: How external powers (The Agency) strip away a person's previous identity to mold them into a tool for their own ends.

The story generally follows an ordinary individual who suddenly finds themselves recruited—or coerced—into a powerful, shadowy organization known as "The Agency." The "deep text" or underlying message of such a narrative often explores:

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: Many games in this genre use branching paths to highlight how, despite the player's "choices," the overarching system (The Agency) remains in control. Technical & Safety Note