The Westport Independent
| The Westport Independent | |
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| Developer(s) | Double Zero One Zero |
| Publisher(s) | Coffee Stain Studios |
| Programmer(s) | Kristian Brodal |
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| Writer(s) |
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| Composer(s) | Pontus Lunden |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows, Linux, OS X, iOS, Android |
| Release date(s) | January 21, 2016 |
| Genre(s) | Simulation |
The Westport Independent is a simulation video game developed by Double Zero One Zero and published by Coffee Stain Studios. The game was released on January 21, 2016.
Plot
The editor in chief of a newspaper facing a media shutdown makes tough decisions about what the paper should print in its final days.
Gameplay
The player will have to choose what the newspaper will publish and what it will not. All decisions will have a major impact throughout the course of the game. The player will also need to confront the writers working for the newspaper, who will want different content to be published.[1] Articles will include subjects such as riots, healthcare and rebellions.[2]
Development
Originally, the game was developed over a period of seventy two hours. This version was featured on several websites. Eventually, the developers decided to expand it into a full length game with many more features added.
Reception
It has a score of 63% on Metacritic.[3] PC Gamer awarded it 67%, calling it "A cleanly executed idea falls short because of flat characterisation and a dissatisfying lack of consequence. If only real papers were this toothless."[4] The Escapist awarded it three and a half out of four stars, saying " This is a great choice for fans of Papers, Please, and anyone who wants a game that makes you critically think about real-life topics."[5]
References
- ↑ "The Very Best Indie Games Of GDC 2015 - Features". GameInformer. GameStop. 2015-03-06. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
- ↑ Kamen, Matt (2015-02-17). "Censor the press in indie game The Westport Independent (Wired UK)". Wired UK. Condé Nast. Retrieved 2015-03-28.
- ↑ http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/the-westport-independent
- ↑ http://www.pcgamer.com/the-westport-indepedent-review/
- ↑ http://www.escapistmagazine.com/articles/view/video-games/editorials/reviews/15321-The-Westport-Independent-Review#&gid=gallery_5487&pid=1