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Sayonara Okaasan

Sayonara Okaasan is an interactive abstract poem about saying goodbye to a mother and exploring life and death.

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Slimomo
Publisher
Slimomo
Release
December 11, 2024
1 year and 234 days ago
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About the Game

Sayonara Okaasan is an abstract and bittersweet interactive poem about life, death, and the meaning we find in between.

Featuring original hand-drawn art and music, this short title invites you into a mysterious world where every moment lingers with emotion.

Inspired by the creator’s personal journey of watching their mother battle cancer, this solo work weaves themes of love and loss with artistic visuals and an almost stream-of-consciousness narrative.

  • Puzzle-solving elements that guide you through the game by following the words

  • Hand-drawn artwork

  • Original musical compositions

  • A mysterious and dream-like narrative

  • Bonus escape room-style puzzle unlocked by finding hidden items

  • Available in seven languages

With its delicate yet somber art, Sayonara Okaasan leads players into a deeply personal and emotional experience that is more than a light game — it is the artist's own reflection of the fragile beauty of life. Accompanied by a soft, eerie ambiance, it might leave you pondering the meaning of your own existence even after it ends.

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