The developer behind “The Coffin of Andy and Leyley” gets doxed, as mentioned in a recent Devlog post. Due to this, they announced that they’d be stepping back from any kind of online activities. This causes a significant concern in the gaming community.
Following this distressing event, Kit9 Studio declared that its studio would manage the game’s social media to safeguard Nemlei. The latter is none other than the original developer of the mentioned game.
To make things clear, Kit9 will only handle the programming and various operational aspects of the game. Nemlei will retain her creative freedom as the main reason behind this change is to ensure her safety and for her to focus on the art and story creation.
More About “The Coffin of Andy and Leyley”
The game’s narrative explores toxic relationships and cannibalism, offering a chilling and immersive experience praised for its gripping setting and immersive audio. Yet, the inclusion of controversial themes provoked a backlash, leading up to the unfortunate doxing incident that triggered Nemlei’s withdrawal from online engagement.
Thankfully, Andy and Leyley received an “Overwhelmingly Positive” rating on top of getting over 8,500 reviews. The game explores a psychological, story-rich RPG experience.
However, as mentioned, a recent controversy arose due to a short dream sequence within the game. The scene depicts incest between two siblings, Andrew and Ashley, due to an ill-fated vision invoked by a demon. This element stirred strong criticism and offense among players, leading to a significant online backlash against the developer.
Below is a sample of the offensive backlash the creator has received:
Nemlei’s decision to permanently cease online activities and delete their itch.io games was a reaction to the tragic doxing incident and negative feedback. As mentioned before, Kit9 Studio will now exclusively manage the game’s announcements. Additionally, the original developer will continue through offline work and will be detached from any communication with fans.
Overall, the developer’s choice to step away shows the need for a healthy discussion if anyone has any strong opinions regarding the game. Personal attacks are unnecessary and audiences need a reminder that there is a human being behind the screen.
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