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Boy, this series is definitely starting to take an interesting turn!
The intro brings the two characters from Test 1 & 2 together, and begins to lay the foundations for a deeper story.
The first impressions of Destiny lead me to think of him as a cruel, and uncaring guide; a guide who knows the outcome, and has no pity for what it takes to get there. His questions can, at times, seem like barbs, designed to hook the truth buried inside and wrench it to the surface, despite the damage it does. However, this seems like just an invisible mask on
his unseen face, held up in an effort to appear professional with the job given to him, despite how he may truly feel inside.
They say that Fate is supposed to be cruel, but I found him to be much more of a sly trickster type, especially when sitting on the opposite side of Destiny.
The story has been intriguing to watch develop, and it's exciting to know there are many more times that I will be able to visit this world and watch it unfold.

In this third installment of the Test series, the questions, hypotheticals, and interpretations can get more difficult, and there are several new formats included, but if you answer honestly, despite the challenge, you may find a message that can lead you to some surprising places.
If I had to give one criticism of this third entry, it would be that the section involving the artwork images did seem to last a bit too long, though it was an interesting new addition. One thing that I think may have been misinterpreted with the interview, was that, rather than my disinterest with money and finances, and quickness to be uncaring in hypothetical situations involving money, being seen as a lack of care with financial outcomes, it may have been viewed in the lens of needing to improve my situation when it comes to financial comfort, hence my Secret Word that was given.

All this being said, though, I loved the game, though the first two definitely had a more creepy vibe, the messaging at the end of this one, was just as incredibly powerful and moving.
Thanks again for the awesome game series, and am looking forward to playing The Testing Chamber within the next few days.
Cheers!

P.S. One thing I would suggest is to add the ability to exit the list of supporter names with the ESC key or right-click. After going into the list to view, there was no way to exit, and it took a very, very long time to scroll through them all!

The Secret Word that was given, is 'Greed'.

After playing the first and now second games in the Test series, there is a definite ramp-up which manifests in several unexpected ways. It's clear that the answers from this game are referring back to those from the first. While that game makes sure to ask if the player has first experienced the original game, it doesn't make mention that any files are being imported, but I suspect the answers from the first title are being brought into the analysis of the second.
This game is very clever, and though simplistic in style (despite that I feel there is a lot that I'm missing out on), is surprisingly engaging. There were times while playing, that the lines between the game and my reality, sitting here at home, began to blur; to peek under the unassuming cover of the game, leads one to peek under the cover of our own mind, and indeed, our claimed 'flesh & bone' material existence.

The eerie environment of the first game's room screen, and the character interactions of Fate, hint at a deeper lore that may be difficult, even impossible to breach. This is a very unique game, thanks to the dev team for a thought-provoking gaming experience, and I'm looking forward to the conclusion of the trilogy that I hope to play this evening. Much love.
Cheers!

(Edited briefly after uploading, to add something that I forgot to mention: the 'blanket statement' that began the final summary, was deeply touching, and the poetry of the words given by Fate, by the devs, moved me greatly. Thank you for that. It was something I desperately needed to hear.)

The Secret Word given, is 'Grateful'.

For such a seemingly simple game, there was a surprising variety of emotions brought into light through the course of the session. It would be a difficult task to explain to possible purchasers of The Test, exactly why they should buy it, but after playing through the game, I would absolutely recommend it. Going in blind, as I did, and answering truthfully, even if it means having to sit in your thoughts for several minutes, trying to root out your honest replies and digging through the layers of self-deception, will provide a final series of messages that are genuinely insightful.
Thank you for a unique gaming experience, and I will be playing more in the series, despite the dive into emotional unease. Cheers!

The Secret Word that was given, is 'Justice'.

Hey, Steam. How about letting us get refunds on all these Early Access games that take our money and run; barely updating, and just abandoning. Where's the accountability?

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Game of the year? This is game of the decade!
If you're on the fence about buying this game, just trust the reviews and buy it!
Full price? Yes! Just buy it!
This game offers so much content, that 75 hours in and I'm still discovering and unlocking new things. Also, the sheer amount of voice dialogue in this game is mind-blowing! The art style is gorgeous, the action is peerless.
This is hands-down the best roguelike out there, and one of the best games of this generation. So do yourself a favor and stop reading this right now and just push that shiny 'purchase now' button. You'll thank me later!

EDIT: Review update after 2x the amount of hours and 100% achievements

I'm STILL discovering new dialogue interactions, fairly frequently. There's still quite a bit to unlock, and progress towards, even after unlocking all the steam achievements. The game is so intuitive; I entered a chamber on the final zone, encountering a rare cutscene, to which, I responded out-loud, "Oh no.", and I see that my in-game character, Zagreus, has also responded with, "Oh no." Perfect.
You discover a new way to utilize the tools you've been given time and time again, and your build pops off. You fly through the maps, and crush all in your way, challenge be damned! And you get back home, and the game compliments you in rewarding ways! Actually compliments, and recognizes your achievements, as you make them. Like I said before, it's very intuitive in many aspects. Much love was put into this game, and I look forward to another 75 hours.

TL;DR : Is this game worth your money?! Yes, absolutely!

I wish I could nominate this for 'Game of the Year' AGAIN this year.
This is the game of the decade.
Play this game.

This is, literally, the best use of 10 of your dollars that has ever, or will ever, present itself to you.

This game should not be compared to Minecraft, as that game (and all games) = soggy, undercooked ravioli compared to this masterful work.
In fact, Lamborghinis, stuffed-crust pizza, making love to Emma Watson, eating ice cream while sky-diving, and sharks riding jet-ski's are all garbage compared to this game.

Leonardo Da Vinci, Abraham Lincoln, and Bill Murray once fused together, Dragon Ball Z style, and the mighty black hole of sheer awesomeness that was created from this fusion, had to stop, and bow down, humbled by the majesty of Terraria.

Do yourself a favor: don't wait until a sale to pick this one up, as the devs really do deserve not only the $10 that this game costs, but also the extra hundreds of dollars that you will inevitably take from your or your child's college fund and send them when you realize they have created the closest thing we mere humans can get to digitized perfection.

I hate sausage.

When I was a child, I had a dream. A dream to one day sip soda in space.
Unfortunately for me, I don't have the aptitude to pass the rigorous tests required by NASA astronauts.
Then came Soda Drinker Pro.
Now I can experience the sensation of the carbonated cosmos as I veeeeery slowly crawl my way across not only space, but over a hundred locations where a person can only dream of drinking soda.

Have you even been on top of a skyscraper? You have? Well I'll bet dollars to sodas you weren't sipping something tasty while you were up there. Well now you can!

From familiar locations, to the very limit of human soda shenanigans, you, too, can experience what it's like to enjoy caffeinated slurpers the way they were meant to be enjoyed.

You can see where it all begins in the soda factory, or experience soda-ception as you drink soda into your mouth... INSIDE a human mouth! It has only just begun!