Hello everyone! We are a two brother team who live Sofia, Bulgaria. Yes, the literal City 17 from Half-Life 2. We are making a game inspired by the book Obedience to Authority as well as media such as Papers, Please and the show Severance.

Here in Eastern Europe we have experience and past with harsh authority and authoritarianism. I mean look at our oppressive leftover architecture and forgotten symbols of authority. I guess the subject has always interested me… “Why do good people follow evil orders?”

What ever prejudice some media might have against people in Eastern Europe, I assure you we are some of the hardest working and welcoming people you will ever meet! And our game explores if you obey orders and how does your moral compass work (if at all). I invite you to wishlist it! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2719670/The_Milgram_Experiment/

  • Pratai@piefed.ca
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    5 days ago

    No. Games are meant to be enjoyed recreationally as an escape. Not spent tiptoeing though a psychological minefield of “here’s another thing to test your guilt-reflexes…”

    Ffs…

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      Well that’s just like, your opinion, man.

      I find games to be a very good medium for all kinds of storytelling and experiences, just like TV shows can be vapid sitcoms or serious dramas or anything else.

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        Well, that’s just your opinion man. I’m all about kids having positive experiences from games, not self-doubt after having their head fucked with…

        But you do you! Celebrate the differences!

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          You’re the one saying “this kind is bad”, how’s that for “celebrating differences”?

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                4 days ago

                LMAO! the obnoxious arrogance is almost unbearable! You seriously think kids don’t play games that are age restricted???

                Talk about adorable.

                Blocked. I’m not even going to deal with this nonsense.

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      That’s only your taste, it doesn’t apply to everyone as you clearly imply in your comment, learn how to write your own opinion instead of talking for everyone else.

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      Maybe you’re just not emotionally intelligent to play things that may better you as a person.

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          4 days ago

          Are there horror games that are trying to fuck with your head? The entire genre is trying to manipulate your emotions into feeling fear or dread.