Summary

Irrational is a grounded story told through the mind of Lucy, in a captivating visual novel that delves into the struggles of living with generalized anxiety.
Traversing the labyrinth of one's own thoughts, and trying to find a way to live with such a scary mental disorder.

In this narrative, players step into the shoes of Lucy, a young woman plagued by paralyzing thoughts and irrational fears that hinder her daily life.

As players navigate Lucy's mind, they will witness the relentless struggle to maintain a sense of normalcy while battling anxiety's grip. Each step Lucy takes is fraught with uncertainty, as she fears triggering a debilitating panic attack that could further damage her fragile mental well-being.

Throughout her journey, Lucy finds solace in the presence of her supportive yet puzzled roommate. Together, they attempt to unravel the complexities of anxiety and navigate the delicate balance between offering understanding and assistance. The narrative highlights the struggles that comes with empathy and explores the challenges faced by both those with anxiety and their loved ones trying to help.   

Game Jam

This game was originally submitted to the "2nd RPG Maker GOTM Jam", when it was still in it's early stages.
I am very happy to say that it achieved the #1 rank in the following categories:

• Judge's Choice
• Gamer's Choice
• Host Choice
• Special Theme: Sad and Emotional 

Submission quotes:

"I absolutely LOVED the dialogue! Masterfully crafted!
- The graphics are very pleasant to look at. And the visual storytelling you've done in this game at times, is absolutely brilliant!"

"This game is astonishing, and great storytelling about a girl who suffers from anxiety."

"That was some really solid storytelling. A lot of mature discussion of some really misunderstood mental health issues. Captured so much of that despair and hopelessness that people with anxiety related issues go through, as well as the impact it can have on people around them."

Content warning

• Occasional swearing.
• Display and mentions of potentially uncomfortable subjects, such as anxiety and panic attacks. 
• Mild blood.

Contact

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