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Until Then
2024
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Quick resume
A fateful meeting sets off a chain reaction, upending Mark's life. People disappear and memories prove unreliable. Uncover a hidden truth with Mark and his friends in this narrative adventure and race to unravel the mystery before it's too late.
Global score
97/100
Genres
Adventure, Casual, Indie
Pros
- Deep emotional storytelling
- Relatable characters
- Beautiful pixel art and music
- Immersive filipino cultural setting
- Engaging minigames complement narrative
Cons
- Some technical bugs and crashes reported
- Slow pacing in early chapters
- Lack of save anywhere feature
- Minigames sometimes lack instructions
- Some narrative elements feel unresolved or confusing
Motivations
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Autonomy4
"Players make dialogue choices and interact with minigames, allowing personal decision-making and exploration of story branches."
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Competence2
"Minigames provide some skill challenge, but overall gameplay is predictable and narrative-driven."
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Competition-5
"Focus is on personal story experience and emotional engagement without competitive elements."
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Continuation4
"Players report long playtimes, multiple playthroughs, and strong attachment to story and characters."
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Cooperation-5
"Single-player narrative experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."
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Creativity3
"Players engage with unique storylines, character development, and some interactive minigames."
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Domination-5
"No evidence of exerting control or superiority over others; experience is personal and empathetic."
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Escapism5
"Strong emotional immersion and narrative depth provide escape from real-life stresses and reflection."
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Expectation-5
"Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and emotional connection."
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Experimenting2
"Some exploration of story branches and minigames, but mostly following narrative structure."
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Exploration3
"Players discover story secrets, character backgrounds, and hidden content through multiple playthroughs."
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Expression1
"Limited character customization; expression mainly through narrative choices and interactions."
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Fantasy1
"Story blends realistic slice-of-life with some sci-fi/mystery elements, but grounded in emotional realism."
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Fellowship1
"Strong sense of connection to characters and community of players, but solo experience."
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Growth4
"Players experience emotional growth, character development, and personal reflection."
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Health-5
"Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity involved."
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Idle-3
"Requires focused attention on story and dialogue; not suitable for casual or background play."
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Intimacy4
"Deep emotional connections with characters and story foster strong feelings of closeness."
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Leadership-5
"No leadership or group management elements; purely individual narrative experience."
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Progression3
"Narrative progression and unlocking new story content drive sense of advancement."
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Relaxation3
"Emotional pacing and atmosphere provide moments of catharsis and flow despite some tension."
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Sensation3
"Enjoyable pixel art, music, and atmospheric sound design provide sensory engagement."
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Status-4
"Focus is on personal emotional experience rather than social recognition or status."
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Story5
"Highly praised narrative immersion with complex characters and emotional depth."
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Strategy-3
"Minimal strategic or problem-solving gameplay; mostly linear narrative choices."
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Thrill1
"Some suspense and emotional tension, but no high-risk or adrenaline gameplay."
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Value4
"Players feel the game offers excellent return on investment through story and emotional impact."
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Violence-5
"No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on narrative and emotional experience."
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Survival-5
"No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable narrative environment."
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