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Before the Boats
BEFORE THE BOATS is an interactive narrative experience about surviving in war-torn states during times of Imperialism and Colonialization by Chris Bissette for 1 player (with the potential to be expanded later). The game speaks specifically to a traumatic past, where foreign soldiers have occupied one's land with corrupt practices. Players will interactively navigate this journey through various prompts from different perspectives including War/Pain/Fear/Hate within Imperialism and Colonialization experiences during times of war-torn states in the US or other places affected by similar conflict situations for 1 player to survive as a marginalized person living under oppressive conditions, where life is often determined not only what you have but who are your allies.
Price:
$15.99
Rating:
5.00 (from 8 reviews)
Published:
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