Strange Flesh: The Game of Bears and Leather
Over the last 10 years, video games have become the largest source of entertainment across the globe. However, the video game industry still has a long way to go when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation. Some developers and companies believe that having a gay leading man or woman will not bring in enough profit to please their pockets, and as a gay bear in the nerd community, I know they are inaccurate. Luckily for us, the vast wild west nature of the Internet exists so that we don't have to depend on big-name, archaic-thinking game developers to catch up with our needs anymore, with the greatest of bear studios being the prime example of bringing the gaming world into 2023.
2018 saw the release of Strange Flesh, which features sexy, hairy, muscular, homosexual bears in an adult beat 'em-up style video game. The main character of Strange Flesh is a bear bartender who is also a master of hypnosis. One of the many disturbed customers at the pub, Joe, is one that you'll penetrate in the game and assist however you see fit. Conquer your adversaries, hypnotize them with your smoke, or convince them to join the cause you represent.
This is where Strange Flesh, a game that specifically targets the bear community, may step in and offer a more sexual gaming environment. Strange Flesh can contribute to the creation of an environment where players can experience and engage in hyper-sexual fantasies that they typically aren't afforded in other games by including characters and plots that mirror the experiences and interests of the bear, kink, and leather communities.
Additionally, the game's distinct blend of adult themes and beat 'em-up action can aid in pushing the limits of what is generally seen in LGBTQ+ gaming. Strange Flesh offers a fresh kind of gaming experience that appeals to a wider spectrum of gamers by tackling serious issues humorously and compellingly.
Finally, Strange Flesh is a daring illustration of how independent game makers may meet the gaming industry's demand for LGBTQ+ representation. While mainstream firms may be hesitant to explore varied tales and characters for fear of losing money, the internet gives inventive studios a platform to think outside the box and cater to specific communities.