This was for you

About

This Was for You is a brief visual novel that follows a fractured narrative of loss and reflection. You navigate a nonlinear story through text and sparse art, piecing together a protagonist’s struggle to move forward after a traumatic event. Choices rarely alter outcomes but shape how memories are framed, emphasizing tone over branching paths. The focus is on quiet emotional beats rather than action or dialogue-heavy scenes. The game’s strength lies in its minimalism. Watercress Studios uses quiet moments and fragmented storytelling to convey grief, avoiding over-explanation. Though short, under two hours, it maintains a consistent mood that lingers. Made during a game jam, it feels like a personal project that prioritizes atmosphere over polish. Some players found it moving, though others felt underwhelmed by its simplicity. It’s a low-key entry in the visual novel genre that leans into ambiguity.

Storyline

After the crash, I wasn’t sure what to do with myself. Even now, I haven’t found my way forward. I keep going back to that place.