We Become What We Behold
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ABOUT WE BECOME WHAT WE BEHOLD
We Become What We Behold is a short point-and-click game where you act as a photojournalist whose published snapshots influence how a crowded society behaves. Round- and square-headed characters interact on the street while you observe their actions, choose moments to photograph, and then watch how people respond after those images appear in the media. The simple mechanics keep attention on the relationship between what gets reported and the reactions that follow, exploring themes of media influence, sensationalism, polarization, and public behavior. Small interactions can become significant once captured, encouraging careful observation instead of repeatedly photographing similar scenes. Minimalist graphics emphasize the characters' emotions and reactions as the effects of earlier snapshots become visible. The experience is designed to be brief, taking roughly 5–10 minutes, yet its social commentary encourages reflection on what people choose to watch and share. Study the crowd, frame meaningful interactions, and watch each published moment feed into the cycle of media and public reaction!
We Become What We Behold - A short point-and-click social commentary game
GAMEPLAY OVERVIEW
Turn Street Moments Into Media Stories
We Become What We Behold places you behind the camera as round- and square-headed characters interact throughout a crowded street. Instead of controlling those characters directly, you observe what happens, photograph selected moments, publish the resulting images, and then watch for changes in subsequent interactions. Paying attention to unusual behavior and differences between characters can help reveal moments that move the story forward. Photographing varied situations rather than repeatedly focusing on the same scene also lets you observe different reactions.
Watch Each Snapshot Influence What Happens Next
A photograph can trigger a chain reaction, connecting what you choose to document with later moods and behavior among the characters. Moments of conflict can demonstrate how negativity spreads, while changes in the crowd provide visible consequences to earlier actions. This makes observation important both before and after taking a picture, since reactions can provide clues about how the experience is developing. Waiting for notable changes instead of rushing through each snapshot can reveal more about the relationship between media coverage and the society being observed.
Look Beyond the Simple Camera Mechanic
Although the core interaction is straightforward, the experience uses photography to encourage reflection on media responsibility, public perception, sensationalism, and polarization. Minimalist visuals keep character emotions and reactions easy to notice while leaving the broader message at the center of the experience. Because a complete playthrough is relatively short, replaying and experimenting with different photographed moments can help reveal different possible outcomes. Careful observation of environmental changes and character behavior can also uncover clues and details that might otherwise be missed.
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