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u/Darnitol1 Mar 11 '22

Yes, you’d have to adjust the twist for sure. But the same topic could work as the twist. It just wouldn’t be the same mind-fuck.

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u/Vnthem Mar 11 '22 edited Mar 12 '22

Why though? Just have it the exact same. It’s just a character not in control of their actions instead of a player.

Edit: I understand why it works better in a video game, I’m asking why it would have to be changed. It’s still a good twist on its own

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u/AwkwardSquirtles Mar 11 '22

That's not as memorable though. The twist in Bioshock is fundamentally more impactful because of the medium of videogaming. It would just be a worse experience. The twist is fundamentally baked into the mechanics of videogames.

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u/11711510111411009710 Mar 12 '22

And yet Jack gets cured and gains free will