When Will My Parents Return

This is an interactive storytelling game that delves into the dynamics of a contemporary Chinese family. Players step into the shoes of "Xingxing," a middle schooler grappling with the dual pressures of academics and familial expectations. The game poignantly highlights a significant social issue: parents, despite their profound love, are often absent from key moments in their children's upbringing due to societal pressures and career demands.

Employing the metaphor of planets and their moons, the game probes into the complex, often paradoxical relationship between Chinese parents and their children, and its effects on the children's individual growth. The game's design artfully captures the emotional tug-of-war within the family and the solitary nature of personal self-discovery.

Music: floating by iam6teen
Instructions: Use your ARROW or WASD to walk around and interact
Playtime: ~5 to 15 mins