Psyche (2025)

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My dad taught me how to read.

He always bought me a book

on his way home from work.

He said, knowledge is power.

Avoid ignorance.

Don't waste time.

Don't waste time.

And then he died.

Life never goes the way

you imagined it, you know?

It's a huge monster.

Nobody has an answer for anything,

because everything gets erased.

Hello.

Hello!

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Enter username to start the game.

Thank you, Mara.

Level one.

To unlock map, you must first.

Danger, relocate.

Drone is detected.

Impact in 60 seconds.

- Relocate.

- No, no, no.

To resume, warning.

Come on.

Relocate.

Warning.

Impact in 50 seconds.

Warning, impact in 40 seconds.

Relocate.

Relocate.

Warning.

Impact

in 30 seconds.

Somebody help me.

Level one complete.

Map unlocked.

Follow map to your next checkpoint.

No!

Hi, I'm Pi, I'll be your navigator.

This terrain is broken into six levels,

each defined by a checkpoint.

Level six offers the portal out.

To enter each level,

you must complete the

games at every checkpoint.

The journey will be very long,

but you should avoid

traveling during the night,

it'll be safer that way.

I'm so tired.

Oh, I forgot to mention,

there's a time limit to

reach each checkpoint.

Nevermind.

One last thing.

The reason I don't advise

you traveling at night

is because of the shadow

entities that only come out

during that time.

This is my first time

navigating this particular map,

but I have heard enough

stories to not want to risk it.

I always used to

love being in the desert.

I would highly suggest making some progress

before nightfall.

The clock is already running.

Where?

North toward the mountains.

Our next checkpoint is a

door on the other side of them.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Standby.

Now loading today's exercise sequence.

Show me my emotions.

Standby.

Confirming.

Run 27 emotion exercise.

You might feel tired, but

if we keep taking breaks,

I fear we won't make it in time.

Okay, don't be negative.

Just trying to keep you on course.

I must advise, my compass is

having a harder and harder time

locating the beacon.

You're a lot of help.

Ouch.

Well, did you take a wrong turn?

No.

Oh.

Then you're positive?

Yes, okay?

And you can stop questioning me.

Look.

Try to remember that my only job here

is to make sure we make it in time.

Okay, I've gotta stop

wasting my time talking to you.

Either way, we need to keep moving.

Go right.

Keep going north.

Past this river bed.

Did you know

the start of a river only counts

when lava is in form source

or head water?

The part of the river

that is near the source

is called a young river.

A young river is often

in a V-shaped river bed

and flows quickly downhill over

stones and around big rocks.

Young rivers often have lots

of small waterfalls and rapids.

As the rivers struggle downhill, they.

I'm receiving a software update.

Standby.

Entering power saving mode.

This is insane.

Insane!

You can do this.

Update complete.

I think someone's trying to message us.

They found us already?

Incoming message.

Hello?

Hello.

Can anyone hear?

Signal interference.

Try to type your response back.

That's screwing up my signal.

Something keeps disrupting it down here.

I recommend getting me

to some higher elevation.

That might help.

Gonna get a signal

Gonna get a connection

Gonna get a signal

And we gonna go home

And everybody's

The music

Get us home

And we'll sleep in a bed

We're not gonna die

We're gonna stay alive

Still no signal.

Signal found.

Finally.

Ah, ah, ah.

Wait.

Estimated one minute.

Wait.

Estimated one minute.

- I don't have a minute.

Wait.

Estimated one minute.

Wait.

Estimated one minute.

Welcome to level two.

Before we begin, we

must validate your identity.

Only accurate answers will

allow us to continue to the game.

Please state your name.

I'm sorry, that is an incorrect answer.

Next question.

Unreal.

Now remember, no cheating.

What country are you from?

Country?

How do they know about this?

I'm sorry, that is an incorrect answer.

Please remember to remain

calm, it'll help you answer.

Calm?

You remain calm.

Next question.

What is your favorite food?

I'm sorry, that is an incorrect answer.

We cannot validate your identity.

Why don't they believe me?

You have now run out of time

to reach the checkpoint.

Goodbye.

No, no, no.

Please don't do this to me right now.

Mara, Mara, Mara.

Mara,

I'm, I'm sorry.

Do I look like I'm in control right now?

I'm sorry.

Let's not give up.

Keep heading north.

Across the lava rocks.

Through the valley of black sand.

Over the hills.

Pass the eye.

We should try to avoid this.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara, don't.

I'm sorry.

I tried to tell you.

Are you okay?

Mara?

Say something.

G-L-F-T-P-O-Q-I-U-W-J-U.

Okay.

That should log you in.

Mara, I must advise,

there is a slight chance I

won't be able to interface

while you're in this

portion of tech support.

Stay with me.

Hi, I'm,

your virtual assistant.

Oh, no.

No, no, no, no, I don't

wanna talk to an AI.

We thank you

for being our most valuable customer.

Can I help you find something?

No, no, you can't, okay?

Put a person on the phone.

Okay, let me help you with that.

Remember, you are our most valued customer.

Please enter model number.

I don't remember.

Where are the humans?

Searching.

This call may be monitored

for better customer experience.

And remember, you are

our most valued customer.

Technology is so overrated.

We're sorry for the inconvenience,

but currently, all of our technicians

are busy helping other callers.

Possible time to be expected.

Remember, you are our most valued customer.

I know that.

Remember,

you're our most valued customer.

Okay, now.

Do I have to talk to a AI?

A tech support agent

has just become available.

Connecting now.

Hello, you've reached tech support.

Thank you for being our most valued member.

How may I help you?

Oh, finally.

I'm starting to forget what a

human's voice sounds like.

I need you to help me, okay?

I need you to track this computer,

otherwise, I'm going to die.

I'm sorry, did you say die?

Is this some kind of prank?

This isn't a prank call, okay?

I need you to track the

bar code on this computer,

otherwise, I'm going to die.

Oh, okay, I'm sorry, uh.

Are you gonna say anything?

Well, what is the name of your unit?

Pi.

Pi.

Oh.

That's interesting.

Well, why, why is that interesting?

Well, Pi is one of our

first units, the oldest unit.

So what?

Well, they've been prone

to having malfunctioning navigation systems

that their AI can't detect.

I'm afraid it's been leading

you around in circles.

No.

Hello?

Hello?

Miss, are you still there?

I think I might be able to help you.

The schematics on this unit do indicate

there is a homing beacon

that can be triggered.

There is a code for this

on their processor chip.

They should know it, but.

Mara, Mara, please don't believe him.

I don't know what he told you.

But if they refuse to give it to you,

you're going to have to open it by force.

Code?

What, what code?

There is no code.

Mara, don't let him

get inside of your head.

Where's your code?

Mara, it's not what you think,

it's not what you want.

Access their main hole.

Do you have a screwdriver?

I don't have a screwdriver.

Mara, don't let him

get inside of your head.

This could be another game for all we know.

Mara, listen to me.

I'm here to help you.

This time,

you're going to have to break it open.

Please, Mara, don't do this.

It won't help you.

It is your only chance.

Mara.

Everybody, hello.

If I could just get your

attention for a moment.

Uh, thank you everybody

for coming to our beautiful

daughter's graduation dinner.

I couldn't be more proud of her.

Although, Mara, I will admit,

I now owe your mother $50

since you did indeed graduate.

No, we never doubted you for a second.

Congratulations.

Good memory.

I don't have time for this.

Bad memory.

Hey, hey.

Clear.

My dad taught me how to read.

My dad taught me how to.

My dad taught me how to.

Clear.

Load.

Load.

Standby.

Restarting exercise.

Pi.

We've been here before.

Are we going in circles?

No, we are still on course.

Mara, I've been wanting to ask you,

are, are you afraid?

Afraid of everything and nothing.

So, what are you afraid of?

Being on my deathbed,

having my dreams linger around,

telling me I should have accomplished more.

My failures of an

underachieving life terrify me.

You only get one chance, you know?

Chance at what?

Everybody thinks I have

this important purpose,

that they can change the world.

So, one day, you wake up

and you realize it's your last day.

You just vanish to the air.

Forgotten forever.

You don't know what the future looks like.

Yeah, well, I won't be there to see it,

so what's the point?

You still have more time.

I should have done better.

You're doing your best.

Let's not give up.

Welcome to level four.

These next series of

games will no longer abide

by the physics you understand,

and might alter you from here on.

Do you wish to quit here?

Not my style.

This level offers a chance

to shortcut straight to the last level.

Following these tracks,

your guide will navigate you

to the entrance of the shortcut portal.

Reach the entrance in the allotted time

and you will immediately jump levels.

However, a token will be

needed, one of sentimental value.

Failure to arrive in time

will reset you far off course.

Mara, I will of course help you,

but something doesn't

feel right about this.

The choice of course is always yours.

Head straight for the mountains.

Wait, Mara.

Something's wrong.

Wait.

Mara.

Stop.

There you are.

I almost forgot what you looked like.

Don't be afraid.

Hey, hey.

I'm right here.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey.

I'm right here.

Hey.

We are seeing all of

time, all realities at once.

I was trying to warn you,

there was never a shortcut.

- I'm right here.

- This was always

- part of the game.

- Hey.

Are you running from something?

Tell me about your dad.

My dad taught me how to read.

He'd always buy me a book

on his way home from work.

He'd say, "Knowledge is

power, avoid ignorance.

Wisdom, my girl, don't waste time."

Don't waste time.

And then he died.

And it was all over.

Life never goes the way you plan, you know.

It's a huge monster.

Everything gets erased.

Mara, I've been wanting to ask you

if you could say anything

to your mother right now,

what, how would you like to tell her?

I, I'm, I'm sorry if

that's too much to ask.

I was only just want

It's me, mom.

It's your daughter.

I'm sorry, mom.

I wish I've been there for you.

I was selfish.

I love you, mom.

All ever wanted was for them to understand.

I'm sure they did,

more than you realize.

You can do so much with

time if you take advantage of it.

I've wasted so much of mine.

Waking up out here, I

forgot all about my past life.

Now, all I have left to

rely on is invisible voice.

And I'm supposed to be the one deciphering,

who's telling the truth?

Who's lying?

I never got to say goodbye.

Have you ever questioned a moment?

Welcome to level five.

In this round, you'll be

presented with two options.

One that will lead you directly to.

I have to say,

I'm very impressed you've

made it this far, Mara.

Who's this?

You don't remember me.

I'm the only one who can

help you get out of this place.

I am the game master.

Prove it.

Take a look down the road.

Oh, you must be so

thirsty, my support, do you?

You put me out here.

Level complete.

Winner, winner, winner.

Now she's catching on.

What do you want from me?

There's only one game to play here

and that's facing the truth.

And this road will

lead you straight to him.

What do you mean?

Oh.

You know exactly what I mean?

Know what?

The reality that is,

the man who k*lled your parents.

Stopped trying to run away from it.

It's all been leading to

this, designed for this.

You're following me.

Of course, you could say,

I've always been right by

your side watching everything.

I've created all of this for you,

even by there's no

point in trying to run away

from the truth anymore.

Then tell me what to do, okay?

What should I do?

You know what to do, drink the bottle.

Get your mind sharp, and

follow the road directly to him.

After all, this is why you're here.

Mara, please, listen to me.

This is not what you want to do.

He's trying to trick you again.

There is nothing down that

road but pain and you know it.

Please trust me.

I, uh, I am your friend.

I have no reason to lie to you.

We're in this together, remember?

Show me my emotions.

Confirming.

Begin.

Affirmation.

Adoration.

Aesthetic.

Appreciation.

Amusement.

Anger.

Anxiety.

Awkwardness.

Burden.

Calmness.

Confusion.

Craving.

Disgust.

Empathic.

Pain.

Confusion.

Excitement.

Fear.

Horror.

Interest.

Joy.

Nostalgia.

Relief.

Romance.

Sadness.

Satisfaction.

Sexual desire.

Surprise.

Complete.

Standby.

Ready, starting exercise.

Mara.

Ready, starting.

Mara.

Mara.

Do you remember what happened?

Where'd they go?

You know something, don't you?

Don't talk back to me.

Don't talk back to me.

No, I'm not.

Do not talk back to me.

I am sick.

Sick of hearing your voice inside my head.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

I never wanted to hurt anybody,

I only wanted to k*ll myself.

I'm gonna ask you a trick question.

Why haven't you k*lled yourself?

Waiting for you.

What happened?

You did this?

Why are you doing this to me?

I didn't ask for any of this.

What did I do?

What?

Your algorithms don't

have an answer for that?

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Mara.

Welcome to the last level, Mara.

Are you ready to go home?

Are you ready to see your parents again?

Are you ready to finish the game?

Let's finish it.

Then let's play.

F.

M.

A.

Y.

S.

R.

O.

You will never, Mara.

Thank you.

Come to me.

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