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GLITCHED is a narrative-driven RPG where an NPC named Gus gains awareness of the player in a glitched video game world called Soren. Players collaborate with Gus to resolve the glitch mystery, preserving his friends, hometown, and digital realm. Core mechanics include choice-based progression that alters Gus's 'essence'—a personality trait affecting interactions, powers, and world reactions. Six distinct essences exist, each reshaping gameplay. Experience points patch glitches to unlock areas and story paths, with choices impacting outcomes: some enable new events, others halt quests. The game features turn-based combat using skills, energy, and quirks; 20+ party members, a friendship/romance system, and thousands of objects with unique flavor text. A day/night cycle and existential dread themes emerge as Gus questions his reality. No random encounters or grinding occur; fights only arise from character-driven conflicts.