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While Waiting
Presented by the team behind critically acclaimed "Moncage", this is a transformative adventure exploring the art of waiting. Clear the game by doing nothing, but discover the power of acceptance and patience in numerous situations from birth to death. Learn to embrace life as you wait.
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Mostly Positive (146) - 78% of the 146 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Feb 5, 2025
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Optillusion

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By 電玩狂熱愛好者 February 5

“带有微解密性质的剧情向游戏，以“等待”为主要内核在一百次等待中讲述主人公的一生。确实如宣传时所说，该游戏挂机都能通关，每个关卡有可以收集的彩蛋增加可玩性。但该游戏给人的割裂感是极强的，制作组想让玩家在等待中发掘生活之美，从而和等待和解，但所谓真结局是挂机等待什么都不做。为了领悟等待而去等待，这样的等待是否在背离其本身的意义。此外，游戏人物移速很慢，交互判定也比较微妙。6.5/10（支持繁简中文）”

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Reviews

“Here, biding time isn’t a chore. That’s because the narrative arc of one’s life feels true.”
The New York Times

“A delightfully quirky insight into things that we may do and think about every day, month, or year, but never really discuss much.”
PC Gamer

“Possibly the best way to describe While Waiting is that it’s what would happen if WarioWare also tried to tell the story of a human life.”
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About This Game

Welcome to While Waiting. This innovative title invites players into a transformative journey through the art of patience, blending humor with profound life insights.

Numerous Life Situations: Encounter a diverse range of waiting scenarios, spanning from birth to death, providing a comprehensive exploration of life's waiting moments.

Doing Nothing is the Ultimate Strategy: Embrace the essence of the game by understanding that waiting is the key to clearing each situation. No shortcuts or actions can expedite the waiting time.

Comedic Appearance with Serious Core: Experience a unique blend of comedy reactions and a thought-provoking narrative that delves deep into the profound aspects of life.

Easter Eggs Hidden in Boringness: Uncover a multitude of hidden elements and surprises within the game's seemingly mundane waiting periods, transforming moments of boredom into engaging explorations.

Be Patient and Embrace Everyday Life: Learn the art of patience as you navigate the game, gaining valuable insights on embracing and accepting the journey of life itself.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • Processor: 1.2 GHz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: 1024MB VRAM
    • Network: Broadband Internet connection
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: OS X 10.9 Mavericks
    • Processor: 1 GHz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Graphics: OpenGL 3.0 compatible
    • Storage: 3 GB available space
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