I’ve really fallen in love with Inzoi. I still can’t believe it runs so good on my older computer because most new games just lag or crash for me. The fact that this one works fine makes me want to play it all the time and honestly it’s why I’ve gotten so hooked on it.
Cahaya is such a pretty region and it already feels different from the others, but it still feels like it’s missing something. Some areas look nice but feel kind of empty, like you’re just walking through scenery instead of a living place. It’d be way better if there were more zois hanging out in spots like parks, cafes, or markets so the region actually feels alive when you explore it.
I also really want to see more LGBTQ zois. It’s basically impossible to meet a gay guy in the game, they all just come across as straight, and that gets frustrating. I’d love to see gay, lesbian, bi, and pan zois actually showing up so the game feels more real and inclusive. On top of that, there should be more diverse zois in general, with nationalities like American, British, French, Greek, Indian, and so many others. Even adding religions, like fake ones made up for the game, would give zois more personality and make them feel unique.
I think it would also be fun to make crime a more serious career path. Stealing from people, pickpocketing, or building a proper crime system would give players who like that style of play more freedom. And honestly the whole world just needs more zois out and about, because right now too many areas feel dead.
Overall I love Inzoi and I think Cahaya is a step in the right direction, but with more LGBTQ and diverse zois, some extra depth like religions and crime, and more life in the world, the game would be on another level.
So much yes - this game has truly blown through all my expectations - I did not believe a lot of the hype I saw in 2024 and WOWZA, I also did not plan to fall this hard… The hyperrealism truly broke my brain for a bit! Amazing.
As a pan myself, I hope mods are not required in order to make the LGBTQI+ feel more organically involved in the world, bc this game is far too hyperealistic to ignore swaths of the population. Pride parades would be AH-MAZING - and those who don’t like them, do not have to go. Or they could even picket the parade and be heckled by drag queens - now that is hyperrealistic!
And I love your ideas around more variety - be it nationalities, orientation. religions - and “made up ones” could be fun. But also, I love when I learn new things about cultures I know nothing about - especially the day-to-day stuff - the real world needs more understanding right now, so let’s start in Bliss Bay, Dowon, Cahaya, and whereever else they take us!
I’m a big fan of life simulation games and was really excited about Inzoi, but there’s something that bothered me a lot: there’s no male character on the DLC island who can be attracted to other men. Seriously?
This game is meant for a global audience, but it seems to only reflect the values of the country where it was made. The world has changed, and if the country hasn’t kept up, that’s fine. But then maybe the game should be made just for that audience. If you want to compete with giants like The Sims, you need to open your minds and understand that diversity isn’t just a trend… it’s reality.
I’m not asking you to change everything, just to give us the option. Add it to the gameplay menu and let each player choose how they want to live their story. That’s freedom. That’s respect.
The game’s initial reception wasn’t great, right? Maybe this is part of the reason. Lack of representation pushes people away. Think about it. You’ve got a game with huge potential, now make it a space where everyone can feel seen.
I hear what you’re saying truly; however, I feel - while this line isn’t necessarily inaccurate - it is unfair.
When purchasing a life simulation game that is created/built entirely in a diff country from where a person lives, seems a bit ethnocentric to assume it would reflect anything but the creator’s reality.
I feel this even more strongly due to the fact this is very much a pre-release game, and that they shared with other countries and are listening (they have proved this! ) to our feedback.
My last line above points to this next part - making inZoi available to other audiences outside of their own is literally what they are doing right meow Canvas and Forum - all of it.
Please know, I am NOT negating your frustration - it is valid.No one should feel erased. While the world has changed, many in this world have not, but I believe it is too soon to go that hard, in my humble opinion. inZOI creators have been listening to feedback and the game is not officially released.
My only goal of this reply was to say that that I am also hoping that I get to see an ZOI, sassily sashaying down the sidewalk, and send my saucy ZOI chasing after him to “greet sweetly” - that would be everything.
I am hopeful for the same LGBTQI+ content/DLC/whatevs, pride parades and all!
First of all, I apologize for my English; I’m still struggling with it.
I haven’t fully tested the Cahaya DLC yet, including with regard to LGBT representation. I know there was a problem at the beginning, and it was a big one. I noticed that in the first two towns, NPCs have all romance options enabled by default. But I created an LGBT character in the creator right away. I need to test what happens if I create a straight person.
What I’m missing now is the ability to create transgender characters undergoing hormone therapy. You can supposedly assign a different identity to the body, and wear clothes of the opposite sex, but it’s a bit arbitrary. You create a male body, assign a female identity and clothes (or vice versa), and that’s it. You’re replicating the beginning of the transition. You can’t progress any further. There’s nothing like The Sims 4, where you can select the appropriate options. I’m waiting for the option to play as a woman during the transition.
(For the record, your english is fantastic - zero apologies needed )
Took TS4 5 years, from launch (if we exclude TS, TS2, & TS3), to introduce the first transgendered sim (Lia Hauata). And almost a decade (if we exclude TS, TS2, & TS3) to implement a fully functional trans experience in CAS. In that respect, inZOI/CAZ is on the right path. Having said that, being on the path is NOT the same as reaching the destination - but it is something. inZOI developers are paying attention to this forum, no one can argue with that. It is awesome to see and be a part of - I am so happy to be here - to have a voice.
You are right - that aspect of a transitioning person is not reflected current state in inZOI. And I feel to accurately reflect that in bothCAZ and gameplay is an excellent education opportunity to foster more understanding in our world for a very marginalized population of fellow humans.
And I am hopeful that the developers are listening to this conversation - the more everyone steps forward with love and kindness to add to this discussion and bring the attention it needs - the better for everyone. Especially those who have no voice and/or are in an unsafe environment and unable to do so for themselves.
Thank you for posting your thoughtful comments on this topic, @JULES_PL
We need to first address the issue of clothing. There are relatively few that look good on the opposite sex, especially if you take a male body and put on dresses. It’s unbearable to look at. It looks weird on Zoya. So, Zoya’s wardrobe needs to be expanded significantly first. And that takes time and updating. Besides, a wardrobe will be useful not only for transsexuals, but also for general dressing. Maybe modeling?
The hyperrealism truly broke my brain for a bit! Amazing.
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ZOI, sassily sashaying down the sidewalk, and send my saucy 
ZOI chasing after him to “greet sweetly” - that would be everything. 
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right - that aspect of a transitioning person is not reflected current state in inZOI. And I feel to accurately reflect that in both CAZ and gameplay is an excellent education opportunity to foster more understanding in our world for a very marginalized population of fellow humans.
