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Ricochet
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Ricochet
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November 1, 2000
Wokeometer Rating
0Based
Scale: 0 = not woke, 10 = maximally woke
TL;DR Verdict
Ricochet scores 0/10 on wokeness by stripping away all narrative, characters, and themes to focus purely on disc-throwing arena combat. The result is neutral, mechanics-first entertainment with zero political overlay.
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Detailed Analysis
Ricochet is a 2000 Valve multiplayer arena combat game centered exclusively on disc-throwing PvP matches in futuristic arenas.
The store description and all primary sources confirm zero narrative, story, romance systems, or character creation options. Default player models are simple male figures in colored jumpsuits with no customization available.
No developer statements, patch notes, or marketing reference identity, diversity mandates, or social themes. The complete absence of plot or characters means there is no thematic space for ideological messaging of any kind. Released well before modern identity politics entered gaming, the title shows no developer activism, consultancy involvement, or controversies tied to representation.
Marketing and the base game contain no romance, body-type options, or identity elements whatsoever. This pure focus on mechanical gameplay without any social overlay delivers straightforward entertainment value free of political intrusion, aligning with the zero score across casting, thematic centrality, creator intent, and audience reception dimensions.
Key Factors
- Pure multiplayer disc combat with no plot or characters
- 2000 release predates modern identity politics in gaming
- No character customization, romance, or representation elements in base game or marketing
- No developer activism, consultancy involvement, or controversies tied to the title itself
Methodology: Each score synthesizes audience discourse, critic and aggregator reception, and press coverage — weighed against the work itself, not any single source.
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Identity Politics & Racial Essentialism
Gender Ideology & LGBTQ+ Themes
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Preachiness & Message-First Agenda
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We've run a full content analysis on Ricochet 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 Ricochet?
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 Ricochet's overall score.
Is Ricochet appropriate for kids?
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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 →
