To separate viral rumor from factual code execution, our pathway walkthrough tested all four terminal choices under identical hardware environments, cross-checking narrative consequences against extracted dialogue databases.
| Selection Pathway | Character Fate | World State Status | True Narrative Divergence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Option A: Sacrifice | Protagonist dies; companion survives | City power grid restored; martial law maintained | 0% (Identical cutscene assets to Option C with swapped audio) |
| Option B: Betrayal | Protagonist survives; companion executed | Corporation retains regional monopoly | 12% (Alters companion survival flag; identical city aftermath) |
| Option C: Retreat | Both characters survive in exile | City collapses into lawlessness | 5% (Voiceover narration changed; zero asset variation) |
| Option D: Synthesis | Both survive; corporate syndicate dissolved | Decentralized network established | 100% (Unique final boss, unique set piece, exclusive cinematic) |
As the data demonstrates, Options A, B, and C rely on interchangeable cinematic blocks. The protagonist's final dialogue choices alter minor lines of inflection, but the structural resolution remains frozen. Option D stands apart as the only route with bespoke animations, unique voice performance capture, and an entirely distinct musical score.
