Posted on: February 3, 2020
CharlieLima79
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Modern art in the form of videogame
When I bought ‘Kentucky Route Zero’, I had no clear idea what kind of game it was or will be. All I knew was that many people praised it to no end, and I should play it without reading too much about it beforehand. Now that I have played it in entirety, I must say I’m glad I took that leap of faith. ‘KRZ’ is modern art in the form of videogame. The narrative is abstract and thought provoking. ‘KRZ’ is a celebration of the written word, a tribute to the old text adventure games, an interactive stage play, a social commentary about capitalism, and a dreamlike journey to a destination that at times seem so close, and yet so far. The graphics of ‘KRZ’ are simplistically beautiful. Vector art are deftly used to construct imaginative landscapes and stage sets, that fly or shift away as transition or to reveal breathtaking backdrops. The set pieces are eclectic, and may seem haphazardly created. Yet, they are effective in establishing the mood of this wondrous journey. With each episode, the setting becomes more enchanting and mysterious, which complement the enigmatic, interweaving storylines of our characters. It took the developers more than 7 years to complete ‘KRZ’, releasing a new episode or interlude about every year or two. While each episode was painstakingly crafted, the long wait in-between took its toll. When I was plopped in medias res at the start of Act V, I hardly recalled the events and the choices I’ve made in previous acts. I was a bit lost during Act V at first, and the idea of replaying previous 4 acts was frankly exhausting. Still, ‘KRZ’ -- now fully complete -- is a game I highly recommend. It’s a game with many juxtaposing themes: carefreeness vs. responsibility, companionship vs. loneliness, life vs. death, optimism vs. helplessness, freedom vs. oppression, and settling down vs. “passing through”. In short, ‘KRZ’ is modern visual literature. It’s worth experiencing, and re-experiencing at some point, much like the fine books in your library.
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