I Just Watched an Interview the Slow Game Club Did With One of the Leads of ‘The Holy Gosh Darn,’ and I’m in Love
Vice News - Dec 18th, 2024
The author reflects on their disillusionment with the negative aspects of the games industry and games journalism, which was spurred by the Amir Satvat controversy at the 2024 Game Awards. However, their perspective shifts after listening to an interview with Ozan Drøsdal, co-founder of indie game studio Perfectly Paranormal, about their game 'The Holy Gosh Darn.' This experience with the Slow Game Club community reignites the author's passion for the positive aspects of gaming, emphasizing creativity, community, and support for indie developers. The author encourages others to join the Slow Game Club to foster a healthier gaming culture.
RATING
The article is a personal reflection and opinion piece that lacks in-depth analysis and balance but is clear in its intent and transparent about its subjective perspective.
RATING DETAILS
The article is based on the author's personal feelings and experiences, making factual accuracy less relevant. However, the mention of The Holy Gosh Darn's 86% Metacritic score is a factual element but not verified within the text.
The article lacks balance as it primarily focuses on the author's viewpoint and does not present alternative perspectives or counterarguments. It is more of a personal narrative than a balanced report.
The article is clearly written, with a straightforward narrative and personal tone. It avoids jargon and is easy to understand, although it uses emotive language.
The article references a specific interview and game studio but does not provide detailed source attribution or links to the Slow Game Club or the interview, reducing its credibility.
The author is transparent about their intentions and acknowledges their bias towards promoting the Slow Game Club, which adds to the transparency.