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That story begins in Antarctica, in 1964, when a plane carrying a pilot and Peter, our protagonist researcher, plummets into the snow. The pilot, Floyd, sustains a leg injury, and the two become trapped in the polar desert. With the temperature dropping and the situation growing dire, we\u2019re introduced to the game\u2019s main mechanic: dialogue options presented only as shapes, each representing a selection of possible emotional responses. At the initial introduction of each type of dialogue prompt, we\u2019re given a brief, one-time overlay of what they mean. A pulsating, green circle means the response could be caring, honest, or open. A dark, teal rectangle supposedly gives a forthright, strong, or assertive response. A small, red circle indicates a panicked, confused, or concerned reply.<\/p>\n