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Description from extension meta
Explore media influence in this interactive game where your photos shape a small world's narrative.
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We Become What We Behold is a thought-provoking and interactive point-and-click game that delves into the themes of news cycles, vicious cycles, and the infinite cycles of media influence. This game is now available as a Chrome extension, allowing you to play it offline for free.
In We Become What We Behold, you play the role of a photographer tasked with capturing moments in a small world inhabited by squares and circles. Your camera serves as the primary tool, and by clicking to take photos, you shape the narrative and influence the behavior of the characters.
Gameplay
- Capture Moments: Drag your camera indicator around the screen and click to take photos of various characters, including squares, circles, a couple in love, an angry person, and even a man with a hat.
- Shape the Narrative: The photos you capture are displayed on a small TV for all characters to see, influencing their actions and interactions. For example, photographing a man with a hat can lead to all characters wanting to wear hats, while capturing an angry person can escalate tensions and violence among the squares and circles.
- Observe and Experiment: As you continue to capture different moments, you'll notice how your actions affect the characters and the headlines that appear. This game demonstrates the cyclical nature of media influence and how small differences can be magnified into significant conflicts.
Features
- Free to Play: Enjoy this game completely free, with no need for an internet connection once the Chrome extension is installed.
- Offline Capability: Play anytime, anywhere, even without an internet connection.
- Social Commentary: The game serves as an interactive art piece that provokes reflection and discussion about media's role in society and how it shapes our perceptions and behaviors.
- Engaging Artwork and Sound Effects: The game features simple yet effective artwork and sound effects that enhance the overall experience.
- No End Goal: There is no specific endpoint or win condition; you can continue playing and experimenting as long as you like to see how the game world changes based on your actions.
Tips and Insights
- Be Mindful of What You Capture: The photos you take can lead to peace or violence among the characters. For instance, capturing moments of love can lead to those characters being shamed, while focusing on anger can escalate into violence.
- Experiment with Different Scenarios: Try different approaches to see how the story unfolds. Photographing crickets, for example, has no significant impact on the game world.
We Become What We Behold is a short, yet powerful game that encourages players to think critically about the impact of media on society. With its unique gameplay mechanics and thought-provoking message, it is an experience not to be missed. Download the Chrome extension now and start exploring the intricate web of media influence. 📸💡
We provide a "Play More Games" button in the extension and open our official website when you first install it, where you can experience more free games.