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Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You

Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS • 2016

Should you play it?

Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.

What works
  • Engaging and thought-provoking story
  • Unique investigative gameplay
  • Multiple endings and replayability
  • Immersive dystopian atmosphere
  • Well-written characters and narrative
Things to keep in mind
  • Short gameplay length
  • Linear story progression
  • Repetitive mechanics
  • Heavy reading requirement
  • Lack of save system for branching

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Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Violence, Expression.

Why this game works

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