Post 3: Digital Game Lab

You Have to Burn the Rope

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    This game was a little underwhelming, but I suppose that really was the point. I think that the main purpose of this game is to satirize a current trend in video games (giving the player rewards or praise for completing a simple task). This game is actually un-losable (you can't die) and overly instructed. The game tells the player exactly what they need to do, and then gives them a badge for doing it. This is not a fun game, but it is a great piece of satire.

To Build a Better Mousetrap

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      This game is a resource management style game. You have to balance the amount of money that you are spending with the amount you are gaining. I like that it doesn't give you any instructions, just visual clues and feedback. It forces you to learn how to play while playing. I think that this game's mechanics are used well to make a statement about capitalism.

Don't Shit Your Pants

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    This is a fun little game. It is a text-based "survival" game where you have to figure out how to not shit your pants. I personally enjoy text-based games because they force you to use reasoning skills rather that spacial skills. 

This is the Only Level

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     Just like the title says, there is only one level in this game, but the level has multiple stages. What makes the game interesting is that with each new stage, the game's mechanics change. One stage you move with the arrow keys, one stage you move with the mouse, one stage you cannot jump, and so on. Even though there is only one level in the entire game, the changing mechanics make repeatedly completing the same task difficult and fun.

Super Puzzle Platformer 
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    Super Puzzle Platformer is an interesting game that is a mash-up of two types of games. You control your character in a way that is similar to platformer games, while dodging and destroying blocks in a Tetris-style puzzle environment. It's amazing how well these two game styles work together to make a simplistic yet exciting game.