Tender: Creature Comforts

by Kenny Sun, Gideon Lazarus, Jie En Lee

The Developer Says...

Tender is a narrative game that explores connection and rejection in the era of swipe culture. It’s a story told by and through the modern interface for finding love.

Players Like...

❤ Navigating the Dating App

Players navigate a dating app-like interface, swiping through hundreds of profiles and chatting with those they match. The game centers these conversational interactions, allowing players to choose from various response options to progress the dialogue.

❤ Customizing Conversational Tone

A key strength is the ability to customize the player character's typing style, which affects the tone and personality reflected in their messages. The writing for each potential match is well-crafted, giving them distinct voices and authentically developed personalities.

❤ Exploring Branching Narratives

The game features a multitude of branching storylines and potential outcomes. Each match can lead to unique date scenarios and relationship developments, with the possibility of multiple dates and even romantic conclusions. This encourages players to experiment with different approaches and see how their choices impact the narrative.

❤ Realistic Dating Simulation

Many players praise how the game captures the modern dating experience, reflecting the full spectrum of potential online interactions - from engaging conversations to awkward silences, ghosting, and even toxic behaviors. This authenticity resonates with players who have experienced similar dynamics in real-world dating.

❤ Fostering Emotional Investment

Despite the often-frustrating dating scenarios, the game's strong writing and character development foster genuine emotional investment in the potential relationships. Players can find themselves drawn to certain characters and invested in the outcomes of their interactions, creating a rewarding and impactful narrative experience.

❤ Narrative-Driven Experience

While the gameplay is centered around the dating app simulation, the overall experience is driven by the narrative. The game explores themes of connection, rejection, and the emotional complexities of modern dating, providing a thoughtful, character-driven experience beyond just the mechanics of swiping and chatting.

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