Alt+Escape: Today I Die

[heliosa]

For those who need help finding the second ending the biggest hint I will give is that you only need to do one thing differently to get the second ending.

 

[Evilbunny]

Took me a few minutes but I found both endings. I really like this game. It's very artistic.

 

[Lvl 64 Klutz]

I need a spoiler. I can't figure out how to play?

Spoiler: Spoiler, awwaaayy!

Basically, you're manipulating the environment to find words, and then replace the word of the same color in the poem. Figuring out how to find the words is the game part.

 

[Virgil]

I need a spoiler. I can't figure out how to play?

For anyone having trouble, here's how to get started:

Spoiler

Click and hold one of the jellyfish - it will start glowing. Drag it around to avoid the ill-tempered sea bass until a new word for the poem appears.

I found it interesting, and an interesting little puzzle. It's like a very stripped down version of the different 'escape' flash games. With poetry.

 

[keinsignal]

I think I may have gotten the second ending first. I liked that one better.

 

[Howlingwolf214]

I found it interesting, and an interesting little puzzle. It's like a very stripped down version of the different 'escape' flash games. With poetry.

And good music.

 

[Dalisclock]

Man that thing had emo written all over it, well until the cheesy Hollywood ending.

Am I the only one not digging this?

If by "emo", you mean "facing personal demons and coming back from depression and possibly being suicidial to find a life worth living", then sure, it's "emo".

At least, that's how I interpenetrated it. And I loved it.

 

[Avida]

Well that was the best thing i've found on the net for quite some time, thanks Funk, and Keane for telling me there was a 2nd ending

 

[Clashero]

Man that thing had emo written all over it, well until the cheesy Hollywood ending.

Am I the only one not digging this?

That's a rather unintelligent thing to say.
The initial poem was powerful in its darkness, sorrow and simplicity, much like a well-done Haiku. To see it change into something equally beautiful but more optimistic as you progressed was very emotionally strong.
Also, the second ending was amazing:

Spoiler

if you choose not to follow the boy, the poem changes into "Free world, full of beauty, today I swim, better by myself"

 

[Brotherofwill]

Man that thing had emo written all over it, well until the cheesy Hollywood ending.

Am I the only one not digging this?

That's a rather unintelligent thing to say.
The initial poem was powerful in its darkness, sorrow and simplicity, much like a well-done Haiku. To see it change into something equally beautiful but more optimistic as you progressed was very emotionally strong.
Also, the second ending was amazing:

Spoiler

if you choose not to follow the boy, the poem changes into "Free world, full of beauty, today I swim, better by myself"

I already said that my emo comment was a joke, just a silly reference to the title of the game and poetry as the subject matter.

I honestly thought that it was pretty mediocre, usually I'm all over games that strive to be different or more intelectually challenging. Second ending was the only thing I really liked

 

[Sennz0r]

Very, very good soundtrack.

 

[MarsProbe]

That was great. At first I thought it was going to be one of those terribly obscure things taht I would never figure out, but it really wasn't too bad.

As for the second ending though. I guess I'll need to go back for another shot then...

Edit: Got it, that wasn't too hard either. It's pretty much the only thing you can do differently anyway.

 

[Kajt]

That was... nice.

 

[nik3daz]

Great game, second ending was an amusing tidbit.

 

[Rickyvantof]

Second ending made me wanna high five that chick, YEAH!

 

[October Country]

Really interesting and different game with a truly good soundtrack. To have the poem change style completely by switching words one at a time was very well done.

 

[Ophiuchus]

Interesting to see it linked here. Someone sent me the link a couple of days ago and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Didn't know there was a second ending though, so it's worth another go for that.

 

[The Infinite]

That was a rather enjoyable little game. Made you think for a bit, had a good premise and awesome music.

 

[Florion]

I love this game! I also tried some of the other games that guy made; they are just as beautiful. <333

 

[P00dle]

Hah, second ending pwns