Essays on Empathy

"Ten stories, ten little bullets fired straight through your heart, each one in a new different way. A new way to develop, feel and live the video game"

"A vast amount of passion has been poured into crafting these short but powerful games, which becomes even more apparent while watching the developers discuss each title in their respective documentaries. Thoughtfully reflective, introspective and emotive, Essays on Empathy is …"

"As a game developer, I find Essays on Empathy to be a rare, insightful look on the evolution of an indie game studio — from finding its voice to offering a helping hand to others still cultivating their own. As …"

"Essays on Empathy is a glance at Deconstructeam’s history. The games are clever and enjoyable, showing the team’s auteur tone as they explore different gameplay styles. People fond of unique, experimental games are likely to enjoy this collection, though some …"

"Essays on Empathy did something better than give me a polished videogame experience. It gave me access to an experience of communal artmaking that I didn’t realise how badly I missed."

"Overall, Essays on Empathy is an intriguing collection. It’s a shame that a few finishing touches weren’t applied to give the overall package the polish it deserves, but there’s no denying that the concepts created by Deconstructeam are seriously impressive. …"

"Essays on Empathy feels like a collection of elevator pitches, of small technical showcases of what Deconstructeam will develop from now on. Some of the games in the collection are too vague and occasionally way too pretentious to be fully …"

"Essays on Empathy is a collection of games meant to get players thinking and most of them do this exceptionally well, while others are a bit flat."

"I’ve always said that the best and most interesting games are being made at the experimental level in game jams and Essays on Empathy proves that."

"At an absolute bare minimum, Essays on Empathy is a fantastic project. Very few games have really given this level of insight into the world of the developer. Truly, this is one of the most impactful games I have played …"

"Essays on Empathy is an impressive work which shows a deep story about life through short and creative gameplay. However, it was not satisfying enough because its convenience on UI is not good, and some stories are monotonous."