The 'Millennial Swipe Sim 2015' Flash Game Pokes Fun at Avid Tinder Users
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — September 1, 2015 — Tech
References: grey2scale.itch.io & fastcodesign
This simulation game pokes fun at Tinder users who can't seem to stop swiping.
It's impossible to win 'Millennial Swipe Sim 2015.' In the neon-colored, rapid-paced game, cartoon Tinder user profiles flash across the screen. Players must swipe right or left, as one would on the real Tinder. Just like on Tinder, once one profile is swiped away, another appears. Unlike in real Tinder, as players swipe profiles away, they continue to appear with increasing speed, until finally the fake Tinder users are forced to give up. At this point, a tombstone appears on the screen with the player's swipe count.
There's been a lot of debate lately about whether this generation of Tinder users is more or less successful in relationships than its predecessors, who practiced more conventional forms of dating. This Tinder simulation game seems to suggest that swiping is a slippery slope.
It's impossible to win 'Millennial Swipe Sim 2015.' In the neon-colored, rapid-paced game, cartoon Tinder user profiles flash across the screen. Players must swipe right or left, as one would on the real Tinder. Just like on Tinder, once one profile is swiped away, another appears. Unlike in real Tinder, as players swipe profiles away, they continue to appear with increasing speed, until finally the fake Tinder users are forced to give up. At this point, a tombstone appears on the screen with the player's swipe count.
There's been a lot of debate lately about whether this generation of Tinder users is more or less successful in relationships than its predecessors, who practiced more conventional forms of dating. This Tinder simulation game seems to suggest that swiping is a slippery slope.
Trend Themes
1. Swipe-simulating Games - Developing games that satirize popular dating culture could provide new entertainment and commentary opportunities.
2. Gamification of Social Media - Gamifying social media interactions could lead to more engagement and user retention in popular apps and platforms.
3. Critiquing Modern Dating Culture - Exploring and critiquing the implications and consequences of modern dating culture could lead to new insights and opportunities for innovation.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming - Developing satirical games that poke fun at popular trends could appeal to younger audiences and provide new opportunities for innovation in the gaming industry.
2. Social Media - Adding gamification elements to social media platforms could increase user engagement and improve overall user experiences in the social media industry.
3. Entertainment - Exploring and critiquing popular culture trends, such as modern dating practices, could provide opportunities for fresh and engaging entertainment content in the media and entertainment industry.
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