Patriot

Instructions:

'a' and 'd' to move, 's' to shoot. The escape key should work in any part of the game, but I haven't tested it yet, so be prepared to force quit if needed.

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This game is the product of me programming an extremely simple version of Space Invaders last weekend while thinking about the YouTube documentary In Search of a Flat Earth. Space Invaders mechanics translate extremely well to the mindset of a MAGA supporter, especially because the clone that inspired this doesn’t actually attack the player in any way. The player attacks because of their social context, their preconceptions; the aliens (circles, or squares, of an opposing color) are designated as enemies, and the mechanics allow players to eradicate the aliens without a fight. The conflict is entirely in the mind of the player. That dynamic is fascinating, and that’s what I wanted to explore throughout the game.