Emily is Away

a simple, charming experience that works better than it should. easy to enjoy and surprisingly relaxing to spend time with. the story is fantastic

i have a toxic relationship with this game, i hate it but i loved it, cant believed i had to get friendzoned. im not almost crying

acredito que o que mais me marcou em Emily is Away foi a sensação de impotência. durante todo o jogo, temos a impressão de que estamos escolhendo as palavras certas, tentando fazer a relação dar certo. mas, aos poucos, percebemos que nem tudo depende da gente. o jogo também desperta uma nostalgia muito grande. não apenas pela estética dos anos 2000, mas por lembrar uma época em que ficávamos ansiosos esperando alguém ficar online, interpretando cada resposta e criando expectativas a partir de pequenas mensagens. no fim, Emily is Away fala muito menos sobre encontrar o amor e muito mais sobre aceitar que algumas pessoas fazem parte da nossa história apenas por um tempo, deixando marcas que continuam significativas mesmo depois que a relação termina.

Windows XP startup sound, small easter eggs, the way messages get rewritten before sending, for such a small and free game it was a great experience going back to the 2000s. You get to make choices that fit your style, and live with its consequences, but at the end of the day, the emotions that this game puts you through are relatable, that alone is a reason to spend your time. Oh, also, try the screenname JohnCena :D

I did not realize someone would be able to make a game that realistically depicts that one awkward relationship that you desperately want to remedy but consistently ♥♥♥♥ it up to the point that you're not even sure if it's the right thing to open up anymore. And for that I reccomend it.

chilling, but short

Pretty short but it's a great game with a sad story. Your choices matter and there are some cool easter eggs.I grew up with Windows XP & MSN, this makes me very nostalgic.