Playing Mask Quest, a platformer from Increpare and undef which overtly evokes George Floyd, ACAB and other issues linked to political suppression and inequality during covid.
Involves an original breathing mechanic: a dedicated inhale button that you have to press while moving around dodging cops — and makes brilliant use of it. Forget to breathe and you asphyxiate in seconds; breath too quickly and you hyperventilate. Masocore, but checkpoints are generously-spaced compared to the modern Dark Souls trend.
The spirit of Monty Mole is alive in this one… I admire the courage of taking on such loaded political images directly — provocative enough to include a scene where you destroy a monument decidated to Hygieia, goddess of health. Tone is humorous in a zany, desperate way.
If you missed it, Liz posted about Increpare a little while ago, with a list of prime cuts to check out.
I’m not familiar with the work of undef, but they’ve got a few interesting-looking games on their itchio.
