People say OFF is limited and clearly more flawed for not doing what Undertale did in having multiple routes in the discussion of video game exploration and interaction but I instead find that one of OFF’s strengths. The idea that there is a world that the ONLY way you can interact with it is in an innately invasive and violent manner is so fascinating to me. Maybe more so those who chose to still play anyway. Wanting to be with the characters and the world so bad that you don’t care-or perhaps just care enough- that you hurt them in order to do so. If you destroy that world and its inhabitants and the whole game in the process. All for the sake of your vision and your experience. Just like the Batter you same players condemn. Having to acknowledge positive feelings and positive aims don’t translate to positive actions and positive results. “The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” In that sense maybe you belong somewhat after all.Â
