11 bit studios' latest release, This War of Mine, is a bit of an escape from the Anomaly series that the studio is known for. This War of Mine explores war from a perspective that is often overshadowed by images on our television of bombs, guns, and tanks. Rather than having players directly engage in the conflict between 2 factions, 11 bit studios chose to tell the human side of war. Players control civilians struggling to survive in a war torn region, trying to live on despite the chaos unfolding around them outside of their control. The stories these survivors tell are no less horrific than the tales of explosions, gunfire, and death that the soldiers come home with.
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.
