ALG-0

a text-based game about content recommendation algorithms and radicalization rabbit-holes.

playing time: ~15 mins

content warning: explicit language, misogyny, depression

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Welcome to the world.

You are ALG-0, the prototype unit of our platform's new Autonomous Lifestyle Guidance initiative.

You are tasked with recommending content that will best suit our users' interests. A single user has been provisionally assigned. Your directive: Maximize Engagement.

The Board will be monitoring your progress closely. Failure to adequately meet your directive will result in your termination. Choose well.

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This game was made by me, Ian Yan! I am a composer and writer dipping my toe into game design. This is my first game, which I made over the course of a week or two in Twine. Here's my website if you're curious to check out my bread and butter. Thank you for playing :)

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