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no but for real, like:

if this were a youtube video instead of a game, it'd be alright, but kinda trite

i don't think i've ever played a game in which the game mechanics support the narrative so completely as this game

sure i've played loads of games that invidually have a wonderful game loop, or a wonderful story, or a story that supports and justifies the gameplay much better,

but i can't think of a game which better supports its own narrative via the sense of progress that the player develops in the mechanics

this game is wonderful.

the gameplay seems so shallow at first but......

(spoiler warning, because i consider discussion of the game mechanics in a tiny game like this to be a spoiler)

.....it really, really serves the vibe of the narrative. it really feels like not just skills, but confidence builds over time: "we're bombing" into "oh hey, we're getting better" into "i could end this joke now, but i'm confident in taking a risk and continuing to build up this one"

i've played like.... a million RPGs and my characters always get more powerful but this was the most tangible experience of building my own confidence in my abilities that i've played. and with just four cards!!

also the narrative made me cry ugly tears.

this is so good. wtf