EyeOS
A short, queer (and borderline nonsensical) mystery game where you are trying to find out what happened to your missing friend by rooting around in their computer. Play by clicking on things and searching terms in the EyeOS home screen! Note: try to keep search terms concise, and *don't press enter*---it'll search on its own, and hitting enter will disrupt results. Also I figured it would be played in one sitting, so it does not currently have save states (but I can add them if people want).
Submission to the Safe In our World Game Dev Champions game jam, solo over 25 category.
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This game is concerned with anxiety, dysphoria, and isolation. It discusses these topics lightheartedly but with sincerity, since that reflects my own approach to my own struggles. Thought it might be a good fit for a game jam about mental health and, well, being safe in our world.Credits:
- Written and Designed by Trainspotter
- Built in Decker, a multimedia sketchpad made by Internet Janitor
- Wiggly Paint and Twine interpreter by Internet Janitor
- Moveable macWindow contraption by Faffotron; many, many others by Internet Janitor
- Lino print by pragmattics on Twitter
- Song by Maya
- Icons by Leo Red
Accidentally (but definitively) inspired by En Abime! Check it out, if you dare >:)
PS: I included editable versions in the downloads in case anybody likes the format of the game and would enjoy experimenting with making interactive fiction of their own using it as a template! Just please credit me if you do so :)
Documentation for using Decker can be found at http://beyondloom.com/decker/
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Development log
- Indiepocalypse!45 days ago
- Bug Fixes, Plans, and GratitudeJun 11, 2024
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I don't think I have the right words to describe how much I enjoyed this, but I can surely say that this was such a unique experience! really feels like an ascension from the limitation of the body and the others' judgement.
i dont fully understand it, but even so this moves me
Does the ending song have a title? Is it uploaded somewhere maybe? It sound so good its like I wanna listen to it on repeat so baddd. And, overall, this game was such a AMAZINGLY GREAT experience omg, the way it was written? Reading through all that, I felt it so much. I love it.
What a game. What a game.
Damn good job.
this is adorible
This is such a good game! as a huge fan of "last seen online" and "Out of CTRL" this was like a gift from the gods themselves, I spent 3 out of my 6 school periods exploring every nook and cranny of the game. Thank you
i loved it. a narrative of nonbinary experience (though you can't really be non-binary in their situation lol)
That's...amazing. Beautiful. Thought-provoking and well-written and clever, all at once.
This was such a wonderful fun game, puzzles weren't too hard. But I think im just slow because I was stuck on the desktop search bar for ages not realising I had to type in desktop LOL.
The ending imo was sweet, ending song is such a good tune as well!
i think i beat it by accident after like 2 minutes
truly a wonderful experience
what a wonderful experience!! i felt like i related to a lot of topics (artfully!!) discussed here. the fear of the flesh, the fear of their eyes, and the fear of just being honest really made me feel seen and i wudnt have expected so much from a game so short but you surprised me:) kudos to the silly yet satisfying ending as well, id be crying by now if it didnt end the way it did. incredible work :))
This absolutely just. Slays. Slaps. You cooked. I'm acting like MC here using jokes instead of speaking, but you get it. I got the end a bit early, so time to replay until (cough) every nook and cranny is explored
10/10 AMAZING I WANT TO KISS THAT COMPUTER
this was just... I'm speachless. I loved the weirdness and the unsettling nature of this.
i loved it. a narrative of nonbinary experience (though you can't really be non-binary in their situation lol)
I might have skipped to the end..... jumping through a lot of needed hoops to get there (i thinK)??
Great game though
i have got 3 long legs on my screen :/
is the friend's eyes in the end the nonbinary flag on purpose?? (please say yes) this game already hits incredibly hard and having my identity IN it would just makes it feel extra close to home. i feel so seen thank u for making this
I just finished the game and honestly, the trans experience is incredibly real. It permeates every single pixel, every word, and every feeling those pixels and words induce. I think, here, that the flag is definitely on purpose. Two eyes yellow, another purple, one black, and two white... the exact colors of the pride flag. It's hard to see it any other way.
This is such a cool concept, really enjoyed it
i made an account just to comment on this, but i wanted to say that this game is possibly the best thing i've interacted with in a while. the storytelling is played out so nicely!!!
its genuinely very impressive how you've managed to compress feelings into a game so smoothly, it feels very genuine. i love it
if you are planning to make any other work in the future, i will looking forward it,,, because i actually cannot get enough of this i've replayed it 7 times now LOL
What is that MELODY!!! How do I download it!!!
i know all the comments on this are deep and stuff but i just wanna say that its funny that my computer agreed to make out with me.
i feel like silliness is my favorite path towards seriousness
This hit harder then I ever could've imagined before playing. Definitely shed a few tears lol. The line about how shirts fell on him hit a chord i didn't know I had. Thank you for this brilliant game.
as a trans and queer person myself i really resonated with the way the main character felt, especially the parts about ones flesh. really great game!
holy shit this was amazing
I love this, it's experience expressed in the purest possible way
quick question, how is this inspired by En Abime exactly? anyways this shit is really fucking cool
They’re both kind of about queer kids disappearing into the internet, although they approach it from pretty different angles! But I had fallen deep down the En Abime rabbit hole right before making this, so I have to imagine that’s part of what lent me this idea.
Absolutely
spectacular.
10/10
i just logged into my 2 yo account (that i havent used for ages) to write this comment, because genuinely, this game is an absolute masterpiece. The story telling and the way you progress in the game is absolutely phenomenal. The story genuinely made me cry for two hours because it was so relatable. I hope this game gets even more recognition because damn, this is awsome. Good job! <3
I’m honored :)
I love this sm omg this game deserves more attention
AMAZING! 11/10
I played through the entire game, and it was AMAZING! It. It *is* amazing haha. I'm just glad that I can rest. And the best part is, I get to stay with you, for as long as you keep me.
Whaaaat this is so cool!
There have definitely been times in my life when I wanted to be done with my body and just... be a free detached soul. You might see where some of my inspiration comes from, even. Nowadays, fortunately, I'm happy enough with being corporeal for now.I was not expecting to find a text adventure game within this OS game. Worlds within worlds! I love this kind of thing and would like to make something like it someday. I’m guessing you’re also into Her Story and Hypnospace Outlaw? Maybe Emily is Away?
The song at the end is lovely, too. Thanks for sharing this with the world.
wow!
i never thought i could find a game that describes my emotions and feelings about myself perfectly
"Fuck friendship, LETS MAKE OUT"
-Taylor (i think >:D)
SAME XD
what the hell. i love this game so much i can barely put it into words.
genuinely, haha. i dont really know what to say except that im extremely moved. such a unique experience it was to play this game and i already recommended it to half of my friends.
i feel a deep connection to the main character. i will be thinking about this game for a really, really long time. thank you
I wanted to respond to your comment because it was the first (but not the last!) to make me tear up when I read it. I didn’t feel confident that I even knew how to talk about some of the feelings I was trying to capture in this game, so it means a lot that it moved you (and apparently a few others >_<) to the point of wanting to make your thoughts about it known! It means even more that it will linger in your thoughts. I hope I can keep making things that lead people to feel the way you felt about this.
i got bored in school and decided to try this out. definitely getting all my friends to play this its so cool :]
i played this with my friend and we love it! You are so talented
is the song at the end on any streaming platforms? its really good
REA
I spoke to my friend about this and she said she does not actually intend on sharing the song publicly, but was happy for it to be in my game. So for the moment, this might be the only place to find it! I’m glad y’all enjoy the song though, and I’ll be sure to tell her how appreciated her music is.
not pressing enter to search is dumb