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Esoteric Ebb is great fun but also a bit lib. Fun and good game though. I enjoyed my time.
I would call the game in some ways progressive if that matters.
EDIT I dont think any of the games on your list are rightwing in any real way if thats what you are asking. Doesnt mean they are marxist pieces of propaganda ofc.
My problem with esoteric ebb was that it shoehorned contemporary political ontology into a fantasy DnD setting. I don't think it worked. Like the freestriders' libertarianism feels really out of place. Libertarianism is borne out of capital ownership being concentrated in the hands of a few. But in a setting where there is magic and no modern industry people harping on about the free market feels really out of place.
Thank you. What do you mean by "a bit lib"? My tolerance is nonzero but low
It just seemed a tad to pro electorialism for my taste. Though I do think progessives are painted as force for good in the game.
It feels like a game created by a well meaing social democrat. Where as disco elysium feels like a game made by communists if that makes sense.
For something positive I do enjoy Esoteric Ebbs humour and whimsy.