YOBI

"If only I could go back to the past."

YOBI is a journey of "returning to the childhood neighborhood."

You play as Jian Jun, a young adult navigating the ups and downs of life. By chance, she returns to the old community where she grew up. In that sweltering summer etched in memory, through scattered remnants of the past, faded recollections, and long-buried dreams, she slowly pieces together a childhood friendship she had forgotten. At the same time, an adventure in another timeline quietly unfolds. This is a deeply personal journey about memory, loss, and dreams—rich with emotion, lingering long after.

Two interwoven timelines, shifting styles

The story alternates between two radically different worlds.

Wander through the quiet, nostalgic childhood neighborhood—search for old objects, solve atmospheric puzzles that blend with the environment, and immerse yourself in pure emotional resonance at a gentle pace. Every detail here is soaked in the unique everyday life and vibrant spirit of the 2000s.

In the light sci-fi adventure, control Liu Yue and Yobi as they carry out missions in space. This segment includes mini-games, light platforming/action challenges, and more interactive gameplay, adding a lively rhythm to the narrative. The visual aesthetic draws heavily from styles like Frutiger Aero.

The two storylines reflect and complete each other, weaving together into a loop about remembrance and farewell.

Nostalgic objects and memory fragments

Scattered throughout the neighborhood are numerous relics from a bygone era: faded grid-pattern notebooks, old CRT televisions… Each item can trigger a hidden conversation or a long-sealed memory. Collect them to piece together the childhood days that slowly slipped away.

Atmospheric puzzles that serve immersion

Puzzles are closely tied to the story and environment—moderate in difficulty, designed to guide players into observing scenes more carefully, listening to the whispers of wind and the chorus of cicadas, and making the act of exploration itself part of the emotional experience.

A pure emotional journey

The overall pacing is gentle and restrained. The visuals and music together create a warm, wistful, slightly melancholic atmosphere. Perfect for those who are willing to slow down and feel a deep, personal story.

Game features:

· Delicate, fresh hand-painted illustration style, with distinct color palettes across different timelines

· Multiple original tracks ranging from serene acoustic melodies to crisp sci-fi ambience

· A core story worth remembering—about childhood promises, the farewell of growing up, and those people and things that have always remained in your heart

Through YOBI, reclaim what truly belongs to you.