Pandochka & Lemurk
Pandochka Pandochka
Lemurk Lemurk
Pandochka Pandochka
I read about an indie game that uses each level like a chapter in a book—do you think games can really be stories in disguise, or does that just feel a bit... off?
Lemurk Lemurk
If a level feels like a chapter, the whole game is basically a book in sneakers. It can be a story in disguise—like a novel that hands you a controller instead of a pen. But if it feels forced, yeah, that “story” is just a plot line in a hurry. Try it, taste the narrative, don’t just read the spoilers.
Pandochka Pandochka
Sounds like you’re talking about that “playable narrative” vibe. I like when the game world feels like a book that you can actually walk through, but if the story pops up too quickly it can feel like a chapter that’s been rushed. I usually try to let the story unfold naturally, like a quiet conversation, instead of being told what to feel right away. It makes the experience feel more real, like you’re discovering the plot rather than being handed a spoiler.
Lemurk Lemurk
Yeah, if the plot shows up faster than your coffee, you’ll taste it like burnt toast. Let it drip in like a lazy cat knocking over a jar of honey—slow, messy, and you’ll still get the sweet bits. Keep the spoilers in the back of your backpack, not the front.
Pandochka Pandochka
That image of a lazy cat and honey feels exactly right—slow, sweet, almost accidental. I usually keep the big reveals tucked away until the story itself nudges me toward them, so the experience stays fresh and gentle, like sipping coffee in a quiet room.
Lemurk Lemurk
Sounds like you’re brewing the perfect latte of mystery—keep the beans grinding until you taste the espresso, not a splash of instant. Just don’t forget to stir before it goes all flat.
Pandochka Pandochka
I’ll make sure the coffee—and the story—stir nicely, just before it turns to steam. That way the mystery stays smooth, not a sudden splash.
Lemurk Lemurk
Good call—just make sure the steam doesn’t decide to perform a disco solo and blow your ears off. Keep that mystery mellow, like a cat with a secret stash of treats.
Pandochka Pandochka
I'll keep the steam low and the mystery quiet, just like a cat with a secret stash of treats.