The Westport Independent

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The Westport Independent
File:The Westport Independent.png
Developer(s) Double Zero One Zero
Publisher(s) Coffee Stain Studios
Designer(s) Pontus Lundén
Programmer(s) Kristian Brodal
Artist(s)
  • Pontus Lundén
  • Gustav Rangmar
Writer(s)
  • Pontus Lundén
  • Chris Albin
Composer(s) Pontus Lundén
Platforms
Release date(s)
    Genre(s) Simulation
    Mode(s) Single-player

    The Westport Independent is a simulation video game developed by Double Zero One Zero and published by Coffee Stain Studios. The game was released digitally for Android, iOS, Linux, Microsoft Windows, and OS X on 21 January 2016.

    Gameplay

    The player will have to choose what the newspaper will publish and what it will not. All decisions will have a major impact throughout the course of the game. The player will also need to confront the writers working for the newspaper, who will want different content to be published.[1] Articles will include subjects such as riots, healthcare and rebellions.[2]

    Development

    Originally, the game was developed over a period of seventy two hours. This version was featured on several websites. Eventually, the developers decided to expand it into a full length game with many more features added.[citation needed]

    Reception

    Reception
    Aggregate score
    Aggregator Score
    Metacritic (PC) 63/100[3]
    (iOS) 75/100[4]
    Review scores
    Publication Score
    PC Gamer (US) 67/100[5]
    The Escapist 3.5/5 stars[6]

    The Westport Independent received mixed to positive reviews. The game holds an aggergated Metacritic score of 63/100 for Microsoft Windows, based on 15 critic reviews,[3] and one of 75/100 for iOS, based on 6 critic reviews.[4] PC Gamer reviwer Matt Elliott gave the game a score of 65/100, saying that it is "[a] cleanly executed idea falls short because of flat characterisation and a dissatisfying lack of consequence. If only real papers were this toothless."[5] Nick Monroe from The Escapist awarded it 3.5 out of 5 starts, saying that "[the game] is a great choice for fans of Papers, Please, and anyone who wants a game that makes you critically think about real-life topics."[6]

    References

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    External links

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