Dear me, I was... Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-08-30
- Wordless storytelling is impactful
- Watercolor and rotoscope art praised
- Beautiful and touching life story
- Limited player interaction
- Shallow emotional impact
- Game is very short
Emotions
Archetypes
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 89%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 11%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 90%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 10%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 142
- Negative points
- 31
- Gameplay points
- 60
- Perf. points
- 3
- Rec. points
- 31
- Misc points
- 60
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Wordless storytelling is impactful
| Players consistently praise the game's ability to convey a deep, emotional narrative without any dialogue or text. The wordless approach is described as engaging, evocative, and emotionally impactful. | 58% |
Watercolor and rotoscope art praised
| The watercolor and rotoscoping art style is repeatedly highlighted as impeccable, gorgeous, and emotionally reinforcing. Reviewers find the visual style beautiful and distinct, often comparing it to poetry. | 58% |
Beautiful and touching life story
| The narrative is described as a beautiful, heartfelt story about the path of life. Players find it emotionally resonant and impactful, with several mentioning it made them cry. | 56% |
Art style conveys emotions
| The art style is noted for conveying a lot and reinforcing emotions. The watercolor and rotoscope techniques effectively enhance the narrative's emotional depth. | 49% |
Art and music perfectly matched
| Reviewers note that the art and music complement each other exceptionally well, enhancing the overall experience. The combination is described as amazing and excellent. | 45% |
No dialogue highlights artwork
| The absence of dialogue or text allows the artwork and its details to shine. Players appreciate how the visual storytelling carries the narrative. | 42% |
Game evokes strong emotions
| The game is described as emotionally resonant and impactful, conveying an incredible range of feelings. Some players were moved to tears, indicating a powerful emotional experience. | 40% |
Soundtrack is phenomenal
| The soundtrack receives high praise for being lovely and phenomenal. Players feel the music significantly contributes to the game's emotional and atmospheric quality. | 38% |
Game is a beautiful piece of art
| Many players simply describe the game as beautiful, calling it a piece of art. The overall visual and auditory presentation is considered artistically successful. | 38% |
Visually and audibly excellent
| The game is described as a visually and audibly excellent short work, with a beautiful and artistically successful presentation. The combination of art and music is highly praised. | 37% |
Music is pleasant and lovely
| The music is described as pleasant, lovely, and good. It contributes positively to the overall atmosphere and experience. | 35% |
Lovely illustrations and drawings
| The illustrations and watercolor drawings are consistently praised as lovely and beautiful. The visual details are a standout feature for many reviewers. | 31% |
Game made reviewer cry
| Several players report that the game made them cry, indicating a deeply emotional and moving experience. The story's impact is significant. | 19% |