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QV
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E
March 18, 2021
Wokeometer Rating
0Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
QV stays laser-focused on puzzle-platforming and dimensional exploration with zero identity politics or social messaging, delivering safe neutral entertainment at a 0/10 woke score.
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Detailed Analysis
QV is a straightforward 2021 indie puzzle-platformer whose premise revolves around Quby, the last descendant of the Chosen Ones, using her brush and portal powers to restore balance to collapsing dimensions alongside the talking penguin Varon and a mysterious similar girl encountered later.
The story, characters, and gameplay center exclusively on exploration, puzzle-solving, and dimensional travel with no romance mechanics, identity exploration, or social themes of any kind. Developer IZZLE has issued no statements on diversity mandates or activism, and the game contains no character customization options that alter gender or pronouns.
Reception on Steam is Very Positive with no review-bombing, controversies, or critic-audience gaps tied to ideology. The cute anime-style visuals and traditional chosen-one narrative deliver pure entertainment without any progressive ideological elements.
Key Factors
- Traditional chosen-one fantasy premise with lore-justified female protagonist Quby
- Organic companions (Varon the penguin, mysterious girl) with no identity or representation focus
- Complete absence of romance systems, LGBTQ+ content, DEI statements, or social commentary
- Positive uncontroversial reception with no backlash or score discrepancies
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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
DEI Casting & Representation Mandates
Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
Corporate & Creator Activism
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We've run a full content analysis on QV and scored it 0/10 on the woke scale. Read our detailed breakdown above to see exactly what we found.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of woke content is in QV?
Our analysis checks for themes like identity politics, race-swapping, gender ideology, environmental activism, anti-religious messaging, and other progressive agenda elements. The score breakdown above shows which specific categories were flagged and how heavily they factor into QV's overall score.
Is QV appropriate for kids?
Wokeometer focuses on ideological content rather than traditional ratings (violence, language, etc.). QV is rated E. For a full picture, combine our woke analysis with the age rating to decide if it's right for your family.
How does Wokeometer score video games?
We evaluate media across multiple ideological categories on a 0–10 scale. Scores of 0–3 mean story-first, 4–6 have moderate elements, and 7–10 flag heavily agenda-driven content. Learn more about our methodology →
