If you’re looking for an incredibly memorable and surprisingly emotional refresher on this all-too important story, look no further than Orwell’s Animal Farm.
Orwell's Animal Farm
Nerial · Dec 10, 2020
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Orwell’s Animal Farm is an adventure game where all animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others. Immerse yourself in George Orwell's story of absolute power and corruption and follow the ups and downs of Animalism.
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- Orwell’s Animal Farm is a very good reimagining of the famous novel, staying true to the spirit of the dystopic Republic of the Animals. Though it lacks the kind of puzzles and gameplay to make it a full-fledged adventure, it’s a must-play for those who would enjoy a well-executed exploration of a classic novel.
- “Although I don’t dislike Orwell’s Animal Farm, it left me pretty cold; having played both main line Reigns games I expected more from Nerial. In comparison with the slew of different events with humor and charm those games provide, Animal Farm seems shallow. I wouldn’t say I don’t recommend it, but as someone who has read the source and played other games by the developer I did find it disappointing.”
- Animal Farm, like the novel it’s based on, has a very clear stance. It doesn’t shy away from the themes of anti-fascism and totalitarianism. Games as a medium have the opportunity to tell a wealth of stories. Political ones like this should always be welcomed no matter what the current state of affairs may be in the real world.
- 7.0Orwell's Animal Farm is a perfectly fine choose-your-own adventure game from a developer who has already made plenty of choose-your-own adventure games. Its literary ties, idyllic scenery, and linearity add some novelty to the experience, but ultimately not enough to make it feel too different from something we've seen before. People have figured out the Reigns formula. They've also already applied it to an Animal Farm-like setup (i.e. Democratic Socialism Simulator). Although enjoyable, Orwell's Animal Farm feels like its missing the creative spark that made Nerial's initial releases exciting.
- 8.0Orwell's Animal Farm is destined to fly under the radar this December, sharing a launch date with the biggest game of the year. It doesn't help that many people simply won't be interested in playing a game that both plays like and is based on a book.
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