Destined to Die

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I want to recommend this game, but on multiple fundamental levels does It lack good basic mechanic design. Sure, the art is mildly interesting, esoteric, inspiring even. But they lack substance outside of the grind of getting each image for the gallery wall, which Is uninteresting, and doesn't really demonstrate anything when you can't even figure out how to play the game In time to actually experience what the story Is supposed to be. Yes, It's a game about the struggles of depression, But I don't think It gives you the means to understand that, nor shows It well. I also, REALLY hate, that you cannot get all the achievements to 100% the game If you miss the slim to none window of requirements to do so. Thankfully, I had been reading a guide [Because I simply couldn't get passed the first damn day of the game], and managed to obtain them successfully. It sets you up for failure not only plot wise, but player wise. I can't In good faith recommend a game when It feels so half baked and unfinished In mechanics, story, and design.