It may be a bit of a stereotype, but I'm willing to bet a lot of you gamers out there--people known for laid-back, couch-bound fun--plan on celebrating the High Holiday (of course, no pun intended) of April 20th. People unfamiliar with this special day should probably be aware that--wait, you're not a cop, are you?
To avoid personal incrimination and also to talk about naughty, illegal things in a self-aware, cheeky fashion, I'm just going to assume that you know entirely what this holiday is about. And if you're wondering if I'll be participating, know that we video game bloggers lack the disposable income to take part in in today's many rich customs--also, some of us have to spend the rest of our daylight hours writing an insufferable term paper about 19th century working-class women's autobiographies. I'm thinking about selling my blood.
But if you're lucky enough to have ample free time and a steady supply of towels to jam underneath doors, you may be wondering about any video games out there that may enhance your experience. It's a bit cliche at this point, but you should really look no further than Rez; it was designed by a rave-friendly DJ (for Christ's sake) as an experience that envelops all of the senses--except for taste and smell, which may require the use of accessories found in your local supermarket.
Rez could be the stereotypical Bob Marley poster of the video game world, but it's hard to think of many other games that fit today's festivities so appropriately--and it helps that the game has a built-in mode where losing is impossible. It's almost as if designer Tetsuya Mizuguchi built an altered-state lightshow that requires only as much input as your body will allow; this may work out well for those out there who find both arms trapped inside of bags of Cheetos, the traditional food of today's feasts.
I might have went for the most obvious choice, but I'm sure you 61FPSers have some good ideas. Are there any overlooked games out there that are particularly enhanced by the good vibes of April 20?
Related Links:
The Long and Winding Road: Rez’s Journey From Proof-of-Concept to Game
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