巧|合/co|incidence

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alright, please don' t recommend me to read this again my friends. i already read this, satisfied?

I do not recommend

巧|合/co|incidence is a very unusual visual novel, and I found its mixture of science fiction and surreal horror surprisingly memorable. The story takes place in a distant future shaped by an old electronic plague, where humans and Animo sapiens live in a world filled with advanced consciousness technology. I play as Liu Qiao, an ordinary college student who suddenly becomes involved with the mysterious identity of the shaded. I liked how quickly the normal everyday setting gives way to something much stranger. The gameplay is mainly focused on reading dialogue and making my way through the story. There is only one main storyline and a fixed relationship, so this is not really a branching choice heavy visual novel where I can completely reshape the characters. Instead, I enjoyed paying attention to the setting and the conversations because so much of the experience depends on gradually understanding the strange world around Liu Qiao. The game's biggest strength for me is its atmosphere. It mixes science fiction with ideas taken from liminal spaces, dreamcore, weirdcore and other unsettling internet aesthetics. I liked the way familiar ideas are made to feel slightly wrong, because …

The concept of "Coincidence" can lead to a disconnect between players' interpretations and the author's intentions, making it challenging to categorize the style and distinctiveness of "Coincidence" as simply "good." In offering a general recommendation, it's important to recognize that Liu Qiao cannot influence every individual, nor can the author dictate the experiences of all players. At times, it may be more beneficial to set aside the design goal of eliciting specific thoughts or feelings from players and instead concentrate on conveying one's own emotions. Ultimately, I genuinely hope that our creative landscape can accommodate more works that showcase unique styles and personalities, similar to "Coincidence." I also wish the author a fulfilling and joyful creative journey ahead.