Day In
TRIGGER WARNING: GORE, SELF-HARM, SUICIDAL IDEATION, ADDICTION
Today is your day off! What will you do with this time? One of your numerous chores you've been neglecting, or will you find something else to do?
Features:
- 10-20 minutes of playtime
- 1 ending
Note: I recommend interacting with random things as much as possible for the full experience :-)
I also recommend clicking the "I can't do anything" options in 1, 2, 3 order, because otherwise it glitches sometimes haha!
This game was made in under 24 hours total.
Controls
Arrow Keys - Movement
Space - Action Button
Esc - Menu/Save
Shift - Dash
Credits
All art made by me
Music made by timelessberry and Scott Arc
Plugins Used
VisuMZ Core Engine
SRD Shaking Text
LionX UI Begone
PKD VPlayer
MUSH Audio Engine
Tsukimi Neko's Filter Controller
WoodPenguin's Message SE
Though this game is free and will always be such, if you'd like to donate either through itch.io or my ko-fi, I'd be endlessly appreciative! You'll be helping me move out and pay for medical treatments :-)
https://ko-fi.com/kiskutnya
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Comments
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relatable character lmao
Hello! I've really enjoyed this game so far, however my game is stuck on the full screen mode from the "I can't do anything" segment and running back to the bedroom. I was wondering if there was a fix for this for Macbook? I'm really enjoying it so far!
does the character have anxity (mb cant spell)
the inner monologue of the main character was very relatable, especially in that scene when they tried to leave.. i really liked the game <3
also love the message at the end
This game spoke to me in 3 languages, threw a brick at me then gave me a hug. Thanks for this <3
after I clicked start game it said "failed to load: ing/characters/vehicle.png" anyone else have this issue? i'm on MacBook
This game was so good I absolutely loved the art here is my gameplay please feel free to give me a like and follow if you enjoyed it would really help my small channel thanks:3
it glitched for me, stuck with rotting flesh. ironic
Ha I need games 2 stop convincing me to stay alive, 10/10 <3 described the feeling perfectly!!! almost
Are you sure you are alright? Kind of concerning if you ask me... i can relate to a degree though.
I am working on improving 4 the most part I'm getting thru it ^^
Well I am glad to hear that, I hope you get better!
Thank you ^_^
This hit so extremely close to home. As someone who suffers from agoraphobia, PTSD, anxiety, along with other illnesses, I resonated heavily with the protagonist. The fear of something bad happening when leaving the house, the exhaustion after one simple task, questioning why I can't be a functional person like everyone around me and finding my only solace to be sleep and escapism.
Seeing representation like this makes me feel relieved that there are others who understand. Thank you so much for creating this, I ended up tearing up towards the messages at the end. ❤︎
Hello! I suffered from agoraphobia for 7 years, and I'm diagnosed with cPTSD among other things as well. From someone with firsthand experience, I promise you, it will get better. There's unfortunately no foolproof way to guarantee your confidence in going outside, but please, just don't give up hope. Do what you can to cope with the fear of the world. Remember, the majority of people on this Earth are kind, or at least uninterested, souls. We all have our own places to be and things to do. I won't lie and say the world is perfectly safe, but it's much safer than our brains lead us to believe. Try everything you can to gradually reintroduce yourself to the outdoors - Sit on your porch or balcony, find a secluded spot that's all yours, or develop a reason to go outside. Find something you care about within the physical world that draws you to it, and chase it.
Thank you for your comment and for playing!
It really do be like that sometimes...
I thought this was an engaging, well-written experience. The way that the main character goes through anxiety and how that is articulated to the player I believe is easily felt. Good work!
Man I love the art in this and the realness of the anxiety, hits real well. Take your or yourself people.
My playthrough of Day In. Some of the stuff did hit close to home.
i found this game extremely accurate and so well written 😭 from personal experience it felt like seeing myself on my low days or from my past, i almost forgot how much of your life could be surrounded with whats written in the game— the narration and dialogue really build on each other and end up feeling so eerily realistic to me. i feel if you’ve gone through the things said in the game it kinda hits, like you can directly place yourself in that position.
the way you word and use metaphors i feel is very common with people in that mindset— what with the alienated feeling, the rot, and exhaustion. and ofc not feeling human, i don’t know why but i rarely feel that media rarely portrays depression or anything similar as that when to me it’s so prominent. again 😭 i really love how immersive it was for me
besides that !! i love the colors and the style, the brush you use is so RAHHHH 🤍 it feels so homey and comfortable and the shades are YUMMAY // it’s really impressive that this was under 24 hours 😭 it’s so beautifully made
THANK U FOR THIS GAME <3 WHAT A LOVELY MESSAGE
i love this little story. it somehow resonated with me so much. the writing really feels like it comes from the heart.
today i was just lamenting and, if I'm being honest, kind of berating myself for having so many things i can do that would be good and fun, and then not doing them. that ending was so nice to hear...like...well huh...maybe *i* can go write some too...
also the living off of your parents allowance and little money from the internet is so real i did a double take with that line like ok wow hitting a little too close to home there ;3;
wonderful game i shall share! :D
This game kind of made me emotional and really hit close. It was beautifully written.
oh mannn, so many emotions with this. i'm so glad there was a happy ending because i'm in the same situation as the mc
Powerful. Here's my video:
dis shih beautiful !!!!11
wow, this was very relatable. I'm glad there was a happy ending. GREAT ART AND WRITING! KISS YOUR BRAIN!
empty...like my soul...(love that reference btw :)
loved it
WOW THIS WAS MADE IN ONE DAY?! THE ART IS SOOO GOOD
I highly recommend you play it yourself.
I got stuck in the terror cutscene lol
yeah me too i cant seem to get out of i
edit: mb chat i did it
This is a great game so far, but I just started and they keep saying "I need to take my meds" but i dont know where to go for those :<
i washed dishes after this game.))
nice
Honestly this may be the best and most accurate depiction I have seen of depression in an indie rpgmaker game, the music is fitting, the art is gorgeous and very fitting to the topic of the game; Honestly such a great experience.
Keep up the good work!
this was made in one day? you got some serious good skill
Dude this game is incredible, so profound for something that was a one day venture. I look forward to whatever you make next.
I love the art! It's also impressive that this game was made in just one day.
This game is really sweet! Love the message at the end, definitely reminds me of the times I've had in my own life when even the little things seemed insurmountable. I wish I could've played something like this back then. Keep up the good work!
Hi, I don't know if its only me, but after trying to go outside and checking in the mirror, the big portrait is still on full screen. I can't do anything
Edit:
Tried on windows edge and it worked. Nice game.
If you want to translate it into spanish, I can help.
Cheers!
HI! Whoops... Hopefully it should be fixed now! Thanks for letting me know :^D
FIRST! proud of you
ROBIN MY BELOVED THANK U SO MUCH!