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The line between abuser and abused becoming blurrier, more complicated, more traumatic, as the violence escalates with each new cycle... Again, if you play #Euphoria in the *correct* order.
Hence why the regular Eroge structure could potentially do more harm than good to the narrative.
Hence why the regular Eroge structure could potentially do more harm than good to the narrative.
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The line between abuser and abused becoming blurrier, more complicated, more traumatic, as the violence escalates with each new cycle... Again, if you play #Euphoria in the *correct* order.
Hence why the regular Eroge structure could potentially do more harm than good to the narrative.
Hence why the regular Eroge structure could potentially do more harm than good to the narrative.
Characterizations, in general, tend to be insidious and clever, lulling the main character (and you) into a false sense of security, an illusion of control literally and figuratively bestowed upon him by the environment, only to dramatically disrupt the status quo when the time is ripe.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Characterizations, in general, tend to be insidious and clever, lulling the main character (and you) into a false sense of security, an illusion of control literally and figuratively bestowed upon him by the environment, only to dramatically disrupt the status quo when the time is ripe.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
There is, however, a meaningful depth to her behaviour, a hidden darkness, that gets exposed in Rinne's route. It shall re-contextualize the nature of her childish nature all throughout the game.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
There is, however, a meaningful depth to her behaviour, a hidden darkness, that gets exposed in Rinne's route. It shall re-contextualize the nature of her childish nature all throughout the game.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
The resolution to her arc is, by far, the weakest as it attempts to speedrun through a simultaneous heroic redemption for her willingly unwilling rapist and a romantic relationship between the two that has absolutely no business existing. It basically hand-waves all the pain away.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The resolution to her arc is, by far, the weakest as it attempts to speedrun through a simultaneous heroic redemption for her willingly unwilling rapist and a romantic relationship between the two that has absolutely no business existing. It basically hand-waves all the pain away.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
Every heroine reacts in a different manner to what they are forced to endure, leading to uniquely *flavoured* dynamics with the protagonist. Rika is the most *victim-coded* out of all of them, which paints her abuser in the scariest light. So, she's the logical starting point.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Every heroine reacts in a different manner to what they are forced to endure, leading to uniquely *flavoured* dynamics with the protagonist. Rika is the most *victim-coded* out of all of them, which paints her abuser in the scariest light. So, she's the logical starting point.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
That will happen if you read through Natsuki's route before her own. On the other hand, the quality between these scenarios is uneven. Rika and Natsuki's stories are clearly meant to be played first, and I am going to insist that they should be played first.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
That will happen if you read through Natsuki's route before her own. On the other hand, the quality between these scenarios is uneven. Rika and Natsuki's stories are clearly meant to be played first, and I am going to insist that they should be played first.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
This runs the risk of diminishing the impact of these very same twists when they eventually become relevant. For example: it's slightly dissatisfying to be clued in on what Rinne's role is before actually seeing what her story entails - and how utterly INSANE it all is.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This runs the risk of diminishing the impact of these very same twists when they eventually become relevant. For example: it's slightly dissatisfying to be clued in on what Rinne's role is before actually seeing what her story entails - and how utterly INSANE it all is.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
The visual novel styled fragmentation of the overarching narrative through multiple scenarios is more of a detriment than a boon, I noted. Each route is divided in two halves, the "Death Game" and the world outside of it. The latter halves always tease or outright reveal key plot twists.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 10, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The visual novel styled fragmentation of the overarching narrative through multiple scenarios is more of a detriment than a boon, I noted. Each route is divided in two halves, the "Death Game" and the world outside of it. The latter halves always tease or outright reveal key plot twists.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
On that note, I must rectify a previous mistake. Izumi Ban'ya was only brought in to write the second half of Rinne's route. The rest of the game was written by one Asou Ei, whom I must *candidly* thank for the smegma tasting scene...
Do not play #Euphoria after eating, by the way.
Do not play #Euphoria after eating, by the way.
November 10, 2025 at 12:02 AM
On that note, I must rectify a previous mistake. Izumi Ban'ya was only brought in to write the second half of Rinne's route. The rest of the game was written by one Asou Ei, whom I must *candidly* thank for the smegma tasting scene...
Do not play #Euphoria after eating, by the way.
Do not play #Euphoria after eating, by the way.
Something that's worth knowing about the many routes in #Euphoria is that, while you may have access to them at your own leisure and discretion, it would be best to get Rika and Natsuki out of the way first, leaving Rinne and Nemu for last.
Trust me on that.
Just, TRUST ME.
Trust me on that.
Just, TRUST ME.
November 9, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Something that's worth knowing about the many routes in #Euphoria is that, while you may have access to them at your own leisure and discretion, it would be best to get Rika and Natsuki out of the way first, leaving Rinne and Nemu for last.
Trust me on that.
Just, TRUST ME.
Trust me on that.
Just, TRUST ME.
You know, one could potentially go on to live a 100 years without ever coming across such insurmountably high level prose. I feel blessed. Truly.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 9, 2025 at 2:15 AM
You know, one could potentially go on to live a 100 years without ever coming across such insurmountably high level prose. I feel blessed. Truly.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
Literally, these shows were an inspirations to many anime. "I Dream of Jeanie" and "Bewitched" are why the Mahou Shoujo genre exists.
November 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Literally, these shows were an inspirations to many anime. "I Dream of Jeanie" and "Bewitched" are why the Mahou Shoujo genre exists.
Good day to you all, fellow moots!
Here's a friendly reminder that #Euphoria has a toggle on/off option for fecal matter.
Be safe out there.
Here's a friendly reminder that #Euphoria has a toggle on/off option for fecal matter.
Be safe out there.
November 7, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Good day to you all, fellow moots!
Here's a friendly reminder that #Euphoria has a toggle on/off option for fecal matter.
Be safe out there.
Here's a friendly reminder that #Euphoria has a toggle on/off option for fecal matter.
Be safe out there.
#Euphoria is also *funny* in weirdly specific ways. Did you know that it has a Countdown to Ejaculation feature? Yes, that is exactly what it sounds like. Little numbers appear on the side of the screen, counting down to zero with each click, when the guy is close.
The rocket is about to launch!
The rocket is about to launch!
a nasa logo can be seen behind a rocket taking off
ALT: a nasa logo can be seen behind a rocket taking off
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November 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
#Euphoria is also *funny* in weirdly specific ways. Did you know that it has a Countdown to Ejaculation feature? Yes, that is exactly what it sounds like. Little numbers appear on the side of the screen, counting down to zero with each click, when the guy is close.
The rocket is about to launch!
The rocket is about to launch!
The prose offers an unexpected level of nuance in giving texture to both his chilling monologues and the interpersonal relationships he develops with the women he's *legally obligated* to abuse. The writing does a good job exploring some COMPLICATED feelings. Mostly.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The prose offers an unexpected level of nuance in giving texture to both his chilling monologues and the interpersonal relationships he develops with the women he's *legally obligated* to abuse. The writing does a good job exploring some COMPLICATED feelings. Mostly.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
It's impossible to sympathize with him as he gives in, all too easily, to his dark impulses but he reviles the idea that the system could excuse his actions. He's a coward yet he's resolute, self-aware yet afraid of judgment. He must do horrible things but he gets off on them, and so on.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
It's impossible to sympathize with him as he gives in, all too easily, to his dark impulses but he reviles the idea that the system could excuse his actions. He's a coward yet he's resolute, self-aware yet afraid of judgment. He must do horrible things but he gets off on them, and so on.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
Keysuke is a difficult protagonist to place in one's mind. He's unwell, to say the least, and has accepted himself as a monster who should be hated. At the same time, he's still afraid to be *caught*, to deal with the traumatic shame of it all, even in THIS scenario!
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Keysuke is a difficult protagonist to place in one's mind. He's unwell, to say the least, and has accepted himself as a monster who should be hated. At the same time, he's still afraid to be *caught*, to deal with the traumatic shame of it all, even in THIS scenario!
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
There's still a degree of free will within the Game that the man can exercise over the women. Thus, the Game has successfully manufactured a patriarchal power structure. The main character implicitly understands this and the innate violence that comes with it. Yet, he covets it.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
There's still a degree of free will within the Game that the man can exercise over the women. Thus, the Game has successfully manufactured a patriarchal power structure. The main character implicitly understands this and the innate violence that comes with it. Yet, he covets it.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
The Unlocker (penis-having male), is forced to participate. He doesn't get a say in the matter. However, he does get to decide who to violate and, more crucially, he can choose to enjoy it.
As in, you, the player, will do the deciding.
#Euphoria
As in, you, the player, will do the deciding.
#Euphoria
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
The Unlocker (penis-having male), is forced to participate. He doesn't get a say in the matter. However, he does get to decide who to violate and, more crucially, he can choose to enjoy it.
As in, you, the player, will do the deciding.
#Euphoria
As in, you, the player, will do the deciding.
#Euphoria
Doing the latter will UNLOCK that girl's specific route... whatever that may entail in this context.
It's important to keep in mind how Choice is presented as a devious morality trap.
#Euphoria
It's important to keep in mind how Choice is presented as a devious morality trap.
#Euphoria
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Doing the latter will UNLOCK that girl's specific route... whatever that may entail in this context.
It's important to keep in mind how Choice is presented as a devious morality trap.
#Euphoria
It's important to keep in mind how Choice is presented as a devious morality trap.
#Euphoria
Let's get into the structural nitty-gritty. There are choices to be made, very unfortunate choices. The plot progresses based on which girls get to be picked as "Keyholes." Many combinations are available but it is also possible to always pick the same target, every single time.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
November 5, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Let's get into the structural nitty-gritty. There are choices to be made, very unfortunate choices. The plot progresses based on which girls get to be picked as "Keyholes." Many combinations are available but it is also possible to always pick the same target, every single time.
#Euphoria
#Euphoria
I don't know whether I should laugh, cry, cry-laugh, hurl the contents of my stomach in utter revulsion or do all of the above simultaneously.
What a game!
#Euphoria
What a game!
#Euphoria
November 5, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I don't know whether I should laugh, cry, cry-laugh, hurl the contents of my stomach in utter revulsion or do all of the above simultaneously.
What a game!
#Euphoria
What a game!
#Euphoria
In my mind, I read this text with Jerry Seinfeld voice.
"WhaaaAAAAt's the DEEEEaaal with this craAAAAazy chick blackmailing me over my dark desire to torture women!? Can't a guy catch a break?"
#Euphoria
"WhaaaAAAAt's the DEEEEaaal with this craAAAAazy chick blackmailing me over my dark desire to torture women!? Can't a guy catch a break?"
#Euphoria
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
In my mind, I read this text with Jerry Seinfeld voice.
"WhaaaAAAAt's the DEEEEaaal with this craAAAAazy chick blackmailing me over my dark desire to torture women!? Can't a guy catch a break?"
#Euphoria
"WhaaaAAAAt's the DEEEEaaal with this craAAAAazy chick blackmailing me over my dark desire to torture women!? Can't a guy catch a break?"
#Euphoria