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May. 2, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) When Jack talks about the short stubby refrigerator he is alluding to the green "boxes" or doors in Company of Myself. It's green because it's "Eco-friendly too." This is the box that Kathyrn is buried in (as revealed in CoM). There are so many subtle connections. Great game - not because of the puzzles (which are fun and challenging) but because of the message. This games actually has something to say and it says it. Much appreciation

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Markehus666

May. 5, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) I think she smokes because she thinks that is a solution to a lot of her problems and as seen the first levels are solved by the fact that she is smoking. Even though it's not good for her she finds a reason to do it in her head as shown in the game. Quite brilliant actually

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Illumi113

May. 5, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) I was prepared to give this game a 5/5 as soon as I saw it was a prequel to The Company of Myself, one of my favorite flash games of all time. After playing it, I was thoroughly impressed. The developer managed to come up with an entirely new mechanic that was as fun to use as the one from TCoM and even cooler to see. The story was already a great part of TCoM, but this took it to a whole new level! Fixation took everything that made the story of TCoM great, amplified it, and added more characters, dialogue, and art. Everything from the gameplay to the atmosphere was absolutely perfect. I wish I could do more than 5/5 and favorite this. If I ever get money for Kreds, I'll be sure to send some towards this developer. I would love to see a sequel, but if the developer feels that his work with this story is complete, his next project would be very welcome too. Thank you for this spectacular work of art!

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thetimetel

Apr. 21, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) I really like how you make games with deep meanings like this. To those that think it's advocating smoking, it's NOT. 5/5

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TheRealPip

May. 12, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) all I see is a picture of a cigeret spinning on the screen... I assume there is more to the game than this?

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Tacomagic

May. 2, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) A good prequel to Company of Myself. Filled in some of the question marks while presenting a few others. The blending of metaphor and reality nicely mimics CoM. Still, I did come away wishing that the significance of the green box would have been touched upon and expanded a bit.

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AlexTron

May. 2, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) I really love how the ending faded into music from The Company of Myself. For those of you wondering where his top hat is, beat the game! :)

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TheGreenFaerie

May. 2, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Among all the graces this game possesses-- its story, its music, its pacing, to name a few-- I admire how it is not heavy-handed in dealing with more emotional themes. It shows how games can explore a complex narrative in a meaningful and interactive way. Truly a gem.

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FusionPickle

Apr. 29, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Jesus, if you think this game is promoting smoking then you've obviously not made it past the first few levels, or even the loading screen. Please think before you post crap.

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TheCrazyChamelon

Apr. 29, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) "Sometimes you do things you wouldn't normally like or forget about stuff entirely. In the worst cases, both at once." Things you wouldn't do:lie + kill, forget. Jack does remember Kath, he just doesn't remembering him meeting her this day, due to the effect of drugs. He doesn't remember killing her either. It has been much more than just one day, as far as I see it of course. He tells you about him meeting Kath in "the company of myself", but then he doesnt remember killing her either. Somehow it feels like there is a large missing part of the puzzle to the story, even knowing the story of tcom

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Tower43

Apr. 24, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Man, Kathryn must be a god, she has some lung power there.

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ugoman666

Apr. 23, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) That moment when you get to the level where Kathryn and Jack separate... it was unreal. Great Prequel :)

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Eureka008

Apr. 22, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) The gameplay (is fun) + dialog + puzzles (not hard, but fun) make an astounding combination of what we call "a game". The story is really touching and feels real. Thank you, this is the best game I've ever played. Unbelievable

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uberpenguin

Apr. 26, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) "I haven't seen anyone complete the EHUP in a very long time!" Well doc, when was the last time you met someone who uses tobacco smoke to solve puzzles that exist as a result of said individual converting life's problems into metaphorical levels in a game? That's what I thought...

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dingolord

Apr. 23, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) I played The Company of Myself before, but I didn't really get it. Then I played Fixation today, and I didn't really get it. Then I went back and played Company of Myself again... and then I got it. It's a very sad story. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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Sudden62

Feb. 2, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Incredible experience, just spent some hours playing The company of Myself and this, it was great.

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PatrickG

Jul. 8, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) i liked the company of myself better

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hamuka

May. 3, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) In the caves, Jack says: "Sometimes you do things you wouldn't normally like or forget about stuff entirely. In the worst cases, both at once." This explains how he killed Kathryn and forgot about the whole day. However, in TCOM, he said he was so sad that he "didn't leave the house for days." I don't know if this is messed up, or 2DArray placed a cospiracy on purpose. Anyway, this is kind of a sad, creepy story about why we shouldn't do drugs. And a great game from 2D, as always. 5/5.

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kantuno

May. 1, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Did the shrink go through all that to get out? He should be paid more.

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Emperorerror

Apr. 28, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) When did it say you could double jump >_>

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1mega

Apr. 28, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Guys, I can't believe the top comments! He was a magician, that's why he has his top hat. Also, notice how his magic trick was to multiply himself? Remember the concept of the game "Company of Myself" if you've played it? Now put the pieces together, I've already made it easy enough for you.

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DNLH

Apr. 28, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) I really liked it. And not only the game, but also the impact it got on player. Company of Myself was extraordinary and now, when we've got to play as Kathryn, everyone got that "But he didn't kill her, right? Sure he didn't. Come on, he couldn't" attitude. You've made me watch the same story from different perspective and some how made me shocked that there's still no happy ending.

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Mystic1252

Apr. 23, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) new and improved cigarettes, now spews out laser-proof smoke

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dgieedelman

Jan. 30, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) Is it me or is the meadow filled with graves and blood

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soandso2

May. 2, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) So, there are three endings that I have seen in the comments of the two games. One, Jack murdered Katheryn. Two, Jack accidentally caused her death. Three, Jack lost her, yet she remains living. Has anyone thought that maybe, after they parted ways, Katheryn died from an acquired illness caused by her smoking? And Jack believes that he could have saved her, if they had not parted ways?

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TheLightDemon

Apr. 27, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Top hat mystery solved: He was a magician. All magicians have a top hat.

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weyyheyy1

Nov. 17, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) One thing I love about 2DArray is the way everything flows in his games, they don't tell a story to you, you make the story, and the tutorial is fitted into the story, rather than just sticking a wee screen at the start telling you everything, you feel like you develop with the character, and it makes the games all the more gripping, I love this and TCOM so much, if you read this 2D, you are my favourite flash game developer!

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DariusG2

Dec. 16, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Everyone else got the Cigarette loading screen, right?

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PowerReef

Apr. 23, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) This is the most dangerous house I've ever seen O.O

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CaptainMilkybar

Jul. 23, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Excellent game glad i played Company again and spotted the update (slow on the uptake, huh?)

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UndeadNecro

Apr. 28, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) If you take 'The Company of Myself' and compare it to this game, the level where jack 'kills' Kathryn, and the last level of this game, is the biggest part in my opinion. In TCOM, the ending credits basically explain that he went insane after he accidentally killed Kathryn and he put her in a green box. In this game, she talks about her garden(backyard) where she's found in TCOM. So, yeah. It all kind of falls together. Jack was a drug abuser trying to get away from his normal life, but it just made it worse when he met Kathryn.

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zzzzTim

Apr. 21, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Very clever and thought-provoking game. You might think that it's promoting smoking, but if you play for a little while you'll realise that it's really not. Don't play this if you just want action, though...

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Lebossle

Apr. 24, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Who else noticed the EdFex?

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junkwired

Apr. 13, 2013

Under rating threshold (show) My right hand is my agile hand... but I need to use the mouse with my right hand. Cannot... complete... level... ffffff.

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03lindxh

Apr. 24, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Spoiler: Is it just me who doesn't actually think he killed her. Through the game you jump down holes to finish a level, so that's not a problem. As shown in the ending, and mentioned earlier in the game, his medication means he forgets her. He loses contact, can't find her again, and his poor mental state means he starts to believe he killed her.

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clowntree

Apr. 24, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Holy crap, how many cigarettes did she inhale before the game faded in?!?

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theraygun

Nov. 2, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) SPOILER ALERT! for the "Blowing Smoke Ring" badge, i know some people are having trouble finding a way to hit the EHUP thingy. to hit the ting in the top part of the scene, blow a smoke ring and run after it right after you blow it. it makes a huge difference in the distance. Rate to keep this comment ALIVE!

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bandit9998

Apr. 23, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) At first I saw this as another new game to try, but the instant I saw it was a prequel to The Company of Myself, my life was complete

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agnesanonymous

Dec. 5, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Really great game; I just played through Company of Myself and Fixation through (practically) one sitting. Sad, lovely story, and good puzzles.

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Cozythrias

Jun. 4, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) "No man is an island" You can't go through life by yourself. The game shows how Kath can't finish some problems without the help of others, sometimes we also have to swallow our pride and get the help from other people that we hate. This game is truly a work of art describing a little something about life as we know it. This game is really one of my favorites, truly one of the best series ever made, the story is just so brilliant. Favorited again 5/5. This is a masterpiece my friend it is...

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skullzx7

Jul. 4, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) It seems to me that lasers are a metaphor for stress, pitfalls are metaphors for depression, and the walls you have to open seem to bee day-to-day activities that she can't do without smoking (because of addiction)

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GarnerWood

Jun. 30, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) She needs to have a serious talk with the architect who designed her house. Giant pits don't exactly give a warm welcome to visitors. Not to mention how hard it's going to sell the house in the future.

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Roni40

Apr. 27, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Cheat codes to use on the Credits (menu) page. WhoaDude – Rainbow smoke BackToTheBasics – Defaults smoke settings SuperSmokeTheCigsTurbo - More smoke and longer range

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cacaza

Apr. 23, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) at the final level i was like, "nahh i dont want to go the right"

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bayne420

May. 12, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) who lives in a house that is so scattered that has laser beams shooting all over the place xD

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bladengar

May. 7, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) I like the touch at the last level that the lasers no longer hurt you. I didn't realize that until I accidentally jumped into one trying to solve a puzzle. Great game, good job. Such a sad story...

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Gabis151

May. 6, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Therapists go into that field to help people, they ARE psychologists, but not all psychologists are therapists. Despite common misconception . . .

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LuisEA

May. 5, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Absolutely beautiful. I can't even begin to explain how much I enjoyed it. Great job.

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chowandacat

May. 5, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) Challenge complete, die by cancer.

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Himitsu21

May. 5, 2012

Under rating threshold (show) The ending teared me up in both shock, sadness and awe for these games and their author. Well done. I can easily say these games are my favourite series to exist on the internet.

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