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❤ Manipulate the Story Through Words

The core gameplay revolves around solving narrative puzzles by selecting and repositioning words or thoughts from speech/thought bubbles throughout the comic-style panels. This allows players to alter the character's actions and the resulting events, often requiring them to backtrack and revisit past pages to find the right combination.

❤ Discover Non-Linear Outcomes

The narrative unfolds in a non-linear fashion, enabling players to jump back and forth between pages and time periods. This allows them to experiment with different outcomes, as changing a character's thoughts or actions at one point can significantly impact the story later on. Players must carefully examine each panel and consider the implications of their choices.

❤ Intuitive Puzzle Mechanics

The gameplay mechanics are relatively simple - players can only hold a maximum of three words/thoughts at a time, which they must strategically place to progress the story. This elegant system creates satisfying puzzles without becoming overly complex. The lack of a tutorial encourages players to intuitively learn the mechanics through experimentation and observation.

❤ Overcome Gradually Increasing Challenges

While the puzzles start off relatively straightforward, they gradually increase in difficulty as the story progresses. Players must apply lateral thinking and pay close attention to visual clues to determine the correct sequence of actions. Solving these challenges provides a sense of accomplishment, with the game hinting at failed attempts rather than punishing players.

❤ Explore and Uncover the Narrative

The ability to freely navigate back and forth through the comic's pages encourages players to thoroughly explore each chapter, experimenting with different word placements and observing the consequences. This exploration is rewarded with a deeper understanding of the narrative and its underlying themes.