SELF

SELF is a narrative-driven indie adventure developed and published by Merry Fairy that places artistic expression and introspection at the center of the experience. Rather than delivering a conventional story filled with combat, quests, or complex progression systems, it invites players into a symbolic world where every environment, encounter, and visual element contributes to a broader meditation on identity and self-awareness. The game's concept is intentionally abstract, encouraging players to explore not only its mysterious setting but also the emotional and philosophical ideas hidden beneath its surface. It is a title designed for those who appreciate thoughtful storytelling and atmospheric exploration more than traditional gameplay loops. The game's most striking feature is its hand-drawn visual presentation. Every location is illustrated with a distinctive monochromatic style that gives the world an ethereal and dreamlike quality. Instead of relying on vibrant colors or realistic graphics, SELF uses contrast, minimalism, and imaginative imagery to create environments that feel emotionally charged. Each scene appears to have been carefully crafted to reinforce the game's ref…

Going through all the endings was really worth it. Everything made sense at once and it was really satisfying

I think I was expecting something different when I bought this originally, but I'm not upset by the gameplay at all. I had the expectation that this was going to be a game that made you question your own identity and somewhat self-reflect on your own trauma - that's not what it explores. [b] If you enjoy indirect storytelling as well as using some critical thinking to piece together the story, you will enjoy this game. If you are expecting the story to be handed to you on a silver platter, you will likely be disappointed. [/b] Without revealing too much, this game is a text-based, "choose your own ending" style game in which you play as a protagonist trying to find your dad. Through a series of different settings, [spoiler] it appears as if you are trapped in a dream state going through different locations [/spoiler] - hence the multiple different endings angle. It also takes inspiration from games like Undertale in which you have little minigames sprinkled throughout where items/symbols come across the screen and you are either supposed to touch them or avoid them depending on their color. These minigames typically happen at pivotal moments in the story, creating the new branches…

I dont really get it.

Boring.

one of the best psychological horror games I've ever played. sure, its text based but that doesn't mean it doesn't scare you sometimes. it forces you to use your imagination, and the small bit of graphics give a weird dreamlike quality to the story line. I enjoy the choose your own adventure vibe as well, the multiple endings and such, as well.