(Courtesy of 11 bit studios)FrostpunkDeveloped by: 11 bit studiosPublished by: 11 bit studiosAvailable on: PCWhen the temperature dropped to -70°C I knew I was in trouble. Actually, I should have sensed that things would get inexorably worse since “Frostpunk” is the latest creation of 11 bit studios, the Warsaw-based video game development company responsible for “This War of Mine,” a moving game about shepherding a tiny flock of civilians through the depravations of war. Both titles highlight the fallacy that people play video games only to relax. (Courtesy of 11 bit studios)My early forays into the arctic-shrouded world of “Frostpunk” were humbling. Recent game reviews:A more nuanced Kratos makes the new ‘God of War’ a mighty success‘Far Cry 5’ marries lightweight political commentary with serious fun‘A Way Out’ presents a way forward for shared video game experiences‘Where The Water Tastes Like Wine’ is a giant leap forward for video game storytelling

Source: Washington Post April 26, 2018 14:03 UTC