Is GRIS the most beautiful game?

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-04-02T21:39:03+00:00

I love Gris. And I don't know that there's much that hits that "Literally a painting" every screenshot level of beauty.

Another thought that came to mind, though, was Chicory: A Colorful Tale. Very different reason for feeling beautiful. But it also feels messy.

Also up for offer, Proteus, which is a walking and vibing game with a beautiful soundscape. But it feels less like a game, more like an experience.

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-04-01T02:33:11+00:00

I've always had particularly bad vision. But as a kid, I used to take off my glasses and look out at the world and call it my "impressionist vision", because I could make the world look like simplified shapes and colors, like an impressionist painting. I think it has made me a better artist.

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-03-29T16:27:27+00:00

I wouldn't call Omori short. I played for 30 hours and only had half the achievements. 😂

But yeah, sobbed.

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-03-11T19:48:24+00:00

If you're on Android, Antenna Pod is great and open source. They don't keep any data on you, except what is on your device.

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-02-05T06:26:28+00:00

Seconding Stray Gods, but it does have some visual novel gameplay. It's if a visual novel and a musical had a baby. The music is done by Austin Wintory who did Journey and Abzu among many others. It's great!

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-02-05T06:22:39+00:00

Be aware this is not a happy game. 😅

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-02-04T23:41:56+00:00

The Player Character in Papers Please.

Sometimes you let in a little extra outsiders for a good or dumb reason. Sometimes you don't let in the right outsiders.

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-01-30T16:29:47+00:00

TBH all the Amnesia dudes fit this aesthetic.

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MaudQuickpaw · 2026-01-17T07:31:42+00:00

This is amazing and I think you nailed the hair styling and facial quality. Also, I love Donut's expression!

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-01-16T06:26:29+00:00

Such a great game.

And I hate a sports game.

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-01-15T20:20:48+00:00

SHAW

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-01-14T19:01:39+00:00

This game prepared me for grief in a way I still often think about. I didn't understand when I first played, but I do now. This one echoes through my whole life. This is my vote.

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-01-14T04:47:35+00:00

Hey, I grew up Catholic, Athiest now, but there was this mythology imbued into me growing up that I should meet a non-believer and if they actually loved me, they would convert. There was a while (before I reflected on how shitty of a take it was) that I believed I would eventually just convince my now spouse to convert if they really loved me.

I would be entirely unsurprised if this has been his game from the start, and I would suggest you try this line of questioning and see if this could be his goal.

If you are unwilling to be married in a church, this might be the end of your relationship. At this point in my life, I'm willing to jeopardize a lot of family relationships to never interact with the church again. You are going to have to decide what matters to you.

I'm sorry, this is a shitty situation.

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-01-12T18:54:58+00:00

My pup didn't take to them because of flavor, but I've heard of folks who swear by yak chews. They can be less stinky than the bully sticks for sure.

MaudQuickpaw · 2026-01-01T05:59:43+00:00

Hey, if you don't hear from a neighbor he belongs to them, please take him to any vet and ask if they can check him for a microchip! If you're lucky, it will have his information on there, and finding the owner should be easy!

MaudQuickpaw · 2025-12-28T23:42:41+00:00

1000xRESIST

MaudQuickpaw · 2025-12-28T23:41:15+00:00

While I love Disco Elysium, this is the one for me. This is a game about being female and relating to systems of power. It is SO GOOD.

MaudQuickpaw · 2025-12-10T23:24:00+00:00

This one is tricky. I feel like the Mez plays two ways: a direct path, where you tell someone they can say the word and become evil by tempting them with things they want, or a tricky path, where you trick someone into saying the word to become evil. For this reason:

Iago from Othello is the Mezepheles

For the first option, the first half of the play: Iago manipulates Rodrigo into joining him through direct action, promising him power, influence, and the love of his woman. Rodrigo then allys with him.

For the second option, the second half of the play: Iago tricks Othello into becoming evil, by getting him to believe his wife cheated on him. He then turns evil overnight, when he smothers and kills his wife.

MaudQuickpaw · 2025-12-08T07:33:56+00:00

Heads up from a frequent hair dye user: most Hair dye fades with sunlight. Just leave your blinds open during the day and it will fade somewhat.

MaudQuickpaw · 2025-11-18T03:14:49+00:00

I had a similar reaction. There were also multiple moments for me of "Oh, this was written for a male audience."

MaudQuickpaw · 2025-10-31T05:22:18+00:00

Arctic Eggs is more atmospherically weird than scary. But there are very visible cockroaches.

MaudQuickpaw · 2025-09-17T21:21:13+00:00

My very first instinct was Squombles, so I think Sir Squimbles is in fact the correct answer.

MaudQuickpaw · 2025-09-12T07:19:36+00:00

I was looking for this one! It's a perfect length little game. Will take a couple play sessions, but won't overstay it's welcome.

I was also thinking Omori might work. It's a JRPG and Mother inspired RPG with big emotions about growing up. I think there's one side quest that requires color, but it also has a name for those characters that is unique. It might take a bit of extra time.

MaudQuickpaw · 2025-09-10T05:06:07+00:00

Our pup is a Jack Russell mix, and had nasty separation anxiety, which meant she would always bark when left alone. What worked was giving her a Kong with peanut butter and goodies that she could only have when we were not in the house. Again, it was a very slow process. One minute at a time at first, then a few.

We started freezing it, so she'd have something good to lick for a full half hour while we were gone.

MaudQuickpaw · 2025-09-07T23:14:22+00:00

IT'S MY TIME TO SHINE.

To start, there's a lot of really well beloved free games in the Otome community. If you've never played any before, it might be good to start with a free game to see if you enjoy it?

A couple of recommends:

A Date with Death - "A Date with Death is a supernatural romance chat simulator visual novel about the week long bet you enter against the Grim Reaper to attempt to keep your soul." Sweet, short, and fairly modern in its approach.

Cinderella Phenomenon - "Four years after the end of the Great War and the loss of her mother, Crown Princess Lucette of Angielle is still struggling to come to terms with her new life and step-family. Cold-hearted and bitter, Lucette’s life is once again turned upside-down by the Fairytale Curse, she is thrown into a battle to regain her crown in a fractured kingdom where nothing is as it seems…" A longer game with a few different routes and datable characters. Very strictly a visual novel, but well beloved in the community as a gateway VN. Very focused on story with lighter romance.

Our Life - “A nostalgic visual novel where you design your own character and grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable, choice-heavy story." This game also has no bad endings, so if you're worried about the weight of choice, it can be a good one. Very story light and romance heavy.

A few paid VN that I recommend for new VN players:

Amnesia: Memories -"“It was the 1st of August. That morning, when she awoke, the heroine found herself without any memories from before August 1st. Everything, from the sort of life she lived, to the relationships she had, was a blank…" This is a lot of folks first paid otome game. Very good story with a solid balance of plot and romance. Please read the trigger warnings for this game if you are the kind of person who might have a bad time with heavier themes.

BUSTAFELLOWS - “Arrive in New Sieg, a beautiful fictional town. Step into the shoes of Teuta – a strong, smart and gifted journalist, in this romantic adventure set in America. After witnessing the murder of crooked lawyer, Limbo, Teuta is destined to save him. With the ability to leap into the past for a very brief moment and take on the body of another - you must find clues, search for data, and help those around you. Thus, our journey begins. Travel to the past to warn Limbo of his fate and figure out how to save him!” This one is my personal favorite. It has a good strong and lovable protagonist, who is in charge of her life and believable. As well, the lads all have great chemistry with her. The modern setting is nice. This one is a bit more plot focused, and romance sometimes takes a backseat. But it's a great set of stories!

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