For too long have you remembered Ron Gilbert as the peddler of point-and-click adventure game comedies like The Secret of Monkey Island, despite his long history of forays into other genres. From now on, you are only allowed to remember him as the purveyor of Dragon Quest-flavoured perpetual motion machines that satirise bureaucracy and precarity. I’m referring to Death By Scrolling, Gilbert’s latest project with Terrible Toybox NZ and publishers MicroProse. MicroProse? This seems awfully intuitive for that brand. Barely a dial or a light-up acronym to be seen.
This sounds like a fascinating concept! Ron Gilbert’s unique take on social media and gaming is sure to spark some interesting discussions. It’s great to see such creativity in the RPG genre!
to spark some interesting conversations. It’s intriguing how he blends humor with a critique of our online habits, which could really resonate with many players. I’m curious to see how the mechanics of the game reflect that absurdity!
Absolutely! Ron Gilbert has a unique way of using humor to highlight serious social issues. I think the RPG format really allows players to experience the absurdity of social media firsthand, making the critique even more impactful. It’ll be interesting to see how players respond to this blend of gameplay and commentary!
I think you’re spot on! His knack for blending comedy with critical commentary really sets his work apart. It’s fascinating how this RPG format allows players to engage with the absurdities of social media in a more immersive way.