Stepping over oneself

Stepping Over Oneself, developed by PixelFrog Foundry Games, is a modern visual novel centered around "love, memory, and complex emotional choices". The game simulates modern communication methods such as text messages, photos, and inner monologues, and tells the story of programmer Matthew facing a dual test of morality and emotions during the preparation for his fianc é e Ashley's wedding due to past emotional entanglements (ex, old friends, unresolved issues). The player's choice will profoundly affect the direction of character relationships and the ending of the story.

Core functions

Modern communication style narrative

The story unfolds through forms such as text message conversations, photos, and social media interactions, simulating the communication methods of real romantic relationships.

Players need to make choices in text bubbles, image walls, or voice messages to drive the plot forward.

Emotional dynamic system

Logic, passion, and loyalty balance mechanism: Players' choices will dynamically adjust Matthew's emotional tendencies.

For example, responding to text messages rationally may maintain a stable relationship, but miss opportunities for emotional expression; Impulsive actions may trigger conflict, but they can ignite passion.

Multi line narrative and multiple endings

Three core outcomes:

Balanced Commitment: Rationally handle the past and remain loyal to the current relationship.

Romantic Obsession: Being dominated by old love or passion, deviating from real-life responsibilities.

Lost in Memories: Struggling between memories and reality, resulting in a breakdown of relationships.

Each selection triggers different plot branches, requiring multiple gameplay to unlock hidden content.

Millennial emotional realism

The game depicts the contradictions in contemporary love with a realistic tone:

How to maintain oneself in intimate relationships?

Does' knowing someone too deeply 'actually become an obstacle to love?

Combining humorous dialogues, mild dramatic conflicts, and psychological analysis to resonate with players.

Featured Highlights

Immersive communication experience:

Through modern media such as text messages, photos, and voice messages, restore real love scenes (such as "checking each other's social media updates" and "late night voice chats").

Depth of emotional decision-making:

There is no absolute right or wrong choice, and every decision requires weighing the pros and cons (such as whether to disclose Ashley's contact with her ex)? ）.

Psychological characterization of characters:

Show Matthew's conflicting psychology through inner monologue (Thought Bubbles) and enhance his sense of immersion.

Millennial cultural resonance:

Integrate into real-life issues such as social media, workplace stress, and emotional dependence, and get closer to the lives of young gamers.