Squid's Manslaughter

Squid's Manslaughter is a politically driven JRPG about Zeke, a miserable introvert who finally leaves his home and finds a world corrupted by a lack of spiritual order. Its only deity is a false one: Joel, described as pathetic and negligent. Along the way, Zeke meets eccentric characters in a cryptic story about the pointlessness of existence.

Choices and battles

Your loyalty to your job determines a branching path. You can talk to enemies, and battles can end in several different ways. The game also includes sporadic gameplay and gambling and card minigames designed to maximise your profits.

Endings and presentation

The game has six endings, most of which can be reached in one playthrough, and offers around three hours of gameplay. Major cutscenes are voice acted, and the game includes over 100 hand-drawn images. Its features include bitter commentary on indie JRPGs, gameplay intended to keep you guessing, an interpretive cryptic plot and subliminal messaging.