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Velicu

Apr. 21, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Great game (though I don't think the word 'game' suits it well enough). Has a nice story, pleasent drawings and some good precepts/ideas in it. All in one, 5/5 ; my congratulations to the creators.

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Well, it is definitely a game. An adventure. I wasn't trying to make anything artsy, just a game I would have wanted to play :) In the end, that's all one can do.

gfy77

Apr. 14, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) When you wrote the dwarfs dialouge, my first reaction was that you were racist. Then I realized you were just awesome and humorous.

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Why? Because of the Scottish accent? :D

jd141

Apr. 22, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Ahoy there! I must say, sometimes games in this style can be repetitve and lack the ability to keep the gamer interested 'till the end... But I really did enjoy this game! The story was nice, however, I mainly just loved all the little comments (Cats are awsome) and 'easter eggs' found within the game. They really made it fun for me. Thanks for the chuckles. -jd141

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

That's what they're there for ;) Glad you enjoyed it!

decomia

Apr. 14, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Now I feel even more sad because I chose to play this game/sit in front of the computer than go out and meet people. lol?

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

I know, it's like a paradox @_@

jokolead

Apr. 14, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) I really love "click and point" but i am not really good in english... plz dont forget french gamers :) we love your games!

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Ahh, sorry, don't really know French :( If anyone is willing to translate, I'm willing to make a French/any-other-language version.

JackVermicelli

Apr. 13, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Mr. Squirrel asked me to thank the potionmaker, but that wasn't a dialogue option. :-/

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Hmm, never thought to put it in. It's one of those rote "say hello" sentences you just say for the sake of it, but don't really expect results.

KelnagraII

Mar. 31, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) What is up with the creepy lady, not even giving a straight answer??? The moment I saw her I knew she was suspicious...

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

It's not really her fault. Her understanding is very different from our own, considering what she is, so she takes for granted certain things that the main character can't yet cope with.

SkullSoft

Mar. 21, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) I like the music :) Once you get into it, it's a really interesting story.

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zene2

Jan. 09, 2016

Under rating threshold (show) Wonderful. Thank you for helping me, I'll treasure this deeply.

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SantaClaus1515

Apr. 01, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Simply love this game, and i love that you worked hard as a group for it, 5/5

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

The credits say it all ;) Glad you enjoyed it.

EarthSea1

Mar. 16, 2015

Under rating threshold (show) So magical and very moving..

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ArceMndz

Apr. 13, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) I just want the card...!!

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canine666

Mar. 15, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) I really liked this game, it was awesome, but disappointed Tom didn't get his reward ;)

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aearn

Apr. 07, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Just perfect! Don't you mind if I'd translate it to Russian? (Well, if I'll have time...)

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Well, of course I don't mind. Feel free :)

aesche

Mar. 07, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) (wow, they allow super long comments)... All in all a nice game, especially as it is your first one. I usually don't rate/comment games at all, but how you respond to all feedbacks at your 2nd game was convincing me the most and made me wonder about your 1st. going to play the other again and leave you a super-long comment there too if you don't mind :D

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Thanks for the comments.

xxxtwintipxxx

Apr. 13, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) All I have to say is wow. Very, very well done.

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karel2

Jun. 23, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) that was beautiful! *snif*

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Arachnakid

Apr. 14, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) I was skeptical when you said the game would take a couple hours to completeโ€ฆand startled to realize that it actually did. This is an incredible story--a little word-heavy even for me, but still really good. I feel sorry for the squirrel (guess the "happiness potion" is a temporary solution).

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

The life of the squirrel after the game would make a pretty good 5-min cartoon. too bad I can't animate :(

TheHeadbangers

Apr. 13, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Kissing in the first minutes! Boy, that escalated quickly!

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hri1

Apr. 12, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) There's a "Good Music" tag?

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Too bad there isn't a "Norman" tag :(

shortystephi

Apr. 08, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Haha xD "Such colorful scenery! If you didn't know better, you'd say it almost looks hand-drawn."

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bsmash

Mar. 20, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Squirrels are just blow-dried rats

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Yeah, but they're cute.

jugdas

Apr. 14, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Yay for using the proper English spelling of grey!!!

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

I no speak Americano :p

Ggnomaz

Apr. 22, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) I always hated and loved these philosophical games. They're almost always kinda sad, but at the same time they show you how to live life to it's fullest, or something similar... They're so simple, yet difficult to understand sometimes... Only if there were more of games like this, this world would be a little better place than it is now...

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Well, this is just a game. I actually like it most when people just enjoy the experience without overthinking it. And I have to tell you a secret... shhh... The world is already a good place ;) You just need to change your perspective. People tend to think in black and white, and shades of grey. But they forget about all the other colours :D And yes, I respond to comments fast :D

kamilla1230

Mar. 16, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) I actually cried at the ending, it was very beautiful. The whole game was very convincing an mysterious. I liked it very much :) Please don'tstop makin games, i now have played both your first and second game, and they are equally as good :) I really lked the hints in this game, if you were feelingcompletely lost you could just click on it and you didn't have to Watch a Whole walkthrough video )

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Thanks! You can actually expect a similar hint system in Tainted Olive Chapter 2; once the story progresses enough to allow for it ;)

Radikill

Jul. 13, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) So a foxes eat knives for breakfast...

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lisamariefan

May. 10, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Okay, so I talk to the Tree of Death, and then I lose the ability to click? What the hell? I've reloaded several times and it happens each time. I'm running Firefox on Windows, if that matters.

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Hmm, this is the first time I've heard about this problem. What's weird is that there is no chapter change after the Tree, all you get is the seed in your inventory. Off the top of my head, you can try enabling all the cookies in you browser and maybe disabling max security (if you have it on) in your browser.

Aleks_

Apr. 25, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) This could become a great(or not so great) movie

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Yup, I agree. It'd work better as a cartoon instead of live-action, though.

cool288

Apr. 24, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) hehe such a grey world with my Favorite color a blue flower :D yay!!!

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robbob42

Apr. 24, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Awesome game! Fun art, fun story, and fun to play. However, I just gotta say one thing: a land of color tied to magic, where everybody has "Breath" with a capitol "B"? Has anyone else here read "Warbreaker"? I understand Easter Eggs are fun and references a great if you catch them, but this is only a couple of steps from being able to be called "Warbreaker: the Flash Game". Anyhoo, still a great game. 5/5.

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

It has absolutely no relation to Warbreaker! It's just a name for a kiss. EDIT: if I had called the kiss 'Essence' or somesuch, noone would mention Sanderson, but the game would still be the same.

SpenseryMae

Apr. 22, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Great game :) I love rainbows. Plus Scarlett is hot.

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Very ;)

yos_back

Apr. 21, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) A wonderful game. The plot is emotional and the story is just all around good. Thank you for a great story to pass the time with!

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Contradictive

Apr. 19, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Easy a 5/5. I only meant to take a short break and it ended up being an hour! Thanks to the two of you for making this game, sounds like you've got a good creative rapport going on. Only quibble was the accidental double click thing, seems like something that could be fixed pretty easily by just adding a t a hard choice!

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Logical1111

Apr. 19, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) It's odd that many of the characters in the storyline don't comment on the protagonist's greyness. If I lived in a land of colour, I would ensure grey people were racialized.

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WeisserWerWolf

Apr. 17, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) I will never forget this game... even though i loved the story i have to admit if someone asks me about the game my first answer will most likely be "Ah, you are talking of the game with the alcoholic squirrel!" And i have to admit i really tried to find a way to get the "evil" wizard and the potion maker together but i sadly didn't found one :)

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Actually that's the best way to remember a game. For me it'll always be the game with Norman the Bug ;)

Maskadra

Apr. 17, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Wow, fox are my favourite animal now. They eat knives for breakfast. Must get a lot of iron in their diet.

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annihilator2

Apr. 15, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) how did the developers make a game drawn out of crayons?

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Magic! After that, I just scanned it in ;)

Jbbarger

Apr. 14, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) I liked this game, and especially liked all of the devotion it prompts from fans. I did not have any problem with the art or the amount of text, but I did have a problem with the readability of the typeface. The text is too small, and not an easy font to read.

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Yeah, so people tell me :( It was fine for me and the betatesters (i.e. my friends), but now I wish I could have made the font larger. Unfortunately, doing it at this stage would mess every single dialogue up, and I don't have time to fix it from the ground up... But the font fits the mood sooo much ;)

pibedetorres

Apr. 14, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Just out curiosity, is the first character named Tom after two of Tiziano Sclavi's books, "Le etichette delle camicie" and "Non รจ successo niente"? Since he looks like Dylan Dog I guessed there could be a further reference to its creator ^^

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Okay, here goes. Dylan Dog was named after Dylan Thomas, the poet... Well, so was Tom! Just look at the last name.

piper82

Apr. 14, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Why did Dylan said his name is Tom? :)

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

because he's not Dylan. He's just modeled after him. As to, why Tom... we'll that's a secret, but maybe not too obscure for DD fans to figure out :)

phatrey

Mar. 19, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Is it me, or does the beginning of this story sound eerily similar to "The Never Ending Story"?

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

I wouldn't know. Never read it. I remember seeing the movie, but also remember disliking it; even though the message was nice, it felt too sloppily done and had a terrible soundtrack.

Jigabachi88

Mar. 18, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Wow... what a beautiful game. Good mix of adventure, philosophy and humor. Good story-telling, lovely characters, very imaginative places and quests. Fitting music, even if it gets a little repetivive. The only point of criticizm (imho) are the graphics. While I really like the handdrawn style, the variying quality of the drawings was a little disturbing - some things were drawn very well and detailed while others looked a little poor and messy. Maybe you could put a little more effort in a consistent style of drawing... that would be awesome. You could use better outlines (stronger, a little darker) for example, variying in size and strength. I think that would fit to the crayons. Anyway, nice game, 5/5. I'd love to see more. :) Oh... but next time you should make it PEGI18... that wizzard's brick was REALLY evil. So scary...

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MasterSean

Feb. 13, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) These type of games are really nice to play, very cool story. 5/5

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SoggyPhoenix

Mar. 25, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) That was lovely. At first I assumed it to be a fairly simplistic story. I'm glad I was wrong. Thank you for sharing this game.

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

You're welcome!

Azgara

Mar. 17, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) I gave it 5 stars although i wish that it wasn't this easy. I was expecting me to have to revisit older locations later on, i even wrote down what colors do, thinking i would have to use the colors later on, etc. The best area was the oasis for my taste (i mean because of the puzzle there).

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Ah. It was my first adventure game; I just wanted people to enjoy the story, and puzzles that are easier to solve. I hadn't really had a good feel for puzzles in the beginning; I kept thinking they were too hard, so I made them easier. That's why, as the game progressed, the puzzles became better (we did the game sequentially - first the mountain, then the town, etc.), because I was getting more confident with the puzzles. Note from the developer: ...and I was letting him do more bizarre puzzles as my framework evolved because at first I thought this would be a simple adventure game...but then if it was simple it wouldn't be fun :) So I made possible to add more different game mechanics which were used for clever puzzles!

TheMysteriousMrJ

Feb. 05, 2014

Under rating threshold (show) I need to stop playing these philosophical games... My eyes are getting tired of welling up from the magnificent messages portrayed in them

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hugojmaia

Apr. 14, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Note: there's no way to actually mess up on desert to the point you have to reload the game, all stuff there can be made white again by using it at the lake near the bettle, that also fixes the staff in case you've broken it.

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Yes, because white is for mending!

Spiderbun

Apr. 13, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) *Tries to use knife on Fox.* 'The Fox eats items like this for breakfast. So just keep them away from it.' FOXES EAT KNIVES?!1?1?!?!1?1 Foxes are badass man.

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soren_the_owl

Apr. 12, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) wow...this is a rare game. One that, once you're done, leaves you feeling amazed. The storyline was awesome; easily equal to Brandon Sanderson (he is one of the best authors out there). The gameplay itself was hard enough to be fun, but easy enough that it was not "rage quit". I loved it, and would love to see more like it. 100/5

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Developer response from BlackOliveGames

Interesting, you bringing up Sanderson. Did you notice who I credited in the, umm... credits? And we all know which series Mr. Sanderson just recently brought to a close...

ddmk

Mar. 25, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Truly amazing game. Since I'm a sucker for point and click adventures, playing this was a no-brainer, but a game that is as captivating as this only comes once in a while. I deeply wish i could award it with more than 5/5. Well done.

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