'Cyanide & Happiness' became one of the most popular and successful webcomics thanks to its particular brand of twisted humor, and 'Rapture Rejects' is a new video game that plays off of those same themes. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic Cyanide & Happiness universe, and it pits players against one another as they find creative and insane ways to "kill every other person on earth", as the game's site deftly puts it.
In terms of gameplay, Rapture Rejects is a top down isometric last man standing game. Set in the post-rapture world without God, the remaining humans have no choice but to scavenge weapons and fight it out. That might sound dreary (and indeed it is), but the game keeps to Cyanide & Happiness's humorous undertones.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Twisted Webcomic Games
- Creating video games based on popular and successful webcomics with twisted humor can attract a wider audience and provide a new platform for storytelling.
- Last Man Standing Games
- The top down isometric last man standing gameplay presents a viable alternative to existing first person shooter games.
- Humorous Post-apocalyptic Worlds
- Dreary post-apocalyptic games can benefit from humor to create a more engaging and memorable player experience.
Sectors Adopting This
- Gaming
- The gaming industry can leverage successful webcomics with dedicated fanbases in adapting them into video games and exploring new genres.
- Entertainment
- Humorous post-apocalyptic worlds in different formats such as video games and TV shows may gain a sizable following if executed well.
- Art and Design
- Artists and designers can experiment with creating twisted characters, weapons, and landscapes in a humorous post-apocalyptic setting, inspiring trends in art and design.
