Essays on Empathy
- May 17, 2021
- Devolver Digital
I’ve always said that the best and most interesting games are being made at the experimental level in game jams and Essays on Empathy proves that. If you’re skipping Essays, at least check out Deconstructeam’s itch.io page.
Get on Steam"Essays on Empathy" is a narrative-driven game that explores the theme of empathy through a series of interactive vignettes. Players will confront ethical dilemmas and make choices that challenge their perspectives on complex social issues. The game encourages self-reflection and introspection, making it a thought-provoking and immersive experience. However, please note that the game contains mature themes and may not be suitable for all players.
Windows
Reviews
- story60 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- gameplay54 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
- music23 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- emotional12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- funny2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Critic Reviews
Essays on Empathy Review – Deconstructing Narrative
I’ve always said that the best and most interesting games are being made at the experimental level in game jams and Essays on Empathy proves that. If you’re skipping Essays, at least check out Deconstructeam’s itch.io page.
90%Essays on Empathy Review – A movement in the making
I am really not certain how one can distill the experience of this project into a single number. To be completely fair, the very, to put it nicely, rustic nature of throwing game jam titles unpolished into a bundle may be a bit beyond some people’s thresholds. I would also be lying were I to ignore the times where things went a bit haywire. But as it stands, I’m genuinely tossing up as to whether this could be my new favourite game of the year thus far.
90%Essays on Empathy Review
Essays on Empathy isn’t a single game, it’s a collection of 10 short experiences – none of which will be like anything you’ve played before.
70%
