Seeds of Tender Claws’ Future
Remarkable piece. I’ve been a fan of Tender Claws since VVR on Google Daydream and loved every virtual reality experience they’ve made since then; I find their work playful and delightfully weird, though never so abstract that it lacks a human core. It was fascinating to dive into PRY and see certain themes and mechanics found in their later work peeking out in the context of my iPhone. For example, what in VVR becomes worlds within worlds through removing a chain of VR headsets here becomes pinching in and out through time, space, text, and memories. PRY tackles more serious subject matter than their later work, but just as successful within its own established rubric: is this a story that could only be properly told and understood in this format? Absolutely yes-- I’m particularly struck by the empathy generated through various media forms as different states of first-personness. If I had to give PRY critique, it would be that I love the sense of the relentless passage of time even when there are multiple simultaneous narratives, and it feels like cheating when videos loop at the end. I’d prefer them to always blur out, as some moments do. Also just an element of confusion: I can’t figure out why the Appendix lists the total number of red diamonds I’ve collected-- I thought maybe new content gets added to the appendix as I collect more red diamonds, but that doesn’t seem to be the case unless I’m misunderstanding how to access the full appendix (I’m scrolling and pinching). To conclude, no one explores interactive narratives quite like Tender Claws, and PRY is a wonderful exploration of internalness through the various affordances of a touchscreen interface. Highly recommend.
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Interesting way of storytelling
The app is great, it uses a way of storytelling that mixes text, images and video.
Is it meant to have sound tough? I cannot hear anything, and no its not the volume turned off.
Is it meant to have sound tough? I cannot hear anything, and no its not the volume turned off.
Tremendously interesting experiment
This is a tremendously interesting experiment in storytelling. Some rough edges, but a ton of good ideas.
Brilliant
Those hungry for alternative storytelling techniques will appreciate (if not love) the clever interaction design this app doles out.
Evocative
Evocative, a bird's eye view into an awake dream. Navigating by the seat of your pants. It's great ride.
Amazing
This app is a pure accomplishment in design by balancing publishing with digital new media and film / it's an incredible story and a remarkable experience!
Pry!!!!
This app is incredibly detailed. I love that the reader transposes their position and is made an active member of the story and how it progresses in a way that is incredible unique. Just so very cool.
Unique storytelling at its best!
Almost loved this as much as HerStory. Great look at a new way to tell a story.
Stunning, innovative, moving game
A unique and immersive storytelling experience. Incredibly high quality in all aspects of production. The tactility of the game navigation is inspired and the content is sensitive, probing and wisely inconclusive. The depth of content and potential approaches to that content is staggering. Can't rate highly enough. Excited to see what the studio does next.
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Too short but great
The story is great, the interface is amazing. It is just too short!
Wow
Just...wow
Entirely engrossing
I've only played for 10 minutes and have recommended it to all of my friends. It's amazing.
boring and expensive
It's quite possible I'm a moron, because I just don't get it.
I understand why the app is $5.99 -- movies are expensive to shoot and you are using real actors here -- but after almost an HOUR of "gameplay", I haven't actually done anything DIFFERENT... just spreading and squeezing my fingers together in order to see different pictures and get a (sort of uninteresting) story told slightly more completely each time.
As far as I can tell, there IS no game to be played, and no puzzles to be solved. DISAPPOINTING.
I was expecting (and hoping for) something interactive, something intriguing and something which involved solving puzzles.
I got none of that, and I feel really ripped off.
I understand why the app is $5.99 -- movies are expensive to shoot and you are using real actors here -- but after almost an HOUR of "gameplay", I haven't actually done anything DIFFERENT... just spreading and squeezing my fingers together in order to see different pictures and get a (sort of uninteresting) story told slightly more completely each time.
As far as I can tell, there IS no game to be played, and no puzzles to be solved. DISAPPOINTING.
I was expecting (and hoping for) something interactive, something intriguing and something which involved solving puzzles.
I got none of that, and I feel really ripped off.
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You Need To Try Pry!
One of the most detailed apps that I have ever seen. It's so intricately designed and beautifully portrayed that you will become swept away in this thrilling story!!
Imagery is spectacular and vivid.
Incredible storylines and plot unveiling at the most accurate moments to keep you engaged and enchanted by every tiny moment you spend with "Pry".
Imagery is spectacular and vivid.
Incredible storylines and plot unveiling at the most accurate moments to keep you engaged and enchanted by every tiny moment you spend with "Pry".
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Very cool
Confusing and difficult puzzles that fulfill you once you get them, and it leads you through a story that is crazy cool and interesting. Can't wait to finish part 2!!!
It's amazing!!!💛
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Great
Very interesting and beautiful. I'm patiently awaiting an update to give us more!!!
This is short
And I would vouch, is probably never gonna get the promised Part 2 considering it's been a year and a half! I gave you my money so here's a star to warn others.
My favorite app ever
For those who love discovery, books, and experimental learning.
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