Since the days of Windows 3.1, gamers have been accustomed to the world of first-person shooters and text adventures, yet the two have never been combined. While it may sound like the weirdest game mashup out there (moreso than Mario Golf’s mixture of sport titles and RPGs), the indie game Facade has managed to pull it off with panache.
I came up with the idea for this piece whilst playing the new title Dear Esther (which features within if you don’t know what it is). Dear Esther’s appeal to me stemmed from my excitement to play something that qualified more as an interactive experience than a classic ‘game’. I wondered to myself, how many titles have managed to evoke strong feelings in me and make me think about the world around me? Gaming gets hard rap for being mindless, ultimately pointless fun, but it can be beautiful when it has a real message underneath. So, without further ado, here is my laundry list...
The wealth of free games available online puts store shelves to shame. You may need to be willing to look past dated graphics, but there are some gems that deserve your attention, this is just a taster. From the artistic to the downright ridiculous, there’s something you’ll like out there, and it won’t cost a penny.
I just tried it, it's exactly like Scorched Earth, so that's a big plus in my book!
Cave Story.
5 Days A Stranger
7 Days a Skeptic
6 Days A Sacrifice
Trilby's Notes
Toribash
And a couple of more but i can't seem to remember their names.
"Have you ever wondered what would happen if Einstein invented a time machine, travelled back to pre-WWII Germany and assassinated Hitler?"
Obviously not a history major.
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A response to David Cage's comments at GDC about games needing to be more mature, discussing games which have been and why Heavy Rain is not the right way to go in this respect.
Okay... I'll admit, I'm somewhat intrigued.
A first person text adventure? Downloading the game immediately!