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DON'T GIVE UP: A Cynical Tale

DON'T GIVE UP: A Cynical Tale

Released: 4/8/2021

DON’T GIVE UP is a comedic RPG about a mentally ill game dev trying to find success in life who becomes wrapped up in the manifestations of his own inner demons. You'll delve into your subconscious in order to face darkness and an evil entity intent on unraveling your mind, all while fending off pizza bullies, social anxiety, and male pattern baldness! In DON’T GIVE UP: A Cynical Tale you can expect:: An original cynical comedy about overcoming emotional destruction and self discovery 2 Story lines between 2 worlds FRESH real time combat system that constantly switches between player and enemy advantage A charming town FULL of stuff to explore like arcades, strip clubs, burger joints, and over hyped coffee chains Over 100 UNIQUE NPCS to interact with! 90's references! Do you have what is takes to find the hero deep down inside? THEN DON'T GIVE UP!

DON’T GIVE UP is a comedic RPG about a mentally ill game dev trying to find success in life who becomes wrapped up in the manifestations of his own inner demons. You'll delve into your subconscious in order to face darkness and an evil entity intent on unraveling your mind, all while fending off pizza bullies, social anxiety, and male pattern baldness! In DON’T GIVE UP: A Cynical Tale you can expect:: An original cynical comedy about overcoming emotional destruction and self discovery 2 Story lines between 2 worlds FRESH real time combat system that constantly switches between player and enemy advantage A charming town FULL of stuff to explore like arcades, strip clubs, burger joints, and over hyped coffee chains Over 100 UNIQUE NPCS to interact with! 90's references! Do you have what is takes to find the hero deep down inside? THEN DON'T GIVE UP!

DON’T GIVE UP is a comedic RPG about a mentally ill game dev trying to find success in life who becomes wrapped up in the manifestations of his own inner demons. You'll delve into your subconscious in order to face darkness and an evil entity intent on unraveling your mind, all while fending off pizza bullies, social anxiety, and male pattern baldness! In DON’T GIVE UP: A Cynical Tale you can expect:: An original cynical comedy about overcoming emotional destruction and self discovery 2 Story lines between 2 worlds FRESH real time combat system that constantly switches between player and enemy advantage A charming town FULL of stuff to explore like arcades, strip clubs, burger joints, and over hyped coffee chains Over 100 UNIQUE NPCS to interact with! 90's references! Do you have what is takes to find the hero deep down inside? THEN DON'T GIVE UP!

Critics
56
Steam
85

Score Breakdown

56.3

Critic Average

4 reviews

85

Steam User Score

89 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-29.1
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
-29.1

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (25%)3 launch window (75%)0 late (0%)