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❤ Gameplay Overview

The player takes on the role of the "ADMINISTRATOR" and delves into the "DREAMSCAPE" environments of various "SUBJECTS" who have become lost in the "CLOUD". The player must navigate these glitch-filled dreamscapes, solve puzzles, and engage in combat to uncover what happened to the lost subjects and help bring them back.

❤ Dreamscape Exploration

The dreamscape environments feature a highly stylized, VHS-like visual presentation generated by an "ALGORITHM". Players must carefully navigate these complex, maze-like areas, utilizing limited time in each dreamscape to find shortcuts and progress further. The environments are filled with environmental puzzles and hazards that the player must overcome.

❤ Timed Gameplay

A persistent timer is a defining feature of the dreamscape exploration. Players have a limited amount of time in each dreamscape before they are forcibly ejected and returned to the start. Defeating enemies extends the timer, but players must balance exploration, puzzle-solving, and combat to make the most of their limited time, creating a sense of tension and urgency.

❤ Combat and Abilities

Players will encounter hostile entities that they must engage in combat using a variety of firearms. Defeating these enemies grants the player time extensions, incentivizing combat for progression. The player can also unlock new abilities and upgrades by typing keywords into a terminal interface, which can aid them in the dreamscapes.

❤ Nonlinear Progression

The overall progression through the game is nonlinear, allowing players to tackle the dreamscapes of the different lost subjects in various orders. This provides a degree of player agency, but the complex, interconnected nature of the dreamscapes and story may require players to revisit previous areas to uncover new paths and information.

❤ Challenging Design

According to player reviews, the gameplay in the game is considered quite challenging, with a focus on trial-and-error exploration and precise timing. Some players have found the timed nature of the dreamscapes and the difficulty of certain puzzles to be frustrating, while others appreciate the sense of accomplishment that comes from overcoming these challenges and progressing further into the game's mysteries.