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It has been a while since we had a episodic adventure game with this much attention. Created by former Telltale developers and this game absolutely delivers with its storytelling, well-written characters, and artistically stunning. The illusion of choices may not affect the story, but will affect certain characters by how we feel and interact. Even the dispatch/hacking game fits within the story, though I wish there was more interactions to explore like Telltale Games. Nevertheless, AdHoc did an amazing job for their first debut game making me wish we get more exploration with its world if there is a Season 2 or at least a TV series. I hope the studio take their time to cook up their next project game as they are now my favorite studio.

The Brutalist shows a haunting, visually arresting exploration of identity, ambition, and the profound sense of displacement that comes with the pursuit of creative ideals. The direction is meticulous, blending an austere visual language with a raw emotional undercurrent that lingers long after the credits roll. Every frame feels like a painting: cold, precise, yet brimming with tension.

The film's narrative, following an architect's journey to create something monumental while navigating the constraints of history, politics, and personal struggle, resonates deeply. It's a story about the sacrifices artists make for their vision, and the price that often comes with it. The performances are outstanding, especially the leads, Adrien Brody, Guy Pearce, and Felicity Jones, showing the immersive and deeply human, drawing us into the characters' internal worlds with quiet intensity.

The soundtrack and cinematography complement each other beautifully, evoking a sense of isolation and grandeur, much like the Brutalist architecture it's named after. The pacing is deliberate, perhaps too slow for some, but it perfectly mirrors the weight of the film's themes.

The Brutalist isn't a film that hands its meaning over easily, it demands patience, reflection, and engagement.

Back when this was announced with the original creators, I had small hopes that it will bring a faithful adaptation to the show...the only problem is that it's coming from Netflix. Then news came out that the original creators of the cartoon show quit production of the live action adaptation show and now I'm worried. I wasn't interested in watching the trailers because I was scared of Netflix ruining another beloved series with their decisions and Avatar: The Last Airbender holds a special place in my heart as a kid with its amazing world building, characters, story, and emotional rollercoaster.

I finally watched Episode 1 and...it feels off. Not as bad as the The Last Airbender (2010) but not as good as the cartoon show. The effects were okay, the acting was...honest bad lol, I don't mind the new direction take but it was weirdly executed. I might try out Episode 2 but so far it's not a good start.