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In a few hours [ 1:00PM MDT ] the YKMET:Strade will be going live on Steam!

I've been getting blasted with questions and DMs so here's a little FAQ to hopefully help people find the info they want:

The game is coming out at 1:00PM MDT Today!

For anyone who can't or don't want to play it on Steam, it will be released on Itch.io around the 22nd [ if nothing goes wrong with the upload process ]

If you qualified for a free code for Steam, you can ask for one for Itch.io after the game is released on there

I will open the Etsy store again tomorrow. You can find out which items I am selling, how much for, and where I can ship to tomorrow by checking it out [ plz be patient ]

The OST will be released as soon as I can on Steam, and I will put it up on my website eventually as well

The next project I will be working on [ after new merch designs and a break ] is YKMET:Lawrence

Please, PLEASE do not send me drama stuff. I will block anyone who sends me a callout post. This has always been the case but it does bear repeating once in a while [ someone sent me one last night ]. I can't control other people online. I don't hold any authority over people. If someone is upsetting you, you can block them. I have been an adult online for 18 years and I can guarantee you that obsessively documenting someone's every move and then encouraging people to circle around and scream at them literally only ever causes more damage. Block people who upset you. Break the cycle.

You can get updates, announcements, and clarity on my future activity by either checking my posts here or by visiting my personal website: dirtymurdergames.com

If you have other questions and they are non urgent, I beg you to hold on to them for a few days. Next week if possible? I apologize but I haven't gotten to sleep well in a long time and there's so much activity and people vying for my attention at the moment. I'm really very burnt out 😅

I don't mind comments and game feedback! I'm just running on fumes when it comes to customer service work at the moment 🙏

And of course, please enjoy the game 💚 I hope you find it worth the wait!

Comments

Lulette

I’m so excited for the game to release, thank you for all your hard work Gato!!! :)

Hailey Crawford

SO EXCITED THANK YOU FOR YOUR HARD WORK 🩷🩷 please rest up and take it easy!!

Lividity

YIPPIEEEEEEE HYPE HYPE HYPE

Chippittu

So excited to discuss about the game with others and see how the community thrives!

Utabun

PLEASE GET LOTS OF REST AND RELAX TIME GATO!! Thank you for all the love and care you put into this for us!! 🖤🖤

Tferret

THE DAY IS FINALLY HEREEE!!! CONGRATULATIONS GATOOO I HOPE IT GOES SUPER WELL AND EVERYONE LOVES IT!!

Gory.goodboy

EEEEE SO HYPED TO GET BAKED ORDER PIZZA AND PLAY WITH MY STRADE BODY PILLOW EEEEE ALREADY GOT MY CODE TYPED INTO STEAM READY EEEE TY FOR THIS AMAZING GAME GATO I CANT WAIT TO PLAY!! 🩷🩷🩷

Microwave

I'm shaking my fist at the German Steam page for not letting me get kidnapped by the German Guy and his pet, to everyone else that can play, happy playing!! ✨️

rxpatzz

So excited to olay YKMET: Strade!!! Super happy to see what you've been working hard on! Hope you enjoy your break when you get to it Gato we're all so thankful for your creations :)

Efi

I am so excited. Please get a lot of rest!

Pineapplecasket

Happy game day launch!!!!! Omg I'm so excited for you!! All over my socials people have been THIRSTING for this release, especially yesterday. I can't wait to see everyone's reactions! I'm sorry people have been harassing you over drama. I am wishing them a very happy 'i hope your game gets corrupted'. 😂♥️ Cheers!! Look forward to the Lawrence updates!!

Lividity

We love you Gato, rest well and do some well deserved self care 💓

Krystal

Get some rest!!!! You deserve it 🫶 ty for the game!!! I cant wait to play it when I get home!

Angel

Take all the rest you need, Gato. You deserve it! Happy Game Launch Day to you as well!

wamefu

HYPE HYPE!!! Can't wait X ) !! Will make sure to get some goodies from the shop tomorrow 👀,,

mishkamya

Thank you gato. I appreciate how hard you’ve worked on the game and I’m sure not only me but others will be so so SO happy to finally play and experience what you’ve worked so hard on for us!!! HAPPY RELEASE DAY!

Sanguis

HAPPY LAUNCH DAY !! I'm so excited to play !!!! Get some rest Gato, you deserve a big ol break 🙂‍↕️ ! Thank you for feeding us quality content like yours 🙏

Tobi

This is so exciting!! I can't wait!

AdE1inE_💙🖤

Really waited for this day! It's early morning release time on my end, I'm going to get under the covers now and get a good night's sleep then get up early to play!!!gato you deserve a good rest for a while, really hard work, thank you for all you've been doing 😿🤲❤️

Ginny

WOOOO HAPPY GAME LAUNCH DAY! 💚 Make sure to treat yourself and relax when you can Gato, we can't wait for people to enjoy your hard work!! 🫶

Taheca

So excited for everyone else to be able to play!

Miranda Rothermund

AHHHH I GOT BUTTERFLIES. I can't wait to play it! Thank you so much for bringing us this game, Gato 💜

milkymalk

HOORAY LAUNCH DAY!!! take as much time as you need to rest up - so excited to play YKMET: Strade and to eventually see the development of YKMET: Lawrence 🙏🙏

tr4v3rs3-t0wn

IM SO EXCITED!!! Can't wait to play later!!

kapibara chan

I’m on the edge of my seat!! Very excited for you Gato!

yumemizuki

SO EXCITED FOR THE GAME RELEASE!!!!! >o< I'm sure that with how hard you've worked on it, everything is amazing!!! I have one question about the Itch io codes, tho. When the game gets released there, where can I ask for the code? On here or email?

Dredd

Hi Gato! I asked you earlier and want to clarify again about your products in etsy have you expanded access to other countries, namely Kazakhstan? (this is in Central Asia) I would really like to receive your merch

starberrymilk

Ahhh so excited!!! Thank you for all your hard work, please get some rest once you're able 🩵🩵

snvffdollette

The things I bought from your store finally arrived in my country yesterday. I'm very happy that we're already hours away from the game's release. My best wishes to you and thank you for all your effort, you are a great artist 🖤🦨 We love you 🖤

Moon

I still have to wait for itch.io as im in germany but im very exited!!💚💚💚

zombie

Genuinely so excited to play this with my partner having followed you so long through the years, take a well deserved break 🙏

Avi D-link

AAAAA ITS FINALLY HERRERRRREEE I CANT WAIT TO PLAY IT AFTER WORK GATO, THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR CREATION AND HAPPY LAUNCH DAY 🎉🎉🎉🎉 BTD was my first and favorite game that i replayed SO much, and to see it now continue?? *A* absolute slay, best news ever

Pixelgyu

So excited!! I hope everything goes well for you, Gato! I’m glad you can at least finally catch a break from working on the game. :)

Rhysie

Hope you get some well deserved rest soon, Gato, and hope the launch goes well 💜

Niriel

Thank you so much!It was very interesting to watch the process.Get some good rest and we will be happy to hear from you soon again!Have a pleasant day and happy release day!!!❤️🦊

Sean

Happy game launch day!! I’m thrilled to have participated in another beta test and am excited to continue to support you in your future endeavors! Future apologies to my loved ones for the person I will become (unhinged hype) once you start work on YKMET: Lawrence AFTER a VERY MUCH DESERVED break! You knocked it out of the park with this game, and I truly hope you get a chance to relax after all the stress you’ve endured. I also hope people stop bothering you with drama, maturity is lacking in adult online spaces and the block button should be much more used by people online! Cultivating your online experience is part of the battle after all. Hope you have a great day and that you get some good rest!! <3

spongeunction

I AM GRIPPING MY CHAIR WITH ANTICIPATION. I've been on your patreon for about a year following your development of YKMET and I am so excited to see the fruits of your labor. I am so grateful I get to participate in funding these projects and allowing you to continue to create. Thank you so much Gato, I am so EXCITED!!!

Gatobob

you can see if the store ships to your country tomorrow, please be patient with this

-

Aaaaaa the day is here and my body is ready. Seriously, I can't contain my excitement, it is like waiting for an exquisite feast that can be nibbled on if desired. Going to be savoring the game, basically while maintaining the hype in the process. I can't wait to see what you have in store for the future <3. But please rest as much as you can and destress! I know you mentioned liking Danganronpa in your last Stream. Raincode, done by the same creator is an absolute ride like Danganronpa was, definitely recommend! Also probably will end up requesting an itch.io code after its release BUT I honestly don't mind paying.

SmartieCookie

Crying in Germany 😔 But I'm still happy nonetheless :D

Arghman

Happy launch day!!! I'm so excited for this! You deserve a huge break, Gato

Ren

Can’t wait! Thank you Gato!!

Spookycereals

Happy launch day!!! You have yourself a good rest. You deserve it after all the hard work you've put in to make this fantastic game!

MOTIFFH

AAAAAAA ITS HAPPENING

CROWVILLEX

YIPEEEEEE I can't wait, please rest up soon, and thank you for all your continued hard work 🙇 💜 💜

Luminoxie

On less big daunting news and grim messages... Hope you're ready to read a whole lot of memey reviews on steam! Only fitting to express the love we hold in our mind palace for this game <3

fairybread

Congrats on launch day Gato!!!! All your hard work has made this happen! Time to take a break 💖 my partner and I played BTD shortly after we started dating so in a way we’ve been with strade for the past 5 years LOL

fennly

YAYYYYY accidentally requested time off on launch day let's goooooo

Ivy Aissu

OMG OMG I'M SO EXCITED!! I'm not going to sleep today until I've played it and died on the tenth try XD

Kierchi

Congrats Gatoooooo ❤️

megan

congratulations on the game launch!!!!

THewEird0

I should be studying. But, maybe my exams can wait💪✨ (I'm cooked)

ResidentReptile

can't wait to play the game tonight! (european here, releases at 8pm) and I also wanted to reach out about translation stuff, but I'll hold it off until next week

Willow Wisp

Congrats! Super excited it happened to be on my day off 😈

void.ex

I was so tempted to call into work so I could play as soon as it dropped but the more I work, the more money I'll have to spend on merch 😄 can't wait until I'm off 💚

Sky Kitsune

TWEAKIN G VIOLENTLY IN THE BEST WAY IM SO SO EXCITED NOW GO GET SOME REST !!!!!

Kos

I have class today and you BET I'm going to play the game before it 😭✨ So excited to see this new piece and how much your creation has evolved and improved, congratulations and get that well deserved rest!!

Raikugan

Thank you for your hard work Gato. Please so some well earned self-care. I hope you enjoy the seeds of creativity you have your fandom.

nagi_nats

I'M SO EXCITED!! I look at my watch every few minutes bahahaha!! These few days will be full of joy for me~ I hope YOU FINALLY GET A LITTLE REST! you deserve it~ I'm already getting ready to write a long review of the game on Steam ♥️ Take care and THANK YOU very much for your work ✨

Ruxpin.exe

SOMEBODY GET THE GATORADE SO WE CAN POUR IT ALL OVER COACH GATO GG!!! 🥇

Shuzie

Love you gato!!!

Pink Concerto

Oh nice! It literally comes out when I get off work lol

Pink Concerto

On a different note: thank you, Gato. Your transparency about the ups and down of game development while also committing to completing the project is admirable. I know it doesn't always feel that way. Having mental health issues definitely can get in the way (i.e., you take things too personally.) All of this to say: you are incredible. ❤️ 🥺 I can't wait to play.

lawrence

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ALL GATO!!! THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE AND I CANNOT WAIT TO GET MY PAWS ON THIS GAME! ^^ WE LOVE YOU!! 💕

Borzenkova

Hearing about YKMET: Lawrence being the next project just about made me nut.

Ivvie

Thank you so much for everything Gato!! ❤️🫂

Ivvie

I hope you get a good rest before initiating the YKMET: Lawrence

Star Dust

AHHH Congratulations, Gato! I really hope to play it when I have time, I'll avoid social media a bit to avoid spoilers since my laptop is shit. Tomorrow I'll be happy to check out your store! Take plenty of time off, Gato! You have done excellent! Thanks a lot~

Dredd

👌🏻

iridian (^O^☆♪

today is my day off work so you already know how i’m gonna spend it heheheheh >:3 i was also wondering if there was any clues in game for the secret achievements? if you or any other beta testers know and could dm me or reply i’d really grateful !!!

iridian (^O^☆♪

also CONGRATULATIONS GATO !!!! WE ARE SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU !!!! war is overrrrrrr 🎉 you are so awesome !!!!

Sel Hodgson

Im so excited!! I have to wait a few extra days till im off from work but itll be soo worth it

Milk water

THE GAME WILL BE LIVE JUST AS IM GETTING OUT OF WORK!! HELL YEA!!!

GraveHund

happy launch day!!! 🥳🎉looking forward to spending my evening stoned out of my mind, eating good sushi and hanging out with my two favorite freaks. good times all around!

Minabena

So proud of you! Can't wait to play

kajerone

Soooo excited! Congrats on finishing such a big project. Definitely take a break and ignore notifs for a while if you can, you deserve it 😂

Luan Blew

I'm so glad everything turned out the way you wanted it to. I love ykmet Strade so much. You can see that you put your love into every detail. Thank you so much for everything <3

Gatobob

Unfortunately I am also the only tech support so it will be a little while before I can take a break 😂

Juna

I can't wait, I'm so excited!!

kajerone

OOP ok valid 💀 ignore the drama messages then 😂😂😂 Godspeed, thank you for your hard work!!!

Broniaa

Aah Lawrence YKMET! I can’t wait 🩵 I’m gonna wait together with my Lawrence dakimakura for the game. I want to know more about him :3

Boneberry

This is actually the best day ever eeeeee <3 It’s been SO amazing following this games development, I can’t wait to play and admire every detail 💚🖤

vuk

the countdown is on!! well done on completing another big project

Csermely

I'm so happy and in the same time i want to cry. T-T I'm so proud of you Gato. You deserve the best vacation and (Treat Yo Self) days with bubble bath, lots of bubble bath.❤️

Keeka-Snake

This is wonderful! Congratulations, Gato! I can't wait to play

ponponwaywayway

WDYM NEXT YKMET IS MY HUSBAND LAWRENCE?!!?!?!?!?!?? YAYAYAYAYAYYQYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYAUATAUATUAYAYAYAYAYYAYAYAYAYAYAY🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

✦ Soren P.

LAWRENCE?! Yippie!! Goodbye money 😞 (Etsy here I come) Pd: Sleep enough, drink water and hakuna matata 👍

SeikoRose

I know Etsy is calling my name 👀 Thank you so so much for your hard work Gato, I really hope you can get the rest you deserve!!

gyuuppin

IM SO EXCITED I CANT AAGHHHH GATO UR AMAZING WE LOVE U SM

Taylor Kaine

Thank you for this Gato!! You definitely deserve All The Rest this world has to offer right now! Take care of yourself <3 <3 Super stoked to meet Strade again- and see how Law is handled in the future hoo boy >w<

Alex

Happy launch day! ✨🥳🥳🥳Yippie!! I feel so happy for today, It really was a good journey, you're so hard working Gato and you deserve all the succes that YKMET would (and is) having also OMG I'm gonna put all my money on the next project for my baby girl 💜

ShinanaEvangelian

The day has finally arrived! Unfortunately for me I don't get off work until 3PM Alaska time. But I know what I'm doing when I get off work!😆📣🍻🎉🎊

Croweee

Happy launch day!! Can’t wait to play it! :>

Boobear

LETS GOO!!! happy launch and congrats for finishing the game!! I cant wait to play it myself!!!

plapx3

WE MADE IT!! WE MADE IT!!!

LykWolf

You did it Gato! you did a great job and HAPPY RELEASE!!! am so excited to play this evening and for the store I will buy everything when the new merch gonna drop for the rest get well rested and restore some sleep <3

The rats blood

LAAAAWWREEEEENCE THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU‼️‼️ IM WAITING FOR THE STRADE GAME TO DROP BUT YOU WILL BE SEEING ME AS A CONSTANT COMMENTER FOR LAWRENCE I’ve followed these games for YEAAAARS I’m so hype imma cry

myles

lawerence my beloved <3 i cant believe were getting more Lawrence content!!!

dankFangirl

I know you’re really anxious about the game’s release, you mentioned it before. Don’t worry, everything will go great, Gato!

Memzie bumpernickle

I feel like I’m on a prank show every time I reload the steam page

dankFangirl

By the way, what do you think is the worst thing that could happen?

Gatobob

I don't think that putting a bunch of effort into visualizing worst case scenarios is the best activity for me right now 😅

dankFangirl

Lol im sorry, my bad (@_@;)

Lil_ZomBee

I can't wait for the game to be finally released, i've been reloading the steam page over and over again. I'm so excited :D

Memzie bumpernickle

WDYM COMING SOON 😭😭 APRIL FOOLS DAY WAS MONTHS AGO

Mud Bug

Refreshing over n over till it’s here!

Sm1l3-d3m0n

I KEEP RELOADING THE PAGE WAITING FOR THE ADD TO CART TO APPEAR YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW GIDDY I AM

Mud Bug

I’m so excited to get this party started!

darkraisdream

Happy Launch!!! i'm so so excited to play and i really do hope you can get good, well deserved rest <3333

Miala

Happy launch!! Congratulations on all the hard work >:D Excited to play!

froggiespit

I’M SO EXCITED ^^ glad to see other people are also waiting and refreshing Steam

ky

can’t wait to see how the game is 🤭🤭 thank you gato for your hard work !!

Mud Bug

I wanna start playing before work 😭🥰♥️

★ ALEX ★

i’m so excited i keep refreshing, thank you so much gato and please, take care of yourself! 🫶🏻

darkraisdream

THIS IS WHAT I'M SAYING LOLOL PLSSSSSS I'M SO EXCITED

Parker Octo

lets goooo refreshing the steam page 1million times as we speak

Elsa

happy launch day!! youve worked SO hard and come so far and it’s been a joy to watch from beginning to end 🩵 you deserve so much rest

Celty

Yay! I keep refreshing the page~ lol

Strade's Kitten

I've never been on Steam this soon after a game launch, I know Gato is resting (deservedly so) so does anyone else know if it's normal for it to go from saying less than an hour to "coming soon?" 😅 EDIT: it's now live!!!

Parker Octo

my weenie is ready for u ren ✌️😜

catie 🌷

having the same thing pop up ;^;

Kyriey

frothing at the mouth

Inara

Chat gpt said 10-15 mins

mishkamya

ITS OUT!! happy playing everyone!!

Keito Bun

ITS OUTTT!! HAPPY LAUNCH <3

Sm1l3-d3m0n

BOUGHT IT HEHEHEHEHEHEHE

Livid.Livi

DOWNLOADING NOW !!!1!

Inara

YESSSSSS

Sky

Into the tigers den we go!

The rats blood

ITS TIIIIIIIIME‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

Parker Octo

OHH RENN ITS COMING OUTTTT🥛🥛🥛🥛🥛💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦💦

Cass

Just went live!!! Let’s gooo!!!

mmilker

yayayay it's out! congratulations on your hard work!

Mud Bug

It’s on go go go squad! ♥️♥️

catie 🌷

LMFAAOO, you deserve the break, thank you for your hard work!! 🩷🩷

case!!

happy launch day! planning to put my review up on steam once I'm home from work in a few hours 🫡

megan

me when i fully intended on waiting the week for itch.io but i'm probably gonna get it on steam anyway LMAO 😭 exciting day! c:

SproutMole

MAMAMAAM IM POPULAR MY NICK IS IN THE GAMEE AUAUAUAUA

Niriel

Update for everyone from Germany.The code works!You can add the game and play it!

Ruxpin.exe

you mean Bloons: Tower Defense: Strade right

WhatCanIDo

I CAN’T PLAY BC IM AT WORK, BUT AS SOON AS IM OUT IM SLAMMING MY LAPTOP OPEN

Luna ♡

Congrats on the launch!! I have the game installed so I’m excited to get to play it 🩷🩷🩷

Aria Avila

I just read a couple things,and I know I’ve said it before but once more, for everything Gato! I hope you know what a gem you are! ❤️💚🧡🤍

gurogoth

OUGHHHHH FINALLYYYYY I'M ABOUT TO BE THE MOST OBNOXIOUS PERSON TO ALL MY FRIENDS AND MY BF EVER I'VE WAITED SO LONG TO BE REUNITED WITH STRADE 🙏

MajorMagenta

I had so much fun making sure the game was fully ready for release, Gato! I’m so happy that everyone can now play it. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to see another game with our stinky boy Strade, and our lil fox Ren❤️❤️❤️

Memzie bumpernickle

Just got the “you loved him to much” ending GOD THIS GAME IS PEAK FICTION AHHHHHHH Gatobob has really outdone herself with this one jfc

Clogger

I reccomend everyone reads the author note! It’s so beautifully put, thank you for sharing your true and honest feelings about creating content like this- I can also relate to it, much love gato! <3

plapx3

I just followed my ritual of playing through the first time the way I'd handle it irl and got 'you were stabbed in the back' *cries* I love the personality system and the multitude of options you're given!

Absinthe E. B. Wilde

i am so goddamn grateful you made him fatter and hairier thank you

The Crafty Zombie

I'm so mad that my mom decided tonight was the best day to stay the night BUT been playing on stealth mode and UGH I love it, thank you so much for this Gato. (And esp for how Ren looks now let's be real) Now take a break you've earned it

words

just bought the game and played a couple playthroughs!!! The whole experience, being a lurker, finally playing the game I've been waiting so long for, and reading your author's note was something words cannot describe. Thank you so much for all you do for your fans.

-

I read the author note and I have to say thank you for having written it the way that you have. The game based on what I've played so far is fucking amazing. Thank you sm for everything Gato. <3 On another note, I know exactly which Japanese visual novel game you're referencing in said author's note... 👀 I too remember that. It was the first ending of that route that I got because I didn't follow a guide rofl.

froggiespit

I’ve gotten about eight ending so far and I’ve been playing it nonstop since it got released!! I just wanted to say that the game is amazing so far and thank you so much Gato! :) you have so many people that love and support your work! <33

Mud Bug

It’s so beautiful I got 8 endings so far! My beautiful ren 😭🥰♥️✨ Gato your a work of art love and support always!

Adam + Pj

Just in time to cap off Pj's birthday week~ Amazing job Gato. It took a lot of pain, sweat, tears to get here, and we are so incredibly proud of you for seeing it through. Rest well, you deserve it!! 💚💚💚💚💚

Svet

Congratulations on the launch! That author’s note made me all teary. Thank you so much for your hard work!

Niriel

Sooo. I played YKMET: Strade. Only one route for now, ‘cause I gotta wake up super early.🥲 BUT! Oh my god, I loved it! The color palette is sooo pleasing, the art is beautiful, and the story? Totally sucked me in. I’m absolutely obsessed with what you created, Gato. It just proves (again) how freaking talented you are. Seriously, I’m beyond happy with the game. The wait worth it. 1000%. Also… note to self: do NOT drink with guys who have German accents in bars. Lesson. Freaking. Learned.10/10 beer mugs.Would suffer again, definitely.Thank you so much for all the hard work you poured into this. I felt it. I really did.

Moths

Just started playing it and I named myself Lawrence I love the little Easter egg you did there he hsjksks

Loki

Lost my shit at the "sorry" achievement. The game looks great so far, gato! I'm glad I accidentally woke up early enough to goof off a bit before work

Weez

The author's note made me so wibbly. Thank you for everything you do, Gato! Enjoy your well deserved break ♥

green-memory

Just finished a couple of playthroughs too. The "sorry" achievement killed me 😭 The author's note..that is something so personal, and I don't know, if it's okay to even respond to it?.. The art is amazing, it's basically like being repeatedly hit with high quality fanart of the old games. The palette is great, warm colours really pace well with the confusing feelings that game might unleash (too strong of a word, maybe). Loved the music too, I think, I liked that menu music the most, but it could be a mix of positive feelings from reading your author's note. Thank you so much for your work, it was absolutely worth the wait ✨💫

Keeka-Snake

I'm so happy right now. Strade is so cute😭 I mean he cares so much about MC

Hemlock

Currently playing through, and I’ve managed a handful of endings. But I’ve managed to get some, look at the walkthrough, and see that I didn’t pick all the “green” choices. The big one is “loved him too much”, in which I didn’t do any of the intro ones, and really didn’t do much of them at all. I’ve only actually done 9? 9 of the green.

Gatobob

Many endings can be reached in lots of different ways, the walkthroughs only give one way to get each ending of course

Kezz

Where is the best place to share QoL requests? The grey used in the text boxes is hard for me to focus on.

Nanyaneko

Im so happy! Been looking forward to it! Again, thank you for all your hard work Gato 🙏🫶 SO excited to see what happens in this one with the return of Strade and Ren 😭💖 I am also looking forward to new merch!! Take this time to rest and chill because you really need it!

Hemlock

Also just realized this could seem like, rude? How I phrased it. But, uh, well. I had just wanted to get back to the game really quickly cause it’s a lot of fun.

Hemlock

Technically I’m on a work thing right now, I dreaded the fact that I forgot to ask for today and the next few days off to focus on the game, and accidentally ended up with a job at the worst time. So I’m like… sneaking the game. Was damn near biting my fingers off with how much I was thinking about it before I finally got a moment to hide and play a bit.

Hemlock

Also I love the authors note. It, it was really heart warming to read. I noticed other people talking about it here which is what made me even know it existed. I’m glad these games exist, thank you for continuing to work on them. Part of me plans to buy the game on itchio as well since I feel a weeee bit guilty for using the access code now. Cause… idk, I just, I wanna pay for the game.

Hannah Grace

Congrats on the launch! It's been so fun to play so far! 🫶 Thank you for all your hard work!

GothxTrash

I played through it a few times, and words cannot express how absolutely sickeningly beautiful it is. The music, the detailed descriptions of events, and Strade of course! Some events made me laugh, others made me cringe with fear. You have created something vile and stunning at the same time. The amount of work, dedication, and love you have poured into this project has been more than worth it! Thank you for allowing us into this little universe you've created, and I'll support you with every new project you do! -Much love, Goth. I will definitely buy some merch from you when I get paid!

Celty

Wow the game is amazing Gato! So far I keep getting the same two death endings (11 times) Lol, but that just makes me more interested. He's pretty tricky lol

hi guys

i started playing it like three hours ago (still playing btw) and i must say ITS A MASTERPIECE I LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT 100000000/10

Gatobob

You may be able to have an easier time simply by adjusting the contrast of your screen

Tferret

So sorry this is going to be longer than usual!! I just always get so happy when i see ive liked my, and others, comments because i truly hope you see, read and enjoy them! :)) Thank you so much for the code, that meant i didn’t even have to wait for payday to play it!! Ive been playing for a few hours now, ever since it came out, and its AMAZING!! for the first time i got to experience the game without the help of any online help, although i did use the death tokens to buy myself a few walkthrusss hehe Its beyond enjoyable, from the art to the music and the story, you can tell how much love has been put into this game. <33 definitely my favourite out of all the games you’ve ever made. Although i keep on dying because Strade gets wayyyy too excited (not a bad thing, if anything i feel honoured) And for the last thing i would like to thank you, Gato, for is the authors note. It genuinely brought me to tears because i felt so seen, just like the first time i found this tight nit community, i didn’t feel like a freak. Your content genuinely helped me out of a dark place, as funny as that may be seeing the contents of this game, but it was a safe outlet. I am much better now and im glad you are too :)) im definitely going to keep supporting you for years to come, financially and as a fan!! I hope you get your well earned rest now and i cant wait to see what you come up with next!!

Цуркан Влада

this game is just a miracle I've been playing for several hours and I'm blown away by the endings I've only unlocked 3 so far but they're just something!

Vallaria

Huge congratulations on the launch!! I'm so sorry I couldn't work out the Discord thing, I tried resetting my details several times and contacted support but it never went through properly :') Still, I am so incredibly proud of all you've achieved and how much you've grown as both an artist and a developer! It's clear to see just how much time, effort, and love has come into this. The game came out fantastically <3 Thank you Gato! Put your feet up and relax as much as you can to recover!!

Ransom E.W.

Letting you know the boyfriend and I are eating the game UP. Fantastic work.

✦ Soren P.

It's been.. Three hours already, AND I WANT TO GET IN COUCH WITH STRADE. 😭😭 First day of playing YKMET and I need a psychologist

Pfincess

Im making a reverse callout post. I think Gatobob is... Actually really chill. Definitely passes the vibe check and seems cool to me

Ghastly Ghosty

Congratulations on the launch! So much hard work went into it. I waited all day and did all my chores today to finally sit down and play as my reward, and omg; what an amazing reward. I'm having a blast, and all of the little details and lovingly designed touches aren't going unnoticed!! Outlast Trials totally loses to YKMET tonight! Got my 1st ending, and can't wait to see what other ones I can get!

ebear

Spent 4 hours on the game so far… it took me 3 hours to get my first ending LOL and I’ve enjoyed every second. Going to have a nap break then I’ll get back to work on the endings ASAP. You’re the best gato!! You should be super duper proud of yourself. Ps. Your creators note in the game was touching to read, you should be proud of yourself for being where you are today aswell🩷

Eruran

LAWRENCE YAAYY! I couldn't get to it the second it launched cuz i had physical therapy BUT i got 10 endings so far and im not planning on stopping!!! this is so friggen epic!!!

CarCar

Memelord mode absolutely killed me omg,, THE HAMMER it made me cry

Lolhopetch

CONGRATULATIONS AAAAAAHH THE DAY IS HEREEE :DDD do you mind if I get an itch.io code as well? Its totally up to you no worries! Thank you for all of your hard work everyone is excited! Take a nice break to unwind and feel proud of yourself! We love you Gato!

Hemlock

Ok!!! That’s a relief!!! I felt very immersed while playing and then when I saw the walkthrough it gave I was like ovo;;

Kitagal

Damn I just realized I never commented cause I was at work! Currently drunk asf right now playing YKMET Strade and I'm having much fun ^^ I have your Etsy shop notifs on so I'm ready to give you my monayyyy!! >:3c Thank you for all you do, Gato :)

Gibby

I’m so freaking hyped to play YKMET I’m so freaking hyped!!

Lividity

Absolutely going freaking feral over Strades fluffy armpit hair. I'm so so so so grateful you gave us steam codes!!! So generous of you, especially on a project you worked so hard on. I still wanted to support more on launch day, so I bought and gifted a copy for a friend of mine who isn't on the Patreon. Can't wait for the merch drop!!!!

ShinanaEvangelian

So funny story, my laptop was acting weird, not loading Steam whatsoever. I spend the majority of my evening trying to get it to run until I restarted it--then it worked--copied the code you gave me and finally got the game! I only went through one death so far but I am loving the new gameplay and the story. The story is so polished and leaves open for imagination for the MC. I like to imagine my Sakura going through it.

Dumbpupvt

Omg I adore this game! The thought that went into this is mind blowing and amazing! The game machnic are fucking amazing. I might have been screaming and giggling with my partner while playing this and about tossed my laptop getting a strade jumpscare. It's so fucking good. Thank you Gato!!!! You make so much amazing stuff

pikameru

will the special coin be part of the etsy shop opening!!

K1SMET115

AAGGHH it's so much better than i expected and i expected it to be AMAZING!! ive already unlocked all 21 endings AND got all but 8 achievements, it was so worth the wait!!

Gatobob

It'll come out a few days later because I can't handle too much rush with the shop by myself haha

Creeps

Me and my boyfriend are totally obsessed with your work! He really likes Ren and I like Strade and Lawrence (but all your characters are amazing!) We saw the way ykmet:Strade was titled and wondered if there would be more games based around specific characters! I'm so excited!! Be sure to rest and get lots of water, don't let those bullies online bother you!🫶

Gatobob

The next project I will be working on [ after new merch designs and a break ] is YKMET:Lawrence!

FarShootingStar

Congrats on the successful release recently! Finally got to playing it and it looks great. I like how you leaned into that graphic comic book sort of aesthetic. Also, just my luck to get the Sorry achievement first. lol

Looni

Spent a few hours on the game and DAMN GATO THIS IS SUCH A HUGE UPGRADE FROM YOUR PREVIOUS WORKS! Congrats on the release and with making such a cool gaaame! ⭐️

edwin

my computer wont let me download steam so IG i gotta wait until the itch release 😭😭😭😭 so for now im settling for scouring the internet for screenshots just to stare at strades stupid face. goddamn i am so excited

nagi_nats

I CAN'T STOP PLAYING!! IT'S SO DAMN GOOD OH GOD 💔 now... me and my friends dream about DLC in which you can do more things while Strade is tied up 😈 /hj YKMET:STRADE WAS TOTALLY WORTH ALL THE WAITING 🤤🤤🤤

Vice

Played for 6 hours strand then took a nap it was so good! Thanks for your hard dedication and work for this game gato 🙏

Mud Bug

This is the best Gato!! Thank youuuuuu!!!!! I’m working to get my achievements now!!!

Laacri 🪷

Ugh I love the game so much😭🩷 tbh I never was a fan of Strade specifically (Lawrence is my biggest love lol), but this is incredible. The visuals, the text, even Strade's personality, it all fits together perfectly. And the author's note was so touching. Thank u for it Gato!!! Even tho I am crushing out cuz I suck at getting all endings w/o using walkthroughs, I will keep trying .⁠·⁠´⁠¯⁠`⁠(⁠>⁠▂⁠<⁠)⁠´⁠¯⁠`⁠·⁠.

wormy

would you ever consider adding a point store for the game? like being able to use steam points to get wallpapers + icons for our steam profile? id love to have a YKMET themed profile :0

Gatobob

I'm very sorry but I'm really struggling just to keep up with opening my store, getting the game ready for itch, updating my website, getting music on youtube, and talking to people about potential translation work. I really can't take on any more tasks 😭

wormy

totally fair!! take care of yourself first <3 and congrats on the release!! I'm obsessed with it so far

Sky Kitsune

I LOVE IT SO MUCH I played it for 13 hours straight I think i need to be shot

Sky Kitsune

DUDE I DONT MEAN TO BE ANNOYING BY LEAVING ANOTHER COMMENT BUT IM LOSING MY MIND OVER THIS GAME YAYAYAYAY I keep annoying my friends by being like "but do you think like that id be special enough you dont have to lie to me IM GOING TO TWEAK" and they just "I DONT KNOW MAN???" . . what i mean is I love this you did good

Alex

I only did one ending and it was SO GOOD can't wait to play more!! Also a quick question did the death tokens already drop on Etsy?

Gatobob

No, I will tell you guys when I'm dropping those don't worry! I need to let the shop even out a bit first from people who were waiting a long time to order my old stuff, I can't handle too many orders at once

Alex

Got it!! Thanks for answering Gato 💜 hope it doesn't get too busy for you

nagi_nats

THANKS GATO REALLY ME AND ALL MY FRIENDS CAN'T STOP TALKING ABT «THIS ONE REN AND STRADE SKETCH»....... you made us happy 🙏🏼✨

fawnby

I LOVE YKMET!!! also, i wanted to check if you'd be okay with something. i've been thinking about making btd shimejis just for fun, and i wanted to ask if you'd be okay with me putting them up for other people to download for no price if i do wind up making them? i totally understand if not! just wanted to check in before doing anything :) (thank you so much for everything you've put into ykmet and your work as a whole, it's seriously AMAZING)

Milo

I’ve already sped through most of the endings and i’m OBSESSED. The improvement is so insane from the original game, and all the artwork you’ve done is so GOODDD!! The wait for the game was SO WORTH IT <33

WhatCanIDo

It’s been two days. Two days. And I’m almost done! It’s been so much fun! I’m only struggling with the last four endings I need. It’s been super fun trying to come up with strategies and theories as to what actions result in what, what pleases Strade, and what gains Ren’s trust. What a ride’

Jamila albo 77

i've just finish memelord mode,i loved the little mentions about the upcoming "projects",very excited about the future!

Gatobob

Ah, I’m sorry but I don’t know what oxxo is and I don’t handle the payment stuff at all 😅 You need to contact Steam customer service about that

LykWolf

GATO THE GAME IS SO POGGERS I WANT TO EAT STRADE WHOLE AM FOAMING ( I PLAYED IT 10 TIMES ) KEEP GOING WITH YOUR WORK AM SO PROUD OF YOU

Sara Fernández

I have 8.9 hours of playtime already! This is such a nice and deserving update of the previous game; I can't wait to finish all the achievements. Also, I couldn't wait, but I read the author's note, and it was so personal, intimate, just like choosing the hammer (lol). I'm so happy you got to finish this game! Can't wait for the next version of Lawrence, but first of all, I hope you can finally get some hard-earned rest and thanks again for making this game, you should be proud! ♥️♥️

-

Commenting again to say I now have 12 out of 21 endings. It has been some wild mix of feral screeching in a Toad voice (internally, because I would lose my voice otherwise) and telling Strade to get rekt when things don't go his way. With some more feral because that man is to absofuckinglutely munch on. I've theorized so many things about this man that I was pretty surprised that some of that ended up being correct lol. The characterization is a HUGE improvement. Both in regards to Strade and Ren. I want to munch on them both. I'm sorry I'm kind of unhinged rn. 😭 I'm literally looking forward to writing a shit ton of content from this as well as further theorizing stuff about Ren sjsvagakakufus.

Dream Wolf

Its already been a 2 days but i only got around now to check the code out and as a of right now living in Germany: THE STEAM CODE WORKS?!? no vpn was used no idea why or how but hehehe

vuk

just 100% the game, except memelord im looking for all the little easter eggs but im absolutely in loveee with this!!

2wo

i'm nowhere near finished with the game. i bought it the day that it came out, but i only begun playing it a couple of hours ago. incredible artwork aside ~ your authors note really speaks to both me, and the friend im playing it with. i am so grateful to have people creating media with this sort of demeanor with the same outlook you do, despite what it took in order for you to understand why you make the games you do. this truly has such a smoother feel from the BTD games and i cannot wait to play more.. and find out whatever the memelord mode is

Edritch

The game is phenomenal, it's added so much depth to strades character and the art style is beautiful

WhatCanIDo

Gato, how do I say this? I want to crack Strade. Yeah. That.

TAIFU_AT

Sorry for asking this here, but I’ve been wondering for a while… What would Strade do if the MC ended up pregnant? (I mean, I’ve never seen him use a condom.)

Gatobob

Sorry, in the TPOF and YKMET/BTD universe, that doesn't exist because everyone comes out of the ground from a horrible wet sac like an uruk-hai fully formed at 18 years old

clawedtodeath

I don't know another way to put this but I want to be strade , be in strade and be near strade

Bray Flou💋💗

Thank you gatobob YKMENT is now downloading, and my payment has already been processed. Yippeeeeeeeeee ⭐

clawedtodeath

gato when I catch you gato, my bank will be in the minus numbers for that merch AND the game...no regrets BUT WORTH IT

Nightmares

Hey I’ve just noticed that steam just put something out that they’re going to be removing all rape, incest, and sexual torture games. Hopefully ykmet doesn’t fall into that

Gatobob

I've been keeping an eye on that news myself. It's actually very uncomfirmed as to what exactly they're removing. The actual rule added by steam simply states they'll remove content that payment processors disapprove of. I'll be talking about it in my saturday update tomorrow

Tutebag

DEVOURED THIS GAME ALREADY bought it right away, got all endings, all achievements, memelord mode EVERYTHING!!!!! It's just great, and definitely LOVED the Ren remake, the only thing that makes me sad is how you can't escape with him :( but considering the interactions you have with him when Strade is out of the picture, makes a lot of sense, just so excited about ykmet lawrence and ykmet ren in the nearby future, i love everything you do and I'll support you forever 💗💗💗

Isaac

this was literally INSAAAAANE ren was so in character he felt so much like REN iykwim. Strade was actually so well done too as much as i hate him…… I love the visible panic in his eyes in the (spoiler alert 😢) ziptie scene its so well portrayed that he’s just kind of a fucked up guy and not satan himself . also are the other games going to be completely seperate, or will they interlink at some point in the stories? I’d love to see a lawrence cameo of some sort in ren’s or a ren cameo in lawrences, like in the starting scene in btd2 c: no strade though he can go suck a drill LOVE YOU GATO SORRY FOR LONG PARAGRAPH JUST EXCITED

Gatobob

The YKMET Lawrence and Ren games will be remakes of their original paths in BTD2 the same way Strade's game was a remake of his path, so things will sort of follow the same story but probably be changed a lot too :)

Isaac

AAGGHHHGHGG IM SO EXCITED!!!!!!!! are the other games going to be completely seperate within prices or will they act as dlc’s for the first games?? asking for the sake of my wallet and to check how much I’ll need to save, not because I dont respect your work enough to pay for it 😭

Gatobob

They will be totally separate games, Lawrence will be the next game I work on, and they'll all be the same price- it took 2 years to make YKMET:Strade though so I wouldn't worry too much about saving up this soon LMAO It will definitely take me another 2 years to make YKMET:Lawrence

Isaac

AGJHH IM SUPER EXCITED STILL I’ll be saving for that AND the new dakis I’m shaking AHGFHJFHHD!!!!!!!! make sure you dont overwork yourself with stuff like the new merch and etsy orders and things though!!!! its always good to take a little rest

Isaac

btw I saw your most recent tinr post on dmg they’re so cute omg I’m a long time reader and soo happy to see a speck of new content

Llyen Trs

Hi Gato! I saw you were sending Steam codes by email, and in my case, I'd like it for itch.io for the launch that takes place today ^^

DUMPEDINTHEWOODS

Hello! Would it be possible to get a code for itch.io?

Killian

Hi :)) Would it be possible to get a code for itch.io?

Bird

As with everybody else, may I get an itch.io code for YKMET? Just in case Steam does the unthinkable. 😒

Bird

I'll be buying TPOF there as well to download to a drive. Wishing you the best.

MAL_WARE

Hi!!! Would it be possible to get a code for itch.io as well? Sorry ;;

Voids Voids Voids

I would need an itch.io link please and thank you! :)

Cheshinette

Hello!! May I get an itch.io code please?

Angel

My only question is when is Strade's birthday? (I would like to bake him a cake /delusional)

Farz

Hiya! May i get a itch.io code!! ^^

clawedtodeath

I WAS GONNA ADD IT HERE but hypothetically speaking, if I were to make an oc of my ykmet MC, Do beastkins only refer to mammal creatures or can they be bug related ? like a person with antenna and wings?

Gatobob

The world is your oyster! I have no desire to limit anyones creativity

clawedtodeath

HELL YEAAAAA although god help my MC with her wings encountering strade 💔

Poe

heya! im looking to get an itch.io code!

banania

hi :) i'd like an itch.io code please please please!! the steam one that was emailed to me has been left unclaimed- itch.io would be a better fit for me. thank you so much!!

Anna

Hi Gato!! I'm late since I've been dealing with some family health issues but so excited to play. Not sure if I get an itch.io code but thought I'd check ^_^ thank youu