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REALISE

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REALISE, the new EP from Hearse Pileup.


Interactive music video coded by Matt Gaffen (band frontman).


Lyrics:


I used to think

I had a say

A basic right

To make a change

But I spoke up

And wasn't heard

They pushed me down

Kicked to the curb


I didn't realise

I'd swallowed lies

I didn't realise

I didn't realise

My blinkered eyes

I didn't realise


I trusted them

To keep their word

But they sold me out

They made it worse

But now years have passed

And they're back again

With pretty words

For my trust in them


I didn't realise

They'd compromise

I didn't realise

I didn't realise

We're so paralysed

I didn't realise


They work for us

It's their fucking job

But when they're in charge

They fob us off

But promises

Are easily made

And easier

To twist and break


I didn't realise

Our leader's spite

I didn't realise

I didn't realise

It's a bigger fight

I didn't realise

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"One guy worked for four years on this - I wrote the music too.

I'll consider doing an update once I've had some sleep.

There is a very real point I'm trying to make with this work though, as an interactive music video specifically.

If you're trying to assess this specifically as a game and not a political statement then you're missing the point somewhat."

If you are bad at conveying a message, and then go on to tell the audience it's more than a game, and there's a super deep meaning behind it they just don't get - the only people who find that type of mysticism to be impressive are teenagers who can't even vote.

Also, this concept of both choices being bad has been done in many forms of media in the past. Maybe if you invented a time machine instead of putting a game like this together, you could have been the first to convey the message.

Edit: Angsty teenager confirmed. "Actual Converstations" just consists of you talking over people, being mad at the world, and shaming others for disagreeing with your narcissism. Similar to someone having a meltdown during a breakup and telling the other person they aren't a "real man" or "real woman", which ironically is childish.

HearsePileup responds:

If you've got a point with this review, you are equally failing to make it buddy.

Edit: Dropping your rating because I question what you're trying to say is pretty childish - feel free to drop me a dm if you want to actually have a conversation :)

You'll also notice a significant amount of people *did* in fact "get it" if you read the other reviews here.

sooooooo goooooood

This is so cool oh my gosh

Great game, it’s a little bit too pixelated, I can barely see what’s ahead! I got -21,000 maybe try making it more clear on what’s ahead! Edit: since it’s meant for you not too see what’s ahead then 5 stars!

HearsePileup responds:

That's actually not a bad score - a lot of people get around -100,000! It's designed to be intentionally unwinnable - like getting what you want out of an election 🤭

yo this is amazing. playing the game with the song in the background got me even more hyped for the game. Is the song on pandora?

HearsePileup responds:

Thanks! I'm really glad you enjoyed it. CDBaby tells me the EP should be on Pandora, but as a brit I have limited access to check, haha

Credits & Info

Views
15,931
Faves:
172
Votes
423
Score
4.21 / 5.00

Uploaded
Jun 20, 2024
7:54 PM EDT
Software
  • Blender
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  • PlayCanvas
  • Sublime Text 3