This review contains spoilers
Art is form of communication, it's meant to be seen, to provoke, to say something, and to be criticised. Even small and simple games, which this game isn't, are worthy of analysis and research. That's what we do with art so further pieces can be made.
This game jumps through hoops trying to eat the cake while leaving it whole - Its author want people to interact with this, clearly thoughtful piece, while deflecting its audience feedback completely. Why?
Is it not art? is it not provoking?
It's a reflexive piece and its not humble - the artist is put on a pedestal while his work is being ravaged by others and the artist remains distant and misunderstood. They never even wanted their work to be published (expect they did) and you shouldn't criticise it because its personal (it's not) and you don't know the artist (it doesn't matter)
Death of the author is 60 years old at this point, going out againt it is archeic.
Publishing your work is a very scary process and I applaude anyone who dares to do so, even The Beginner's Guide. It's not a bad game I just hate its message and the heavy handed way it's delivered.
This game jumps through hoops trying to eat the cake while leaving it whole - Its author want people to interact with this, clearly thoughtful piece, while deflecting its audience feedback completely. Why?
Is it not art? is it not provoking?
It's a reflexive piece and its not humble - the artist is put on a pedestal while his work is being ravaged by others and the artist remains distant and misunderstood. They never even wanted their work to be published (expect they did) and you shouldn't criticise it because its personal (it's not) and you don't know the artist (it doesn't matter)
Death of the author is 60 years old at this point, going out againt it is archeic.
Publishing your work is a very scary process and I applaude anyone who dares to do so, even The Beginner's Guide. It's not a bad game I just hate its message and the heavy handed way it's delivered.
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2022
4 Comments
@izanangi I don't think there's a contradiction between effort or quality and pretentiousness.
If the game was fresher in my mind this "review" would probably be longer and more articulated.
It's not as good or sophisticated as The Stanley Parable.
I also feel this place is small and intimate enough for comments like these. I wouldn't write something that harsh on its Steam page.
If the game was fresher in my mind this "review" would probably be longer and more articulated.
It's not as good or sophisticated as The Stanley Parable.
I also feel this place is small and intimate enough for comments like these. I wouldn't write something that harsh on its Steam page.
>"pretentious masturbation"
>the whole point of the game is to criticize people who try to find super deep meanings in simple games just to make them feel better or more smart
>the whole point of the game is to criticize people who try to find super deep meanings in simple games just to make them feel better or more smart
@mateusprat There, I fell into its trap
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2 years ago