Pushed to Addiction: A Day of a Video Game Addict
A downloadable game for Windows and macOS
We all are enthusiasts of video games. We all know the appeal of video games.
But some became addicted, with their life influenced and futures collapsed.
Why?
Some people blame video games. But this game aims to tell you the real causes of video game addiction.
Experiencing the day of a young boy in China, you will understand why people, especially adolescents, get addicted with video game.
The game is divided into three key chapters, each revealing a different factor contributing to his addiction: overwhelming academic pressure, the desperate need for social validation, and strained family relationships. As the protagonist navigates these challenges, players will experience moments of intense self-reflection, accompanied by gameplay that mirrors the mental and emotional escape the boy seeks through video games.
At the heart of "Pushed to Addiction: A Day of a Video Game Addict" lies a powerful message: video game addiction is more than just a love for gaming—it’s a symptom of deeper societal and personal challenges. Players are encouraged to empathize with the protagonist’s journey and, by the end, are reminded that overcoming addiction requires compassion, understanding, and real-world support, not condemnation.
HOW TO PLAY
Game1-
Rule: Split 20 homeworks, not get chased by the teacher. "SPACE" for Jump (up to 3 times for once) "S" for splitting homework
Game2- Rule: Defeat all bully guys, collect students into your team, enclose the bully guy to defeat them. "W/S/A/D" for Up/Down/Left/Right Movement
Game3- Rule: Dodge parents' blame while catching their compliments "W/S/A/D" for Up/Down/Left/Right Movement
p.s. The game keeps updating; now you can download the trial version (incomplete)
Updated | 10 days ago |
Published | 12 days ago |
Status | In development |
Platforms | Windows, macOS |
Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
Author | Zijing Guo |
Genre | Role Playing, Educational, Platformer |
Tags | 2D, Cute, Narrative, Pixel Art, Short, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Top-Down |
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This is one of my peers' productions. As the author's friend, I witnessed the effort and passion he devoted to this game. Personally, while playing this game, I can feel a sense of achievement through the challenges set in the game. Moreover, I gradually understood the theme that my friend tried to convey. I believe it is a game collection which everybody should try. Great game overall.