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My gf thinks videogames cannot be art. What to show her?

7 points Gerard0 | 1 comments | 23 Oct 25 21:22 UTC | HN request time: 0.35s | source

Good day,

My partner thinks videogames cannot be art. I told her we gotta play 3 games before she can say something like this.

She likes literature, theater, paints, poetry, detective/case solving TV, fantasy is also good/ok.

I've only got these chances. What should she play?

Would really appreciate your recommendations!

1. btschaegg ◴[23 Oct 25 22:18 UTC] No.45688074[source]▶
If she has little experience with video games, Journey and Gris might be good candidates.

For a more "technical" argument how gameplay mechanics can be a unique way to deliver an emotion to the player (arguably a major part in the role of art): Brothers: A Tale of two Sons. You'd have to make sure that she finishes it, though (estimate: ~3h).

Two trippy games that defy categorization (but won't be good examples for someone not willing to learn mechanics/logic in depth): Thumper and Cocoon.