The plot is not new. It's interesting how Ocean presents it. He presents events through the eyes of Nicky in SG and William in WIAB. They both do not understand what is happening around them and, accordingly, cannot correctly interpret them. Taking their point of view, the gamer also incorrectly interprets the events taking place in both games. At the same time, Ocean generously sprinkles clues: remarks, objects, actions of characters that indicate what is really happening.
And about Summer. Ocean didn't call the game that for nothing. Nick and Summer are key plot elements. All events revolve around the two of them and Nami. Would you understand who Summer is
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