Because the central theme of the game is fighting a terminal illness, and every ending represents a way a terminal illness tends to end.
This is one of the few games I've played where the endings presented me with deeply nuanced, emotionally complex set of experiences, rather than your typical super hero type/lone wolf "happy ending".
I actually really appreciated this and is part of the reason why I became so attached to it. I think I really needed something like this in my library of games.
I actually really appreciated this and is part of the reason why I became so attached to it. I think I really needed something like this in my library of games.
Indeed, I've thought over and over again about how you could possibly deliver a Disney happy ending while respecting the game's narrative themes and I really don't see it. It would turn the whole game into junk food and I'm very glad they didn't after putting so much into a narrative that is all about having to make choices.
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No ending is truly happy lol
On my 5th play through I did Reed’s ending (post dlc) and hated it the most.
No spoilers
I always cry when I finish this game.
I’ve spent too many hours, on too many games.
I don’t love any game as much as I love this one.
on play though 6, I just realized I never finished Kerry’s quest line before lol
The games world building and stories are unique and enjoyable.
Features and options in the game are still somewhat lacking and existing features don’t always work properly.
Such as the color customization feature not working on all vehicles and the smart driving option constantly crashing vehicles and triggering the police.
The game is still missing the most requested feature New Game plus, despite mods developing their own unofficial versions of it.
Players like me who play the game on a cloud service don’t have access to mods.
And without NG+ my cyber ware, weapons and cosmetics that I earned through out my initial play through won’t carry over into a new play through.
I think I’d be more psyched for this game if they’d add NG+
That’s the one thing I really want.
Features and options in the game are still somewhat lacking and existing features don’t always work properly.
Such as the color customization feature not working on all vehicles and the smart driving option constantly crashing vehicles and triggering the police.
The game is still missing the most requested feature New Game plus, despite mods developing their own unofficial versions of it.
Players like me who play the game on a cloud service don’t have access to mods.
And without NG+ my cyber ware, weapons and cosmetics that I earned through out my initial play through won’t carry over into a new play through.
I think I’d be more psyched for this game if they’d add NG+
That’s the one thing I really want.
No game has ever affected me this deeply, first in Summer 2021 then after returning to play Phantom Liberty in 2025, it delivered then and (more) now.
The core dilemma is a universal theme. and as a trans individual, having someone's else consciousness in your brain could be construed as a Trans allegory (if you paly as female V). Regardless, I'm grateful I can play it on my shitty GTX 1050 3GB to this day, albeit a console experience. the HDD mode feature allows for objects to load even if they're low poly. I can't blame the game since I'm well below the minimum (1060 6GB) but glad it still runs. I dabbled with mods early on but after so many updates and added features there is no need for them imo.
Here's hoping the sequel gets the same amount of love and releases at the developer's request without death threats by "fans". Let them cook as long as they want, see you in 2030 chooms.
The core dilemma is a universal theme. and as a trans individual, having someone's else consciousness in your brain could be construed as a Trans allegory (if you paly as female V). Regardless, I'm grateful I can play it on my shitty GTX 1050 3GB to this day, albeit a console experience. the HDD mode feature allows for objects to load even if they're low poly. I can't blame the game since I'm well below the minimum (1060 6GB) but glad it still runs. I dabbled with mods early on but after so many updates and added features there is no need for them imo.
Here's hoping the sequel gets the same amount of love and releases at the developer's request without death threats by "fans". Let them cook as long as they want, see you in 2030 chooms.
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