8:46 (video game)
| Company type | Video game |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Products | Simulation video game |
8:46 is a simulation video game released in 2015 that recreates the events of the September 11 attacks. The experience situates players inside the North Tower precisely at 8:46 a.m., the moment when American Airlines Flight 11 impacted the building.[1][2]Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Gameplay
In this title, players embody an unidentified office employee working on the 101st floor of the North Tower during the terrorist attack. While engaged in telemarketing duties alongside a coworker, the structure violently trembles and ceiling panels fall. The office door becomes stuck, trapping them inside.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
An individual eventually forces the door open, handing over a flashlight and alerting them to an encroaching fire. Attempts to leave are thwarted as every exit is jammed, leaving them confined in darkness. As smoke intensifies, colleagues make final calls to their loved ones. Ultimately, after breaking a window, players face a grim decision: succumb to smoke inhalation or leap to their death.[1]
Reception
Following its release in 2015, the game was met with largely unfavorable criticism, with reviewers describing it as "disrespectful," "disturbing," "in poor taste," and "offensive."
See also
References
- 2015 video games
- Indie games
- Simulation video games
- Windows-only games
- Windows games
- Works about the September 11 attacks
- Unreal Engine 4 games
- Video games developed in the United States
- Video games about terrorism
- Video games set in New York City
- Video games set in 2001
- Virtual reality games
- Video games based on actual events