The concept of video games as an art form is a controversial topic within the entertainment industry. Despite this, many video games are recognized as art for their images and visual narratives , other games have attracted attention for creating an emotional experience for the player, usually by having the user interpret a character in a situation that induces to stress, terror, issues related to poverty, sexuality and physical and mental illness.
For many people, video games do have an artistic load due to the interaction in a completely different environment from reality, which catches you, immerses you and induces you to feel the emotions, fears and desires of the game’s protagonists . Today in AndroidHelp, we bring you a list with some of the best games with artistic and minimalist atmosphere available from the Play Store.
Vikings: an Archer’s Journey
In this game we will put ourselves in the role of Nott , a Valkyrie with a tenacious personality that has aroused the fury of the Viking gods, who as punishment have sent their wolf Oder to the underworld. With the pain that the absence of his faithful companion supposes, Nott goes out to look for him in the cold and cloudy abode of the dead, known as ” Helheim .”
Alto’s Adventure
Alto´s Adventure presents a beautiful visual game based on snowboarding that has a fluid and simple gameplay . It does not have a very developed history but the truth is that it does not need it. The lighting, the terrain, the changes in the weather, the relaxing music and its new Zen mode will wrap you in a relaxing experience like few others. It is highly recommended to use headphones to enjoy the multimedia experience of the game.
Samorost 3
In Samorost 3 you will follow a peculiar space gnome that uses the powers of a magic flute to travel through the cosmos in search of the mysterious origins of the instrument. Visit nine unique alien worlds where many colorful challenges, creatures and surprises await you, which come alive thanks to the beauty of the artistic work , sound and music developed by the Amanita Design studio, acclaimed for making the best games of this genre .
Botanicula
This sensational and fun game by Amanita Design will put your brain to work in an enveloping adventure starring five small creatures who are embarking on the adventure to save the last seed of their home tree , which is being infested by evil parasites. This work of art has won the prize for sound at the Festival of Independent Games, has been a game of the year, and was awarded the game with the best story and the best design of the year , as well as the best music and sound effects by the IGM readers. Without a doubt one of the best games we can find in the Play Store.
Machinarium
Another game on the list developed by Amanita Design , as we see, they are very good at making this kind of games, which could practically go through works of art . Machinarium’s story is starring Josef the robot , whose girlfriend, Berta, has been kidnapped by the Brotherhood of the Black Hat . To rescue her, we must help Josef guiding him through this enveloping world full of puzzles that will make you think, but at the same time enjoy a graphic quality and a soundtrack as few games have. This game has also been awarded different prizes for its excellent graphics and has been selected as the best Indie of the year.
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Father and Son
Father and Son is the story of a son who never got to know his father . History becomes something universal where present and past are the environment of Michel’s journey. You will be looking for yourself through the wonders of Naples; live on the last day of Pompeii before Vesuvius erupts in 79 AD; He lives every day in Ancient Egypt. The past is what makes our present real. The duration of the adventure is about 60 minutes .
LIMBO
Limbo is an incredible adventure developed by Playdead . This game has a disturbing 2D atmosphere full of puzzles . A story as superb as warm and suggestive at the same time. A child wakes up in the middle of a dark forest and must go find his sister. This plot happens without a single line of dialogue , which gives the game a plot simplicity that is surrounded by an enveloping and captivating development that catches the player from the beginning.
DISTRAINT: Pocket Pixel Horror
Distraint is a 2D psychological horror game originally developed for PC and now adapted for Android and iOS. Distraint’s story puts us in the shoes of an ambitious young man named Price. To get the support of an important company, Price must undo an old woman . At that moment he discovers that he has put a price on his humanity . This is his story , and these are his regrets …
