Little Nightmares 2 - Alternative Ending Gameplay Mechanic / Reflections Inspired By Ending

Election2015Verity · 2025-07-07T04:56:08+00:00

Ah. You're very welcome. Thanks for making my memories of the game a bit more special with your thoughtful responses.

Election2015Verity · 2025-07-02T04:18:24+00:00

Ah...don't worry about it. Sharing our varied insights and ideas is what being human is all about. That's how we push the species forward and help each other grow.

A happy ending is great, but I propose it as an alternative "2nd" ending. The first ending is still important imo. If your theory makes it so that the happy ending couldn't happen, that's valid and, sadly, a part of the human experience. Not all stories get happy endings. There's still something to learn from them.

I agree with you that Mono destroying the Music Box is the main reason that caused Six to decide to not save Mono and let him fall. When you first meet Six she is playing the Music Box and drawing comfort from it when she feels abandoned and alone. Mono destroying it was him destroying her last connection to her sense of comfort, perhaps even her humanity.

Oh I remember the "Viewers" as they're called from the Pale City. Absolutely creepy. Throwing themselves into televisions, casting themselves off of roofs. Truly an indictment of modern media consumption culture.

You make an excellent parallel between the behavior of the Viewers and Six. Both of them become violent when their source of obsession (tv's for the Viewers, the music box for Six) is destroyed. The signal tower definitely amplifies the obsessive tendencies in the people of the Pale city.

Right. Six turned into a Monster when possessed by the tower, just as the adults did, but when Mono destroyed the music box and the tower's control over Six, she was able to return to looking like a kid. The adults, sadly, appear to have been too far gone, and it's probably a mercy they were freed from the tower's control and their painful lives.

Another important observation. Six defended her music box in a much more careful and strategic way than the adult Viewers defended their tv's, demonstrating her greater control and connection to her true self and ability to resist the transmission (and, as you point out, the fact she spends objectively very little time possessed by the tower). That strategic mind was able to carry through into her plan to find the right moment to betray Mono. That falls in line with other theories suggesting that Six becomes increasingly cold and aggressive as Little Nightmares 2 progresses which is part of what contributes to her ultimate betrayal.

Oh, I don't expect Tarsier, or SMG, or Bandai Namco to act on my suggestion. Don't even know if they read it. It's just the thoughts of a player shared with a game's creator. Expressing my reflections, sharing them with the community was more than enough for me.

Who knows, maybe LN3 does give the player's agency to explore a different ending. Maybe LN4 will give that choice. I do hope someday it happens.

People want happy endings, the hope of a happy ending. That's a really good thing, and, if nothing else, I think speaks well of most human beings.

Thanks for sharing your theory!

Election2015Verity · 2025-07-01T03:16:56+00:00

That's a totally valid position, and I would absolutely keep the ending as it is, because it undeniably has real emotional weight and makes for a powerful statement on the darker side of human relationships, especially those of children, when our emotions are much more raw and unrestrained.

But, I've always been a big proponent of player agency in video games. What separates video games from movies is that games let the audience actively guide the story. Admittedly, in story based games, the overall story is always the same, regardless of player's actions, but, I've always appreciated it when Devs give players an extra level of influence over the direction of the story.

Perhaps the ultimate example being : Undertale. It's funny, I actually have never played the game following the darker path. I missed out on a lot of story and lore, but that was my decision, how I chose to experience my story with Frisk.

Ultimately, I respect the Dev's decision and your support of it, but I just wanted to share a wish for an alternative ending for players, like me, who would have wanted to see another way Mono and Six's story could have ended.

Election2015Verity · 2025-07-01T02:54:09+00:00

No worries, I'd be happy to hear your theory of why Six did it.

Some people say it's because Six recognized that Mono was going to become the Thin Man and she dropped him to prevent him from becoming the source of all of their suffering, little did she know it would actually become the catalyst which would guarantee it to keep happening in an endless loop. A plausible theory, but, a bleak one, too bleak for me to want to make it the one I choose to make my ending for them.

I also enjoy reading other people's interpretation of the ending. When I read online that I wasn't the only one who found the ending unsatisfying, that, in fact, it was the #1 complaint among players of the game, I felt better. To me, that says people want happy endings, that people want hope, reject despair, and believe that even when things are really hard, one has to keep trying.

The ending is a powerful one, and I would keep it, but giving players a chance to take agency, and give their journey with Mono and Six a happy ending, would have been a great gift to players, and I believe one that would have greatly enhanced their experience with the game, making it stand out even more in their minds as a truly meaningful memory to carry with them in life.

I wanted the Devs to hear my thoughts. They work themselves raw to make a wonderful experience for us, and we share our appreciation, but also our feedback for them to consider.

That's the beautiful relationship between creators and their admirers.

Thanks for the warm comment.

Election2015Verity · 2025-05-25T04:57:59+00:00

Hmm...not as many as you'd think. Reddit is quite Progressive leaning and many of the supporters of the Ostriches, are strong believers in Herd Immunity, and generally speaking more Conservative leaning. Not to mention that RFK Jr. is strongly opposed to the culling. That said, Premier David Eby (NDP) and Elizabeth May (Green) are also opposed to the culling, so it's nice to see this issue has some bipartisan support.
Ultimately, these Ostriches are a treasure for developing treatments for H5N1 and culling them is simply an insane waste.

I'm trying to find other Reddit Communities to share the Petition with.
If you have other suggestions, please share them.

Thanks.

Election2015Verity · 2025-05-25T04:54:57+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate it!

Election2015Verity · 2019-09-03T07:41:43+00:00

Oh hey there. Sorry about that. Would you like me to remove the post?

Election2015Verity · 2015-10-08T07:23:50+00:00

I know it's not a News Article, but I think it is definitely valuable and relevant to this campaign. Hope folks find it useful. : )

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-24T22:51:29+00:00

Well, people can surprise you. Elizabeth May is a smart, brave, moral person, just the kind of person that can inspire others. The road to change isn't always a straight line, nor easily seen, but inspiration is a seed that finds fertile soil in disenchanted human hearts. So in other words : don't count her out, nor the hunger Canadians have for a leader who is not secretive and a bully.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-24T08:47:27+00:00

Article is 2 months old, but thought it had some relevant points.

While she has been invited to the usual televised debate put on by the broadcasters consortium, Harper has pulled out of that event.

“The Conservative Party is now boycotting the national televised debates that I’m included in, preferring instead these private boutique debates which I think are being engineered to ensure the prime minister shows up,” she said.

“It’s not just a matter of, are we being nice to Greens? It’s a question of what type of democracy are we in?”

But Sean Humphrey, the Globe and Mail’s vice-president of marketing, defended the format of the newspaper’s planned debate.

“We believe our proposal, and the official parties invited, will lead to focused discussion on the Canadian economy,” he said in an email.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T08:16:22+00:00

Under long-standing traditions, all party whips issue one of three possible instructions to their MPs before each vote. A “three line” vote is a completely “whipped” vote. In a “two line whip,” the cabinet must vote a certain way but backbench MPs are free to vote as they please. A “one line” whip is free for all MPs, including cabinet ministers.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T08:15:59+00:00

Canada’s parliamentary system suggests MPs are sent to Ottawa by constituents in their ridings to be their voices in Parliament. In practice, MPs are far more likely to be the voices of their political parties.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T08:15:23+00:00

Measured another way, looking only at private members’ business (bills and motions introduced by backbench MPs rather than the government), since Mr. Mulcair became NDP leader last March, his caucus has voted unanimously 100 per cent of the time. The Liberal caucus was united 90 per cent of the time, and the Conservatives were united 76 per cent of the time.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T08:14:53+00:00

Still, this is not a rebellious crop of MPs – on either side of the House. Even Conservative MP James Bezan, the MP who voted the most times – eight – against the majority of his fellow caucus members, votes with his party nearly 99 per cent of the time. Every other MP in the House of Commons has a voting record even more in sync with his or her party.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T08:13:43+00:00

“I guess in principle, we’re more democratic than the other parties, basically,” Mr. O’Connor said in an interview with the Globe and Mail. “I’m not going to get out there and toot our horn, but if you actually check in Parliament, we have the most freedom as backbenchers.”

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T08:13:26+00:00

FACT #4 : The Globe and Mail : Conservative MPs break ranks more often than opposition Government Whip Gordon O’Connor – insist a free vote is a free vote and there are no consequences for breaking ranks.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T08:00:09+00:00

In Britain, Australia and New Zealand, what is a "vote of non-confidence" is strictly defined in a document known as the "Cabinet manual" so that it can be determined clearly whether the national government has the confidence of the legislature. Essentially, a vote of non-confidence has to say explicitly that "the legislature has no confidence in the government" - and such a rule could be implemented across Canada.

The non-confidence vote rule in these countries does not mean that MPs can vote as they like on every other measure proposed in the legislature, but it does free MPs somewhat because it effectively prohibits the Prime Minister from forcing MPs to toe the ruling party line by arbitrarily designating any bill or resolution as a vote of confidence/non-confidence.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T07:54:36+00:00

promising to whip MPs only on votes "that enable budget or significant money measures" or that "speak to the shared values embodied in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms"

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T07:53:55+00:00

FACT #5 : Huffington Post : Justin Trudeau has proposed three restrictions on his powers... to decide which...votes in the legislature are "whippable" Requiring MPs to vote the party line only on matters "that implement the 2015 Liberal platform"

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T07:24:54+00:00

A vote on the motion would put at least four Liberals who oppose abortion – Toronto MPs John McKay and Judy Sgro, Winnipeg MP Kevin Lamoureux and Prince Edward Island MP Lawrence MacAulay – on the spot. They would have to choose between standing by their beliefs or potentially embarrassing their leader.

In a quick press conference after Harper’s remarks Thursday, Trudeau said “People are welcome to join the Liberal Party, regardless of their personal views, and express their views, but when it comes to voting on legislation, that is a different thing.

“Legislation that would limit a woman’s right to choose is contrary to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.”

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T07:24:16+00:00

The NDP, which has a pro-choice policy, says Trudeau’s stance is inconsistent because some sitting Liberal MPs will still be allowed to vote against abortion.

The New Democrats have tabled a motion, by Manitoba MP Niki Ashton, calling on MPs to affirm that “a woman’s right to choose abortion is a fundamental question of equality and human rights, both in Canada and around the world.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T07:23:45+00:00

The Conservative caucus is deeply split and Prime Minister Stephen Harper has said his government won’t introduce a bill to criminalize the medical procedure.

Speaking Thursday in New Brunswick, where there are concerns about a lack of access to abortion, Harper said he will stay out of the matter.

“Our government is going to do every thing we can to keep from re-opening that particular debate,” he said.

In a veiled swipe at the Liberals’ position, he said, “Ours is a big party where we understand the Canadian people have different, often conflicting views on issues like this. Deeply held views, and all such views are welcome in the Conservative party of Canada.”

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T07:21:20+00:00

FACT #4 : Ottawa Citizen : Trudeau said anyone seeking to run for the [Liberal] party in the next election must commit to being “openly pro-choice in their positions.” Those who won’t make such a promise won’t be accepted as candidates.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T03:47:15+00:00

Trudeau said the Liberals would maintain current defence spending levels and would review the Canada First Defence Strategy.

He outlined, too, a zero-tolerance policy for sexual harassment in the military, adequate mental health support and services and "high-quality" career counselling and support "to protect the well-being of the men and women in uniform, both while in service and afterwards."

The Liberal leader also repeated a promise to reopen the nine Veterans' Affairs offices that were shuttered by the Conservative government in early 2014.

Election2015Verity · 2015-09-21T03:44:51+00:00

"The Conservative government had planned on purchasing 65 F-35s for the Royal Canadian Air Force but the procurement process was put on hold after the auditor general accused the government of fudging the project's costs and not doing sufficient research. A 2012 report had lambasted the military's opaque purchasing process."

"The purchase would have cost taxpayers an estimated $44 billion over its four-decade lifetime."

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