『Discouraged Workers TEEN』 is an independent kinetic novel created by YGGDRASIL STUDIO. This is the fifth in the Project DW series, a satirical story based on the popular Korean soap operas-styled plot. It compares Ga-yeon’s bleak everyday life to the dark side of youth.
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Mixed (86) - 69% of the 86 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Nov 24, 2015
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Reviews

“Depression and anxiety aren’t often well-represented in gaming. Enter Yggdrasil Studio’s VN to offer a glimpse behind the veil.”
Haogamers

“The extremely dark atmosphere and realism make for an interesting departure that's pretty far removed from what you'd normally expect out of a visual novel, and it's worth giving a try for that alone.”
SyfyGames

“This game, despite its frustrating design, will hit unemployed or underemployed millennial gamers right where it hurts. It’s a satirical take on Korean soap operas, but the plot — powerlessly navigating a sluggish economy with debt and a useless degree — feels distinctly American as well.”
Inverse

About This Game

Overview

As a hospital coordinator, Ga-yeon fell in love with a doctor at the hospital she was working in and they had an affair even though the doctor was a married man. When the director found out, she was fired. For over a year she tried to find another job, but her mental uneasiness eventually made her give up and she became a recluse.

A year later, in the spring of 2013, her younger sister, Hye-na, and her first love Yunwoo come to her.

A story about the dark side of today’s youth and serious life events happening around Ga-yeon.

Discouraged Workers

Description

  • This is a TEEN version of the Discouraged Workers, takes the form of kinetic novel(visual novel similar).
  • You will be moved on mostly through Ga-yeon’s point of view and the Archives will be also helpful for you to understand the whole play.
  • Basically you don’t need to be directly involved in the story – just watch, read, listen, and feel it.
  • However sometimes, you may be required to do something to collect some records or scenes.
  • Discouraged Workers is played automatically. You can toggle this function.

Features

  • A Korean-based densely-plotted story with the gloomy theme.
  • The short but intense 100+ minutes, with the real soap opera-like directing.
  • The animation-style hand-drawn sprites & CGs, and backgrounds based on retouched real pictures.
  • Archives contains 90 records(Characters and Concept, Diary, Gallery, Music, and Replay).
  • Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards series unlike the original version, cross-platform auto-cloud sync with Steam Cloud.
  • Full controller support, Steam Controller support.
  • Integrated with Game Jolt API.
  • Blind-friendly support.
  • Contains soundtrack for the Steam Music Player, Android build.

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1327809932

Key Records

  • SlideDB 2016 AOTY TOP 50
  • EMOTIONAL GAMES AWARDS 2016 Nominee
  • SlideDB 2015 AOTY TOP 50
  • Greenlit on Steam Greenlight
  • The second Adult Only title on Steam -Original version
  • Very first released for Adult and TEEN version on Steam
  • Very first native Steam Controller support in Korea, Republic of.
  • Funded with Tumblbug
  • Participated in the FUCK CAPITALISM JAM(#FuckJam2k15)
  • Amazon Top 100 selling Indie Games PC Games #12, Mac Games #4 -Original version
  • IndieGameStand Top Sellers #1
  • itch.io Top games #51, Adventure games #7, Android adventure #1 -Original version
  • SlideDB Popular Games #1(2 times), IndieDB #11, ModDB #45
  • App Store iPad Top Paid Educational Games #2, iPhone Top Paid Adventure Games #10, Top Paid Educational Games #1 in Singapore
  • Google Play Top Paid Adventure #20 in India, Top New Paid Adventure #7 in Korea, Republic of., Top New Paid Adventure #20 in 8 countries

Credits


Lee Yunseok: Directing, Design, Programming, Music, Sound, Writing, UI Design, Backgournd CGs, Object sprites, Packaging, Movie, Website -From April 21, 2013
chibilis studio: Animation, Character Sprites, CG Sprites -From March 10, 2015
Brian Connors: English Translation Adviser -June 3, 2015~July 1, 2017
Ga Younghee: English Translator -April 11, 2015~June 10, 2016
IVY: Chinese Translator -July 25, 2016~February 10, 2018
Roman Koledin: Russian Translator -August 28, 2016~December 7, 2017
Oscar Ballona Centeno: Project Leader in Spanish, Spanish Translator -From May 29, 2017
AxelBodga: Spanish Editor -From May 29, 2017
Yisus: Spanish Translator -From May 29, 2017
Adam Patric Kratz: Epilepsy Adviser -November 15, 2015~November 20, 2015

YANG: Male sprites, CG sprites -April 8, 2015~September 13, 2015
Jeon Junsik: Unofficial Demo Sprites -January 5, 2015~February 25, 2015
Kyle Fawcett: English Demo Translation Adviser -June 3, 2015~June 14, 2015

Thank You Letter


ACOC, Aiman Sharul, Axel Mertes, Bgame, Brandon Tanimoto, Brian Connors,
BRISAK Kim Doohyeon, cheif.choi, Choi Irang, Choi Jihye, clôture, Danielle Bell,
Edward N Puckering, Gary King, Gwak Jaeryeol, Han Ihyeong, Hoe Namyoon,
Hong Eunki, Hwang Daehoon, Hyojoon, James Emmerson, Jeong Dongwon,
Jeong Wookjin, Jeong Yoonsoo, Jianmin Zhang, Karina Schulze, Keira Val'Azr,
Kim Hanseol, Kim Hyeoncheol, Kim Jaeseong, Kim Jeongwoong, Kim Myeongwook,
Lee Changki, Lee Eunji, Lee Gunhae, Lee Hyejin, Lee Jaewi, Light Twins, Lim Jisoo,
Maddy Wootton, Marshall Proudfoot, Mirumu, Mojaeng, Oh Hyeonjun, Park Hyeonjun,
Park JoonKoo, Rewind, Sander Tieleman, srwss, Sung Chanaul, YottaCho, Zerial.net

Christopher Rice, George Winston, Kim Sooyoung, Lee Illseong, Pixabay, Shin Haechul,
So Reyeon, Tom Rothamel, Valve Corporation

This work was created by you. Yours Sincerely,
Lee Yunseok, Creator of YGGDRASIL STUDIO.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP x86
    • Processor: Pentium 4 1.66 GHz
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Graphics: DirectX compatible card
    • DirectX: Version 9.0c
    • Storage: 550 MB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectX compatible card
    • Additional Notes: WVGA(800*480 16:9 Wide Screen)
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Windows XP x86, Vista or 7 or higher
    • Processor: Pentium 4 2.1 GHz or higher
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: FHD(1920*1080 16:9 Wide Screen) or higher, Steam Controller or XBOX 360 Controller, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or higher
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS X 10.6.3 Snow Leopard x86
    • Processor: Intel processor (IA-32)
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Storage: 550 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: WVGA(800*480 16:9 Wide Screen)
    Recommended:
    • OS: Mac OS X 10.6.3 Snow Leopard x64 or higher(Not guarantee operation on Catalina or higher)
    • Processor: Core 2 Duo Yonah processor or higher
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: FHD(1920*1080 16:9 Wide Screen) or higher, Steam Controller or XBOX 360 Controller
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Linux x86
    • Processor: Intel Celeron 700 MHz
    • Memory: 512 MB RAM
    • Storage: 550 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: WVGA(800*480 16:9 Wide Screen)
    Recommended:
    • OS: SteamOS 2.20 Brewmaster, Ubuntu 12.04 LTS x64 Precise Pangolin or higher
    • Processor: Intel or AMD 64-bit capable processor
    • Memory: 2 GB RAM
    • Storage: 1 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: FHD(1920*1080 16:9 Wide Screen) or higher, Steam Controller or XBOX 360 Controller, 3-Heights™ PDF Optimization Shell

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