“This War of Mine” Becomes Ours

Indie Game Developer Partners with War Child

By Michelle Curtis on October 13, 2014 at 8:50pm

Many of us live in a world where FPS games are as close as we will ever be to actual combat. However, while we complain about the number of teenage boys trash-talking on “Call of Duty,” children much younger than that are struggling to survive the ravages of war.

“This War of Mine” by 11 Bit Studios explores an often overlooked angle: “in war, not everyone is a soldier.” Presenting war from perspective of surviving civilians, “This War of Mine” explores the struggles of those in a war-torn city. Raids, lack of food and medical supplies, and under the constant threat of death are but a part of the experience this adventure-sim game offers.

In addition to taking a new approach to war games, “This War of Mine” also seeks to represent real survivors by using 3D models crafted from scans of everyday people. The developers used themselves, their friends, and their family members to create character models that players will encounter in the game. Buildings and environments were inspired by modern day settings.

It is in that element that 11 Bit Studios announces their partnership with War Child, a humanitarian organization that aids children and youth affected by armed conflict, as part of a campaign called “Real War is Not a Game.” This campaign seeks to use war games to bring attention to the real-life scenarios that inspire said games. The creative minds behind “World of Tanks,” Wargaming.net, is the headline partner of this campaign.

“This War of Mine is not just a game. It allows people to act their part in a war drama based on day-to-day reality of civilians suffering during armed conflicts, including children. We want to draw attention to the uncomfortable, but important topics that are too often absent from the public discourse. Thanks to the cooperation with War Child, we will be able to reach even more people giving them something to think about, and raise money for the good cause. Grzegorz Miechowski, 11 Bit Studios CEO

At present, there is no release date for “This War of Mine”. However, you can find out more about the game from their official site, or if you'd like more information on War Child and their cause, be sure to check them out as well.

This War of Mine

Release:2014 Q4

Publisher: 11 bit launchpad

Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux

Purchase: Amazon