This game has such a silly atmosphere, but the scathingly real dialogue and confusing level design makes this hit so much harder than it should. This is a perfect representation of ADHD in almost all facets
In life imitating art, I've had this browser tab open for months and finally stumbled on it again and this is the time I actually played it. I laughed so hard at all the documents "bank opening hours," "people to avoid," "Do Not Eat These Mushrooms". Forgot that I was supposed to be giving the gatekeeper the password instead of the "fruit to find" note. Great game. 10/10
I've been struggling with ADHD and no one ever takes me seriously or actually understands my struggles, this shaped it perfectly. I started realizing it even more when the one dinosaur asked if I was trying to make an excuse to not work,,,,, man that really hit, sobbing
the game is really well made the story is .... something and i got confused every time I turned back from collecting something. Question do ADHD people have all that note? :)
Too much plans? yes. Personally I don't get THAT bad but i find out the most effective way to write a note reminder for myself is to scribble directly on my hand with permanent marker because when i come back home I will always see my hand.
I am really impressed to have seen this turn up so far on the game frontpage. Nicely done. Awesome game. It was great when I first played it and I am happy that so many other people feel the same.
I am kinda of proud of having been part of your project if only passively. 😊
Me and my friend of course tried it when you first released it and we can both very much relate to the experience portrayed.
If you would give me some insight into some of your analytics for the game I would be very grateful.
I don't have ADHD, but this game was so relatable to me! I literally have a wall of just sticky notes with stuff to help me remember. I also forgot how to open the notes immediately after being told how.
I literally have to watch someone else's playthrough to know where the password is I just can't focus with all those words and paper adhd unfriendly :c
I started to cry at the end, I literally had to start to talk to my dad about my school grades In the middle of plaiyng it, so It hit harder :c Amazing game!
Oh my, you've perfectly made a game of my childhood. No one believed me, everyone changed everything without giving me an update. It was an hell but I'm still here
Pretty great explanation of how it feels to have a pineapple for a brain. It was all too relatable, particularly how nobody was impressed by your success even though it felt like you had to move heaven and earth to get it done. The idea of "getting lost" on a 2D plane by having the world change around you was really clever.
can i get permission from you to add this game to speedrun.com? i love this game and think its great, i already have a time of 2:56 when speedrunning for fun.
I appreciate your help :) if I can, I'll try to see if I can make you a mod for the leaderboards (as you are the owner). If it isn't rejected and you want to that is.
I have ADHD and my family and friends do too, and we've been here, this game is a perfect way of showing what it's like with no meds in you. It made me feel so annoyed in the best way. My golly, you've out done yourself with this game!!
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i have ADH
ADH?
Somehow I relate more to a dinosaur than to most human fictional characters with ADHD
yeh that sounds pretty accurate
This game has such a silly atmosphere, but the scathingly real dialogue and confusing level design makes this hit so much harder than it should. This is a perfect representation of ADHD in almost all facets
this game is amazing! good job!
i have ADH
When the fruit keeper said to get ten more fruit I panicked
bro same i was like wth man rely u have no idea wat just happened
Loved so much the game that I immediately made a video review in Italian for it
In life imitating art, I've had this browser tab open for months and finally stumbled on it again and this is the time I actually played it. I laughed so hard at all the documents "bank opening hours," "people to avoid," "Do Not Eat These Mushrooms". Forgot that I was supposed to be giving the gatekeeper the password instead of the "fruit to find" note. Great game. 10/10
hehe I got to hope on mushrooms as a dinosaur
hehehe
Can't relate but it was really fun!
i have ADH
ADHD*
are you sure this dinosaur wasnt munching on the magic mushrooms
I've been struggling with ADHD and no one ever takes me seriously or actually understands my struggles, this shaped it perfectly. I started realizing it even more when the one dinosaur asked if I was trying to make an excuse to not work,,,,, man that really hit, sobbing
I'm almost in tears because of this game. All I wanted was an apple for the king T-T
pineapple
*Eye Twitches*
the game is really well made the story is .... something and i got confused every time I turned back from collecting something. Question do ADHD people have all that note? :)
A sequel/prequel could be awensome
Too much plans? yes. Personally I don't get THAT bad but i find out the most effective way to write a note reminder for myself is to scribble directly on my hand with permanent marker because when i come back home I will always see my hand.
The struggle is real.
i got distracted reading every single document at the begining and never tried to progress....
adhd ":D
ps i have 2 exams 2morrow and i found this to play instead of studying
I am really impressed to have seen this turn up so far on the game frontpage. Nicely done. Awesome game. It was great when I first played it and I am happy that so many other people feel the same.
I am kinda of proud of having been part of your project if only passively. 😊 Me and my friend of course tried it when you first released it and we can both very much relate to the experience portrayed.
If you would give me some insight into some of your analytics for the game I would be very grateful.
Good game
The best game i had ever played
Speedrun leaderboard has been approved :D
Find it here: https://www.speedrun.com/the_tale_of_the_adhd_dinosaur
I feel attacked by a cute dino
This game is a call out to my entire existence. 10/10 will recommend.
as someone with ADHD, i feel like this is a bit overdramatic. i mean, by the end, you DID do practically nothing!
i am so confused
I don't need this *&%$ in my life! I live it!!! Make it mandatory for all educators! But VR !!
THIS HURTS! THE AGONY! THE ACCURACY! AAAAAAAAAA
P.S.
found this while procrastinating.
sameeeeeeeee'
yo same
I don't have ADHD, but this game was so relatable to me! I literally have a wall of just sticky notes with stuff to help me remember. I also forgot how to open the notes immediately after being told how.
I literally have to watch someone else's playthrough to know where the password is I just can't focus with all those words and paper adhd unfriendly :c
cute game jokes aside tho its just me frfr
I started to cry at the end, I literally had to start to talk to my dad about my school grades In the middle of plaiyng it, so It hit harder :c Amazing game!
Perfect game! It's pretty accurate to me.
It was gaslighting me but that's me when life
Oh my, you've perfectly made a game of my childhood. No one believed me, everyone changed everything without giving me an update. It was an hell but I'm still here
Pretty great explanation of how it feels to have a pineapple for a brain. It was all too relatable, particularly how nobody was impressed by your success even though it felt like you had to move heaven and earth to get it done. The idea of "getting lost" on a 2D plane by having the world change around you was really clever.
my brain is a burnt omelet
Luckyyy!
✅ I'm in this
photogame and Idon'tlike it.cant even get pass the door 0/10
can i get permission from you to add this game to speedrun.com? i love this game and think its great, i already have a time of 2:56 when speedrunning for fun.
Thank you very much, I'm glad to hear that. And of course you have my permission, what a fun idea!
Thank you, in order to publish a request for the game, i only need two things that i haven't been able to find, shown in the image.
I don't have a link to a page describing the game :( maybe the itch.io page?
The date of initial release is probably August 18th 2021
I appreciate your help :) if I can, I'll try to see if I can make you a mod for the leaderboards (as you are the owner). If it isn't rejected and you want to that is.
Go for it
This exists, somehow, maybe it's what you need? https://www.igdb.com/games/the-tale-of-the-adhd-dinosaur
I have ADHD and my family and friends do too, and we've been here, this game is a perfect way of showing what it's like with no meds in you. It made me feel so annoyed in the best way. My golly, you've out done yourself with this game!!
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