We Become What We Behold

About We Become What We Behold Game

We Become What We Behold is a short, thought-provoking point-and-click game that delves into the impact of media and the cycles of behavior it perpetuates. In this game, players control a camera and capture moments in a society that spirals through news cycles, sensationalism, and social dynamics. The game uses humor and satire to highlight the consequences of the things we pay attention to and how they shape our perceptions and actions. It is a critique of media and societal influences, asking players to consider their role in these cycles.

Feature and Gameplay

• Narrative-Driven: The game tells a story through simple, yet impactful interactions that evolve as you take pictures and influence the characters' behavior.
• Point-and-Click Mechanism: You control the game by pointing and clicking to capture images of the environment and people around you, which triggers changes in their actions.
• Social Commentary: It uses satire and dark humor to illustrate the dangers of groupthink, sensationalized media, and the way people react to news events and trends.
• Short Gameplay: The game is designed to be completed in about 5 minutes, making it a quick and poignant experience.
• Cycles: The core theme revolves around vicious cycles – how one event leads to another, and how news cycles repeat themselves, often feeding into one another.

Instructions

• Mouse: Click to interact with the world around you and take pictures of specific moments.
• Capture Important Moments: The game's progression is triggered by capturing key moments that drive the narrative forward.
• Observe and React: Watch how the characters and society react to your actions and the images you capture. Their behavior will evolve in response to what you photograph.
• End Goal: The objective is to understand the repetitive, often absurd, nature of media-driven cycles, and how they shape the world around us.