Against all odds is a web based game (more specifically a educational game) surrounding the themes and struggles of refugees. It provides us with an insight and a deeper look into their lives. The run from their corrupt and chaotic governments and a society where even taking a wrong turn can mean the difference between freedom and felony.
The game is relatively straight forward allowing the player to go through the game "as themselves" before seeing the outcome. If the outcome is not one that the situation expects in the eyes of a refugee the game will prompt the player to retry.
Things I liked most in the game:
1. The art style of the game
2. The easy menu navigation
3. The instructions on what to do in each scene- easy to follow
Things I didn't like:
1. The controls in one of the scenes were more complicated than they needed to be. Why not just use the arrow keys?
Graphics = 8/10
Music = 5/10
Story = 10/10
Content = 9/10
Controls = 4/10
Overall I recommend this game as it is very educational and can help us as the audience gain more understanding of the world of refugees. It can be hard for us to see past what the media tells us and this game shows us more putting us the players in the shoes of a refugee. We need to be grateful for the peace in our lives, our lives could be way worse.
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