Oneone

Oneone is a first-person narrative presented as a dynamic pixel picture book. You follow a dream as it unfolds, tracing the story of natural intelligence. The setting is based on the real world, and the technologies and ideas discussed are real, though the story may be fictional: it came from a dream.

Along the way, the story explores a father-son relationship, a varied cast of people, questions about the nature of the world, and practical wisdom about everyday life. It considers the nature of artificial neural networks amid the spread of AI.

Pixel and music

The game uses a dynamic, fluid pixel style to depict concrete forms dispersed throughout the world. Its pixels move with the music, carrying the story’s emotions into the surrounding environment. Interaction is light, with the narrative at the center.

Story and ideas

The science-fiction mystery is accompanied by dialogue intended to reward repeated reading. Midway through the story, it introduces the human-machine verification system called the Yu Zero Test, presented as a real-world idea rather than science fiction. The game uses this and other practical concepts to prompt reflection on the nature of intelligence and consciousness.