Please Be Happy (2022)

Developer: Studio Élan
Publisher: Studio Élan, Studio Elan
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 400 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 13 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

a gentle, narrative-driven visual novel where you guide a fox-turned-human through learning about love and belonging in a cozy, atmospheric setting

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What players say

Players praise the wholesome, low-drama romance and the rare New Zealand setting, though a few find the plot about a fox-girl learning society underdeveloped and the romance rushed. Audio quality is occasionally noted as compressed.

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