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- Indie Collective
- Indie Collective
- Indie Collective
- Indie Collective
Orwell's Animal Farm
Released On: Dec 10, 2020
65
5.3
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
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14% Positive
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86% Mixed
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
65
14% Positive
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
86% Mixed
18 Reviews
18 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
After playing Orwell’s Animal Farm, I found myself gobbling up every analysis I could find on the original work and ultimately settling into bed with a copy of the book found online. From the subversion of politics through the subversion of language and logic to reducing complex ideals to meaningless catchphrases, it was truly eye-opening just how Orwellian the past few years have been — although not the way in which the word has been thrown around after January 6th. The team’s unique history with totalitarianism made them competent candidates for the game version of this compelling allegorical tale, and I find myself still trying to wrap my head around the experience with these additional layers of context. 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.
I fully recommend Orwell’s Animal Farm as a great way to familiarize oneself with the timeless novella. It lacks a lot as a game though, because the adaptation is completely faithful and therefore restricts the player’s freedom heavily. [02/2021, p.47]
A video game based on Animal Farm is a crazy idea on paper, but it mostly manages to stick the landing with its weighty political themes still intact.
The game looks beautiful, and its source material is brimming with potential, but the gameplay itself is lacklustre in the extreme. Most of the time you simply don’t know what to do or how to achieve the few things you’re sure you want. A very confusing, sometimes frustrating experience rescued only by the strengths of the book.
Orwell's Animal Farm could have been something really special, but plays like a flat interactive fiction that will (maybe) please those who have loved the original novella.
Where it does succeed is in its original intention – to bring this story to a new, modern audience. I finally understand George Orwell’s Animal Farm a bit more, even having still not read it. Despite my frustrations, I still spent yet more hours outside the game thinking about the ramifications and meanings of this Orwellian tale. In that at least, Orwell’s Animal Farm realizes its potential.
While Orwell’s Animal Farm stays true to its source material, its repetitive and unclear gameplay weakens a stylized portrayal of the book. It’s not the worst way to spend a couple hours thanks to replayability and excellent narration, but it’s not compelling to get every ending and collect every stamp. You’ll get a lot more out of reading the book than you will from the game.
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Based on 6 User Ratings
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Based on 6 User Ratings
5.3
33% Positive
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Summary 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.
Platforms:
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date: Dec 10, 2020
Developer:
- Nerial
Publisher: Indie Collective
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