"Wolfenstein" MS-DOS game gets a timely spin. To respond to questions from curious gamers, developer Ramsey Nasser works on a little project called "Dialogue 3D". Is it okay to shoot Nazis? Is it fine to deny a platform from fascists? Would peaceful protests work better? Let's find out.
Den of Geeks says current events in America have inspired people to ask questions never heard before. For example, "Wolfenstein" developer Ramsey Nasser writes on Twitter that gamers have been asking if punching fascists was fine or shooting Nazis was ok. Nasser responds by creating "Dialogue 3D", a very developer-ish way.
"Wolfenstein" developer explores questions from gamers by creating a game called "Dialogue 3D". The game is very much similar to "Wolfenstein", but every time players are about to shoot a Nazi, a dialogue box pops up. Right before the player can pull the trigger, he must first respond to questions like "Is it OK to shoot Nazis?" or "Is it okay to deny fascists a platform?" or "Wouldn't peaceful protest be more effective?"
EN Gadget says "Wolfenstein" developer is obviously referring to the Inauguration Day attack on Richard Spencer. The leader dreamt of an ethno-state that would become a gathering place where Europeans can come together. Spence advocates the banning of interracial relationships, he supports peaceful ethnic cleansing.
Richard Spencer was caught on cam as he sustains a punch on his head while being interviewed. The incident had people asking if punching a Nazi was okay. The New York Times even ran a story discussing the very question.
"Dialogue 3-D" aims to recreate the frustration getting interrupted by a system pop-up mid-game. Spencer's creation confirms that while punching Nazis will continue to become the topic of various debates in the foreseeable future, when it comes to "Wolfenstein", players should always elect to throw the punch without hesitation.
