Guilt Free
Guilt Free is a visual novel crossed with a point and click made to offer perspective on mental health and eating disorders. Navigate a couple’s rocky relationship and encounter “flaws” or “quirks” that may actually be symptomatic behaviors.
Branching Story
In Guilt Free you play as the partner of someone who is struggling with an eating disorder. It is up to you how to approach her. Will you be loving and supportive? Or will you demand change? The story will change depending on your choices, offering a different experience with each playthrough!
Multiple Endings
Unblock all 5 different endings and see how your actions affected the relationship’s future. Will you get the happy ending?
Exploration
Guilt Free is not a typical Visual Novel. You can explore the house to get more information about the couple’s life and their past. Some of these items will also let you unblock hidden collectibles!
Game Discussion
Steam User 1
I can't be bothered to get EVERY achievement, not right now as I'm really fucking tired, but I just want to say this game was painful.
This might be too personal, but whatever. I've struggled with some form of anorexia/bulimia all my life, and, hell, my eating habits look pretty damn similar to Alice right now. Making me feel targeted LMAO.
I've never understood how it is to just...eat normally? Being fine with your weight, eating whatever you want, not obsessing over food... Playing this in the perspective of the non-disordered person feels outlandish. Though it's also making me get how frustrating it must be when someone you love is suffering and you just don't get it.
The writing may not be the best and it's not the most interesting game ever, but it HITS HARD.
Steam User 1
it was rlly good, i liked the multiple choice options BUT some things he said was contradictory to my choice. loved the art style, meaning, and plot and depth. very good. wish it was longer tho tbh (ending felt rushed a bit. wish we could see her after she is better)
Steam User 0
this is my first review and i havent played many of these games but i vary much enjoyed it i love how you can choose what you want to do and this game has brought to my attention a mental illness i was unaware of and its free so fire.
Steam User 0
Игра 'Guilt Free' приятно удивила своим необычным концептом и стильным визуальным исполнением. Механика принятия моральных решений, где каждый выбор влечет за собой последствия, держит в напряжении и заставляет задуматься о цене компромиссов. Сюжет затягивает с первых минут, несмотря на кажущуюся простоту, раскрываясь постепенно и подбрасывая неожиданные повороты. Персонажи проработаны достаточно хорошо, чтобы им можно было сопереживать, а их мотивации становятся понятными в процессе прохождения.
Отдельно хочется отметить атмосферу игры, которая создается с помощью минималистичной графики и медитативного саундтрека. Это помогает сконцентрироваться на принятии решений и прочувствовать всю их тяжесть. Хотя, возможно, кому-то может показаться, что игра несколько статична и не хватает динамики, для меня это стало скорее плюсом, позволяющим погрузиться в размышления.
В целом, 'Guilt Free' – это отличная игра для тех, кто любит неспешные и вдумчивые проекты, ставящие перед игроком серьезные моральные вопросы. Рекомендую к ознакомлению!
Steam User 0
While I appreciate the attempt to handle sensitive topics, I prefer when games leave room for player interpretation rather than steering me toward a specific “correct” choice. Guilt Free could have been a more powerful experience if it trusted the player’s agency a bit more.
Steam User 0
I absolutely loved this game! The characterization was done really well, the personalities felt real, and the dialogue choices made sense. The endings made me tear up at times and the art style felt nostalgic, an all around lovely experience!
Steam User 0
The game play is simple and easy to use. The game itself covers a very complex topic well, and I think it does a good job of showing how eating disorders can present themselves in people through changes in behavior and mood shifts. It's very informative and gives a good insight into bulimia and how to help someone struggling with an eating disorder.