playing this i really expected that it would end with the player character killing themself. by the last stage i was thinking that that would be the winning scenario. i work a dead end job and personally struggle with suicidal ideation. this game was reflecting my own mindset back at me with its death imagery and maudlin monotony.
when the ending subverted that expectation by having me take an axe to the system instead, i gotta say i got choked up at the pure hope in it. thank you.