Have you ever thought of yourself as a hero and ever wanted to turn the tide? You can try this in Bad End Theatre, but spoiler alert, it won’t do any good. Enter the game where you can choose your main character and explore many unfortunate outcomes. It’s not all doom and gloom. Yes, the most interesting thing is in the process, not at the finish line. Plus, the story is shaped by every choice you make. Just keep in mind that every path has its dangers. It’s the intricate web of interconnected stories in Theater of the Bad End that makes it so wonderful, not just the bizarre conclusions. Your decisions in one narrative can affect others.
It’s like when your roommate didn’t talk to you for a week after you ate your last slice of pizza, but on a much larger scale. Plus, if you’re brave, you can switch between these behaviors in the story to open up entirely new paths. But remember that no matter which path you choose, it will be a bumpy ride. “How long will it take me to see all these bad endings?†you may be asking yourself. The average playing time is from one to three hours. However, let’s face it: this is a puzzle game. So it might take a little longer if you’re the type of person who has a hard time finding your glasses while they’re on your head.
But if you are a puzzle lover, you can easily cope with this challenge, enjoying every failure. Let’s discuss the numbers, shall we? “Bad End Theater” is 16,000 words long and incredibly wordy. It’s like reading a novel, but much more exciting and full of doom. If you prefer to see things visually, there are 600 illustrations. There are more images here than your aunt’s vacation slideshow. And the cherry on the cake. More than 40 conclusions. Yes, there are over 40 ridiculously wrong ways to do things wrong. Behind every great game is a great creator.
