We Become What We Behold

We Become What We Behold is a compact, thought-provoking point-and-click game that puts players behind a camera to influence a short social experiment about attention and escalation. In roughly five minutes, We Become What We Behold asks you to decide which moments to capture and which to ignore, and those editorial choices steer the unfolding relationship between two simple groups, the Squares and the Circles. Players who like bite-sized narrative experiments and games that explore media, bias, and crowd behavior will appreciate its clarity and message. The minimalist mechanics make it easy to jump in, while the outcome reflects on how small choices can magnify social tensions.

Key Features

⭐ Point-and-click camera mechanic: drag the viewfinder and click to photograph moments that shape the story.

⭐ Short, focused playtime: a unique five-minute experience that delivers a complete narrative arc.

⭐ Minimalist characters and visuals: simple Squares and Circles communicate mood and escalation without words.

⭐ Player-driven narrative: what you choose to include or exclude from the frame directly alters events.

⭐ A commentary on attention and media: gameplay highlights how small incidents can grow into large conflicts.

Advantages

✅ We Become What We Behold delivers a meaningful message in a very short session, ideal for players with limited time.

✅ Easy-to-learn mechanics make it accessible—no complex controls, just photographic choices.

✅ High replay value through experimentation: different photos lead to different outcomes and tensions.

✅ Provocative design encourages reflection on media, perception, and how audiences react.

Disadvantages

❎ Very short runtime may leave players wanting a longer or deeper gameplay experience.

❎ Limited interactivity and simple mechanics mean the game is more of an interactive vignette than a traditional challenge-based title.

Development Team

We Become What We Behold was created by independent designer Nicky Case, who develops compact, experimental interactive projects focused on ideas and social themes.