I knew from what we're told in malViolence that this would be a heavy read, and oh lord was it ever. Lots to think about and to unpack, but that doesn't detract at all from how well it was delivered. The premise was almost horrifically believable, the set-up and world-building really sold it, and the slow build and gradually ratcheted horror just really intensified it.
Absolutely would recommend this; saying I "enjoyed" it might not quite be the right word, but it was definitely a great experience!
Yeah this hit like a truck. I adore the set-up of the program, the supposed concern for children's optimal health being ruthlessly contrasted with the reality of the experiments, the consistent and pervasive ableism embedded in the whole program. I also really liked Deidre, her struggle to admit that the organization she's been working for is more than a little evil, the bargaining she does until she can't deny it any more; it felt very realistic, especially since she's given years if not decades of her life to this research and this institution. Great work!
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Absolutely superb game!
I knew from what we're told in malViolence that this would be a heavy read, and oh lord was it ever. Lots to think about and to unpack, but that doesn't detract at all from how well it was delivered. The premise was almost horrifically believable, the set-up and world-building really sold it, and the slow build and gradually ratcheted horror just really intensified it.
Absolutely would recommend this; saying I "enjoyed" it might not quite be the right word, but it was definitely a great experience!
Yeah this hit like a truck. I adore the set-up of the program, the supposed concern for children's optimal health being ruthlessly contrasted with the reality of the experiments, the consistent and pervasive ableism embedded in the whole program. I also really liked Deidre, her struggle to admit that the organization she's been working for is more than a little evil, the bargaining she does until she can't deny it any more; it felt very realistic, especially since she's given years if not decades of her life to this research and this institution. Great work!
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm glad protoViolence resonated with you.