an unplayable game?!

Lovely little game that did its job simply and eloquently. As someone who does rely on accessibility settings fairly often, I thought it was an enjoyable way to demonstrate a little of what it's like. I hate hearing people complain about accessibility settings as if they are cheats, or just a way to make the game easier for lazy people, so I both liked the fact that this game is literally unplayable without them, and showing that using the settings is less like making it an easier version of the same game and more turning it into just a different sort of challenge. Along those lines, I kind of wish that more games had these exact options. I might be able to play games with platforming elements ever! :)

I really enjoyed the experience this provided, and the developer, based on their commentary, seems like a very kind person with a lot of interesting things to say. Even though accessibility settings can benefit all kinds of people, they are underappreciated by many people. However, this game effectively forces you to turn them on if you want any realistic chance of beating it. The most interesting reflection I gained from this is also something that the developer mentioned: some people think that these kinds of settings reduce the fun, but the accessible version of the game brings its own unique pacing and skillset to enjoy.

***ENGLISH VERSION BELOW*** Super concept pour sensibiliser à l'importance de l'accessibilité dans les jeux, c'est très efficace et cela rajoute même des couches de gameplay originales pour les personnes n'activant pas ces options d'habitude ! Les commentaires de développement débloqués après la fin du jeu est un super ajout pour mieux comprendre le processus de création derrière le jeu ! ------------------ Great concept to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility in games, it's very effective and adds even other gameplay layers for people who don't activate those settings usually! The developer comments are a nice addition after beating the game to better understand the creation process!

I first found this game off the YouTube algorithm randomly recommending me a video on it that was posted yesterday (as of February 2nd, 2026) by Korki Games. It had 32 views. But... You were right as a developer, Ben. The name caught my eye. The font gave that "Analog Horror Vibe" but ... I was kinda looking for it. The title tied into that. I expected something akin to "Pony Island" by Daniel Mullins Games from 2016. I expected a simplistic in-game "game" that had moving parts on the outside to make the actual in-game "game" function properly through accessibility settings. In some ways, I was disappointed that wasn't what I got. However, I did enjoy the "turn mario-style platforming on its head" with the Time Assist function. It did make jumps feel more puzzle-y, especially for the ones you had to slow down mid-air to avoid overshooting the landing. The creator commentaries were really well written, and I do think they did a great job as a dev "journal" while also showcasing the passion that went into a small title. I know this is less of a review and more a note of appreciation to the dev behind the screen but ... You did a great job on this "little thing" you made just to make a point. I wish you luck with future endeavors, and keep having fun making fun things!

Very cool game :) Gives a really cool perspective to an ablebodied person on things I've never even considered during gaming.

Very neat way of showcasing the the impact of accessibility settings

A very interesting way to gain first-hand insight into what it's like to play a game that not only includes accessible features but has been made intentionally unplayable without using those features. (i.e., your controller will not work in-game -- this is a "you don't have the physical ability to use a controller" simulator in that sense.) It took a couple minutes to figure out how I was even supposed to navigate the menus once the game started, to realize that enabling every accessibility feature was required in order to progress, and to figure out that at one point (minor spoiler) you have to disable all of those features just to move forward based on the map layout. This game will not take up much of your time, but it's a very interesting way for those of us who don't lack any faculty to experience just a bit of what it's like to play a game build for accessibility as best as it can be, and to be forced to play with one hand tied behind our back, so to speak.

창작물을 만드는 사람은 보통 창작의 시작점을 자신으로 정한다. 만약 창작물이 게임이라면, 자신이 좋아하는 장르, 자신이 좋아하는 아트 스타일, 자신이 좋아하는 캐릭터, 자신이 좋아하는 음악 등이 자신의 창작물에 반영되는 경향이 있다. 이 게임도 그런 종류다. 창작물에서 들을 수 있는 개발자 코맨테이션으로 볼 때 개발자는 대학교를 갓 졸업한 청년으로 보인다. 개발자는 기억과 연관된 장애가 있으며(ADD라고 소개), 게임 개발을 좋아한다. 이는 이 작은 게임의 정체성과 주제로 이어진다: 바로 접근성이다. 난 비디오 게임을 할 때 접근성이 필요하지 않은 사람이기 때문에 이게 사람들에게 어떤 의미로 다가오는지는 모른다. 하지만 이 짧은 게임을 하면서도 개발자가 게임에 진심이고 개발을 사랑한다는 것만은 느꼈다. 인터넷에서 스크롤 하다가 사랑스러운 동물 영상을 우연찮게 본 느낌이라고 해야 할까. 원래 좋은 사람을 보면 기분이 좋아진다. (물론, 사실은 이 개발자가 몰래 지하실에서 다른 개발자를 만두만 먹이면서 착취하는 불한당일 수도 있다.) 마지막으로 하나의 팁을 주겠다. 20분마다 20미터 떨어진 곳을 20초마다 보면 허리 건강과 눈 건강에 도움이 될 수 있다. Review: Creators usually set themselves as the starting point of their work. If the work is a game, things like the genre they love, the art style they prefer, the characters they like, and the music they enjoy tend to be reflected in what they make. This game is that kind of work. Judging from the developer commentary you can hear in the game, the developer seems like a young man who has just graduated from university. He mention having a memory-related condition (introduced as ADD), and he clearly love making games. That leads directly into this small game’s identity and theme: accessibility. I’m not someone who needs accessibility features when I play video games, so I can’t say I fully understand what it means to others. But even while playing this short game, I could feel that the developer is sincere and genuinely loves development. It was like accidentally stumbling on a lovely animal video while scrolling through shorts. Seeing a good person just puts you in a better mood. This made me want to support this developer with a review. (Though, to be fair, it’s also possible this developer is secretly a villain who keeps other developers in a basement, exploiting them on a dumpling-only diet.) One last tip: every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 meters away for 20 seconds—it can help both your back and your eyes.