Liyla

One of the main attractions of video games is their immersive nature, feeling like the protagonist of the story. We are aware that on a mobile screen, this is difficult. And more without being a virtual reality game. But there is a game that manages to put you in the shoes of its protagonist. And all this without the need for 3D or subjective points of view. This is Liyla, an amazing game based on real events that we can download for free from the Play Store.

The horror of war and the drama of refugees

It is not very common to find yourself in a war game in which you are the victim. Accustomed to handling elite soldiers or snipers, it is surprising to find a game in which the protagonist is a civilian, one of many innocent victims who must flee the land where they were born. Therefore, it doesn't hurt to become aware of their drama, even through a video game

And what better than a video game when everything else has failed? Yes, it may seem a bit sad, realizing a reality through a video game. But, in this case, it is a work done with great care, deserving winner of countless awards, with a simple and realistic graphic section. Her name is "Lyila and the Shadows of War"

Thanks to its creator, Rasheed Abueideh, a Palestinian citizen of Gaza, with Lyila we can put ourselves in the shoes of so many silent victims of wars: with graphics based on In shadows, reminiscent of games like Limbo, at first we play a father and his daughter, who have just lost their mother in a war zone.

The path will not be easy. Many players claim to have finished the game in tears. It is also recommended to play with headphones and in a dark room for an even more powerful experience. Surely, «Liyla» is not a video game to have a good time, but the sensations that are experienced will be worth it.