Thursday 8 November, 2018

After playing through all of Four Last Things, I have noticed almost all of the comedic elements the game has to offer. Each of the 7 deadly sins the player must commit is done in a sarcastic and playful manner. While the jokes are relevant to the overall style of the game, the game deals with potentially serious subjects. Some people may feel that the game is presenting the serious topic of sinning in an overly nonchalant and mocking way. It is also interesting to note that the player does not have a choice to complete these sins or not, and often times the sin is done completely on accident.

Great job! I think you’re right that the game is presenting serious topics in a “nonchalant and mocking” way. What commentary do you think the developers are making by doing so? Is this a light hearted game trying to give a serious message, or just a light hearted game having fun with what people consider a serious topic? How can you tell the difference?