We Become What We Behold
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We Become What We Behold is Nicky Case's short game about news cycles, vicious cycles, and how attention changes a crowd. Choose what to photograph, put it on the screen, and watch the public react to the story you amplify. The creator released the code under the Unlicense and the art assets under CC0.
Category Casual Provider itch.io Developer Nicky Case Source status Stable source Last updated Last reviewed
How to Play We Become What We Behold
- Click Play to load the official browser version.
- Move the camera frame with the mouse and click to photograph a moment.
- Watch how the crowd responds when your image appears on the public screen.
- Keep selecting moments until the short story reaches its conclusion.
We Become What We Behold FAQ
- How long is We Become What We Behold?
- A complete playthrough usually takes about five minutes.
- How do I play We Become What We Behold?
- Move the camera over the crowd, click to photograph a moment, and watch how the broadcast changes public behavior.
- Who owns the game's code and art?
- Nicky Case released the code under the Unlicense and the art assets under CC0, effectively placing them in the public domain.