![]() ![]() Overall, the content of the game is geared towards adults, with sometimes dark or sexual situations arising that may make a player feel uncomfortable, but generally the game is still very conservative. In the second time I played, I played as a male and that led to many different situations as well.Ĭritiques towards this game include a lack of openness to topics of homosexuality as well as the alignment to traditional gender roles, which seems to make sense given that this game was first created in the 80’s. The amount of options are so vast, it’s almost impossible to live the same life twice. I even considered purchasing this game instead of waiting for each chapter to load. In many ways, the simulation was successful in engaging my attention as well as my emotions. Some positive ones were a successful engagement and wedding… with a cautious note about the reality of marriage later on. There were some big life events that happened such as the death of a parent that heavily affected me in the game, since my family life stat was very high, as well as the issue of a mid-life crisis, and not being able to have children (no!). However, I also received insights such as my over-dependence on others’ approval and lack of an adventurous spirit. For the most part, I received positive feedback on characteristics of trustworthiness, social relationships, mental wellness, and vocational skills. So my sudden death worried me, and with this event, the game pointed to a particular characteristic that caused my death: naivety (context: I was kidnapped and killed).Īfter every chapter, the game will have a summary of your statistics: your family life, social life, intellectual spheres, etc. The author also gives advice on how to deal with the issues you will face, as well as tips on how you’ve handled negative experiences until now. I play this game as myself, and by this I mean that the choices I make during the simulation are the ones I personally would choose. The first time I played, I died in childhood and that surprised (and scared) me. The amount of work for this game amazes me and after a little research, I found out this game is actually super old. It has roots and elements to psychology and the choices you make definitely influence your life later on. ![]() Alter Ego is exactly that except you go through all the stages of life: infancy, childhood, young adulthood, adulthood, etc. ![]() Think of those old Goosebump novels – the ones where you make a choice and it leads to a different outcome. I came across Alter Ego by a random Google search to find a game to kill time, and as I write this, it is now 3:00 am.Īlter Ego is a text-based life simulation game. ![]()
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