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Goldfish
You’re fragile, you’re fading, and you were never meant to last very long with the way you are now. But still – try. Traverse through your life, or what’s left of it. Swim through memories of the past while avoiding even minuscule mistakes that could lead you to lose yourself. Try for more time when some of your memories catch up to you, but don’t get greedy lest you bite off more than you can chew. And above all, try to remember, goldfish. You’re supposed to feel frustrated. You’re supposed to feel confused. How else to feel… when you try so…
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Goldfish: A Fading Memory’s Struggle
You’re fragile, you’re fading, and you were never meant to last very long with the way you are now. This is the poignant premise of Goldfish, a unique and challenging game. You try to traverse through your life, or what’s left of it, battling against the relentless decay of memory. The very core of your being is fleeting, much like a goldfish in a vast, murky pond. Your journey is a desperate fight against oblivion, urging you to cling to every precious moment.
Swim Through Fading Memories
In Goldfish, you’ll swim through fragmented memories of the past. Each moment is a delicate, ephemeral bubble. Your objective is to avoid even minuscule mistakes. A wrong turn, a missed detail, or a moment of hesitation could cause you to lose yourself entirely. The game intentionally evokes feelings of frustration and confusion. How else should you feel when trying so hard to remember something just out of reach? This design choice deeply immerses you in the protagonist’s desperate struggle against fading cognition. It’s a unique experience of fleeting existence, truly living like a goldfish battling against an encroaching fog.
Grasp for Time, But Don’t Get Greedy
Some of your memories will “catch up to you,” offering fleeting opportunities to extend your precious time. These moments are crucial; grasping them might give you a few more breaths of existence, a chance to linger a little longer. However, you must be careful not to get greedy. If you bite off more than you can chew, the fragile threads of your consciousness could snap, leading to an immediate and permanent end. This mechanic adds a layer of high-stakes decision-making. Every choice between caution and ambition directly impacts how long you can defy the inevitable. Above all, try your best to remember, goldfish. Can you piece together enough of your past to find meaning before you completely fade away?
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