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Hostile Volume – A game about adjusting volume with intentionally bad UI

Hostile Volume is a unique game that turns the simple task of adjusting volume into a series of frustrating challenges with an intentionally hostile user interface.

To progress, you must set the volume to exactly 25% and hold it there for 3 seconds.

You have successfully achieved an optimal listening environment.

Please enjoy the music.

Fund my villainyPlease describe your desired volume in at least 25 words. Include the number.

Click video to play. Do not look away.

WASD / Arrows or Swipe to slither. Eat 25 to start timer.

Please complete a short customer service satisfaction survey to access the volume controls.

Data Harvested. Thank you.

Drag back to aim and fire. Hit the green 25% mark.

Mind the moving target.

The slider controls the bucket. Stars dictate the volume.

Catch the 25% star. Dodge the rest.

Tap to fire. Center is 0%, outer edge is 100%.

Lead your shot to land on the dashed green line.

Hold the slider to tilt the beam. Balance at 25%.

Do not drop the ball.

Source: Hacker News

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