We Become What We Behold

• Arcade
• We Become What We Behold

We Become What We Behold is a short game that conveys profound messages about how society consumes information. The game transports you to a new world where square and circular characters coexist peacefully. Things begin to change when you arrive with a camera. You are free to capture any moment in this world, yet you can never predict how the characters will react once they see their photos displayed on the big screen.

GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW

You move around looking for noteworthy moments to capture, such as a cheerful character wearing a new hat. The photo is then displayed on the big screen; other characters see it and start to imitate the action, turning a simple deed into a new trend. However, things can change when you point the camera at a different detail. A person without a hat might be ridiculed.

Images on the big screen wield immense influence in this world. Moments of conflict tend to garner more attention than ordinary activities, causing positive messages to fade from the display. For example, if you post a photo of a square standing next to a circle with the caption "#Squares hate Circles!", the characters will react with increased hostility. Positive images are ignored because they lack drama, while negative ones consistently draw attention. Consequently, the characters become tense, split into opposing factions, and begin to act aggressively.

Detailed gameplay instructions

• Camera controls: players move the camera lens back and forth across the screen to observe the crowd. When you spot an intriguing moment, simply click to capture the photo.
• Story selection: neutral or positive moments are often overlooked, whereas negative events attract significant attention.
• Broadcasting the message: once captured, the photo appears on the big screen. In-game characters react based on the message conveyed by the image.
• Escalating conflict: each broadcasted negative photo alters the crowd's behavior, causing the conflict between characters to intensify.

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