u/JordanChef

Hello everyone! I hope you’re having a great day! I have been active on Reddit for a few months and I spend most of my time in communities related to videogames as well as various TV shows that I find enjoyable and entertaining. I am familiar with the rules of r/GiftofGames and I have been trying to participate more broadly in conversations rather than only browsing silently. I appreciate that this subreddit values engagement and transparency, so I wanted to take the time to write a thoughtful request instead of a short one (instead of writing my college literature essay :] ).

I would like to humbly request a copy of Dispatch by AdHoc Studio.

Here is the store link:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2592160/Dispatch/

My Steam profile:

https://steamcommunity.com/profiles/76561199575686090/

Region:

CA, United States

I first heard about Dispatch when its earlier teasers circulated among fans of choice driven games. The game quickly blew up with the first two episodes being clipped and put out on almost every social media platform. Now, admittedly, I’m stepping outside of my comfort zone when it comes to purely narrative titles that focus on character decisions and branching dialogue. What is my jam, though, are high-quality indie games in which the developers truly seem to put in the effort as well as get people hyped and sprout a large, supportive community. Adhoc Studios crushed it with this outstanding debut and I’ve wanted to be a part of it ever since the first episode was released. I waited every Wednesday during my first quarter of college to see gameplay once each dual set of episodes was released. The more I learned about it, the more interested I became. I have kept it on my wishlist for quite a while (as soon as the season finale wrapped up in early November, 2025).

What stands out to me is the format, the story, and the characters. The idea of working as a dispatcher in a world where ex-villains are now imperfect superheroes makes it feel fresh. I’ve always been a big fan of the superhero parody genre (such as Invincible). Additionally, the gameplay combines quick decision making and strategy when choosing who to send out on calls. The overall tone seems perfectly balanced between humor and sincerity rather than leaning entirely into parody, and I appreciate games that take their characters’ personality and design seriously even within a strange or chaotic setting. I also like that the dialogue system appears to give room for awkward choices and personality driven outcomes. This game just honestly looks like a natural fit for what I, and many others, enjoy.

I have watched full playthroughs from dozens of YouTubers in addition to as many developer and cast interviews I could find. The art direction has a distinct yet beautiful style and the voice cast is absolutely phenomenal. In truth, I really do enjoy slower, story focused games when I need a break from competitive or difficult titles, and this looks like the kind of experience I could sit down and have an enjoyable evening playing as a reward after my coursework for the day. Although I’ve already watched hours of gameplay footage and know much about the story and game, nothing is like actually playing it for yourself firsthand. Being able to actually choose the decisions you want as well as play the gameplay segments is much preferable as opposed to having someone else constantly commentate on it. I would love to have its glorious graphics displayed in fullscreen on my own monitor as I show it off to my dorm roommates and college friends. I’m more than ready to stop observing and start playing as Robert Robertson III myself.

As for why I cannot purchase it myself at the moment, my budget is tight due to personal expenses that take priority. I am indeed a college student, and I have adjusted my entertainment spending until things settle. I don’t want to pity-bait or anything, but I did have a close death in the family a few months ago, and that has certainly shifted my financial setting. But, I don’t want that to be the focus reason, of course. I am not in a crisis but I also do not have the extra money for non-essential purchases right now. I really wanted to put together a detailed request in case someone kind feels like gifting a game to a stranger today. I know that gifts are never guaranteed, but I would truly be overjoyed if I did receive this wonderful game.

If someone does decide to gift it to me, I will absolutely play it. I take that responsibility seriously. When I receive games from friends or from communities, I make an effort to actually put in the hours rather than leaving them on my backlog. I’ve been gifted games such as Nier: Automata and Celeste from family and friends on special holidays and have 100%ed both of those games (another hobby that I enjoy when I have the time). If I am fortunate enough to receive Dispatch, I plan to start it soon after and play through the full set of eight episodes. I can only express my deepest gratitude and sincere appreciation for you, but know that I will make clear that your kindness truly means a lot to me.

Thank you for reading a longer request. I know this community receives many posts and I appreciate anyone who takes the time to look at this one. Even if nothing comes of it, writing this helped me think more clearly about why the game interests me and why I wanted to ask. If a generous gifter considers it, I would be incredibly grateful. If not, I hope it still gives a good impression of why I want to play this incredibly narrative game and why this title in particular stands out to me.

Have a great day and thank you for maintaining a welcoming community!