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About Sorry We’re Closed

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You may especially enjoy this if you like:

• PS1 and PS2-inspired survival horror complete with fixed camera angles, combat, and environmental puzzles
• Punk, girlypop, and opulent aesthetics crashing together with dreary industrial chic
• Humorous, messy, and thoughtful explorations of love and relationships.
• Queer stories and characters
• Multiple endings

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Why Sorry We’re Closed?

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What can I say? I was personally hooked after playing the demo last year, and I think that our community’s general love of survival horror meant that this game caught my eye from the jump.

I especially loved that beyond the out-there characters and premise, there was a fair amount of depth to the story that is worth digging into, together. We’ll talk all about relationships: what does a toxic relationship look like? What does a healthy relationship look like? When should you let go? And what is with our focus and fascination on romantic love over platonic love? I can’t wait!

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Content Warnings & Notes ⚠

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• This is a survival horror game that deals with topics related to unhealthy relationships. Situations in this game include stylized violence and blood, body horror and gore, and content that includes characters with manipulative, or otherwise unhealthy, ways of treating others. Please engage at your own discretion!

If you, or someone you know, are in a relationship and need help, please use the resources below:

▶Domestic Violence Support: https://www.thehotline.org/

Helping a friend in an unhealthy relationship or friendship

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Geeks & Grounds Timeline / Important Dates 🗓️

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Please note that this timeline is a general breakdown and suggestion for if you’d like to stay on track to finish the game by the time we have our monthly hangout! Feel free to play at your own pace: play in one big session, or even break it up further into smaller bits.

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Reflection & Discussion Questions

• What do you see as important facets of a healthy relationship?
• What do you see as red flags with in a relationship?
• Do you feel like Western society focuses predominantly on the idea of romantic love as the ultimate goal? If so, why?

More questions to come as we play!