A downloadable game for Windows


Experience the effects of love at first sight and run through this minimalistic first-person runner game.


Take the role of "You". 

You find yourself in a strange grey town, with the goal to get groceries, yet among all the grey silhouettes you see one person, shining bright.

You follow this person but something is odd...


New feelings, new places, a new... You?


- Discover what you run from and see what is to unfold with non-stop running action in multiple levels

- Collect yummy drinks to get a bit slower, but also unlock entries in your diary, holding more inner thoughts.

- Play slow or play fast, let the story unfold or see how fast you can reach this special someone with an activateable timer.

- High narrative aspects, well embeded in the fast gameplay.

- Simple controls, completely playable with gamepad, keyboard or only mouse!

And much more...



Important


This game features flickering image effects and might be unsuitable or cause discomfort for a small percentage of people. 



Controls


In Short: Only left and right needed and what feels left or right should do left or right



Credits

All Songs and SFX are powered by EpidemicSound

Margareta - Easily Distracted

Margareta - Mint Condition

Philip Ayers - Resistive

Polar Nights - Frozen Water Not Ice

Gamepad Graphic Base by: Nicolas (Xelu) Berbece @xelubest

Download

Download
Lieblingsmensch.zip 252 MB

Install instructions

  1. Download "Lieblingsmensch.zip"
  2. Unzip the folder
  3. Start the executable with the custom icon
  4. Enjoy!

Development log

Comments

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I can't put into words what a bizarre story you can put into a little fun game. I'm overwhelmed... just wow. I think the visualization is well done from level to level, how the environment changes from "normal" to "uncomfortable" and finally "hope" is rewarded. The music is also suitable for the respective topic. The performance is increase by the controls, it kept simple but depending on the current level, it can be pure torture sometimes. Because you can't react in time at certain points and the character decides for some reason to run faster than a racing car without gears, which means I can't play the last level properly, and I almost have to break the game to somehow see the end. If the tracks were a bit longer in a few places and good mapping was used, it would be more pleasant to play. And not falling through the ground like a rocket every few seconds. So, now that I've finished my hate rant, I'll carry on as normal. The game is fun, collecting the collective to unlock a few extras that expand on the story is good. I also think it's good that the topic of social anxiety is addressed, whether you're perfect or a weirdo who has no place in life. In order to reinforce this feeling in the game, the visuals, text (most of which I couldn't read/that doesn't mean it's a negative thing), music and the character's own ever faster running are used. If you feel uncomfortable with the topic, you should get information or seek help. A tip for the victims and for unknown people who can unintentionally trigger panic by staring at another person. To conclude the review, it's a nice "short" thing you an give yourself, and you also learn something from watching the victim and the others. Believe me, it's worth playing through the game at least once, and if you feel like it you can also do 100% to see extra things in the diary. Anyway, this game is great for social anxiety experience. 8/10 Tears.https://img.itch.zone/aW1nLzE3MDU3Mjg0LmpwZw==/original/0pdNyM.jpg

Thank you for playing my game and staying your interpretation of the story, always exciting to hear what other people think. Sorry to hear, that you got struggles with the gameplay though! Always know I appreciate your comments a lot, they help me to get better with every project!