chirk

If I had played this game earlier in my life, I think I would've genuinely become a different person. Never in my life have I seen a piece of media depict the totality of growing up in the midwest, and I don't think any piece of media will ever resonate with me in that way again. A feeling of total inertia where even as a child you realize that all the momentum of industry and growth had ground to a complete stop, and all that's left to do is wait for anything to happen.

I was particularly struck by the realization that my attachment to the rain is an extension of that idea. The nothingness of the heat and the drone of bugs and wind gives way to that sound, those smells, profound sensations that remind you that things can and do change. It's use in this story is brilliant- just like every background and drawing, striking in a way that forces you to confront that you've seen these sights and these places before, that you've met all these people already, that you've known it all forever and you're going back for a visit after all the years apart. 

For review's sake I won't go into the story- but it's so resonant that you can still feel it even after it ends. Thank you so much for making this. I hope that every Finch and Fitcher out there will find it and feel seen and important.

made an itch io account to say how amazing this game is

best vn ever

FYI “Set Yourself on Fire” on Steam is alleged to be infringing the copyright on Chirk. I don’t know if that is true or not, but the Dev should check it out. I’m happy to delete this comment if the Dev asks.

this game rocks

loved it <3

Why is this masterpiece freeeeee

I don't say this lightly: one of the most beautiful, touching and relatable games I've ever played. Thank you so much, Dogmasque.

Did a write-up here: https://backloggd.com/u/boopus/review/2903473/

I cannot even fully articulate how heavy this hits me. thank you for putting this out there. I'm truly glad I got to experience it

lovely music, lovely prose, lovely sprites....... wow. telling the world (read: like a half a dozen people who would be receptive)

what a great story

love the game :,)

this game is such a live wire. god damn. thank you

im chirked up rn

this game is sooo good, i love it so much.

absolutely phenomenal, my new favorite vn i think

the prose of the writing in this is fantastic, and incredibly conveyant. the art is perfect for this. the worldview is perfectly presented, and the character's point of view is conveyed perfectly. this is absolutely wonderful! i feel as if i resonate in every word of this; i feel as if there is a mutual understanding of certain things in reading this that is somewhat gratifying?

this is a masterpiece

btw where can i find you?Im really interested in your content

ruth white - spleen

why

also cool game

this is really really really good!! amazing game.