I haven't written about many of the interpretations that are obvious to me. (I realize they aren't intuitive to everyone.)

But I thought I'd make a note about one that was less obvious to me.

There are power dynamics built into the game. Depending on your choices, your power with the Narrator and Princess fluctuates. This opens or closes future options on each run. Just choosing certain dialog options, even if they are questions you've asked before, can undermine ir bolster your power status with either character.

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It's on sale at Steam rn for $10. Gameplay is super easy... just make really hard choices that make you feel uncomfortable.

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I'll try not to spoil anything. Though it's the kind of game without enough rigidity to "spoil" in the classic sense.

I'm mainly sticking to observations of its philosophy and symbolism.

There are enough variations of outcome and the symbols are flexible enough that, if you wanted to watch or play it yourself, there's still plenty of room to come away with your own endings and meaning.

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I forgot I'd started another thread and I let it split.

Here is my original reaction.

https://defcon.social/@corbden/116031581053963317

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This is one of the most Taoist games I've ever played.

Brady's ending basically told the story of Wu Wei splitting into Yin/Yang, as characters.

Which I was sensing long before they spelled it out.

It's giving shape to a lot of the ideas already floating around in my head.

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This game is The Parable of Everything.

Super amazing use of metaphor and motif. Flexible enough to apply to so many experiences and ideas.

I'm in awe of the writers.

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I'm at a certain point in watching the playthrough where it's spawning a billion thoughts. Because the symbolism in this story can stand in for so many things.

I'm up to four interpretations so far, each more profound than the last.

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