Survey on Jiggling Breasts: Did Indie Developer Exploit the Stellar Blade Controversy

The recent uproar in the gaming community centers around an indie developer's social media poll that delved into the physics of animated breast movement, specifically for their simulation game, Farm Folks. Crytivo, the developer behind Farm Folks, posted on Twitter asking followers to vote on the 'best' breast physics, demonstrating three levels of jiggle intensity with a toon-character in their farming simulation game. The post, which intended humor, faced backlash across both Twitter and Discord. Considering the current conversation surrounding objectification in gaming, sparked by debates over the title Stellar Blade, the timing of Crytivo's poll was questionable.

The developers issued an apology via Twitter, recognizing they might have gone too far and expressing regret over not realizing the sensitivity surrounding the issue. Responses to the apology were mixed, with some encouraging Crytivo to stand by their initial choice and others affirming the necessity of the apology. Farm Folks aims to be a more immersive and 'adult' game within the cozy game genre, and as per the founder Alex Koshelkov, they plan to keep some form of the breast physics, but ensure it remains tasteful.

The controversy arose from a deleted tweet by Crytivo that sparked debates over the representation of female characters in gaming. Specifically, the public poll about breast physics on a female character in their upcoming game Farm Folks led to community backlash. The mixture of criticism and the subsequent apology highlight the ongoing tension between game design choices and community expectations around representation and objectification.

Additional Background:

Farm Folks is being developed by Crytivo, a studio that prides itself on delivering immersive simulation experiences. The game draws comparisons to other hit titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, where players manage farms and interact with other characters. While marketing itself as a light-hearted, cozy game, Farm Folks has seemingly also sought to tackle more 'mature' content, as evidenced by the discussion of implementing realistic breast physics. The topic of how women are depicted in video games remains a contentious issue, with many gamers and industry professionals advocating for more thoughtful and respectful portrayals.