When I approach a game I always try to go in open minded. In playing Darfur, I felt a sense of guilt. It was like making fun of them characters in the game. I am sure the creator did not mean for the game to be portrayed that way, (at least I hope not). I thought personally running for water why trucks were trying to get the young children was terrible and I did not play it very long. I know society likes to base games on real events, but this was over the top for me. If a woman was being abused by here husband we would not play a game where she kept getting hit. It just bothered me, I felt bad playing it. The next game food source, I actually had heard of before. I thought it was definitely like farmville, for a good cause. I only wished I could have spend tons of money playing the game to support world hunger. I think it is amazing that someone is using a game for such a great cause. I would love to see a game like this for animals that are abused, helping them get medical attention and a loving home. I think the ideas for this style of game are endless. It gives a person a certain satisfaction knowing that they are helping someone and having fun at the same time. The third game was airport insecurity a game that was simple enough but kind of silly. It was a game that was not challenging at all and in games no challenge equals no fun.
I somewhat question the reality of “Darfur is Dying” because it’s so unbelievable. It also bothered me. The game didn’t need to be fancy; the content was powerful enough.
I like that you pointed out that the game made you feel guilty and uncomfortable. People sometimes have a hard time admitting things like that, even though it is a worthy observation of the game. And like you, I didn’t play the game for very long.
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Darfur is Dying powerfully demonstrates the genocide happening in Darfur since 2003 and urges the player to take action. It is by no means making fun of the victims, rather, the game shows the innocence of little boys and girls contrasted by the evilness of the Janjaweed militia. It shows how very real the situation is, as men are often killed while women and children are often raped, abused, and kidnapped. It’s a scary thought, that fetching an essential element of survival, water, can ultimately lead to one’s death.