The Slipperiest Game, Pt 1: The Narrative Design Masterpiece That Didn't Need a Sequel
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The Slipperiest Game, Pt 1: The Narrative Design Masterpiece That Didn't Need a Sequel

35:21 Aug 1, 2025
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So, we’ve both finally seen all of Squid Game. Season 1 was a masterpiece that didn’t need a sequel.Season 2 started strong, but there was some strange decision-making. Best character in the series was introduced, though (Cho Hyun-ju)Season 3 undid all of my goodwill for seasons 1 and 2. Let’s get into it. General Issues: Repetition Lack of Innovation, even in the new games Focus on time between games, but not in like, an interesting way? More luck, less strategy (this was an issue I had with season 1, too, with the bridge) Less morality, more preaching, no evolution of themes.
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