How much anti-capitalism propaganda is in this game?

[The Alchemist]

Just curious how much "capitalism bad" "consoomerism bad" is in this $30 game?

Don't feel like being preached at for the 100th this year when trying to play a video game

[Andross]

Grow up

[Wheels]

Afraid of seeing things you don't agree with? Poor snowflake.

[1100011]

Not a lot. Just something about face-eating leopards.
Brought with humor and style, shouldn't be too bad :)

[hrhowling]

I'm going to give as genuine an answer as I can bc I do understand wanting just one fun thing to feel insulated from irl issues

It's pretty prevalent but imo the game is very genuine about it and makes it funny most of the time. The anticapitalism is mixed with a lot of environmentalism, the whole game starts because Kril doesn't know what ocean taxes are, and then we meet characters who are struggling to survive on basically minimum wage ocean jobs. A lot of the dialogue surrounding it is skippable though, so depending on how forgiving you are, I think it's still worth getting at full price. If not, maybe wait for it to go on sale because I would still very much recommend it based on the boss fights and shell mechanics alone. I hope this helps

[Guts]

It's more of a "take care of your ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ environment or die" vibe. Fitting, considering how badly we're messing up the oceans.

[Ramble Calidaho]

More like Anti-Crabitalism amirite

[Sparkbomber]

Originally posted by Swampo:

Originally posted by Andross:

Grow up

How is it that seeing a banal question on Steam Discussions upsets you so much?

Just comical fragility

More like you are upset that people don't agree with you? Let's address the issues then.

IDK if you even stop to think for a moment, but the game is not exactly preaching. It makes the microplastic contamination in the water a lot more colourful than the greyish mess it actually is in our oceans. The takeaway is that life endures, but the consequences are real. Compare that to dozens of other games and cartoons (Captain Planet for example) that do stress the need for environmental protection and cleanup. Still triggering to you, I suppose, as it doesn't let you hide from it.

30€ for a full, fun, challenging game is cheap. Compare that to Ubilol charging 100€ just for the base game minus several features sold as dlc. Given that the money for this game actually goes to the development team rather than scummy executives is one of the reasons I'm a-okay with spending my money on it. Indie studios do showcase that corporate parasites are not needed.

You also might want to take a look in the mirror. Given how many times you've responded and how showcases that yes, you are a very special snowflake. Do less projecting. And maybe don't look down on people earning minimum wage, that's scummy AF.

[1100011]

Originally posted by Sparkbomber:

... scummy executives ... corporate parasites

A word in defense of corporations: the system has painted itself in a corner by their dependence on investors. A lot of the (short term) investors are the real parasites, not allowing their 'investments' to pay a proper wage, and stifling their R&D. The CEO's are held captive.

[Sparkbomber]

Originally posted by 1100011:

Originally posted by Sparkbomber:

... scummy executives ... corporate parasites

A word in defense of corporations: the system has painted itself in a corner by their dependence on investors. A lot of the (short term) investors are the real parasites, not allowing their 'investments' to pay a proper wage, and stifling their R&D. The CEO's are held captive.

Investors are bad as well, yes. But that doesn't change the fact that the parasites at the top do their best to prioritise their own wants above investors even. And never take responsibility. Instead focussing to bring in the greediest investors, kissing their butts and then making off with the bonus, the options, the stock, the embezzled funds and the golden parachute. Seen it happen way, way, way too often.

[seir_]

Just about at the half mark this game becomes a bit too preachy and patronizing for my taste. It's cringe that these devs try to larp as our moral guides.

[アゼム]

The game does get preachy but it leans more into environmentalism than economics. But there is anti-capitalism too
There's literally nothing wrong with the messaging though
You can be anti-late stage capitalism, which this game is, and still support capitalism with regulation.
The criticism in this game isn't nuanced at all. Everything it comments on is mustache-twirlingly bad. Sometimes literally.

[1100011]

Originally posted by アゼム:

Everything it comments on is mustache-twirlingly bad. Sometimes literally.

Not all of capitalism is bad, of course. However the excesses occurring in reality can give mustache guy a run for his money.

[アゼム]

Originally posted by 1100011:

Originally posted by アゼム:

Everything it comments on is mustache-twirlingly bad. Sometimes literally.

Not all of capitalism is bad, of course. However the excesses occurring in reality can give mustache guy a run for his money.

Yeah, like I said in my comment. Late-stage capitalism

[Baby Grogu 420]

OP, i respect your opinion and feel that it might be a bit too in your face, it definitely parallels "going under" in terms of capitalism.

[gagobear]

To be fair there's also "monarchy bad". It has to do with power structures and the cycle of class-based abuse that has permeated societies for a long time. Most of the dialogue is skippable anyway, but I wouldn't recommend it. Aside from telling you where to go, a lot of it is straight up funny and sometimes a bit of tongue in cheek political humor.