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December 1, 2025American, British and Canadian StudiesOpen Access

Living the Dream, Playing the Nightmare: Remediation as the Critique of the American Dream in American Arcadia (2023)

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ZRZsófia O. Réti

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Overview

Analysis reveals dystopian elements and remediation in American Arcadia, suggesting a critique of neoliberal ideology through the reality show concept.

Key Points

  • The game presents a dystopian critique of the American Dream, highlighting the impossibility of true freedom.
  • Key themes include dual-character mechanics and a 2.5D platform-puzzle format, enhancing narrative depth.
  • Remediation theory frames the analysis, engaging with concepts of immediacy and hypermediacy throughout the gameplay.
  • Exploration of symbolism within American Arcadia underscores its critique of neoliberal ideologies and fictitious utopias.

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Zsófia O. Réti (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69402a7e2d562116f29020d9https://doi.org/10.2478/abcsj-2025-0016
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