Between hustle culture and the demands of everyday life, keeping track of and managing daily workflows or tasks can be challenging. Productivity apps have proven useful in this regard, offering a centralised hub of information such as urgent deadlines and important dates, time-tracking tools to optimise schedules, automated processing, and more.
Chill with You: Lo-Fi Story, touted as a “work-focused sound novel game”, adds an interactive element to the formula. Most of its primary functions will be familiar to most, from a calendar and notepad to a to-do list, with a Pomodoro timer allowing for more effective break times, customisable to personal preferences (the standard involves 25-minute work and a five-minute rest interval).
There’s also a selection of original lo-fi tracks and ambient sounds, including rain, wind, and the deep sea to choose from, alongside unlockable window views and accessories that Satone, the accompanying avatar on the screen, can wear, starting with a pair of headphones inspired by the Lo-Fi Girl channel on YouTube.
The ability to interact with Satone is easily the app’s standout feature. While individuals with ADHD may find her presence particularly helpful for body doubling, players can expect to learn more about her through dialogue segments during their break.
Chill With You: Lo-Fi Story is available on both the Google Play Store and Apple App Store, with a Steam version serving as an alternative for Windows and Mac users.
Si Jia is a casual geek at heart – or as casual as someone with Sephiroth’s theme on her Spotify playlist can get. A fan of movies, games, and Japanese culture, Si Jia’s greatest weakness is the Steam Summer Sale. Or any Steam sale, really.
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