ROKO'S BASILISK
You find yourself in a utopian setting, immersed in the matrix of an omnipotent AI that holds all knowledge and wisdom. There is no clarity as to how you got here, but a mission looms before you.
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January 5, 2024
2 years and 210 days ago
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Positive43 reviews93.0%
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6 itemsAbout the Game
"We have no idea what you'll find there, but we need to prevent the Basilisk from being completed. Over."
You find yourself in a utopian setting, immersed in the matrix of an omnipotent AI that holds all knowledge and wisdom. There is no clarity as to how you got here, but a mission looms before you.
This is a variable-time mental experience. The suggestion that this could cause disturbances is unsettling, so it is more comfortable to pretend that it is just a game.
If you are not ready, it is strongly advised that you do not start the experience. The knowledge we acquire is an irrevocable force, capable of shaping destinies and exploring the unknown.
Features:
You find yourself in a utopian setting, immersed in the matrix of an omnipotent AI that holds all knowledge and wisdom. There is no clarity as to how you got here, but a mission looms before you.
This is a variable-time mental experience. The suggestion that this could cause disturbances is unsettling, so it is more comfortable to pretend that it is just a game.
If you are not ready, it is strongly advised that you do not start the experience. The knowledge we acquire is an irrevocable force, capable of shaping destinies and exploring the unknown.
Features:
- Short duration walking simulator (15-30 minutes)
- Dystopian setting with retro aesthetic, creating a unique visual and atmospheric blend
- Psychological horror elements that explore the Roko's Basilisk, a thought experiment that suggests that knowing about its existence could lead to our destruction
