definitely the rv/loft one in step 2 and the charity event as a whole in step 3 + cove talking about his sexuality made me so proud and i went <:') irl because it was so sweet haha. thinking about this game makes me so happy, thank you for your hard work!! all these characters have a special place in my heart and i'm so excited to see more from this team!! <3 <3
Hi. I have done everything according to instruction in part 2 dlc, and now even base game won't launch. Can you please help me? I love that game, and I want to spend more time playing it :(
Thank you in advance, I hope I'm not giving you too much trouble...
If the game isn't launching I'd recommend deleting all the files and downloading them fresh and trying it again. It's possible the DLC files weren't fully in the right place or that your virus scanner now has a problem with the game, that's happened to a few people. Also don't download any of the files using the Itch App. We recently discovered that also makes the DLCs not work right. Of and did you make sure the folder was properly extracted before it was added to the game? The way it is when it's first downloaded won't work, it has to be unzipped first. If none of those are the problem, you can try emailing us at our support email and you can send us screengrabs of what everything looks like on your end ^^
Thank you so much for helping! I've made almost all of the things you told me not to, haha I'm gonna try these solutions tomorrow, and I believe it will fix the problem. Thank you for your response, and making such amazing game, you are the best! And yet again, sorry for making trouble for you ^^"
i love this game SO DAMN MUCHHH. im so happy i got to experience such an amazing game like this, holy crap. i just gotta say, this game will always stick with me. unforgettable game! cant wait for more updates onto the game. :)
I love this game! You guys rock, this is the first game that made me buy the DLCs immediately--I really enjoyed having my MC grow up with Cove, not to mention the wholesome family moments (Pam and Noelani are couple goals!) . Also I can relate with Elizabeth about being adopted, knowing you could've had another life so different from your present is sad yet mystifying... I also want to report what I think is a bug, in Step 2 moment Family there was the part where the moms and Lee left Cove and my MC alone to talk, but the next line after that is a repeat (but without Lee this time). It's really minor, don't worry, it just kinda...bugged me :) (okay imma show myself out)
God, I can't express how much I love this game and how I fell in love with Cove Holden. I've never understood how and why people would attach themselves to fictional characters, but playing this game made my heart melt. I've played the entire game (Step 1-3) twice, both being romantic route, have unlocked almost every scene, and I just adore it. The art style, characters, scenery, tone, and feel of the game all comes together in this interactive fiction story where your choices can really change Cove, while inserting yourself into a second life. I've only been following the development since June, but I can say with my entire heart that I've grown way too attached with just a game.
AAAAHHHHH I FINISHED A ROMANTIC ROUTE FOR COVE N LET ME TELL YOU THIS SHIT HITS DIFFERENT WHEN LISTENING TO LUST FOR LIFE BY LANA DEL REY OMG I ALMOST CRIED A COUPLE OF TIMES THE WHOLESOMENESS I JUST I CAN'T- YOU GUYS ARE LEGENDARY TO CREATE SOMETHING THIS BEAUTIFUL WHAT'S WRONG WITH Y'ALL I JUST *UGLY SOBBING* I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT UPDATE/STEP EVEN IF IT IS A PROLOGUE ;-; ;-;
So this isn't a super big deal, but my character creation screen seems to have reset between step 1 and step 2? I wouldn't mind except my MC is now locked to tan skin and black eyes, which I didn't pick for the first step. That said, I really love the game! Thank you so much for making it! :)
After two solid days of playing non stop the game, i can finally say that this was the most heartwarming and happy expirience i had with a VN. No kiding, the fact that as i grew my MC, Cove also grew with me and adapted to my MC personality and our delicated romance...I CANT! MY HEART! THIS GAME IS TOO MUCH TOO MY HEART!! Im so hooked up on the story that when i get my first creditcard my first purchaise will be these DLC´s...I need more ;;_;; And expect a donation, you guys deserve so much more money for making this master pice!
Please do more games like this! This is exactly what i was looking for in a VN! This is what we needed to make 2020 worth a dam -_-
I just finished my first play through of the game and when I tell you I CRIED! At the end of step 3 after that beach day with everyone, I was halfway through all of them saying goodbye to the MC and this realisation that the game was most likely ending after that hit me LIKE A TRUCK and I started BAWLING my eyes out!
It took me close to 10h to finish the game with me skipping through step 1 and half of step 2 as I had played the demo and realising the game was ending was the most upsetting thing that happened to me all day (and I had 2 tests and also had to go to school early cuz I have a club)!
So let me take a moment to applaud everyone that worked on this game! This was easily the best, most immersive game I've ever had the chance to play and for FREE!? I am so extremely happy with everything! Not to forget the LGBTQ+ community representation, like y'all SNAPPED SO HARD!
Y'all have to excuse my unprofessional writing but I'm crying from happiness and sadness at the same time.
ALSO that drawing with the bouquet at the end of the credits had me crying again in 0.00002 seconds!
I have so many good things to say but then the comment would get to long so I'm gonna leave it at that! 💞
sorry if it's a dramatic text but I just finished playing and I want to say that OH MY GOD I AM CRYING SO MUCH, i'm following the game since some versions of demo and I was VERY excited to play, I already had high expectations, but it walked up to me and said "YOU HAVE NO IDEA" and I can say with absolute certainty that I loved every moment playing. as a trans person, I felt very happy by the representativeness, this game definitely became a great comfort to me. thanks for introducing us cove :)
Not really, it's more like a normal VN where it's one very long series of scenes rather than a bunch of separate vignettes. But there will still be many of choices in the scenes and eventually be three totally different versions; a version where you're not romancing anyone or romancing Cove, a version where you're romantic Derek, and a version where you're romancing Baxter.
Been following this game's beta releases for months now. It's one of my all-time favorites. Pure wholesomeness, complete roleplaying freedom (no win/lose states! just play how you want!) and it really captures the feel of a summer with friends at each of the life stages they present. I highly recommend it. And the DLCs are well worth it, too, if you like the base game!
I've played with both DLC and if you're on the fence about purchasing, just buy them. This is genuinely one of the most immersive, well written and beautiful games I have ever played. The amount of specific references to previous events and how curated the story is towards your choices is unbelievable. I am so thankful to the creators for releasing it and allowing us to enjoy it.
This game is so precious and amazing I blushed and screamed from excitement and embarrassment WHY DOES COVE HAVE TO BE SUCH A FREAKING CUTIE I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH i never want to finish it TwT I want to cherish it forever
Guys! This was great! I've been following the development of this game for a while now, and I'm so proud of how it turned out. I had two main play-throughs; the first was personal and platonic, and the second was fun and romantic.
I cried a lot during my first play-through, because it was so relatable! As a 19 year-old who struggles to see her future as a likely disaster, I was bawling. It made me feel a lot better about it all <333
The second was sweet! I loved the representation and diversity of gender and sexuality in this game. Cove was an adorable partner :P
It's outtt!!! I'm unfortunately unable to play it yet due to school, but I know as soon as I finish the main story I'll probably buy all available DLCs and just waste away from playing it all at once! It's such an amazingly written game, and the fact that you guys at GBPG were able to push through hardships and persevere to get the polished product out truly means so much to so many people! Thank you for giving us this to experience :)
After waiting for the full release for months now, I ended up finishing the game the same day it came out. This game gives me so many butterflies and I absolutely love the humor and romance that fills the game. I really, really love this project and I can’t even express how much the representation of demisexual and panromantic means for me, someone who is both and struggles with it. During my playthrough I felt emotional on several occasions and there were so many moments where I could completely relate to Cove (and many more moments where I wished I was actually living the life of the main character in real life 😅 yes I may have developed a crush on Cove, sue me). All in all, the experience is extremely well made and I will certainly be playing through it again and again (just like I did with the demos). Thank you for creating this gem, my heart is happy.
hiii i finished the game a few hours ago (got me way too emotional, 11/10) and now i'm interested in getting the DLCs but i was wondering... if i buy the DLCs on steam and i also wanted them on itch i'd have to buy them again right? i don't necessarily need the DLCs for both versions but i'm curious lol;; btw amazing job on the game!!! been following it for a while and i'm so happy with how it turned out :D
this is gonna be a very long review, but i need to share it!!!
I just finished the game and im cryyyyyiiiing so much. I remember clearly to this day how I found this for the first time and I was sad that it was only a demo. And then, so many months later, its finally out! At the start of November, I was sooo looking forward to it and I couldnt wait. But when the actual day came, I forgot it was gonna be released! I remembered only few hours before and it made my day instantly better. After it came out, I played for a whole day and sadlyI wasnt able to finish it, so I had to continue on the next day. Im so so so happy that this game exists - I dont know just jhbcdfnsj this game is such a blessing and I cant imagine not knowing about this. Its a masterpiece in which I want to invest my money when I will be able to. I laughed and cried so many times during this game and after finishing it, I feel so weird - Im so sad that it ended (well, waiting for Epilogue in 2021 of course) and at the same time, Im so happy its finally out and I could see the relationship between Cove and MC grow. I just dont know how to thank creators for this game (with money of course, but Im not very rich right now sigh). I love this game with my whole heart and wow, it has been such a journey - me looking for updates every month, also I remember the disappointment when the release got delayed! But at the same time, I feel such a big respect for everyone who worked on this game. I just cant express my feelings with words, its so hard. Thank you so much for this game <3 One of the best games Ive ever played, one of the best experiences Ive ever had. Thank you so much.
Hi! I’ve played through the game and noticed a bug.
In step 3, during the charity event, Cove doesn’t switch to his formal wear. Then, at the end during the confession scene with the cg, instead of the formal wear there’s a blank space.
This was his casual outfit, his personality was cold and between mixed and sporty.
I finally played through it all last night and GIIIIIIIRRRRRRLLLLL, I CANT! This is a masterpiece! Especially becoz im a demisexual myself! ( ;A; ) I FELT LIKE I WAS CONSTANTLY CRYING! WTF COVE! you're too wonderful! I love him so much, it all felt so natural and not forced at all! I cant even begin to explain how I feel, it was so overwhelming I was trying to hide that i was constantly crying in front of my PC to my family hhahaha! This is the best thing ever, periodt! I really liked how he also had flaws and not this perfect being who's incapable of doing anything wrong too! I thought he was perfect at first, but then I saw his flaws and it really was so humanizing. Finding someone, liking them, going past that superficial liking, and learning to actually love who you found flaws and all! I JUST- ahhhhhhhhh! I CANT! it got me feeling so soft and ughhhhhh! LOVE YOU, COVE! I'm looking forward to step 4! and that wedding DLC! I'm gonna ready my tissues!
I just finished playing the game and if i'm being honest, it had me in tears by the end not gonna lie. This game was beautiful and so sweet and honestly one of my favorite games I have ever played. I need to buy the soundtrack, the credits song was so beautiful and so was all the music for the game. Cove is such a sweetheart and I can't wait for the epilogue (though I guess i'm gonna have to hehe). I just want to thank everyone who helped make this game because it really moved me and is probably going to be one of those games that sticks with me forever. Welp, those were my thoughts on the game. Keep up the good work! (I just realized how much of a jumbled mess that was hehe) P.S. Also, I just remembered that Cove is a PanDemic like me! That made me so happy ngl.
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Is there a way to add the DLC to a game without upsetting your saves? I'd like some DLC but I'm not emotionally ready to start the game again
You can keep your save files as long as they're from the finished game! The DLC works seamlessly with the free base build. If you have saves from the old demo, those won't work.
Good to know, thanks!
Is there a way to delete your save files (specifically on a Mac)? I tried hovering my mouse over the saves in game and pressing delete but nothing happened.
Hm, I'm not sure. Usually that works on most computers. But you can try right clicking the application and viewing package contents. There likely will be a folder with saves somewhere in there and you can try deleting them. Sometimes the game just restores the saves, though it's possible they'll stay gone. And you can always just overwrite them with new save files.
Thanks anyways! I figured it out, I had to navigate manually to the save files and delete the unwanted ones. In case anyone else has this problem, I went through folders /users/username/library/RenPy/OurLife/ and then deleted all the files ending in ".save".
I'm glad you found a way and thank you for sharing what you did ^^
No problem, I really love the game and I'm excited to play the DLCs and any future content!
In case someone needs it: On Mac, you can delete save files by hovering the mouse over a save file and press the "delete button + fn + small upward button (above fn button)" at the same time :)
im not sure if anyone else may see this but I did find this and actually tried it and was frustrated when it didn't work. found out that in order to delete save files you actually hover over the in game slot with your cursor, then press the fn button, THEN press delete! hope this helps anyone who may come across this!!
Thank you so much, that worked for me!
is there any y'know ;))) moments that go further than lip touching or... pls the otome gods have spoiled me one too many times before
Well, considering how nervous Cove gets when it comes to being near mc in the same bed, it makes complete sense why there wouldn't be any "going further", not at this point in their relationship.
Unless mc is an asshole who would push Cove into doing something he clearly wouldn't be comfortable with yet. But that would turn their relationship into a very toxic one, wouldn't it?
p.s.: I apologize if I come across as rude, that is not my intention.
Have a nice day!
there's going to be an 18+ patreon exclusive dlc... not sure when, but it'll be available to the $5 tier and above
I simply agree with all comments here. This game is one of the very few things which saved this year. Everything is simply perfect, I love my sweet marshmallow boy Cove and I adored the small family interactions we had through the game (as someone who didn't have the luck to grow up in a happy family, these small words of comfort were incredible heart-warming). I'm already super excited for the third DLC and the epilogue! I really thank you from the bottom of my heart for this wonderful and sweet game, i think it really changed the way I view my own life
Absolutely stunning and lovable game. It brings this nostalgia feeling of childhood and warmth. Excellent execution of atmosphere creation, character developement, the story itself, and stunning visuals with beautiful music. I absolutely had to buy the DLCs! I just finished the free game and I haven't been this content in a loooong, long time. Going to replay now with the DLCs :D! Thank you for creating such a masterpiece. ^^
i've been a supporter of this game for several months, and bought both dlc the moment i woke up on release day. late last night, i completed my first playthrough. there's no telling how much our life has lifted my spirits— it's a beautiful experience, with every detail and interaction breathing life into the setting and characters. and cove, my sweet boy!! there were so many times when i had to walk away from my laptop just to recover from how cute he was... i love him so much that i cried all the way through his confession and the rest of the ending.
thanks to all the writers, artists, developers, producers, and others who made this game happen! i can't seem to find enough words to express how grateful i am to play such a wonderful game— our life has filled my heart with so much joy. i'm looking forward to the upcoming dlc as well!
I just spent two days playing this game nearly non stop. I can't express how much I love this game. I love my friends, my parents, Cove's parents. Cove himself. I haven't cried playing a game in a long time but man I bawled. This game hit really close to home and its so wholesome. It was what I needed right now and it holds a special place in my heart. I don't think I've ever been attached to fictional characters as much as I was attached to the family and friends you crafted for me here. Thank you so much.
came for the cute boy, stayed for the gender affirming juice
Is ther going to be a step with them being elderly, I would love that, also, this is the first game of this type that I actually enjo
a whole rant coming!!!
i have been following this game for awhile and im really excited for the release. so i update the game and bought the dlc right away when its available. but i cant bring myself to finish the game quickly, just to think that i will finish the game hurt so bad. so i play it slowly, taking brakes in between moments and just taking my time with it. and i loved every moments i spend with this game! it truly felt like being alive once again and be excited for whats coming next! every character holds a special place in my heart and i love each one of them, everything about this game is just full of live and it capture the nostalgic feeling very well. saying that im emotionally attached to this game is an understatement.. wanna hug my game fam and friends so bad</3
i dealt with goodbyes really badly so at the last moment in step 3 i just cried the entire time lmaooo. you gave us the perfect ending for cove and mc, i felt resolved even tho it hurts, and the ending song!!! it capture the moment perfectly!!! GOD i cant help but to just break down and sob my eyes out
thank you so much for creating this game!!! i will cherished and love it forever, hehe! cant wait for the next dlc and step 4! i wish you the best in life<3
Love this game very much. Is the any way to make Cove confess feelings first?
I'm glad you like the game ^^. And yep! Here's a little guide for that:
https://gb-patch.tumblr.com/post/635072495755673600/is-there-a-way-to-get-cove-t...
i haven't done all the moments in step 3 yet but ahh i needed to comment on how much i love this game! i've been following it for a while now and it never once stopped floating around in my head since the very first demo build i played. it's such a gentle experience and the story progression is very satisfying, everything you get to go through with cove makes you love him more every time, and so on.
all the little details you choose get called back to (and can change, like your sexuality and hobbies, etc.!) in one way or another and when they do it brings such a warm feeling. there's a lot of branches and dialogues that appear after specific choices only, and i applaud the coding team so much for that because it's super exhausting to code but extremely well done here! the art, voice acting and music also all add to the feel-good theme, and a detail i adore is how the step 1 dialogue compares to later ones; it really builds this fondness of watching all the characters grow up. seeing cove go from this blunt, distant kid to a more confident and polite guy is heartwarming :]
my favorite scenes are definitely the rv/loft one in step 2 and the charity event as a whole in step 3 + cove talking about his sexuality made me so proud and i went <:') irl because it was so sweet haha. thinking about this game makes me so happy, thank you for your hard work!! all these characters have a special place in my heart and i'm so excited to see more from this team!! <3 <3
Hi. I have done everything according to instruction in part 2 dlc, and now even base game won't launch. Can you please help me? I love that game, and I want to spend more time playing it :(
Thank you in advance, I hope I'm not giving you too much trouble...
If the game isn't launching I'd recommend deleting all the files and downloading them fresh and trying it again. It's possible the DLC files weren't fully in the right place or that your virus scanner now has a problem with the game, that's happened to a few people. Also don't download any of the files using the Itch App. We recently discovered that also makes the DLCs not work right. Of and did you make sure the folder was properly extracted before it was added to the game? The way it is when it's first downloaded won't work, it has to be unzipped first. If none of those are the problem, you can try emailing us at our support email and you can send us screengrabs of what everything looks like on your end ^^
gb.patch.games@gmail.com
Thank you so much for helping! I've made almost all of the things you told me not to, haha I'm gonna try these solutions tomorrow, and I believe it will fix the problem. Thank you for your response, and making such amazing game, you are the best! And yet again, sorry for making trouble for you ^^"
No problem! I hope things all work out :D
i love this game SO DAMN MUCHHH. im so happy i got to experience such an amazing game like this, holy crap. i just gotta say, this game will always stick with me. unforgettable game! cant wait for more updates onto the game. :)
I also want to report what I think is a bug, in Step 2 moment Family there was the part where the moms and Lee left Cove and my MC alone to talk, but the next line after that is a repeat (but without Lee this time). It's really minor, don't worry, it just kinda...bugged me :) (okay imma show myself out)
God, I can't express how much I love this game and how I fell in love with Cove Holden. I've never understood how and why people would attach themselves to fictional characters, but playing this game made my heart melt. I've played the entire game (Step 1-3) twice, both being romantic route, have unlocked almost every scene, and I just adore it. The art style, characters, scenery, tone, and feel of the game all comes together in this interactive fiction story where your choices can really change Cove, while inserting yourself into a second life. I've only been following the development since June, but I can say with my entire heart that I've grown way too attached with just a game.
AAAAHHHHH I FINISHED A ROMANTIC ROUTE FOR COVE N LET ME TELL YOU THIS SHIT HITS DIFFERENT WHEN LISTENING TO LUST FOR LIFE BY LANA DEL REY OMG I ALMOST CRIED A COUPLE OF TIMES THE WHOLESOMENESS I JUST I CAN'T- YOU GUYS ARE LEGENDARY TO CREATE SOMETHING THIS BEAUTIFUL WHAT'S WRONG WITH Y'ALL I JUST *UGLY SOBBING* I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT UPDATE/STEP EVEN IF IT IS A PROLOGUE ;-; ;-;
So this isn't a super big deal, but my character creation screen seems to have reset between step 1 and step 2? I wouldn't mind except my MC is now locked to tan skin and black eyes, which I didn't pick for the first step. That said, I really love the game! Thank you so much for making it! :)
This made me feel things so amazing game hope you make more DLCs and continue to update the game with new content cause want moreee!!!
After two solid days of playing non stop the game, i can finally say that this was the most heartwarming and happy expirience i had with a VN. No kiding, the fact that as i grew my MC, Cove also grew with me and adapted to my MC personality and our delicated romance...I CANT! MY HEART! THIS GAME IS TOO MUCH TOO MY HEART!! Im so hooked up on the story that when i get my first creditcard my first purchaise will be these DLC´s...I need more ;;_;; And expect a donation, you guys deserve so much more money for making this master pice!
Please do more games like this! This is exactly what i was looking for in a VN! This is what we needed to make 2020 worth a dam -_-
Sorry for misspellings ;;_;;
Congrats, you managed to make me fall for Cove.
I just finished my first play through of the game and when I tell you I CRIED! At the end of step 3 after that beach day with everyone, I was halfway through all of them saying goodbye to the MC and this realisation that the game was most likely ending after that hit me LIKE A TRUCK and I started BAWLING my eyes out!
It took me close to 10h to finish the game with me skipping through step 1 and half of step 2 as I had played the demo and realising the game was ending was the most upsetting thing that happened to me all day (and I had 2 tests and also had to go to school early cuz I have a club)!
So let me take a moment to applaud everyone that worked on this game! This was easily the best, most immersive game I've ever had the chance to play and for FREE!? I am so extremely happy with everything! Not to forget the LGBTQ+ community representation, like y'all SNAPPED SO HARD!
Y'all have to excuse my unprofessional writing but I'm crying from happiness and sadness at the same time.
ALSO that drawing with the bouquet at the end of the credits had me crying again in 0.00002 seconds!
I have so many good things to say but then the comment would get to long so I'm gonna leave it at that! 💞
sorry if it's a dramatic text but I just finished playing and I want to say that OH MY GOD I AM CRYING SO MUCH, i'm following the game since some versions of demo and I was VERY excited to play, I already had high expectations, but it walked up to me and said "YOU HAVE NO IDEA" and I can say with absolute certainty that I loved every moment playing. as a trans person, I felt very happy by the representativeness, this game definitely became a great comfort to me. thanks for introducing us cove :)
So i kinda had a question about the step 4. is that something that everyone can get or is the a payed for option
It's free! Everyone will be able to play it, though it's an epilogue rather than a main part of the game.
Are there moments for this step?
Not really, it's more like a normal VN where it's one very long series of scenes rather than a bunch of separate vignettes. But there will still be many of choices in the scenes and eventually be three totally different versions; a version where you're not romancing anyone or romancing Cove, a version where you're romantic Derek, and a version where you're romancing Baxter.
Ooh; thank you for the reply!
No problem C:
ahhh ok ok thank you. Also thank you for your guys hard work I absolutely love this game
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Been following this game's beta releases for months now. It's one of my all-time favorites. Pure wholesomeness, complete roleplaying freedom (no win/lose states! just play how you want!) and it really captures the feel of a summer with friends at each of the life stages they present. I highly recommend it. And the DLCs are well worth it, too, if you like the base game!
I've played with both DLC and if you're on the fence about purchasing, just buy them. This is genuinely one of the most immersive, well written and beautiful games I have ever played. The amount of specific references to previous events and how curated the story is towards your choices is unbelievable. I am so thankful to the creators for releasing it and allowing us to enjoy it.
This game is so precious and amazing I blushed and screamed from excitement and embarrassment WHY DOES COVE HAVE TO BE SUCH A FREAKING CUTIE I LOVE THIS GAME SO MUCH i never want to finish it TwT I want to cherish it forever
This was just so amazing! I love Cove so much, he's so precious. I can't wait for step 4!
Guys! This was great! I've been following the development of this game for a while now, and I'm so proud of how it turned out. I had two main play-throughs; the first was personal and platonic, and the second was fun and romantic.
I cried a lot during my first play-through, because it was so relatable! As a 19 year-old who struggles to see her future as a likely disaster, I was bawling. It made me feel a lot better about it all <333
The second was sweet! I loved the representation and diversity of gender and sexuality in this game. Cove was an adorable partner :P
It's outtt!!! I'm unfortunately unable to play it yet due to school, but I know as soon as I finish the main story I'll probably buy all available DLCs and just waste away from playing it all at once! It's such an amazingly written game, and the fact that you guys at GBPG were able to push through hardships and persevere to get the polished product out truly means so much to so many people! Thank you for giving us this to experience :)
After waiting for the full release for months now, I ended up finishing the game the same day it came out. This game gives me so many butterflies and I absolutely love the humor and romance that fills the game. I really, really love this project and I can’t even express how much the representation of demisexual and panromantic means for me, someone who is both and struggles with it. During my playthrough I felt emotional on several occasions and there were so many moments where I could completely relate to Cove (and many more moments where I wished I was actually living the life of the main character in real life 😅 yes I may have developed a crush on Cove, sue me). All in all, the experience is extremely well made and I will certainly be playing through it again and again (just like I did with the demos). Thank you for creating this gem, my heart is happy.
Hello! I juts finished playing the game! I had so much fun! I loved everyminute! I can't wait for the next Step! Keep it up! :D <3
hiii i finished the game a few hours ago (got me way too emotional, 11/10) and now i'm interested in getting the DLCs but i was wondering... if i buy the DLCs on steam and i also wanted them on itch i'd have to buy them again right? i don't necessarily need the DLCs for both versions but i'm curious lol;; btw amazing job on the game!!! been following it for a while and i'm so happy with how it turned out :D
this is gonna be a very long review, but i need to share it!!!
I just finished the game and im cryyyyyiiiing so much. I remember clearly to this day how I found this for the first time and I was sad that it was only a demo. And then, so many months later, its finally out! At the start of November, I was sooo looking forward to it and I couldnt wait. But when the actual day came, I forgot it was gonna be released! I remembered only few hours before and it made my day instantly better. After it came out, I played for a whole day and sadly I wasnt able to finish it, so I had to continue on the next day. Im so so so happy that this game exists - I dont know just jhbcdfnsj this game is such a blessing and I cant imagine not knowing about this. Its a masterpiece in which I want to invest my money when I will be able to. I laughed and cried so many times during this game and after finishing it, I feel so weird - Im so sad that it ended (well, waiting for Epilogue in 2021 of course) and at the same time, Im so happy its finally out and I could see the relationship between Cove and MC grow. I just dont know how to thank creators for this game (with money of course, but Im not very rich right now
sigh). I love this game with my whole heart and wow, it has been such a journey - me looking for updates every month, also I remember the disappointment when the release got delayed! But at the same time, I feel such a big respect for everyone who worked on this game. I just cant express my feelings with words, its so hard. Thank you so much for this game <3 One of the best games Ive ever played, one of the best experiences Ive ever had. Thank you so much.i just downloaded it right now! i cant wait to play it props to the dev team for working so hard on this!
Hi! I’ve played through the game and noticed a bug.
In step 3, during the charity event, Cove doesn’t switch to his formal wear. Then, at the end during the confession scene with the cg, instead of the formal wear there’s a blank space.
Thank you for the report! We'll look into the problem.
I finally played through it all last night and GIIIIIIIRRRRRRLLLLL, I CANT! This is a masterpiece! Especially becoz im a demisexual myself! ( ;A; ) I FELT LIKE I WAS CONSTANTLY CRYING! WTF COVE! you're too wonderful! I love him so much, it all felt so natural and not forced at all! I cant even begin to explain how I feel, it was so overwhelming I was trying to hide that i was constantly crying in front of my PC to my family hhahaha! This is the best thing ever, periodt! I really liked how he also had flaws and not this perfect being who's incapable of doing anything wrong too! I thought he was perfect at first, but then I saw his flaws and it really was so humanizing. Finding someone, liking them, going past that superficial liking, and learning to actually love who you found flaws and all! I JUST- ahhhhhhhhh! I CANT! it got me feeling so soft and ughhhhhh! LOVE YOU, COVE! I'm looking forward to step 4! and that wedding DLC! I'm gonna ready my tissues!
I just finished playing the game and if i'm being honest, it had me in tears by the end not gonna lie. This game was beautiful and so sweet and honestly one of my favorite games I have ever played. I need to buy the soundtrack, the credits song was so beautiful and so was all the music for the game. Cove is such a sweetheart and I can't wait for the epilogue (though I guess i'm gonna have to hehe). I just want to thank everyone who helped make this game because it really moved me and is probably going to be one of those games that sticks with me forever. Welp, those were my thoughts on the game. Keep up the good work! (I just realized how much of a jumbled mess that was hehe) P.S. Also, I just remembered that Cove is a PanDemic like me! That made me so happy ngl.