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[–] somename@hexbear.net 37 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

Outer Worlds is a massive example of this. It nails the aesthetic of corporate domination and capitalist oppression, but completely fails to properly advocate for a better alternative, beyond “capitalism but nice”. And it actively punishes you for taking more “radical” approaches, instead of seeking compromise with the oppressors like it wants you to.

[–] a_little_red_rat@hexbear.net 18 points 3 weeks ago

I remember that the one anarchist companion is described as extremely childish and averse to books. Which would be funny in a game like DE, but since Outer Worlds defangs any real alternatives to capitalism, what could have been funny satire becomes text

[–] barrbaric@hexbear.net 5 points 3 weeks ago

Me gunning down every person in Byzantium: "Wait, you didn't want me to do this?"