Amnesia: A Machine For Pigs Discussion Topic Part 2

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I'm sorry, how's that not clear? I meant in comparison to deeper, more philosophical, more interesting theories about a plot revolving around the allegory of worthless mankind as "pigs," jack the ripper seems a little lame. The story was one of (if not the single most) favorite aspect of TDD, and Dear Esther. The jack the ripper story isn't exactly an engaging, thought-provoking, meaningful story. In other words, it's shallow. If there's anything more than a subtle reference to him I'd be disappointed.

And I ask again, why not? I guess it makes sense if you consider the fact that a good percentage of serial killers are literally shallow the reason for that, but I do not see how any story pertaining to a serial killer is automatically shallow. If you ask me, the whole concept they have for AMFP can easily be shallow because they seem to be focused on pretentious metaphors and stylistic imagery rather than any real substance (like Amnesia, to a lesser extent). It remains to be seen how it's handled, but there are a few serial killer stories that are incredibly well written.