A game about the child of a Nazi interrogates the complexities of bullying

A game about the child of a Nazi interrogates the complexities of bullying

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https://www.polygon.com/2018/6/1/17409850/my-child-lebensborn-review-bullying-game

Earlier this month, Electronic Arts announced one of the most anticipated games of the year: Battlefield 5, a shooter that, at least in its trailer, focuses on the glory and adrenaline of World War II. My Child Lebensborn, out now for Android and iOS, is more interested in the consequences. It’s the tale of a child, born during the war, and suffering from the pain of its legacy.

Set in Norway in the early 1950s, the game tells the story of seven-year-old Karin and their adoptive parent. Gender is optional for both characters, but I played as mother and daughter. As Karin’s mom, it’s my job to make sure the child is fed, clothed, entertained and protected. This takes place through a simple budget management system, in which I balance my meager post-war income and my time as a single parent, against Karin’s needs.