Horizon Of Passion- Madness Mania
The phenomenology of passion, as articulated by philosopher Ángel Enrique Garrido-Maturano, describes a "concentration of the interests of existence that reverts into a condensation of self-experience". When one is truly passionate, existence contracts around a single point of focus. The horizon narrows. Self-awareness compresses. At a certain intensity, the horizon of passion can collapse altogether, giving way to mania.
To understand this phenomenon, we must look at why the human spirit is so drawn to the extremes and what happens when our deepest desires lose their tether to reality. The Allure of the Edge Horizon of passion- Madness Mania
Consider the tragic case of the 2022 crypto crash. Dozens of young traders, riding a wave of manic passion for decentralized finance, leveraged their entire lives. They spoke of "infinite money glitches." When the horizon turned to storm, suicides spiked. The passion was real; the mania was fatal. The phenomenology of passion, as articulated by philosopher
It is worth noting that the visual novel genre on mobile platforms has historically struggled with completion rates. The Reworking review highlights a sad trend in the industry: the "Abandoned" status. It notes that "70-80% of such projects" are abandoned, often right in the middle of the narrative. Unfortunately, the Reworking version of Horizon of Passion fell victim to this trend, with its remake also being sent into "endless hibernation". While Horizon of Passion: Madness Mania appears to be a standalone release designed to circumvent this, it highlights the fragility of indie game development. Self-awareness compresses