Who is the boy with the camera?

[The Spu]

That's really the only question I had at the end. I'm guessing that's the point, given that Cat had just met him before the accident happened. Still, I have the nagging feeling I'm missing something. Could his name be on one of the caskets near the end? Is there some optional dialogue I missed that sheds more light on the character?

[Dora]

I don't know. I think if you look at the caskets, given the way they're arranged in pairs, whatever casket is across from Sebastian's (his dog) may very well be his name, given the way everything else is set up. IE, the pairs of caskets with the names the parents are arguing over giving the twins. Barring that, it might be intended to be bittersweet. The one person who had such a big impact on her life that she desperately wants to remember, she can't completely, because she never got his name before he died.

What I want to know is what's up with that credits sequence! Is the flaming car intended to imply that all the scenes we see of Cat's mother and Benjamin having a happy life as we leave are lies? Kind of a final gut punch that she always imagined them living out the rest of their lives happy without her, but in reality they died in a car accident?

[The Spu]

Originally posted by Dora:

I don't know. I think if you look at the caskets, given the way they're arranged in pairs, whatever casket is across from Sebastian's (his dog) may very well be his name, given the way everything else is set up. IE, the pairs of caskets with the names the parents are arguing over giving the twins. Barring that, it might be intended to be bittersweet. The one person who had such a big impact on her life that she desperately wants to remember, she can't completely, because she never got his name before he died.

What I want to know is what's up with that credits sequence! Is the flaming car intended to imply that all the scenes we see of Cat's mother and Benjamin having a happy life as we leave are lies? Kind of a final gut punch that she always imagined them living out the rest of their lives happy without her, but in reality they died in a car accident?

The casket across from Sebastian's has the name Milton on it, which is good enough for me until proven otherwise.

Edit: I really think he's an interesting character, though. Perhaps enough to justify a prequel/sequel of some sort? I certainly hope so, I really enjoyed this game.

[superuser()]

I thought the same, like you said, the caskets are in pairs. And this is me just being picky, but the one twins names - Sydney and Kendall - weren't paired. But I do believe his name very well was Milton.

As for the credits sequence, which made it all the more bittersweet, could be open to interpretation. Also like you, I took it as her parents are dead, the twins consequently died as well, and she imagined what their lives would be like if things were different. But as I think about it more, what if she's actually in a psych ward or a coma or something and this is all a psychological trip of how she feels at fault. The questions I was left with is how did we get there in the first place? We don't know why Cat was outside at the start to "run" into herself and this is all one big psych trip anyway. For all we know, her parents and even the twins lived and that's why we see them while exiting the house (which, btw, they could've moved to another house irl. I love the reiteration of certain lines, and this house is just a memory is one of them). They could've been telling her she's not at fault in the real world for Milton and Sebastian's death, and her running during the credits sequence towards the flaming car is not just her reaching the truth she buried but waking up as well.

Oh man, the possibilities.

[The Spu]

Something I just noticed at the start of the game, too, when you and the young girl Cat are walking to the house, the same blue sedan from the ending passes by, with you and Cat stepping to the side of the road to avoid it, and then looking at eachother as if to say "that was close" Though, maybe I'm reading too much into things.

Edit: And, if you examine the stove in the kitchen, she'll make a quote with a lot more meaning once you've seen the ending.

[jujube-kun]

Actually, i think i have the craziest idea about "saveboy" (this is how devolopers call him.)

At the last seen he says that his eyes have burnt. And he was looking for a cat.
I think saveboy is a symbol of that black cat which is literally caused lil' cat's death.

[jujube-kun]

Actually nevermind what I said before. I thought about this situation and all metaphors in the game for a few hours and I wrote an article about it.

Tumblr[tmblr.co]

Here is my full theory:
-saveboy is actually our 3rd brother.
-maybe he was a lost child.
Why:
-egg is actually symbols of “pragnancy” or maybe “fetus” is a better term. We take egg from faust the dog and give it to mom at backstage. And we learn that actually there are 3 eggs. But we could only find one. This is the symbol of our 3rd and forgotten brother
-he is with sebastian. And, sebastian is actually symbol of seasons. Another thing we have forgotten.
-there were 3 cradles in home.
-this is why he was in accident.
-this is how he knows dr faust.
-do you remember the story about mom sheep who lost her son in play ??? This is why moms favorite story. Because she thinks 3rd son as a burden.
-because he was actually disabled. He cant speak well and he always goes front and back.
-we have forgotten him. This is why he wants us to remember him. Why he takes photos.
-he leaves home with us because thinks himself as an unloved child too. Like us.
-this is why he is important for us and cat is important for him.

[anlxwing]

Ok guys. I think I have a really good theory.
What if the boy was Cat herself? Let me explain.
We don't really know if it is a boy or a girl, but the thing is that he is blind (his eyes were burnt) and takes photos for the future when he will see everything, and of course, the photos.
In the end, we watch as he and Sebastian (the dog) get "killed" by the car where Cat's parents are.
Maybe he wasn't killed. Maybe when Cat ran away and they were searching for her, they accidentaly killed themselves and nearly the kid. Her eyes were burnt by the fire and she had to be taken to the hospital, where Dr. Faust was working.
That explains the part when the boy says that he could heal his eyes so he could see again. Dr. Faust promised Cat that possibility.

The reason why the photos are blurry is because her memories are... just that, blurry. She "moves" back and forth as if she was trying to forget that horrible past.
Aaaand, the reason why the incident occured 20 years ago and the clock stopped 15 years ago is because during these 5 years of difference, Cat was in hospital recovering from her injuries and she had not only forgotten her family and the accident, but also the time she spent there.

Thats why the kid is dressed in a sanitary outfit. And thats why we'll never get to know his real name. At the end, when Cat is insisting on asking his name, there is no answer, just like when the little Cat asked the elder Cat the same question before and she couldn't answer either.
Maybe thats the only part of her personal history she cannot still remember well enough. The kid, as himself said, was just another memory.
"Please, remember me". Cat is trying to assimilate her past.


Well, that was my theory. What do you think about it? :3

[jujube-kun]

Originally posted by anlxwing:

Ok guys. I think I have a really good theory.
What if the boy was Cat herself? Let me explain.
We don't really know if it is a boy or a girl, but the thing is that he is blind (his eyes were burnt) and takes photos for the future when he will see everything, and of course, the photos.
In the end, we watch as he and Sebastian (the dog) get "killed" by the car where Cat's parents are.
Maybe he wasn't killed. Maybe when Cat ran away and they were searching for her, they accidentaly killed themselves and nearly the kid. Her eyes were burnt by the fire and she had to be taken to the hospital, where Dr. Faust was working.
That explains the part when the boy says that he could heal his eyes so he could see again. Dr. Faust promised Cat that possibility.

The reason why the photos are blurry is because her memories are... just that, blurry. She "moves" back and forth as if she was trying to forget that horrible past.
Aaaand, the reason why the incident occured 20 years ago and the clock stopped 15 years ago is because during these 5 years of difference, Cat was in hospital recovering from her injuries and she had not only forgotten her family and the accident, but also the time she spent there.

Thats why the kid is dressed in a sanitary outfit. And thats why we'll never get to know his real name. At the end, when Cat is insisting on asking his name, there is no answer, just like when the little Cat asked the elder Cat the same question before and she couldn't answer either.
Maybe thats the only part of her personal history she cannot still remember well enough. The kid, as himself said, was just another memory.
"Please, remember me". Cat is trying to assimilate her past.


Well, that was my theory. What do you think about it? :3

I loved is too. But I want to add a few parts. As I read dev's interview or as their answers in Tumblr (Yes they are answering questions :D) that kid is actually a boy named saveboy. And as for the ending part, they explained last part as "facing with inner demons"

[anlxwing]

Originally posted by jujube-kun:

Originally posted by anlxwing:

Ok guys. I think I have a really good theory.
What if the boy was Cat herself? Let me explain.
We don't really know if it is a boy or a girl, but the thing is that he is blind (his eyes were burnt) and takes photos for the future when he will see everything, and of course, the photos.
In the end, we watch as he and Sebastian (the dog) get "killed" by the car where Cat's parents are.
Maybe he wasn't killed. Maybe when Cat ran away and they were searching for her, they accidentaly killed themselves and nearly the kid. Her eyes were burnt by the fire and she had to be taken to the hospital, where Dr. Faust was working.
That explains the part when the boy says that he could heal his eyes so he could see again. Dr. Faust promised Cat that possibility.

The reason why the photos are blurry is because her memories are... just that, blurry. She "moves" back and forth as if she was trying to forget that horrible past.
Aaaand, the reason why the incident occured 20 years ago and the clock stopped 15 years ago is because during these 5 years of difference, Cat was in hospital recovering from her injuries and she had not only forgotten her family and the accident, but also the time she spent there.

Thats why the kid is dressed in a sanitary outfit. And thats why we'll never get to know his real name. At the end, when Cat is insisting on asking his name, there is no answer, just like when the little Cat asked the elder Cat the same question before and she couldn't answer either.
Maybe thats the only part of her personal history she cannot still remember well enough. The kid, as himself said, was just another memory.
"Please, remember me". Cat is trying to assimilate her past.


Well, that was my theory. What do you think about it? :3

I loved is too. But I want to add a few parts. As I read dev's interview or as their answers in Tumblr (Yes they are answering questions :D) that kid is actually a boy named saveboy. And as for the ending part, they explained last part as "facing with inner demons"

Yeah, I know what you mean. But I don't think that being called saveBOY change anything, because they could be just hiding his identity. Also, her inner demons could be her terrible memories, so she is just trying to assimilate them.
Anyway, you theory about him being our third brother is really good ^^ But the three cradles thing just doesn't have a lot of sense, because there are 2 twins and 1 girl (Cat), so one had to sleep on the floor? XD But yeah, it is a good theory :3

[anlxwing]

I have to add one last thing; blind people often have dogs to guide them, so Sebastian could be helping Cat while she was taking a walk during her time in the hospital.

[Saphirane]

Hey there ! I've read the theories of the discussion and it's pretty interesting !!! But I have some questions that I can't answer....I've finished the game for the third time because I'm not quite satisfied with the end, and when I look at the official trailer , there are some scenes that I didn't had ( like the moment when saveboy and Cat are in front of the house that's seems about to collapse with the door slamming violentely ) So I want to believe that there is an other end but...I'm not sure.. And if I really missed something, then I think that the all story have a different meaning .
Ps : I'm pretty sure the boys' name is Milton , but we can't prove it because the coffins won't open --'

[jujube-kun]

Originally posted by Saphirane:

Hey there ! I've read the theories of the discussion and it's pretty interesting !!! But I have some questions that I can't answer....I've finished the game for the third time because I'm not quite satisfied with the end, and when I look at the official trailer , there are some scenes that I didn't had ( like the moment when saveboy and Cat are in front of the house that's seems about to collapse with the door slamming violentely ) So I want to believe that there is an other end but...I'm not sure.. And if I really missed something, then I think that the all story have a different meaning .
Ps : I'm pretty sure the boys' name is Milton , but we can't prove it because the coffins won't open --'

Actually I think trailer is some kind of cinematic trailer. Im not sure how its called but something like this :D Devolopers (jpg and jurlo) are answering some of the questions on their tumblr: SCC Tumblr [straycatcrossing.tumblr.com]
They said that game has only one ending.
They are not answering things about game theories or meanings. They didnt answer Saveboys real name too. But after Saveboys this popularity maybe they will release a DLC about him. I hope thet make a DLC and answer at least some of our questions.
After reading this "Milton" theory, I searched names meaning altough I thought this will be really useless. Here what it says:
"People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
People with this name tend to be idealistic, highly immaginative, intuitive, and spiritual. They seek after spiritual truth and often find it. They tend to be visionary and may inspire others. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become dreamers, or misuse power."
Edit Note: After reading the paragraph I realised that it is really disconnected. Sorry >.<

[Saphirane]

Originally posted by jujube-kun:

Actually I think trailer is some kind of cinematic trailer. Im not sure how its called but something like this :D Devolopers (jpg and jurlo) are answering some of the questions on their tumblr: SCC Tumblr [straycatcrossing.tumblr.com]
They said that game has only one ending.
They are not answering things about game theories or meanings. They didnt answer Saveboys real name too. But after Saveboys this popularity maybe they will release a DLC about him. I hope thet make a DLC and answer at least some of our questions.
After reading this "Milton" theory, I searched names meaning altough I thought this will be really useless. Here what it says:
"People with this name have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
People with this name tend to be idealistic, highly immaginative, intuitive, and spiritual. They seek after spiritual truth and often find it. They tend to be visionary and may inspire others. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become dreamers, or misuse power."
Edit Note: After reading the paragraph I realised that it is really disconnected. Sorry >.<

Well I've been the one going a little bit HS, because I was so lost in my interrogations 'x) But thanks a lot for your answers !!!
I think I just refused to understand that the ending was really what it was . Then now, I agree with the "Saveboy is a part of Cat" theory. Adding my presumptions, I think that when Cat see the car in the end, it's like she's stuck in a loop forever, forced to feel guilty because of the many deaths she'd cause.
Surely they could forgive her, but she couldn't forgive herself after all and she ends wondering forever in her own nightmare, like a kind of purgatory. The fact of not knowing the boy's name is the thing that holds her in the past, like he's a sort of key for her redemption...

There are so many possibilities it's kind of frustrating xD

[T.S Graves]

I say give up guys, all your doing is looping around in circles, and all you will ever achieve is looping around in circles, the devs made it that way

[anlxwing]

Originally posted by +=+The_Skeletal_Sire+=+:

I say give up guys, all your doing is looping around in circles, and all you will ever achieve is looping around in circles, the devs made it that way

But its kinda interesting trying to discover the real story behind the game. Everyone has awesome theories, and I would like to hear them all! ^^