Establishing Connections, as the term implies, is all about fostering interactions. In this unique twist, you assume the role of a home trying to cultivate affection with a windmill. Surprised? Perhaps you were anticipating a different scenario?
To put it simply, dating sims are games that focus on developing romantic relationships, often in unique and unconventional ways. These can range from interactions between humans, to unexpected relationships like those between a human and a bird, such as the game Hatoful Boyfriend.
In the case of Building Relationships from budding indie developer Tanat Boozayaangool, it’s all about, well, literal buildings. You play as a house in search of love. Will it be Millie the windmill or Chester the giant chest that wins your affection? Who’s to say? The fate of this “silly adventure game” is yours to control.
Are you perplexed? Struggling to understand anything about this peculiar game? Perhaps you’re seeking affection in the wrong places? Don’t worry. We had a chat with the developer to gather all the explanations you need.
What is Building Relationships?
In this game, you’ll be managing a house that embarks on a quest for love. By jumping, flipping, and using a special move called “wave-dash,” you can navigate through a mystical island in search of various romantic interests. Enjoy the adventure!
In this game, you’ll find various mysteries to unravel, numerous optional missions, and, as expected in any game, a fishing activity for enjoyment – but the central focus is on “romance being the primary aspect,” as Boozayaangool explained to us.
Every date presents a distinct, one-of-a-kind adventure. While some might follow traditional routes, such as a picnic in a park, others could veer off the beaten path, and I’ll let your creativity fill in the blanks on those.
Each distinctive part of the game was filled with a great deal of affection and care, since its creator admitted that he dedicated “numerous months” to crafting some of these brief three-minute segments.
For your initial venture, it offers a concise yet impactful journey lasting a few hours, promising an unforgettable blend of emotion and chemistry. The primary allure lies in its heartfelt narrative, with humor serving as an introduction to foster stronger bonds.
What the solo dev says about it
Where the freaky idea came from
Initially, the concept for the title emerged first, dating back a decade to a game jam event. The theme revolved around ‘construction and destruction.’ Pondering over two distinct directions – creating a building-focused game or a relationship-centric one, I decided to combine both ideas, resulting in a unique blend of construction and emotional connections for the title.
Previously, I worked with the Stadia project, back when it was popular. It was more about technology than gaming. Later, as it phased out, my interest shifted towards part-time game design.
As a budding game developer with a strong background in coding, I’m embarking on an exciting journey for the very first time – creating my own game from scratch! The writing part, though, is something entirely fresh and unfamiliar. But fear not, for every task, from programming to design, falls under my responsibility (except for the music, which I leave to the talented musicians). It’s all new territory for me, but with each step forward, I’m learning, growing, and getting one step closer to shipping my very first game!
Horny buildings? Horny buildings
“I’ve had to explain the game to people in person before, and they’re like…’ yeah, uh huh.’
“[It has] just the right amount of thirstiness. Just the right level of freaky.”
In this game, you’ll have the freedom to select your preferred options, which will lead you on a string of romantic encounters. The narrative will progress based on your choices.
Many dating simulations focus on making choices, where selecting option A or B could lead to your date disliking you. However, I’ve never found that type of challenge enjoyable. Instead, Relationship Building seems more about interaction rather than a test. If you say something unusual, there’s a chance they might respond in kind as well.
Every date presents its unique challenge, much like individual levels in a game. Just as many story-driven games avoid including numerous mini-levels due to complexity, dates can be equally challenging and not always ‘mini’ in nature.
Building to tears
I have a tale burning to be shared. As a novice writer, I’m unsure how my ideas will unfold, whether they’ll resonate or not, and if the narrative will hang together coherently. However, what I can strive for is the genuine essence of my writing coming across clearly. If there are moments when the writing falters, I hope it mirrors my personal authenticity.
“I hope [players] cry.”
The game “Building Relationships” is expected to launch on PC in the current year. While we don’t have a specific release date at the moment, Boozayaangool assures us that if it takes longer than this year, there might be an issue.
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2025-06-11 05:48