Consume Me, the highly personal game about feeling ‘stupid, fat and ugly’ in high school
The news article discusses the upcoming release of the award-winning game "Consume Me," created by developer Jenny Jiao Hsia. The game is a semi-autobiographical tale that explores Hsia's personal experiences of feeling "stupid, fat and ugly" during her high school years. The game, which started as a collection of minigames about dieting and disordered eating, has evolved into a deeper exploration of Hsia's teenage life, including her relationship with her mother and her insecurities in her first long-term relationship. The game was first showcased in the V&A's Design/Play/Disrupt exhibition in 2018 and has since won the Independent Games festival grand prize. The article highlights the game's personal and charming nature, providing a glimpse into the developer's journey of creating a highly personal and relatable coming-of-age tale.
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