This review of mine is concerned chiefly with the exploration of the uncomfortable videogame. We have been faced with a certain kind of war videogame for years that is jingoistic, morally deplorable, and more concerned with the ego of the player than the portrayal of the weight of the material. This War of Mine cuts right through our expectations and creates the thing that many critical corners of the internet have been clamoring for. It is an ugly thing to want and to consume but therein lies its critical importance.
This War of Mine is part of the Never Alone: Video Games and Other Interactive Design exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art
The Humble Bundle Complete 11 Bit Collection just launched today. It includes nine items including Frostpunk, Moonlighter, Children of Morta, and more. As always, a percentage of profits from the bundle go to charity.
In Poland, This War of Mine is being used as a teaching aid by Polish secondary schools, with teachers given a scenario, brochure, and instructions.