To Be With You

Didn't really meet the expectations. Good for one time read only.

Не вижу тут обзоров на русском, чтож, ща исправим Данная новелла - ужасно трогательная история, которая раскрывает такую проблему, как абьюз. Всё это показывается в виде обычной, знакомой для всех бытавухе, в сопровождении с красивыми иллюстрациями и эмоциональной музыкой. Правда, сидела плакала, так грустно, что такое происходит. Единственное что - это отсутствие русского языка, но даже не смотря на мой довольно низкий уровень его владения, я смогла без труда поиграть Кароче. Не дорого, красиво, эмоционально - однозначно советую!

Alright, let me tell you about "To Be With You" by llus Seed Games. This game is a semi-autobiographical interactive visual novel that delves into the struggles of a woman named Alsie as she navigates a relationship that seems to be falling apart. She's moved in with her childhood friend and long-distance boyfriend, James, but things aren't going smoothly. The game explores some heavy themes, and it's not afraid to tackle difficult topics head-on. It deals with emotional abuse, gaslighting, mental illness, and divorce, so it's definitely not a light-hearted experience. The developer has done a remarkable job shedding light on common abusive dynamics and manipulation tactics through a fictional narrative. It's not easy to do, but they managed to create an important game that may actually help victims recognize abusive behavior and empower them to seek help. One standout feature of the game is the "Director's Commentary" that becomes available after finishing a playthrough. It explains the strategies used by James, the abusive partner, as he gaslights, controls, and isolates Alsie from her friends. It's a powerful addition that adds to the game's impact. Now, I have to mention that "To Be With You" is a challenging experience, especially for abuse victims like myself. It hits close to home, but I still highly recommend playing it to anyone who feels emotionally stable enough to do so. It's a game that can offer insight and understanding for those who may not have experienced such situations themselves. My only gripe with the game is that the "resources" section, which points to websites and hotlines for victims of abuse, has to be unlocked. I believe it should be readily available from the start to provide immediate support for players who may need it. All in all, "To Be With You" is an impactful and important game that sheds light on abusive relationships and manipulation tactics. It's not an easy journey, but it's one that's worth taking for those who can handle its heavy themes.

Spoilers, obviously I cried so much playing this. In the Safe Ending when Chelsea hugs Alsie and tells her it's going to be okay I felt something fall out from inside me and I couldn't hold it in. The tragic scenes in the Bad Ending are worse (especially with the implication that James is going to eventually leave Alsie anyways and could hurt her before that happens), but the kindness shown by Chelsea hurts a victim of abuse even more. All I needed was someone to help me. It's quite an uplifting ending, to be centered on that small act of kindness. Stay safe out there.

1.玩的时候需要看翻译（高一生） 2.游戏是好游戏，很能代入，也算是一种警示。 3. 希望所有姐妹现实中不会遇到PUA男！！太下头了！！！！！（玩到一半甚至感到不适）

ouch

got gaslit and still felt bad about myself. 10/10