The Video Game Tied to a Cult (ft. MamaMax)
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An RPG game called Kanye Quest gained critical acclaim for its unique storyline involving Kanye West battling a clone of Lil B in the Year 3030 with hidden dark elements revealed later on. The game led players through mysteries, rap battles, and codes while hinting at potential involvement in a secretive real-life organization.
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- Kanye Quest, an RPG game, gained critical acclaim for its innovative storyline involving Kanye West traveling to the Year 3030 to defeat an evil clone of rapper Lil B, engaging players in rap battles and hidden puzzles.
- The game's connection to Ascensionism, a cult believing in soul existence and self-judgment after death, along with the mysterious involvement of Nick Lyons and Ascension ISM records, adds layers of intrigue and real-world connections, hinting at a deeper, possibly secretive, narrative beyond the gameplay.
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A critically acclaimed RPG game featuring Kanye West.
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"Kanye Quest RPG: Ascension and Mystery"
- Kanye Quest, an RPG game, emerged on RPG Maker on July 22, 2013, gaining critical acclaim from Vice, Giant Bomb, Kotaku, and others.
- The game features Kanye West traveling to the Year 3030 to defeat an evil clone of rapper Lil B and restore order.
- Players engage in rap battles using a turn-based mechanic, guided by terminals placed by the Base Code Task Force.
- An anonymous user in 2015 revealed hidden dark elements in the game, leading to a sinister turn in gameplay.
- The game transforms into a grayscale, eerie version, requiring players to input passwords for progression.
- The game's mysteries involve decoding codes, contacting an ascension hotline, and uncovering hidden symbolism.
- Players must solve 34 locked segments to achieve ascension, culminating in a battle with an enemy named JFZ Z JN MS.
- The game prompts players to consent to further interaction, hinting at potential involvement in a secretive real-life organization.
- Ascensionism, a cult tied to the game, believes in the eternal existence of souls and self-judgment after death.
- Investigations into the game's mysteries reveal connections to a record label, cryptic Twitter accounts, and a man named Nick Lyons.
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"Calypso Game Unveils Ascension ISM Mystery"
- Reddit user named Shrink Men discusses the mystery of the ARG and mentions an update on Ascension ISM records, introducing a new game called Calypso available for download from their website.
- Calypso game is described as safe, with a standard main menu and RPG layout featuring simple tasks to earn money for an "ascension package level."
- The game lacks depth, with repetitive dialogue and no end game or secrets, except for voicemails in-game that are real recorded phone calls to the Ascend hotline.
- Nick Lyons, the only artist signed to Ascension ISM records, is suspected to be behind the game and associated websites, which have gone offline recently.
- Ascension ISM, an obscure cult with devoted followers, dates back to the early 2000s and has connections to various online writings and publications.
- The mysterious uploader of the game is believed to hold the key to unraveling the mystery, with few details available about their identity, leading to speculations about Nick Lyons' involvement in the operation.
