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#WarGames2018
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#WarGames

2018 Sam Barlow62Worthwhile

Playtime

BriefIt typically takes about 2.5 hours to finish the game.

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Details

Launch
March 14, 2018
Developer
Sam Barlow
Publisher
Sam Barlow
Themes

Overview

#WarGames is a passive game using an interactive video format that influences the story based on what you chose to watch from a selection of multiple video feeds all playing at the same time. "The series that watches you. You shape the story in this thrilling tale of modern espionage, hacking and government conspiracy."

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Reception

Like the cast over your broken leg from the long jump you weren't able to finish, no matter how good the rest of the experience is, that is what people will remember.

Interactive entertainment is the holy grail of many game developers-cum-movie makers, and in #WarGames we have another nice idea flawed by the story being told and the lack of clear interaction granted to the player.

#WarGames is interesting enough for its two-hour runtime to keep you invested, but feels more like a proof-of-concept than a fulfilling tale