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There have been few video games released during my existence that have been so incredibly amazing, with unbelievable visuals and entrancing music that fits the situation perfectly.
To me, Darwinia is one of these games.
Surprisingly, I have not played the full game (yet!). I have only played the demo. Here are my thoughts:
The only word I can think of to describe the game itself is "wow". I'll be honest -- the gameplay seems like a breath of fresh air with all the RTS games clogging the market. Sure, the visuals aren't what you'd expect, but still, they left me stunned.
Now, many of us know that games are growing, evolving, almost as the Darwinia do. Games are becoming more like movies, and the cutscenes in this game did not disappoint.
Basically, I wanted to say this: Being a man, I almost never cry (come on, do any of us men cry?
). The first time I ever cried over a game was when I watched the ending to Kingdom Hearts. I know, it sounds strange to hear someone cry over a video game that seemed to be aimed towards the youth. But, I'll admit it. I wept like a baby over the ending.
When I started up the Darwinia Demo, I thought, "Hm, this game looks neat." Then the red Darwinia started attacking. Thinking the little darwinians were kinda cute, it made me angry to see them being killed. Their little cries actually had some impact on me. Then when I was finally able to retaliate, it felt so good that I had to release a laugh of victory when the red Darwinians were finally all destroyed.
And then the rocket launch came. I didn't check, but whoever wrote the music for the demo, you have my complete and entire adoration. The angelic chorus during the rocket launch made me feel like something so amazing, so awe-inspiring, had been achieved that I bawled for the second time in my video gaming career. The first time was from sorrow. This time, it was from an extremely good feeling, a feeling of achievement. Even as I type this, I can't keep my lips from quivering from the feeling that I actually did something good for someone.
I still can't entirely describe why the rocket launch cutscene hit home so hard. It was just literally and simply... amazing.
I know, I sound like a total pansy. But I had to say something. If I never did, I would probably burst from the extremely good feeling inside.
Introversion, you are like a video game God. I would literally die for you right now. You are my hero.
Thank you so much for bringing Darwinia into the world!!!!!
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I'm working on a Darwinia banner and will have it done soon.
