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About how to kill a fly [ H2KAF ]
How to Kill a Fly (H2KAF) is a short, corporate‑themed puzzle‑immersive sim where you act as a brain‑augmented operator. You must repeat lines spoken by NPCs while searching for a minor threat in the hyper‑capitalist world of HyperDome. The game emphasizes conversation, satire, and a single‑player experience.
The experience runs at your own pace, with no timed input required. Listed features include Steam Cloud, custom volume controls, stereo and surround sound, and Family Sharing, allowing you to adjust audio and share the title without affecting core gameplay.
01 / THE GUIDE
Narrative premise
You are described as a corporate flesh object whose original speech has been replaced by a RAMember module. Sponsor messages and emails frame your mission as locating a minor corporate threat for Core Bionics & Electronics, presenting a satirical view of corporate control.
The setting is conveyed through in‑game sponsor quotes such as “We look forward to having you in our team!” and “The reward? Don't worry; in HyperDome17, work always pays off.” These lines establish the tone and the objective without introducing additional mechanics.
- Read sponsor messages closely; they often hint at the mission’s context.
- Notice the phrasing used by NPCs, as those lines become your only dialogue options.
02 / THE GUIDE
Dialogue mechanic
The core gameplay revolves around talking with the “little people” and re‑using their sentences. The RAMember module, inserted into your active brain, stores these sentences for later reuse, limiting your responses to collected lines.
Progress depends on selecting the appropriate quoted dialogue for each situation. Careful listening and memory form a puzzle that determines whether you can advance the investigation.
- Record each unique line you hear; it may be needed later.
- Observe the context in which NPCs speak to guess which stored line will be effective.
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03 / THE GUIDE
Audio options
The feature list includes Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, and Custom Volume Controls. These options let you adjust overall audio levels while exploring the cyber‑puke environment with stereo and surround sound.
Custom volume controls let you tailor the sound to your listening environment without influencing any gameplay systems.
- Adjust the overall volume to ensure NPC dialogue is clear.
- Listen with the game's stereo and surround sound to see which presentation feels more immersive.
04 / THE GUIDE
Steam achievements
How to Kill a Fly includes Steam Achievements that track milestones as you play. These achievements provide optional goals without altering the narrative or core mechanics.
Steam Cloud is listed as a feature, though the specific data it syncs is not documented; achievements provide optional goals alongside the narrative.
- Review the achievement list early to decide which optional goals interest you.
- Try to use every collected line at least once as an optional self-imposed goal.
05 / THE GUIDE
Play style
The game is single‑player and designed to be played without timed input, allowing you to explore conversations at your own pace. There is no requirement for rapid button presses, so you can take your time considering which line to use next.
Family Sharing is listed as a feature, meaning multiple Steam accounts can access the game from the same library, while Steam Cloud is also listed as a feature.
- Take breaks between conversations to review collected lines.
- Use Family Sharing to let a friend experience the narrative without purchasing a separate copy.
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COMMUNITY
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