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january frost

by mogar

2023
Twine

(based on 2 ratings)
2 reviews3 members have played this game. It's on 1 wishlist.

About the Story

is it an argument if no one wins?

for neo-twiny jam.

final wordcount: 500, exactly.

Trigger/Content Warning
mental illness/depression (general), romantic turmoil

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Entrant - Neo-Twiny Jam

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Number of Reviews Written by IFDB Members: 2
A toxic protagonist on the verge of losing it all, July 17, 2023
Related reviews: less than 15 minutes

This game uses a simulation of texting. There is some delay between texts, but it is mild and the game is short (< 500 words).

In it you play as a classic example of a toxic person in a relationship. Silent treatment, blaming others, pushing others to invest in fantasies you never intend to complete, ignoring people until they're leaving and love bombing them.

It's kind of twisted to see things from the abusive person's viewpoint, but the game does a good job of being authentic to the style of thinking.

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A frosty conversation, July 14, 2023
Related reviews: neotwinyjam

“is it an argument if no one wins?” is what the entry asks before the game. In this text exchange spanning a few weeks, frustrations and insecurities lead this argument to both parties’ defeat. The jabs are meant to hurt, not really to solve the issue at hand.
It feels real… and quite sad.

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