I had this exact experience playing the Root RPG recently. The artwork led me to expect a chill game about woodland critters protecting their humble forest. What I got was an exploration of the effects of poverty, colonialism, and religious extremism.
Yes, Root RPG is a really good example - I think it makes people think of Redwall, but of course Redwall has a lot of fighting, not just eating nice food in the abbey courtyard!
Re: cozy YOU ARE RIGHT AND YOU SHOULD SAY IT. Side note: I've been talking lately about what "wholesome" or "cozy" video games have in common because of the Wholesome Games Direct and have come to the conclusion that it just means "video games primarily marketed to women."
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I had this exact experience playing the Root RPG recently. The artwork led me to expect a chill game about woodland critters protecting their humble forest. What I got was an exploration of the effects of poverty, colonialism, and religious extremism.
Not cozy at all.
Yes, Root RPG is a really good example - I think it makes people think of Redwall, but of course Redwall has a lot of fighting, not just eating nice food in the abbey courtyard!
Great read. I have seen fragments of the cozy horror discussion and been completely perplexed by it, so thanks for mapping that out! 😁
Re: cozy YOU ARE RIGHT AND YOU SHOULD SAY IT. Side note: I've been talking lately about what "wholesome" or "cozy" video games have in common because of the Wholesome Games Direct and have come to the conclusion that it just means "video games primarily marketed to women."
Oh don't get me started on how any game with bright colours or a 'femme' aesthetic is labelled as cozy, i'll be here all day!