The Aggie Awards – The Best Adventure Games of 2022 page 12
Best FMV Adventure: IMMORTALITY
IMMORTALITY by Sam Barlow won the Aggie Award for Best FMV Adventure. In IMMORTALITY, you explore hours of behind-the-scenes footage of Marissa Marcel's career in movies. The game revolves around the question of what happened to Marissa Marcel, and as you dig deeper, you realize there is far more to the issue than expected. The game offers a compelling and mysterious experience and can be considered a new best argument for games as art. The content is gritty, sometimes violent, and often contains nudity, reflecting the industry's desire to push the envelope during that era. What shines most in the game is its production quality. The sets look fantastic, and the cinematography is era-appropriate. The performances are surprisingly good, and the plot is multilayered, with the storylines of the three films, then the cast and crew involved, and finally, a higher level. Overall, the game offers a unique and captivating experience that is a must-play for movie fans and gamers who love a good meta-narrative.
Runners-Up:
Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?
Readers’ Choice: IMMORTALITY
IMMORTALITY is an impressive FMV investigation game that has gained recognition from both critics and gamers alike. It immerses players in a compelling, multilayered storyline with excellent performances, sets, and era-appropriate cinematography. Its innovative concordance feature and the sheer amount of content make it a standout FMV adventure game. Gamers clearly appreciated its unique take on the genre, which led to it winning the Readers' Choice Award for Best FMV Adventure.
Runners-Up:
Who Pressed Mute on Uncle Marcus?
Next up: Best Non-Traditional Adventure... the envelope, please!
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