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Essays on Empathy

Essays on Empathy is a curated compilation of Deconstructeam's best efforts in seeking new narrative experiences in games. Inhabit the lives of a diverse cast of characters from all walks of life in bite-sized, innovative, interactive stories; from a hitman working at a flower shop, to a schoolgirl who is convinced her skeleton isn't hers. Explore 10 unique, offbeat tales including "De Tres al Cuarto," a brand new short experience exclusive to the compilation about a couple of two-bit comedians trying to make it big. Ten Short Games About Life: Step into the shoes of a richly imagined cast of

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May 21, 2021
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Deconstructeam
Publisher
Devolver Digital
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Essays on Empathy is a curated compilation of Deconstructeam's best efforts in seeking new narrative experiences in games. Inhabit the lives of a diverse cast of characters from all walks of life in bite-sized, innovative, interactive stories; from a hitman working at a flower shop, to a schoolgirl who is convinced her skeleton isn't hers.

Explore 10 unique, offbeat tales including "De Tres al Cuarto," a brand new short experience exclusive to the compilation about a couple of two-bit comedians trying to make it big. Ten Short Games About Life: Step into the shoes of a richly imagined cast of characters over 5 hours of vivid and varied gameplay.

Premium Collector's Bonus Content: Soak up Deconstructeam's acclaimed artistry through sketches, design insights and a new mini documentary created specially for this collection. Sounds Of Sympathy: Features more than 2 hours of original music by Paula Ruiz, aka fingerspit.

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★ 4.8/10GOG · 23 ratings
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★ 5 / 5
This is a collection of ten games made mostly for game jams between 2015 and 2021, each with concept art and video commentary, where the…
★ 4 / 5
While some games in the collection,namely Underground Hangovers & Zen and the Art of Transhumanism,can be rather annoying to get through,the rest is genuinely beautiful…

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★ 5 / 5
This is a collection of ten games made mostly for game jams between 2015 and 2021, each with concept art and video commentary, where the…
★ 4 / 5
While some games in the collection,namely Underground Hangovers & Zen and the Art of Transhumanism,can be rather annoying to get through,the rest is genuinely beautiful…

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