🌈🏳️‍🌈LGBT+ diversity, representation and Ukrainian Language 💙💛

[🌈🏳️‍🌈Alice💙💛]

First of all, I would like to thank the developers for such an atmospheric and cosy game! It's clear that a lot of love, attention to detail, and opportunities for self-expression have been put into Hello Kitty Island Adventure. It's really cool to see such a diversity in character customisation, but I think it would be great to add more open references to the LGBT+ community. For example, for some characters to have explicit LGBT+ backgrounds or histories, or to be able to create families and partnerships without restrictions. This would add even more warmth and inclusivity to an already great game!

🇺🇦 I would also like to draw attention to the Ukrainian language. I would love to see the game in our native language so that more people can enjoy the story and immerse themselves in this magical world. Ukrainian players will definitely appreciate the localisation, so it would be cool if you added it.

💰 I'll buy it when I get the money!
The game looks great and I will definitely buy it as soon as I can. I think many people are also waiting for the opportunity to play!

🧐 What else can you add?

More social interaction between characters - perhaps the ability to build real partnerships between characters and the player?
More festive events - for example, events in honour of Pride month or special quests related to different cultures and traditions.
Music festivals - it would be great to be able to organise mini-concerts or sing karaoke with your friends!
Thanks to the developers for this game! I will wait for new updates and hope that our wishes will be heard 💖✨

[Lexahkiin]

do you need that in a hello kitty game. seriously? it's not that kind of game. it doesn't need LGBT references in the slightest, not to mention it doesn't even fit into any of the character's previous lore. I don't care if i get hate for commenting this but the constant preaching about LGBT when the game's got nothing to do with that, and kids likely play it who don't need influencing in those ways, it's a bit much

[🌈🏳️‍🌈Alice💙💛]

Originally posted by Lexahkiin:

do you need that in a hello kitty game. seriously? it's not that kind of game. it doesn't need LGBT references in the slightest, not to mention it doesn't even fit into any of the character's previous lore. I don't care if i get hate for commenting this but the constant preaching about LGBT when the game's got nothing to do with that, and kids likely play it who don't need influencing in those ways, it's a bit much

LGBT+ people exist in the real world, just as they do at any age, and their representation in games is absolutely normal. Hello Kitty Island Adventure is a game about friendship, acceptance, and community, and inclusivity only reinforces these values.

No one is demanding that a game be made only about LGBT+ people, but small references or opportunities for players to identify themselves in the game will not make it worse. On the contrary, it will allow even more people to feel comfortable in this cosy world.

And as for ‘children not seeing this’ - LGBT+ people exist in real life, and their stories should not be hidden. Acceptance of diversity is not ‘propaganda’, it's just reality. And if the game promotes love, friendship and respect, why not make it even more inclusive?

[Snow]

another awards farm, give them to me instead
also ukrainians can learn english, not everything revolves around them

[🌈🏳️‍🌈Alice💙💛]

Originally posted by Snow:

another awards farm, give them to me instead
also ukrainians can learn english, not everything revolves around them

Just because you don't agree with something doesn't mean it's ‘award farming’. Representation and inclusivity in modern games are important, and people have the right to ask for things that will make the game better for everyone.

As for the Ukrainian language, this is not about ‘everything should revolve around us’. It's about respecting the millions of Ukrainians who play video games and deserve to be able to enjoy them in their own language. If other languages are being added, why should Ukrainian be ignored? It's not just a translation, it's a recognition of the existence of an entire people and their culture.

And if you can learn Ukrainian as easily as you offer Ukrainians to learn English, go ahead and try 😉.

[anxy]

this troll 100%

[🌈🏳️‍🌈Alice💙💛]

Originally posted by anxy:

this troll 100%

Bruh..

[Wesker's Aneurysm☆]

Stop being cringe. This game doesn't need it.

[Jack Demon]

Report and block. It's always the same ones making such bait posts when a new game gets released.

[That1proxy]

I think the only lgbtq+ stuff that would make sense is cosmetic items like shirts or flag furniture- it wouldn't make sense to give the characters labels in their background unless it is completely canon and confirmed
I think a rhythm mini game would be cool if they did do music festivals and stuff

[🌈🏳️‍🌈Alice💙💛]

Originally posted by Grilled Crab:

Originally posted by Lexahkiin:

do you need that in a hello kitty game. seriously? it's not that kind of game. it doesn't need LGBT references in the slightest, not to mention it doesn't even fit into any of the character's previous lore. I don't care if i get hate for commenting this but the constant preaching about LGBT when the game's got nothing to do with that, and kids likely play it who don't need influencing in those ways, it's a bit much

That's right.
Activists should make something up themselves, not dictate to others. They should learn that if they try to change the arrangement of furniture in someone else's house without permission, they will only be beaten up by the landlord.

It's an interesting analogy, but the game is not someone's home, and no one is going to beat anyone. It is a public product where everyone can express their wishes. I'm not forcing, imposing or wishing anything bad on anyone. If the developers think the idea is appropriate, great, if not, it's their choice too. So a little less aggression, a little more calm - and everything will be fine 😉.

[Ém]

Is this a troll?... I'm part of the LGBT community and this post reads like a psyop or something. Or a bad caricature, since you don't seem to own the game.

Something not being in a game (like a lesbian/gay background, could be anything) doesn't mean that the developers are trying to hide its existence. In HKIV, you're literally making cakes for your friends, using balloons to fly around the island and collecting seashells to craft cute hats. The game feels extremely welcoming to everyone and the vibes are both cozy and positive. You won't find anything negative about any minority... the game is welcoming everyone. Gay or not, trans or not... etc.

And idk. I don't think many people want to be reminded of their sexuality when the objective is to make strawberry cakes. At least that's my point of view. My sexuality not being a subject of discussion is, to me, a form of acceptance.

[🌈🏳️‍🌈Alice💙💛]

Originally posted by Jack Demon:

Report and block. It's always the same ones making such bait posts when a new game gets released.

The posts may be similar, but that doesn't mean they don't matter. They raise important issues that affect many people, and it's perfectly fine to discuss them. Nobody forbids expressing wishes about the content in the game, especially since the text and content are significantly different. This is not a ‘bash’, but a desire to make the game even more inclusive and accessible to everyone.

Originally posted by That1proxy:

I think the only lgbtq+ stuff that would make sense is cosmetic items like shirts or flag furniture- it wouldn't make sense to give the characters labels in their background unless it is completely canon and confirmed
I think a rhythm mini game would be cool if they did do music festivals and stuff

Thank you for your opinion! I partially agree - even small references, for example, in the form of cosmetics or flags, would be a good step. It is important that everyone can see something close to them in the game. And the idea of a rhythm game for music festivals sounds really cool! It could add even more fun to the gameplay. 😊

[вιηєy01]

gotta be a troll post

[🌈🏳️‍🌈Alice💙💛]

Originally posted by Emi:

Is this a troll?... I'm part of the LGBT community and this post reads like a psyop or something. Or a bad caricature, since you don't seem to own the game.

Something not being in a game (like a lesbian/gay background, could be anything) doesn't mean that the developers are trying to hide its existence. In HKIV, you're literally making cakes for your friends, using balloons to fly around the island and collecting seashells to craft cute hats. The game feels extremely welcoming to everyone and the vibes are both cozy and positive. You won't find anything negative about any minority... the game is welcoming everyone. Gay or not, trans or not... etc.

And idk. I don't think many people want to be reminded of their sexuality when the objective is to make strawberry cakes. At least that's my point of view. My sexuality not being a subject of discussion is, to me, a form of acceptance. :lunar2019piginablanket:

I can partially agree with you - the game does have a very cosy and friendly atmosphere, and the lack of direct mentions does not mean that someone is deliberately excluded. But at the same time, this is only your point of view, and mine may be different, and that's why discussions exist - to express different opinions.

For some people, it's important to just play and not think about such things, while for others, on the contrary, it's important to see at least small hints that will give them a sense of representation.
There is also a request to add the Ukrainian language. I also noted that I don't have the game yet, but I would like to buy it when I have the money.
Thank you for your opinion, it's also worthy of attention 😊.

Originally posted by вιηєy01:

gotta be a troll post

Originally posted by вιηєy01:

gotta be a troll post

no

[FentaRino]

I blocked this person in TXR discussions and here brings the same. Its a troll post, please report them