I posted about the bizarre adventure game Space Spy a while back, but now it is finally finished. Vasily Zotov has added an extra level entitled “Portrait of Isabel Bronzina” as well as creating music and sound effects to complement the visuals. Most of the sound effects appear to be recorded from life, which adds a realistic touch to what is otherwise a completely fantastical experience. The music is very dramatic and atmospheric, perfectly suiting the style of the game, but the final level and the ending are what really make this worth downloading again. A chilling indictment of the American justice system, “Portrait of Isabel Bronzina” portrays a soulless judge sitting at a desk surrounded by framed paintings. As she speaks, her head fluctuates between large and small, and she throws paintings at the protagonist, and indeed anything in her way. By bringing a particular painting to her and plugging in two electrical cords, the ending is triggered. Suffice it to say that the final cinematic is likely one of the best endings in any game ever released. Vasily is currently looking for a publisher, with the ideal goal of having Space Spy released with Verizon Wireless, but for now you can play the game on PC or in-browser with the Unity Web Player, although the online version does not contain sound.
Space Spy can be downloaded here, while the newest trailer can be viewed here. If you’d like to see what feedback the game received from IGF judges, you can see a selection of comments here.
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