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Ministry of Broadcast

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch • 2020

Should you play it?

Ministry of Broadcast is a narrative-driven single player cinematic platformer mixing Orwell’s 1984 with modern reality TV. A country divided by The Wall; to cross it and reach your family, you must compete on - and win - a reality TV show broadcast by the Regime.

What works
  • Strong narrative and dystopian atmosphere
  • Challenging and creative puzzles
  • Engaging pixel art and soundtrack
  • Multiple endings and collectibles
  • Dark humor and social commentary
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and imprecise controls
  • Frustrating platforming sections
  • Unskippable dialogue and cutscenes
  • Some repetitive trial and error
  • Limited character customization

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

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Ministry of Broadcast: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

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