my initial thoughts about this game is that it is very professional and appealing. this game was by far the most user friendly out of all the games i’ve played, the instructions were very clear and concise and as the game progressed it didnt get complicated even though it was quite lengthy. i personally loved the idea behind this game seeing that it put me into a situation i wouldn’t quite understand and showed me the importance of prioritizing and being rational about spending patterns. the fact that the game had many options that are perceived as necessities was what made it intense and it put me into situations that would be extremely difficult in reality such as choosing between paying for my pet’s treatment when i can’t afford to do so or abiding by the law when it came to my vehicle and then being fined even more when i couldnt do so. this showed me how life can be extremely tough even in affording daily necessities and that obtaining money can be extremely inconvient such as taking my kids money or donating plasma. moreover, there were several times where i found myself choosing things that satisfied emotional needs to people around me such as buying a present to preserve my kid’s image over money. i believe that i learned to always opt for the necessities and that sometimes life throws unexpected hurdles that we have to be prepared for. one thing i disliked about this game is the fact that it had a lack of positive scenarious such as rewards or decisions that lead to actually obtaining more money.
this game was an eyeopener and actually allowed me to go into depth in a topic that i had very little knowledge about, i believe this game depicts an ongoing struggle for syrian refugees and highlights the fact that they are exposed to several dangerous in attempt to save their lives and have better living standards for themselves and their families. i played this game several times but never managed to make it to Europe , in my first trial i based my decisions on doing anything to get there with the money i had whilst disregarding the risks. however, the second time i managed to balance it out and i ended up with a boat that was faulty and was rescued but put into a refugee camp which also isnt the optimal solution. i love how realistic this game is and actually has several options of how the refugees end up. however, i believe that the instructions were quite jumbled up and the game skipped a few steps that may have allowed the users to make more educated choices.
this game is actually very relatable to my generation seeing that these are choices we tend to make everytime we go out to a party. i loved how realistic the situations such as being offered alcohol constantly and feeling like a buzzkill if you do not take it and stick to your prefernces however, i really enjoyed the facts that popped uo in the middle as it educates us in a field that we need to be eductaed in as these are choices we face a lot, i also really liked that it awards the sensible decisions and this doesnt really exist in real life if we make the right decisions. it also raised awareness on similar issues such as consent and this is sadly something that we see as a taboo. one thing i did not like was the fact that upon choosing the irresponsible answer there were facts thrown around rather than an actual scenario.
This game is all about making a career off of fake news. I personally take interest in this seeing that i am a journalism major and we get taught a lot about building credibility and differentiating between news types. however, this game actually introduced me to the side we dont get taught is how these news are made and spread and it also showed me that by using the right platforms and connections it is very much possible to deceive people and make a living out of it too. this game was very thorough and took you through the entire process in great detail such as starting by copying articles and then by planting it into appropriate channels in order to maximize the reach and finally by writing the articles taking you through the base and the supporting pieces. however, the game was extremely time consuming seeing that the target was very high and the rewards were too low.
Growing up , i struggled a lot with body image so the concept of this game was fantastic to me! i really liked how it took into consideration both body types and their day to day issues hiwever, i found the decisions quite shallow and that these arent the biggest challenges people with body image issues face however, the outlining was well thought of such as pressures from family and friends. one major issue i had was that the game was sequences incorrectly for example i chose the overweight POV and i was suddenly taken to the underweight situation so it was a bit confusing for me!
second hand depression
i find mental health a huge taboo in egypt but in our community is more spoken about however, still slightly judged. what i really liked about this game is the fact that it gives you several situations such as someone has a hard time completing a task(sending you an email) or someone not wanting to leave the comfort of their homes(the birthday party situation) and even having a partner than dopesnt have energy to put in efforta relationship and they give you several reactions and they either applaud you on your decision or they tell you what to do instead and they even have an option of suggesting what to add to your reaction in order to make it more sympathetic. i really admire the fact that this actually puts you in the shoes of those who are depressed for a change and guides you on dealing with them simultaneously. i also really enjoyed the facts that were there about depression and they weren’t extremely dark but they were rather comforting and empathetic. one thing that could have been done better is that it could have been a bit more visually appealing.
