RESPITE 2.0
After the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police, the good folk at itch.io created the “Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality” in support of the Black Lives Matter Movement. 1,741 items from 1,391 creators were included in this bundle. This column not only serves to highlight those games, projects and other items from these generous creators, but is also a reminder that Black Lives do, and always will, Matter.
While the fight for racial equality and justice was news story #1 for only a few weeks, the movement did not stop when the coverage moved away. Protests march on, human rights violation occur daily, and justice continues to not be served. We must never stop fighting for what is right.
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RESPITE 2.0 - $3
An interactive screensaver with win98 vibes, RESPITE 2.0 uses it’s trippy visuals and pixelated aesthetics to bring a sense of chill to your stressful session in front of the PC.
Invoking the feeling of zooming down a Miami highway, or maybe flying lazily along a beachfront, this little program lays out some relaxing musical vibes for you to just sit back and enjoy.
For that little bit of extra control over your experience, use the arrow keys to speed up, slow down, or move side to side through your journey. The visuals will fade between different scenes every minute or two, offering up a new location for you to unwind to.
If you’re feeling stressed out at your work desk or simply need to chill a bit post intense COD match, RESPITE 2.0 is here for you.