Is a Holocaust game too far?

[sienster]

donathos said:

sienster said:
I don't think it's appropriate gaming material. Just as a game about 9/11 wouldn't be appropriate. Also, I don't think a game about crucifying Jesus would work either. It would just stir up too many emotions.

 Actually, now we have three good ideas.

 Seriously though, this entire thread is about the word "game." As we've all seen, the Holocaust, 9/11, the crucifixion, etc., are all fine subject matters for all sorts of media -- films, novels, songs, etc. Video games are simply another type of media, and they can be employed in all sorts of manners for any kind of subject.

Once upon a time -- before "graphic novels" -- comic books were a disrespected form of media, and I'm sure that the same close-minded types as found here would have balked at the idea of a comic book dealing with the Holocaust. But go ahead and read Maus, and then tell me whether or not comics can handle those sorts of adult matters. Video games can, too; they just need to be done well.

So you think a game about 9/11 would go over well today?  Three good ideas?!?  I don't know about that.  Maybe in another 30 years or so.  I mean, you could have a game about Pearl Harbor ( if there isn't already) and I don't think many people would have problems with that.  I don't think either a game about Jesus or the Holocaust would ever work - there would always be too much controversy.