I don't know about you guys, but I am constantly batting away suitors. I go to the pretzel shop, and everyone starts making bread-based chat-up lines at me. I take a trip to the aquarium, and people are always trying to get into the octopus tanks to spell out MARRY ME with the poor guy's tentacles. It's a real burden, folks.
Thankfully, there's a video game in the works that I can finally relate to: I Just Want To Be Single, an anti-dating game that's currently fundraising on Kickstarter. You'll play as Aya, a socially awkward, non-binary "anxiety-ridden mess" (haha, same) who's new in town, and desperate to make friends... but she quickly discovers that her new haircut is just too good, and makes everyone fall in love with her.
There's a unique typing interface which you'll have to use to talk to all the characters, and what with it being an anti-dating game, you'll have to think hard about what the best thing to say would be... and then go in entirely the opposite direction. You'll also have to pay attention to other mechanics, like timing, tone, and even secret hidden dialogue options.
It's currently fully-funded for PC release, but one of the Kickstarter stretch goals is a Switch port — if the funding reaches $80,000 in the next two weeks, this could be a reality!
Okay, one last thing: You can pet the dog in this game. Here's the Kickstarter link!
Who's a good boy? You are!!! Yes you are! Oh yes you are! Let us know in the comments.
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Thats a pretty cool take on a dating sim, and anti dating sim! I might need to check it out!
Really like the main character's design. Fits very well for what they seem to be going for with the character, they look visually distinct and rather cute while also registering as clearly nervous and uneasy and they do look appropriately androgynous for what they're going for.
Finally, a game that understands me!
Also, that name sounds like it's ripped straight out of an isekai.
Wait, they didn't get permission to make a story about my life!
(looks at subtitle)
Great now I'll have that song stuck on my head today
The reason this kind of game hasn't been made before is because it's so absurdly easy to stay single. If there isn't an option to rip the ungodliest of craps during any point in a conversation, then it's just not realistic.
"anxiety-ridden mess" well gee, thanks for summarizing my life
@patbacknitro18 comment of the day
nonbinary representation?? LOVE to see it!
really glad that nb pals get the spotlight in a dating sim ❤
I'm in love with the whole concept. Backed it immediately.
@CharlieGirl Not just enbies but explicit ace/arospec representation, which is practically unheard of. I love this!
@JasmineDragon that too! more games like this please
So the main character is non bi but you proceeded to call them a she... what?
I relate to this premise. Dating and partners are a hassle.
@Greatluigi There are a lot of she/they and he/they nonbinary people. It's kind of a spectrum.
@JasmineDragon oh. :/
....But will it have boobs?
...the game I always felt but never knew that I needed.
Oddball concepts like this are what I love to see coming from the indie scene.
Will definitely check out the kickstarter.
While the idea of an anti-dating sim sounds fun, I'm not sold on the artstyle. Would have prefered it with more fanservice myself.
So
She is straight
And she is in a school of Yuri
Funny!
I remember like 1 or 2 mangas with the same premise
FINALLY
MY PARALLEL SELF
Update on this if anyone's following, this got funded and hit a lot of stretch goals, but fell short of the goal for a Switch version. It will be PC only for the time being.
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