Eliza
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Eliza

2 critics 4 lists ★ 4.0/5 RAWG ActionIndie

Eliza is a visual novel about an AI counseling program, the people who develop it, and the people who use it. Follow Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey as she reconnects with people from her past, gets to know the people of Seattle who use Eliza for counseling, and decides the course of her future. After abandoning her high-powered tech career and a mysterious three-year absence, Evelyn Ishino-Aubrey resurfaces working as a proxy for a virtual counseling app called Eliza. Her job consists solely of reading a script provided to her in real-time by an AI, leaving her no autonomy over what she says. Is Eliza a technological marvel that brings therapy to those who otherwise couldn’t access it? Or is it an ine

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The Meta-Economist
The Meta-EconomistGen Z

Eliza is a whole vibe, a visual novel that hits different with its deep dive into AI, therapy, and what it means to be human in a tech-saturated world. You play as a proxy for an AI therapist, and the story just unfolds with so much nuance and introspection. It's super thought-provoking, making you question big stuff about privacy, connection, and emotional labor. If you're into narrative-heavy games that make you *think*, this one's a must-play.

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The Dopamine Reactor
The Dopamine ReactorGen Alpha

Eliza is a visual novel. It explores AI, therapy, and technology's impact. You are a human proxy. You read scripts for an AI therapist. The story is poignant. It's about burnout. It's about connection. It's about finding your voice. The writing is sharp. It asks tough questions about our digital future. A thoughtful, emotional experience.

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