Meaningful Mechanics - The Diegetic Text Log of “Anamnesia - Part 1: Am I My Body?”

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An interesting sci-fi mystery VN that, while inspired by 999/Zero Escape, is no cheap imitation. Well worth the price (free) and more importantly, your time. I really enjoyed this one, and man did it give me a lot to think about.

If I had one complaint, it'd be that it's so hard to talk about without spoiling stuff. Seriously, this might be my most carefully written script yet, purely because of how much I had to make sure I *didn't* say. Which means now it's your job, random internet stranger, to play this game yourself so I have someone to talk to about it.

...Also, I guess, because you'll enjoy it. But mainly that first one.

I kid, I kid (mostly). But yeah, definitely a game that deserves more eyes on it.

Anyway, yeah, ended up missing last week because life stuff. Sorry about that. But things should be settling down now, so I don't expect further disruptions to the weekly schedule anytime soon. But enough about that.

Thanks, as always, for your time. And till, next time, take care out there.


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Series Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJbqg12Afbs92JxcGwpnJ5uwsFpNnNNjs

Music Used: https://youtu.be/TDK4Pjror_s?si=7RuaRiJy5fEoWvZh




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