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~ Birthday Bunny ~
An innovative analysis for an innovative game
It's still Spooky Season! So of course, I'm still at it with the spooky games. And as suggested by @starwarspurgefan tonight I played the Horror RPG Maker game, Birthday Kid by @livisart !
⚠️ WARNING ⚠️
This is an analysis of the overall game plot and contains spoilers beyond this point.
If you would like to experience the game for yourself before reading this analysis, please scroll to the end of the post for a link to where the game can be downloaded!
Holy. Crap.
I absolutely love this game!
In the ending bonus room livis admits that the game is their first ever finished RPG Maker game and honestly, I'm impressed. The story and overall structure is such a treasure -- simple yet deliciously complex at the same time.
Not only that, but it has a lot of little details and themes that remind me impeccably of another absolute favorite of mine, Omori by Omocat -- and considering Birthday Kid was released before Omori, I wouldn't be surprised if Omocat actually played this game and drew some inspiration from it!
So then, let's jump into it. What is Birthday Kid?
Well, to put it simply the game follows a bunny-person named Pepper who is continually reliving the day of their 12th birthday. The focus of the game is exploring Pepper's house as they try to remember something important, finding various clues in order to sort out trauma in the process.
To start with, I'd like to compliment the game mechanics because they are incredibly creative. They guide you through what you're supposed to do while still making it feel like you've solved some sort of puzzle, and the guidance is portrayed in a way that's very realistic to a sort of dream world or delusion.
The usage of blood marks and subtle key words to tell you where to go is spooky and satisfying, and a personal favorite mechanic out of anything I've seen so far.
Secondly, the designs of Pepper and Rascal may be simple, but they've completely captured my heart. I absolutely adore bunnies, and freckles, so Pepper had me excited to play the game before I even started.
And lastly, the story is beautiful and told with such nuance that one can both generally infer what happened, but still ponder the details with healthy curiosity.
But you know me. I can't just ponder this shit -- I have to write it!!
Alright, since it was written so nicely, there isn't much room for theories necessarily. But that's okay! Instead, allow me to explain the string of events and details as I perceived them while playing.
Pepper is officially classified as "a gender", although the dialogue suggests that they may have been born female but prefers to be agender and chose a name for themselves that isn't their birth name-- something which their peers bully them for relentlessly. On top of that, Pepper is a mute and only communicates through sign-language, which adds fuel to the discriminatory fire.
Considering the usage of the bunny theme, and the posters which read "Alice? Is there a god?" I speculate that Pepper's birth name may have been Alice.
And considering livis specifically stated that Pepper "prefers" not to speak, I theorize that they are not mute by birth but rather by some sort of trauma-induced muteness, or perhaps even non-verbal autism.
Regardless of the reasons why Pepper is how they are, even their own parents abuse them for being different. In fact, it bothers their parents so much that they have issues between each other over it.
But one birthday, Pepper was walking home when they found a talking rabbit -- the demon bunny Rascal. Rascal is severely injured, so Pepper decides to take him home and their mother convinces their father to allow them to keep it.
However, poor Pepper's home life soon deteriorates. At first, they seem fine so long as they have their friend Rascal. But the plot suggests that their Dad eventually murdered their mom and shoved her in the wardrobe of the master bedroom, then proceeded to neglect Pepper and abuse them verbally, even to the extent of not allowing them access to the fridge. Although, while sneaking into the fridge to get food for Rascal, Pepper notices a bottle of poison...
During one of these abusive episodes, Rascal actually attacks Pepper's Dad, and judging by some of the dialogue apparently pushes him into the hot stove, burning his hands. (Either that or he once burned Pepper's hands with the stove...) In a fit of rage, the Dad snaps poor Rascal's neck, and locks Pepper in their wardrobe.
Obviously distraught, Pepper uses the poison to kill their father, then summons a demon in an attempt to bring Rascal back. The demon makes a contract to do so with Pepper, offering to erase all of their painful memories in the process. Thinking this was a good idea at the time, Pepper accepts the offer, only to forget all about Rascal too!
This brings us to the start of the game -- Pepper reliving their twelfth birthday party. However, with the lack of memory everything about the part feels strange and fake, prompting Pepper to investigate. I believe that the act of repeatedly killing all of Pepper's party guests is symbolic of their strong feelings of hatred towards those who bullied them. A wrathful feeling that cannot be merely erased even with the help of a demon
All hope is not lost, however, since Pepper does eventually regain their memories. Upon remembering Rascal's name it's revealed that Rascal had been the demon all along, and using his name actually takes him! I'd like to think that in the end, the two were happy together.
And uh... That's it!
Once again, I really loved this game. Thank you so much for suggesting it, I've had a lot of fun with it. If you have anything you'd like to add, feel free to comment!
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As promised, here is the link to where you can download this amazing game.
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Thanks to whoever (whomever?) whatever, you know who you are!…anyway some gifted artist left this drawing on my door! #foundart #gift #birthdaykid #puddle https://www.instagram.com/p/Cou05rjpwhR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Happy birthday @derrickgreenofficial!! Sepularmy salutes you 🤘🏻🎉 📸 Marius Evensen #sepultura #sepularmy #sepulnation #derrickgreen #birthday #happybirthday #birthdaykid #52 (ved Sepularmy Norway) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnphPYyLsiz/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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You can easily make this wonderful plush yarn truck yourself as a gift for your baby according to my pattern!
The instruction for its creation is written in great detail in English PDF file, consists of 26 pages of a step-by-step description of the knitting process, contains 135 photos, as well as 10 videos.
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DIGITAL Birthday Invitation Template Send by Phone Evite Paperless Kids Birthday Invite Smartpohe Gaming Birthday Invitation for Boy Girls https://etsy.me/4ahcPhe #black #birthday #instantdownload #paperlessinvitation #evite #customtemplate #birthdayinvite #birthdaykids #kidsbirthday
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flynneas: swinging into my 20s #birthdaykid
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My sibling in law and family got me these for my birthday! @prtykty24 💜Thank you so much! They are so pretty! #happybirthdaytome #aprilbirthday #aprilbaby #est1989 #birthdaykid #happybirthday #birthday #birthdaygift #siblinglove #chocolatecoveredstrawberries (at Willow Glen, San Jose, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcTt1c3PBVy/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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· Happy Birthday Matt! @mattbutlersongs I used my artistic skills to Johnny-Cashify a few of your pics. Enjoy! (I can DM u the hi-res if interested) 😉 · · · · · · #happybirthday #JohnnyCash #singer #songwriter #addictionrecovery #birthdaycelebration #celebration #celebrate #love #guitarist #recovery #discipline #photoshop #guitar #awesomeday #graphicdesigner #graphicdesign #birthday #birthdayboy #birthdaykid #igers #ig #photography #birthdayshoutout #igdaily #concert #tour #respect #awesome #courage (at Snook Design) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2AoToQnJ65/?igshid=1jadjh6k6v3fs
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I’m officially a father of a teenage adult. 18 years ago I remember watching my kid come into the world. Funny thing, after the J was born, I remember going to Whataburger and picking up dinner for the J’s mom and I. True Texans. Of course, I’m a #prouddad. Always will be with this kid. #birthdaykid (at Pflugerville, Texas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CdxBCfANt4i/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
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Sesaat setelah tersadarkan diri, pemandangan pertama yang perempuan itu lihat adalah langit-langit ruangan.
Kemudian ada suara, “Selamat, ya, Bu, anaknya perempuan.”
Perempuan itu menengok ke sebelah kiri, arah sumber suara. Tampak anaknya sudah bersih dibalut handuk, hangat di dalam pelukan tenaga kesehatan yang bertugas.
Perempuan itu seketika berteriak, menangis histeris.
“Lho, Ibu kenapa?”
“Saya terharu, akhirnya anak ini beneran ada.”
Terang saja, perempuan itu sudah mengupayakan kelahiran anaknya selama lebih dari 24 jam tanpa hasil yang berarti. Ia sampai ragu, sebenarnya anak ini mau keluar atau tidak?
Seperti mimpi, anak itu untuk pertama kalinya muncul di depan matanya. Mereka berdua dinyatakan sehat. Pertarungan antara hidup dan mati ini akhirnya mencapai garis finish yang diinginkan.
Selamat 3 tahun 3 bulan, GR.
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My lil bro finally a teenager now Happy birthday @bambino2goated1018 Love you bro and enjoy your day #birthdaykid #teenagervibes #libraseason #wetheculturewethewave https://www.instagram.com/p/CVLGQMuFMYW/?utm_medium=tumblr
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🔹️Photographer : @juniorhessouh_official_ _ #juniorbreezyphotography #focus #coolest #juniorbreezyhessouh #princeofphotography #canon600d _ #Benin #Cotonou #visiterlafrique #travelafrica #africa #webinfluencer #blogger #birthdaykid #birthday #beninvie #benintrip #africa #visitbenin #beninvies _ #follow #followme #photography #fashion #photooftheday #art #instagram #nature #travel (à Cotonou, Benin) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU_VbkDKIb4/?utm_medium=tumblr
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192 months, 835 weeks, and 5846 days ago.... #birthdaykid #momentscaptured #leoseason https://www.instagram.com/p/CSqXVNEABIg/?utm_medium=tumblr
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Same, same, a bit older 🎈 #BirthdayKid https://www.instagram.com/p/CPTCAKdDAQH/?utm_medium=tumblr
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