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In a surreal world, a man finds that the sentient head that supplies him power has run out of fuel. Now he must venture out into a bizarre world to try to find more. A trip to the fuel depot is in order, but you don’t have a ticket for the bus, or any money to get one. Time to do a bit of scavenging to find what you need so you can get back to your sedentary hobby. Surely your neighbours, Cockroach Boy and giant hooded woman, will help you out if you do them a favour first. This first instalment of a proposed series is a decidedly surreal proposition. Apart from the opening and closing cutscenes, the presentation uses a first-person slideshow format. A cartoon style has been adopted, with a limited palette that largely consists of dark blues and greens, giving the setting a depressing feel. Occasional splashes of other colours only serve to accentuate this. The locations themselves are fairly bizarre, with a tunnel passing through a giant fish and a field of penguins planted in the ground. There is limited animation, but it is smoothly done, though items like a living disembodied head are still disturbing. The background music is a tonal piece, which further serves to enhance the strangeness of the setting. There are also sound effects, such as the whoosh of a passing air-train. You will need to explore the surrounding area, and will often find yourself backtracking as you obtain vital items. |
