Capitalism is failing, the economy is crumbling, and normal people have nothing left to give.
Its something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately, but I dont really talk about it.
At least, that was the case until I playedCitizen Sleeper.
Hence all the political talk!
People are exploited by companies that promise everything and follow through on nothing.
Even when you do earn money, its spent simply trying to keep yourself alive with nothing left over.
Refugees are left to starve on the outskirts, while the suits discuss their existence from a distance.
Work, eat, sleep, repeat.
That might make Citizen Sleeper seem like a slog, but it’s actually the opposite.
It tackles a lot of tough topics, but it’s the characters who’re front and centre.
My personal faves, a father/daughter duo named Lem and Mina, have a story filled with hope.
I spent a lot of my initial playthrough bonding with and caring for Mina while Lem worked.
Theres no open universe exploration, ship customisation, or FPS combat to get lost in.
Comparing that simplicity to the vast sea of systems thatll come together inStarfieldmakes me feel uneasy.
To be fair, I’m not particularly opposed to that.
Maybe it helped me process some of my own anxious feelings in a positive light.
At least I got to think about it without adding to anyone elses stress.
