She Could Fly: Documentary Escape Game

Honestly, a great and educative experience, I just wish it lasted more. 9/10, only because it's too short for my likings :-) *I got this key at keymailer.co*

While I would very loosely refer to this as a gaming experience, I do feel that She Could Fly was very informative and carried an important message that needs to be heard. The colorful environment and charming voice acting of the main "protagonist" made for an enjoyable story. I learned a lot about OCD thru listening to real people's stories and I believe my viewers did as well.

The gameplay loop, puzzles, writing, and documentary aspects were all passable. Not bad, but not great either. I found the narrator to be annoying, but perhaps that was sort of intended? That said, I don't feel like the game did a very good job of conveying the experience of having OCD, so I'm not sure it succeeded at its main goal. Because the game is kind of mediocre (again not bad, just... meh...), I don't feel like it justifies the $6USD price tag it currently has. I might tentatively recommend it for the curious at the $1 or $2 price point.

A really moving game about OCD with an interesting game loop mechanism and some surprisingly spooky bits!

Esse jogo, tinha de tudo para dar certo, mas falhou em sua execução. Porque?! Bem, o jogo não é bem um jogo, ele é um merchan descarado, disfarçado de jogo. Onde você tem cerca de 7 loops simples, onde você precisa juntar pedaços da comic. O jogo TE FORÇA a clicar em cada balão de diálogo, setado nas páginas, com círculos hora amarelos e hora verdes, só lhe deixando avançar depois disso. Cada círculo abre um vídeo dos desenvolvedores comentando a respeito da criação da comic. Nada contra isso, mas eu acredito que esse tipo de """""jogo""""" não deveria estar sendo comercializado na Steam. Ele deveria ter sido disponibilizado em um site, com flash ou similar, para divulgação DIRETA do comic. Durante a "jogatina" não senti nenhuma dificuldade vindo, achei a narração em certos momentos desnecessárias, e até 'enjoativas'. Sobre a ambientação e as músicas lo-fi, o cenário é bonito e a música agradável. Tem alguns itens interativos como as criaturas de crochet, bem bonitinhas, mas totalmente irrelevantes, poderiam ter aproveitado essas coisinhas e colocado alguma funcionalidade, algum puzzle diferente. A única coisa realmente interessante, foi o fliperama no cenário de arcade, tirando isso... tudo muito da mesma coisa. Esse jogo foi literalmente o """elefante rosa""" na minha conta steam, ficará lá como enfeite, e um lembrete, de uma publicidade merchan, mal elaborada.

It's a good mix of documentary and game, and really puts you in the proper head space. As someone with OCD, it addressed my specific OCD as well as many others, and talked about the various ways it can and will impact your life and the life of everyone around you. I even learned a few things, treatments, and things I had been doing to cope without even realizing. I'd absolutely recommend it to anyone and everyone who is either suffering with OCD, or one of their loved ones/friends are suffering with it. The artwork, the music, the varying atmospheres really helped illustrate the various ways OCD can and will come at you. Appropriately priced, if anything it's a little under. As I feel I got more knowledge and experience than my wallet paid for. Really felt like a good therapy session, when I could relate to a lot of things that were said and shown.

An inventive and creative look into a mental health disorder. Highly recommend!

Pros: -The artwork sprinkled into each level is great . -While the game-play is mostly a walking simulator with some very light puzzles. It was still engaging enough. -Voice acting was brilliant. Cons -The controls were a bit odd. You get used to it but not sure why they couldn't just have implemented free movement. -The game is incredibly short. I must admit I stopped watching the videos after the first loop, I think the voice actor was providing a much better insight into the mechanics of the illness anyway. I would have preferred less videos and more game-play. Overall unless you have a particular interest in OCD, I'd probably only recommend on a steep discount.

What an incredible, enjoyable and important game. It is clear that people with a lived-experience of OCD were centred through the production of the game - gameplay is a hauntingly accurate depiction of the condition. My friend and I - both of whom do not have OCD but know people who have it - found this game very moving and informative. I strongly urge everybody to play this game, whether you know somebody with OCD or not. Particularly liked the scary fear monsters, the "comfortable zone" beanbag for when you needed a rest, and the pink elephant!

★★★★★ Ich habe "She Could Fly: Documentary Escape Game" noch nicht komplett durchgespielt, aber ich kann jetzt schon sagen, dass mir die Machart extrem gut gefällt. Das Spiel erklärt auf eine beeindruckende Weise, was hinter OCD steckt, und gibt durch die Handlung einen kleinen Einblick, wie sich eine Zwangsstörung entwickelt. Die Gestaltung des Spiels ist wirklich wunderschön und die Integration der Comic-Elemente verleiht dem Ganzen einen einzigartigen Charme. Die Erzählerin, Tiger Orchid, ist einfach unglaublich lustig und ihre Kommentare sorgen für viele unterhaltsame Momente. Gleichzeitig schafft sie es, den Ernst des Themas nie aus den Augen zu verlieren, was eine perfekte Balance zwischen Unterhaltung und Aufklärung schafft. Ein weiterer Pluspunkt ist die Zusammenarbeit des kreativen Teams mit Wissenschaftlern und Menschen, die selbst mit OCD leben. Dies verleiht dem Spiel eine authentische und fundierte Basis, die man deutlich spürt. Ein kleiner Kritikpunkt ist, dass das Spiel derzeit nur auf Englisch verfügbar ist. Eine Übersetzung in andere Sprachen wäre großartig, um noch mehr Menschen die Möglichkeit zu geben, dieses einzigartige Erlebnis zu genießen und von der wichtigen Botschaft des Spiels zu profitieren. Trotzdem ist "She Could Fly: Documentary Escape Game" eine klare Kaufempfehlung für alle, die ein einzigartiges und informatives Spielerlebnis suchen! Es ist nicht nur ein Spiel, sondern auch eine wertvolle Ressource, um mehr über OCD und mentale Gesundheit zu lernen. ★★★★★ I haven't finished playing "She Could Fly: Documentary Escape Game" yet, but I can already say that I absolutely love the way it's made. The game does an excellent job of explaining what lies behind OCD and provides a small but insightful glimpse into how this disorder develops through its narrative. The design of the game is truly beautiful, and the integration of comic elements adds a unique charm. The narrator, Tiger Orchid, is incredibly funny, and her commentary provides many entertaining moments. At the same time, she manages to maintain the seriousness of the topic, striking a perfect balance between entertainment and education. Another strong point is the collaboration of the creative team with scientists and individuals who live with OCD. This gives the game an authentic and well-informed foundation, which is clearly evident throughout the experience. One minor criticism is that the game is currently only available in English. Translations into other languages would be fantastic, allowing even more people to enjoy this unique experience and benefit from the important message the game conveys. Despite this, "She Could Fly: Documentary Escape Game" is a clear recommendation for anyone looking for a unique and informative gaming experience! It's not just a game, but also a valuable resource for learning more about OCD and mental health.