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//TODO: today
2021
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Quick resume
A visual novel about figuring out life with the help of an AI. //TODO: today is a pastel colored slice-of-life story that let's you freely choose your pronouns and romantic preferences!
Global score
93/100
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Free To Play, Indie, Visual Novel
Pros
- Inclusive character customization (pronouns, gender, sexuality)
- Relatable and emotionally impactful story
- Beautiful pastel art style and soundtrack
- Multiple endings and replayability
- Free to play with high production quality
Cons
- Some pacing issues and minor grammar errors
- Limited romance options
- Few side characters underdeveloped
- Lack of deeper strategic or gameplay complexity
- No physical or cooperative gameplay elements
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players can customize pronouns, appearance, sexuality, and make meaningful choices affecting story and endings, indicating high player control."
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Competence2
"Game involves some skill in decision-making and managing daily tasks, but no high technical challenges or complex mechanics."
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Competition-4
"Focus is on personal story and self-improvement without ranked or competitive elements."
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Continuation3
"Multiple endings and achievements encourage replay and extended engagement."
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Cooperation-3
"Primarily a single-player narrative experience with limited social or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity3
"Customization of character and love interests, plus choices shaping story, support creative expression."
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Domination-5
"No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; interactions are respectful and balanced."
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Escapism4
"Players use the game as a comforting, relatable escape from real-life stress and mental health struggles."
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Expectation-5
"Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and intrinsic motivation."
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Experimenting3
"Multiple dialogue options and endings encourage trying different choices and exploring story variations."
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Exploration2
"Exploration is narrative-driven with some discovery of story branches and character interactions."
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Expression4
"Strong self-expression through pronoun, gender, and sexuality customization and dialogue choices."
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Fantasy-3
"Story grounded in realistic slice-of-life themes and mental health, despite presence of AI character."
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Fellowship-2
"Limited social community features; focus is on individual narrative experience."
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Growth4
"Themes of personal development, overcoming depression, and skill improvement in art and life."
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Health-5
"No physical activity or health-related gameplay elements."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused reading and decision-making; not a background or idle game."
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Intimacy3
"Emotional connections and relationships with characters, including romance and friendship."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management roles; player follows narrative."
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Progression3
"Progression through story milestones, achievements, and unlocking endings."
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Relaxation4
"Game provides a comforting, soothing experience balancing emotional depth with lighthearted moments."
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Sensation3
"Enjoyable pastel art style and soundtrack provide pleasant sensory stimulation."
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Status-4
"No social status or ranking systems; focus on personal narrative."
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Story5
"Strong narrative immersion with meaningful characters, plot, and emotional themes."
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Strategy1
"Some planning and decision-making involved but no complex strategic challenges."
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Thrill-2
"Low risk and suspense; emotional tension is mild and balanced."
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Value5
"High perceived value given the free price, quality art, story, and replayability."
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Violence-5
"No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive and emotional experiences."
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Survival-4
"Stable, low-risk environment without survival or threat mechanics."
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