This was a surprisingly well-structured mini ARG disguised as a collection of joke “games.” Each stage follows a simple pattern: explore the files, find a link, and uncover a code to progress. What makes it fun is how it constantly looks more complicated than it actually is. There are red herrings, dramatic audio, fake emotional bait, and chaotic filenames but the real solutions are always hidden in plain sight.
The puzzles reward attention more than technical skill. I had my trusty kali image booted up, but no heavy cryptography, no obscure steganography tools required, just careful reading and pattern recognition. The repetition of themes (number ordering, file structure, obvious-but-easy-to-miss clues) gives the whole experience cohesion.
The ending is simple and fitting: no grand twist, just a clean “The End.” It feels intentionally meta.
Overall, it’s a clever, accessible ARG that balances humor, light mystery, and good structural design without becoming frustrating.
Does it belong in a video jam? That's a totally different story :)