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Deus Ex Machina
Book • 2014
Mel Croucher's "Deus Ex Machina" is an ambitious interactive game based on Shakespeare's seven stages of man.
It features a 45-minute synchronized soundtrack and celebrity voice actors, exploring themes of life, death, and societal critique.
The gameplay is unique, using text-based commands and a limited graphical interface to create a challenging and immersive experience.
The game's anti-military and anti-capitalist messages are prominent, reflecting Croucher's personal views.
Despite critical acclaim, it was a commercial failure due to its high price point.
It features a 45-minute synchronized soundtrack and celebrity voice actors, exploring themes of life, death, and societal critique.
The gameplay is unique, using text-based commands and a limited graphical interface to create a challenging and immersive experience.
The game's anti-military and anti-capitalist messages are prominent, reflecting Croucher's personal views.
Despite critical acclaim, it was a commercial failure due to its high price point.
