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feature any graphics in the usual sense. The screen displays only simple schematic
images in the form of striped patterns. The main plot element has the voice over of
the incredible English actor
Benedict Cumberbatch
(featuring in
Sherlock
,
Parade's
End
,and
Star Trek Into Darkness
)and3Dsoundseffects.Oneofthegame'staglines
says:
"See with your ears"
Indeed, can a video chip compete with the power of human imagination? It's import-
ant to mention that
The Nightjar
was nominated for the BAFTA award in 2012 under
two categories: Audio Achievement and Mobile & Handheld.
Some of the visual games have options to play without seeing the screen, orienting
only by sounds and tapping the screen by touch. One of them is a puzzle game
Robo-E
by
MPaja
. Another example is the arcade shooter
Ear Monsters: A 3D Audio
Game
by
Ear Games
. The list of audio games can be found at
http://audiogames.net
