Posted on: August 27, 2023
Delta Dagger
Zweryfikowany użytkownikGry: 202 Opinie: 11
Fountain, by Ebb Software.
In 1917, French Dada artist Marcel Duchamp displayed his most recognizable work he titled "Fountain." It was a urinal he purchased and wrote "R. Mutt 1917" upon it. It's a lightning rod of discussion in art over a century later as it really brings up the question of "What is art? What can be art?" In reference to Scorn, I find Duchamp's presentation to some what relevant. That is to say, Scorn is unusual beyond its aesthetics and its merits as a game are questionable. I'd venture to even say it's a good game in so much that it was a memorable and enjoyable experience, but some will disagree and cite its simple gameplay and criminally short run. Scorn prompts you to ask "What makes a good game?" and I'm still left answering it. If it's something as simple as "it's fun to play" then I'm left to conclude that Scorn is, by definition, a good game. But, Scorn is short, it can be clunky, and it lacks much mechanical depth. These are all things that we admonish in game design. How can it be good? The truth is that Scorn presents an immersive horror experience that's less about jump scares, zombies, and chainsaw wielding maniacs and more about a creating a sense of foreboding and leaving the player feeling so very much alone in this bizarre and broken world. It leaves you asking yourself questions about the world, about what happened, and what your role in all of it was. You're confronted with a sense of isolation and hopelessness. Unlike Duchamp, Ebb Software's art department clearly expended a *LOT* of effort in crafting this game. This game looks incredible. Most will obviously point out the influence by H.R. Giger, but few will point out the even greater influence of Zdzisław Beksiński, a Polish artist who drew upon similar horrific themes. Together, the two influences complement this world perfectly which deals with the themes of sex, birth, death, decay, and existentialism. So, at the end of it all, I recommend Scorn. On sale. I'm not sure about full price.
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