Games like KRITIQAL: selected essays, volume 2

"지금 당신 눈앞에 보이는 저는, 유령이니까요." 여름방학을 며칠 앞둔 어느 날 갑작스레 내 앞에 나타난 한 소녀. 자신을 유령이라 밝힌 소녀는 난데없이 내게 자신을 없애 달라는 부탁을 건넨다. 자신의 눈에 보인다는 죽음의 색을 통해 나는 유령 소녀의 과거를 추적하기 시작하지만, 어째 소녀는 점점 죽음에 가까워지기보다는 나의 일상에 녹아들기 시작하는데... 　개요여름의 끝에 피는 꽃은 '시네마틱 비주얼 노벨'을 표방하는 게임입니다. '시네마틱'이라는 말에 알맞게 여타 비주얼 노벨보다 훨씬 강화된 연출을 기반으로 하여 감동적인 스토리, 유려한 일러스트로 구성하였습니다. 스토리와 일러스트 등 기본기를 탄탄히 다져 비주얼 노벨 본연의 재미를 충분히 느낄 수 있도록 하였을 뿐만 아니라, 퀄리…

HAUNT HAUNT is a solo journaling game aiming to provide an impactful journey for the player. In HAUNT, the player takes on the role of a trapped ghost who aches to connect with the living. The ghost knows that their attempts to connect with the living may result in an exorcism, but they also know that failing to make a connection will cause them to wither away, unable to move on. HAUNT is built on…

A collection of 9 critical essays originally published on Kritiqal. All essays remain free to read, but purchasing this zine will help keep the site going. Includes epub, mobi, and pdf formats. Contents Anarcute, Tonight We Riot, and the Optics of Revolution With so many games being conservative or loosely liberal, it's exciting to see one which openly embraces anarchist politics and centers aroun…

Ship of Heroes invites you to create a unique superhero avatar, customize powers independently from appearance, and explore a vast 25th-century spaceship. Team up or go solo to tackle challenging raids, defeat powerful enemies, and uncover secrets in a rich, immersive universe. Engage in crafting, trading, and earning fame as you leave your mark on the galaxy.

Garfield Kart is a fun and family-friendly cart racing game featuring the comical cast of the Garfield comic strip. Choose your favorite character and race your way through various tracks, using power-ups and special abilities to gain an edge over your opponents. The game supports multiplayer mode for up to 4 players, providing hours of entertainment for both kids and adults.

"Total Miner is an open-world voxel sandbox game with a focus on creative RPG game building. It features a built-in script language and editor, as well as Lua scripting support. The game also includes tools for filling and clearing large areas, and supports multiplayer through the public beta. Note that the multiplayer experience may differ from that on Xbox 360.".

"The Beginner's Guide" is a unique narrative-driven game that explores the mind of a fictional game developer through a series of unfinished games. The player delves into the developer's thoughts and feelings as they navigate through a variety of experimental game designs, shedding light on the creative process and the struggles that come with it. The game serves as a thoughtful commentary on game development and the relationship between creators and their work.

Forgotten Hope is a first-person narrative-driven game about a teenage girl seeking to rediscover her past. After waking up in a cave with no memories, she explores a rural village and countryside, visiting memory points to regain her lost memories. The game features mature themes, such as depression, loss, and death, and is narrated by the protagonist herself. A mysterious wolf guides the player through one open area map and two linear maps to uncover the truth.

The Kite is a small dramatic point-and-click adventure. The game highlights the problems of an unsuccessful family.

"Beckett" is a single-player, point-and-click style game that explores the depths of reality and identity through a disturbing, psychological horror lens. The 3-hour experience, which has been compared to literature, theatre, and independent world cinema, invites players to question their existence and delve into a surrealist nightmare. Winner of the 2018 BAFTA Scotland Games category, "Beckett" promises to leave a lasting impression on those who dare to enter its dark and unforgiving world.