Lorebard Studio has announced the launch of Pain Pain Go Away! for PC on May 20, with an updated demo already available on Steam. This adventure game puts players in the role of a counselor who uses a P2GA device to treat Kokoromi, a runaway girl who believes she killed her mother. The proposal combines dialogue with an immersion mode where players type against traumatic words.
Typing mechanics against digital traumas 🎮
Gameplay relies on a text interaction system where the player must type quickly to counteract the words tormenting Kokoromi. The P2GA device serves as an interface between the counselor and the girl's mind, presenting key phrases or terms that the user must type to progress in the therapy. The game engine processes text input in real time, adjusting difficulty based on typing speed. The updated demo allows players to test this mechanic with a portion of the story.
When your therapist asks you to type faster ⌨️
Finally, a game that justifies those years of typing class in high school. Now, instead of writing boring reports, you can type at full speed to exorcise the demons of a fictional girl. If you don't type fast enough, Kokoromi remains traumatized, and you're left with the guilt of not having beaten your words-per-minute record. Sure, at least no one corrects your spelling while you save virtual minds.