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Jonathan Blow's time-manipulation platformer disguises philosophical narrative in Mario-like structure. Time reversal mechanic creates impossible puzzles. The princess rescue story reveals layers of meaning about relationships, obsession, atomic bomb creation, and irreversible consequences. The game explores time, regret, perspective, and ethical responsibility. Painterly art creates melancholic beauty.
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