AN IOU

This is a really atmospheric game. I like the art style and the music. I literally love these characters, they are so alive. Although the English in the game is not difficult, I still really hope that the game will have a Russian localization so that more people can enjoy it.

AN IOU é um estilo de jogo que me faz muito bem. Sinto falta de jogos como esse, com temáticas tão profundas e sombrias, nos colocando em posição de escolhas complexas que afetam diretamente a trajetória e o relacionamento dos personagens. Eu preciso citar que o jogo é simples no gameplay, mas os visuais e a soundtrack é incrível. Outro ponto muito interessante é a sensibilidade na abordagem da história que me faz perceber que existe uma relação muito pessoal e intima com a vida do criador e desenvolvedor do jogo. Eu pretendo jogar novamente o game e ver outros caminhos possíveis nesse jornada, e volto aqui para elaborar ainda mais minha crítica.

This is my first time playing a graphic novel styled game. That said as someone without experience, the gameplay, writing and artwork especially reminded me of the game Rusty Lake- which I absolutely loved. The art and animations seem heavily inspired by Twin Peaks/ David Lynch- another huge plus for me. The length was perfect and I really enjoyed unlocking in-game extras and Steam achievements. I loved the multimedia aspect and the soundtrack was stellar! These characters are relatable, mimicking the intricacies and oddities of being human; the unexpected alternate endings mirror the craziness we face in our sometimes chaotic lives. I would especially recommend this game to artists and lovers of art, dark humor enthusiasts, anyone that loves The Smiths, and hopeless romantics. I only wish I could play as any female characters to further their POV, and I’ll be anticipating a sequel!

Seeing inspirations from the Devil Came Through Here Trilogy was pretty nice to see. Regardless of that however, the visual style, writing and music really all comes together for such a depressing experience that makes me yearn for all the relationships i failed, friend and partner alike. Now i'm gonna listen to the music as much as possible and i hope to see more from Davey!