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* LetsPlay: [[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL58680F855ED69305 Watch one here]]. Considering how hard the game is to find and install on modern hardware, it's a pretty good way to experience it.
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* [[Unwinnable]]: Because of the strict time limit and the fact you basically have to complete the flashbacks in order, you can easily end up cornered with a save file that [[spoiler:sees you getting picked off by Ni'Dopal's dart seconds after loading in]].

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* [[Unwinnable]]: {{Unwinnable}}: Because of the strict time limit and the fact you basically have to complete the flashbacks in order, you can easily end up cornered with a save file that [[spoiler:sees you getting picked off by Ni'Dopal's dart seconds after loading in]].
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* Unwinnable: Because of the strict time limit and the fact you basically have to complete the flashbacks in order, you can easily end up with a save file that [[spoiler:sees you getting picked off by Ni'Dopal's dart seconds after loading in]].

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* Unwinnable: [[Unwinnable]]: Because of the strict time limit and the fact you basically have to complete the flashbacks in order, you can easily end up cornered with a save file that [[spoiler:sees you getting picked off by Ni'Dopal's dart seconds after loading in]].
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* Unwinnable: Because of the strict time limit and the fact you basically have to complete the flashbacks in order, you can easily end up with a save file that [[spoiler:sees you getting picked off by Ni'Dopal's dart seconds after loading in]].
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* CoversAlwaysLie: The cover implies not only that Deven-7 is an important character (he's not, the reward for finishing his flashback is among the least important ones), the bloody knife murder reflected in his eyes strongly hints at him being a prime suspect. However, not only had he nothing to do with it, because he arrives much later in the bar, you can basically rule him out entirely.
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* AntiFrustrationFeatures: As infamously difficult as the game is, there are a few of these. The biggest is that your PDA keeps track of the important bits of information you get from completing flashbacks, so you don't need to play through them again. Flashbacks also don't take up time in the bar, and if you fail in one you're free to trigger it again and start over until you succeed (although you're better off just saving within a flashback and restoring). Finally, the manual tells you how to copy the files from the CD to your computer (hey, it was TheNineties), which eliminates the disc swapping and makes play immensely smoother. In addition, almost every time limit in the game is laid out beforehand (this even includes flashbacks such as Deven-7), with Ni'Dopal's poison dart death being a notable exception.

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* AntiFrustrationFeatures: As infamously difficult as the game is, there are a few of these. The biggest is that your PDA keeps track of the important bits of information you get from completing flashbacks, so you don't need to play through them again. Flashbacks also don't take up time in the bar, and if you fail in one you're free to trigger it again and start over until you succeed (although you're better off just saving within a flashback and restoring). Finally, the manual tells you how to copy the files from the CD to your computer (hey, it was TheNineties), which eliminates the disc swapping and makes play immensely smoother. In addition, almost every time limit in the game is laid out beforehand (this even includes flashbacks such as Deven-7), Deven-7's), with Ni'Dopal's poison dart death being a notable exception.
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* MeaningfulName: The main character, Alias Node. In computing terminology, "node" refers to a connection point for sending and receiving information, while "alias" refers to symbolic alternate names for information. Put it together, and it's essentially a descriptor of Alias' interrogation technique. It also applies to many species encountered in the bar, including the Mobster (portmanteau of ""

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* MeaningfulName: The main character, Alias Node. In computing terminology, "node" refers to a connection point for sending and receiving information, while "alias" refers to symbolic alternate names for information. Put it together, and it's essentially a descriptor of Alias' interrogation technique. It also applies to many species encountered in the bar, including the Mobster Blobsters (portmanteau of """mobster" and "blob"), the Molassoids (as in "molasses") and the Trisecks (as in "Tri" and "Sex", referencing their gender structure and means of reproduction).
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After languishing as {{abandonware}} for several years, this game has received a re-release on Zoom Platform in 2022.

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After languishing as {{abandonware}} for several years, this game has received a re-release on Zoom Platform in 2022.2022 and a few months later on Steam in 2023.



* AntiFrustrationFeatures: As infamously difficult as the game is, there are a few of these. The biggest is that your PDA keeps track of the important bits of information you get from completing flashbacks, so you don't need to play through them again. Flashbacks also don't take up time in the bar, and if you fail in one you're free to trigger it again and start over until you succeed (although you're better off just saving within a flashback and restoring). Finally, the manual tells you how to copy the files from the CD to your computer (hey, it was TheNineties), which eliminates the disc swapping and makes play immensely smoother.

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* AntiFrustrationFeatures: As infamously difficult as the game is, there are a few of these. The biggest is that your PDA keeps track of the important bits of information you get from completing flashbacks, so you don't need to play through them again. Flashbacks also don't take up time in the bar, and if you fail in one you're free to trigger it again and start over until you succeed (although you're better off just saving within a flashback and restoring). Finally, the manual tells you how to copy the files from the CD to your computer (hey, it was TheNineties), which eliminates the disc swapping and makes play immensely smoother. In addition, almost every time limit in the game is laid out beforehand (this even includes flashbacks such as Deven-7), with Ni'Dopal's poison dart death being a notable exception.



* MeaningfulName: The main character, Alias Node. In computing terminology, "node" refers to a connection point for sending and receiving information, while "alias" refers to symbolic alternate names for information. Put it together, and it's essentially a descriptor of Alias' interrogation technique.

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* MeaningfulName: The main character, Alias Node. In computing terminology, "node" refers to a connection point for sending and receiving information, while "alias" refers to symbolic alternate names for information. Put it together, and it's essentially a descriptor of Alias' interrogation technique. It also applies to many species encountered in the bar, including the Mobster (portmanteau of ""
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* BrainAndBrawn: Fleebix and Thud, respectively. The former is small and physically weak but hyper-intelligent, and the latter is big, dumb, and so powerful he can kill people by accident. This trope also applies to their respective species.
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Gained a VideoGameRemake in 2022

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Gained After languishing as {{abandonware}} for several years, this game has received a VideoGameRemake re-release on Zoom Platform in 20222022.
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Gained a [VideoGameRemake] VideoGameRemake in 2022
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* VideoGameRemake: Gained one released in October 2022
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* PaintingTheMedium: Some of the characters you play as will change the screen, such as fractal vision for a giant insect or the monitor of a robot.

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