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* '''Logical Extreme''': The achievements in the game become increasingly cruel and demeaning, with each failure unlocking a new achievement that goes beyond mere mockery.
** Failing to complete a level within a certain time limit unlocks the achievement "Utter Incompetence."
** Dying multiple times in a row triggers the achievement "Pathetic Excuse for a Gamer."
** Making a single mistake during a critical moment results in the achievement "Absolutely Clueless."
** Failing to solve a puzzle after multiple attempts awards the achievement "Brain of a Potato."



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'''Invoked''': The game's tutorial explicitly tells the player, "If you want to feel the sting of failure, make sure to die at least three times on the first level."
* '''Exploited''': ???A player intentionally dies multiple times on easy mode to quickly unlock the "Not That Bulletproof" achievement and show off to their friends.



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* '''Played For Horror''': Murdering a child gives you the "You Have Taken Your First Steps" achievement, complete with picture of the BigBad laughing evilly.

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* '''Implied''': The player character's constant deaths are hinted at through dialogue and reactions from other characters, but the specific achievement is never shown on-screen.
* '''Unparodied''': The "Not That Bulletproof" achievement is earned exactly as described, mocking the player for their performance in the game.
* '''Untwisted''': The player dies three times on the first level, just as the "Not That Bulletproof" achievement suggests, without any unexpected subversions or twists.
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The constant mockery through achievements takes a toll on the player's self-esteem, leading to frustration and a decline in enjoyment of the game.
* '''Reconstructed''': ???
As the player overcomes challenges and improves their skills, they start earning positive achievements that counterbalance the initial mocking ones, boosting their confidence and motivation to continue playing.
* '''Played For Horror''': Murdering a child gives you the "You Have Taken Your First Steps" achievement, complete with picture of the BigBad laughing evilly.evilly.
* '''Played for Laughs''': The achievement "Epic Fail" pops up with a comical sound effect and confetti every time the player dies.
* '''Played for Drama''': The protagonist's repeated failures and subsequent unlocking of the "Not That Bulletproof" achievement serve as a symbol of their struggle and growth throughout the game.
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* '''Played For Horror''': Murdering a child gives you the "You Have Taken Your First Steps" achievement, complete with picture of the BigBad laughing evilly.
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* '''Downplayed''': Choosing Easy Mode will unlock the "Babies' First Game" achievement.

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* '''Downplayed''': Choosing Easy Mode will unlock the "Babies' "Baby's First Game" achievement.

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* '''Parodied''': Getting the achievement causes the game to [[DisproportionateRetribution brick your console]].

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Getting the achievement causes the game to [[DisproportionateRetribution brick your console]].



* '''Averted''': There is no achievements.

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* '''Averted''': There is are no achievements.



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* '''Conversed''': ???"Why's this achievement insulting me? I just started the game!"
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'''Basic Trope''': An achievement that mocks the player.
* '''Straight''': In ''Alice Saves the World'', dying three times on the first level on easy mode will unlock the achievement "Not That Bulletproof".
* '''Exaggerated''': Attempting to cheat will earn the player the "[[TakeThat Cheating Bastard]]" achievement and lock all other achievements.
* '''Downplayed''': Choosing Easy Mode will unlock the "Babies' First Game" achievement.
* '''Justified''': The achievements are earned InUniverse, so your friends are insulting you.
* '''Inverted''': An achievement that praises the player.
* '''Subverted''': There is an achievement called "Not That Bulletproof", however it requires you to get loaded with a [[MoreDakka minigun]].
* '''Double Subverted''': ...but you can ''also'' get it from dying to a pistol.
* '''Parodied''': Getting the achievement causes the game to [[DisproportionateRetribution brick your console]].
** Or, the achievement is earned by choosing [[HarderThanHard Lunatic Mode]].
* '''Zig Zagged''': The achievements range from mockery to praising.
* '''Averted''': There is no achievements.
* '''Enforced''': The developers wanted you to know [[EpicFail how bad you are at the game]].
* '''Lampshaded''': "Did you even try?!"
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* '''Defied''': Alice InUniverse dies three times and swats away the achievement.
* '''Discussed''': "[[BreakingTheFourthWall Can you please do a better job?]]".
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* '''Deconstructed''': ???
* '''Reconstructed''': ???

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