The mechanic of climbing is often weaponized; Madeline might run out of stamina faster in dark areas, leading to a sense of claustrophobia and helplessness.
The lore often suggests the file was created by a developer who "went too far" in trying to simulate Madeline’s depression, resulting in a program that feels "alive" and hostile. Celesty.exe
Levels may loop infinitely or lead to "dead ends" that change once the player turns around. The mechanic of climbing is often weaponized; Madeline