This was one of the first bitsy games I ever played, and ive been coming back to it for years. Absolutely love it. A beautiful, tragic ballad-story game, the colour shifts and text effects are so effective for progressing the narrative and portraying details that otherwise might have been sacrificed, the scenery and spritework is stunning, and while it is short it is so potent in emotion. The story lives rent-free in my head. Wonderful, and I will be coming back!
I absolutely loved this. I agree with LuckyLenn's review. I, too, loved the color shifts. There's a whole lot of depth in this 1-bit, 2D game. I cannot wait to play your others! Thank you for making this one playable on mobile browsers! 💜
I'm in awe at the lyricism and rage and melancholy you've been able to squeeze into the bitsy engine, and within such a curt runtime. It really is like a catchy, haunting ditty.
This is a fantastic piece of art. It feels so much like a fairy tale, with mentions of singing birds and the talking frog, and yet it's grim inspiration in the heart of tragic ballads is clear. The story is simple but perfectly to the point, the art serves it's purpose flawlessly, and the writing is exquisite. Overall, it's brilliant.
I loved literally all of it. I would love if you made more things like this. I played it in this video, it's the second game featured. Feel free to check it out if you want :)
Thank you so much! I don't think anybody else has played this on stream or video, so it was really cool seeing you go through it! Really glad you enjoyed it :)
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Stunning...!
This was one of the first bitsy games I ever played, and ive been coming back to it for years. Absolutely love it. A beautiful, tragic ballad-story game, the colour shifts and text effects are so effective for progressing the narrative and portraying details that otherwise might have been sacrificed, the scenery and spritework is stunning, and while it is short it is so potent in emotion. The story lives rent-free in my head. Wonderful, and I will be coming back!
I absolutely loved this. I agree with LuckyLenn's review. I, too, loved the color shifts. There's a whole lot of depth in this 1-bit, 2D game. I cannot wait to play your others! Thank you for making this one playable on mobile browsers! 💜
loved this! in a way, its nostalgic. loved the color shift!
Love the murder ballad references, and the art is really beautiful!
simple and poetic. I like it :)
Cute but also poetic, and a little creepy.
love it
this is amazing
it was, indeed, very cool
Very cool.
nice name for the game, i like the reference :)
Was a good story! Loved the aesthetic and how the ending and starting connected!
Led Belly's reference. Overall, it's very great and i like the style. Sadly, there is no music.
love it
this is really fascinating, it's all well polished and creative. Good job to you both!
Fantastic piece!
Niiice! I loved the poetry and art of it all.
speechless
This was wonderful.
I loved this, absolutely loved this. I really admire your work! Congratulations
I loved every second of this. That feeling when everything becomes red and black is incredible.
I'm in awe at the lyricism and rage and melancholy you've been able to squeeze into the bitsy engine, and within such a curt runtime. It really is like a catchy, haunting ditty.
Well done! Creepy story hehe.
"IN THE PINES IN THE PINES WHERE THE SUN NEVER SHINES"
I will just remember this game when I listen the song :)
beautiful. absolutely beautiful.
really, really well done
very good
1. This gave me chills. I loved it.
2. SLAY
This is a fantastic piece of art. It feels so much like a fairy tale, with mentions of singing birds and the talking frog, and yet it's grim inspiration in the heart of tragic ballads is clear. The story is simple but perfectly to the point, the art serves it's purpose flawlessly, and the writing is exquisite. Overall, it's brilliant.
omg this was super cool!!!
really enjoyed this, love the change it really sets the mood!
ha, super cool
oooo this was wonderful! Very atmospheric and the ballads are incorporated perfectly!
I'm a big fan of those old time tragic ballads. Thank you so much for this. It was an awesome experience.
I loved literally all of it. I would love if you made more things like this. I played it in this video, it's the second game featured. Feel free to check it out if you want :)
Thank you so much! I don't think anybody else has played this on stream or video, so it was really cool seeing you go through it! Really glad you enjoyed it :)
love the style and story
Amazing story!
this is amazing, I loved it!! Cheers from Argentina