Arcade

Using the nostalgic aesthetic of 1980’s video games, Arcade’s interactive narrative explores the evolving relationship between players and avatars. Over 30 minutes, in the darkness of one of Darkfield’s trademark shipping containers, audiences will choose their own path through the story whilst experiencing Darkfield’s signature 360-degree binaural sound and sensory effects for a fully immersive experience.

Each at their own individual arcade machine, players will guide their avatar through a world ravaged by endless war: you can choose a side, win or lose the war, search for a peaceful route, or join a cult promising a better version of reality. Players will address deep, existential questions about free will and consciousness, as they navigate a world where some will win and others will lose. No two journeys through the experience will be the same.