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omg they made lemmy political
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"Wow, we sure crossed the Spec Ops: The Line."
I didn't like how this game delivered its message.
"Gee, you sure are in a pickle. Maybe use some of that white phosphorus over there!"
Nah I'm good.
"Hmm sure are lots of enemies though. Should probably use some of that white phosphorus!"
Are the enemies just going to keep spawning until I do?
"...yes"
Alright, fine. I'll use the white phosphorus.
"USING WHITE PHOSPHORUS IS A WAR CRIME! YOURE A WAR CRIMINAL! DO YOU FEEL LIKE A HERO??"
Bruh...
At that point in the game you do have a choice: to do the unthinkable and survive or just to just be shot and die. I'm pretty sure the actual message is that to just die is the choice you wouldn't consider, just like quitting the game afterwards and uninstalling. It's kind of ridiculous, and I think that's the point.