Silencer
Silencer is a bureaucratic simulation game about censorship and misinformation in journalism and politics. As a low-level news censor employed by the authoritarian government, Ogalia, the player will interpret censorship protocols, read news articles, and decide if an article should be taken down.
Overview
The oppressive regime has been overthrown, but the new government is just as bad, if not worse… And you are a low-level news censor recently employed by the new Ogalian regime. While journalism and politics are full of censorship and misinformation, you will wrestle with the ultimate choice: Should you censor dissenting voices for the government or let the people be heard?
Key features
You read and take down articles that violate rules. That's it.
Who doesn’t make mistakes? Your job is still safe, but you have to write an apology to the government every time you slip.
Government employees, including YOU, must drink tea, or you get fired. Where does the tea come from? You buy it from a government-owned shop.
And you might find yourself running out of money quickly, thanks to all the mandatory tea purchases. Maybe you should consider taking a bribe?
And long live Ogalia. Never forget to say it. Long live Ogalia.
Creator Information
Diane Wang: Developer, Writer, Art, & Narrative Designer
Samira Herber: Editor & Art
Sia Yang: Art
Aaron Schondorf: Music
