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❤ Surveillance and Observation

As a member of the secretive "Primate Observation Club," you will observe dozens of strangers, referred to as "monkeys," through a network of hidden surveillance cameras. Your task is to take detailed notes in your journal, recording keywords, phrases, and other clues about the "monkeys'" identities and situations. You can then use this information to look up additional details online, slowly piecing together the stories and secrets of each subject.

❤ Narrative Branching and Replayability

Each surveillance "cage" you monitor contains a unique story and set of characters, with multiple possible outcomes depending on your choices and level of involvement. The game randomly selects which cages you observe each playthrough, ensuring high replayability as you attempt to uncover all the different narratives and endings. Reviews praise the game's ability to present diverse, complex stories that react dynamically to your decisions.

❤ Resource Management

In addition to the surveillance and observation, you must also manage your own in-game resources, such as money, food, sleep, and health. Maintaining these personal needs requires taking on various odd jobs and making careful choices about how to spend your time and money. This resource management element adds an additional layer of challenge and strategic planning to the gameplay.

❤ Moral Dilemmas

Throughout the game, you will face frequent moral dilemmas. While the instructions are clear about not interfering with the "monkeys," many of the subjects are facing difficult or even dangerous situations. You must decide whether to remain a detached observer or to actively intervene, often with significant consequences for your actions (or inactions).

❤ Emergent Gameplay and Creativity

The game's open-ended design allows for a great deal of player agency and creativity. Reviews highlight how the game encourages you to experiment with different approaches, from benevolent assistance to malicious exploitation of the "monkeys'" vulnerabilities. This freedom to shape the narrative in unique ways is a major draw for many players.