JonTron just linked this image as an example of how men are stereotyped and exploited in video games I’m literally laughing out loud holy shit
for anyone who still doesn’t get it notice the background please
Fun fact: topless slave girls are COLLECTIBLES in this game.
See, the problem is that the guys objectification is empowering. You’re empowered because you’re taking advantage of the other objectified people.
Not only are the mostly naked slave girls collectibles in this game, not only do they suggestively flirt with the player but they also sell up the idea that Conan is noble for breaking the chains of randomly placed, stripperific girls who don’t run away or have anywhere to run to.
There’s an image Games Radar posted from this game, that pretty much sums up everything that is wrong with claiming this game “objectifies men too”:
Not even the most desperate interpretation can argue she’s wearing the attire of a female power fantasy.
– wincenworks