There have been surprisingly few crossovers between video games and politics during this year's Presidential Election, and that kinda bites--especially if you're a news-hungry blogger. But if you don't mind your hard-hitting political satire coming just a week too late, Super Obama World, a new web game by ZenSoft, is the perfect way to unwind after what may be the most drama-filled election in recent American history. Warning: you probably want to be a Democrat before playing Super Obama World, or at least have a sense of humor--I'm told the two usually go together like arugula and pesto.
In case the provided screenshot hasn't provided you with enough information, Super Obama World is basically a collection of 2008 Presidential Election memes in video game form. The first world is Alaska--there are plans for expansions featuring Arizona, Illinois, and D.C.--and features our young President Elect grabbing lapel pins, stomping lipstick-wearing pigs, and defeating clothing-rack wheeling fashion consultants that are worth 150,000 points (Get it?). It's all very adorable--including the little sprite of Obama, which may just make me buy a t-shirt--which is why it's a shame that Obama World is a far cry from Mario World in terms of controls. I know I may be asking a lot from a free game, but when our President Elect is so prone to dying, it kind of makes me worry about the future.
Still, Obama World is an interesting diversion, and a nice reminder that the last terrible six-months-or-so is finally over. I'm calling it now: the Arizona level will feature at least eight different McCain dungeons (Get it?).
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