
This is especially true for this game, if you’ve seen my previous post regarding its development history and the LGBT-phobic backlash to it.Īlso, be sure to wishlist Goodbye Volcano High on the PSN Store and Steam! Wishlisting helps game devs a whole lot! Goodbye Volcano High KO_OP video games indie games narrative games visual novel LGBT+ It truly felt like I was watching an animated show, but getting a say in what was happening.”Īll I could find so far, but in an era where LGBT+ media is being shouted down, banned, or dismissed, it’s nice to find and celebrate victories like this. I wondered if it would live up to the high expectations I had for the game, and it did. Press Space To Jump: “Out of all the games on the show floor at PAX East 2023, Goodbye Volcano High was the game that took me somewhere else.EIP Gaming: “Visual novels, seemingly, needed a pioneer, and Goodbye Volcano High looks to be it.”.Canadian Game Devs (coverage starts at 44:00): “The UI was really cool, the sound design sounded great, the voice acting’s good, the art style is so crisp-looking, I really like the kinda thematic thing they’re going for.”.Hardcore Gamer: “We have what could stand a chance at being of of this year’s best tales.”.The thing that I love about it the most, other than the amazing visuals and the rhythm minigame of it all, the ‘narrative game’ where you have to make choices, I’ve never seen this approach before.” Six One Indiecast (coverage starts at 24:00): “I’m really impressed with Goodbye Volcano High.: “ Goodbye Volcano High demonstrates a level of honesty and sincerity that’s rare in game writing, and I’m pleasantly surprised about the impact it’s already made on me.”.

Boston Bastard Brigade: “This feels like a proper step in the right direction towards a truly hands-on animated series.”.Also, in two weeks, the demo will be available to download on Steam (May 4th - 8th), so be sure to check it out when it drops! In the meantime, here are the things being said about it by the people who have played it: I’ve been busy compiling a bunch of the first impressions together.

Goodbye Volcano High by KO_OP was recently demoed at GDC and PAX East.
