Attentat 1942 (mobile)

Publisher: Charles Games s.r.o. · Studio: Charles Games · Creator: Charles Games (Prague), spin-off de l'Université Charles — écrit par historiens

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Anecdote

A masterwork by the Czech studio Charles Games — a spin-off of Charles University in Prague and a direct collaboration with historians from the Czech Academy of Sciences — Attentat 1942 stands firmly within the great European tradition of the historical serious game. The title tells the story of the Nazi occupation of the Czech lands through the eyes of those who lived it, structured around the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich by the parachute commandos Gabčík and Kubiš. The approach embraces absolute documentary rigour: cinematic interviews with witnesses, period archival footage, interactive comics — all scripted by professional historians. The project combines a playable family narrative with authentic archival material, a rare and valuable combination. Sessions average twenty to thirty minutes per chapter, an ideal format for gradual discovery on a smartphone. The title embodies a strong pedagogical commitment, already recognised by the Czech national education system, which has incorporated it into certain curricula. Available on iOS and Android at a very affordable premium price, Attentat 1942 has been translated into around twenty languages. The initial development in 2017 at Charles University led to the creation of the studio in 2020 — a significant editorial statement indicating the project's long-term durability. The art direction blends authored black-and-white comics, authentic archives, and cinematic footage captured via motion capture. The title has won nine international awards, a remarkable achievement for an independent serious game. For museums, educational institutions, and enthusiasts of historical memory, Attentat 1942 is a reference work. Charles Games demonstrates here that a game can combine scientific rigour, dignity of subject matter, and a striking interactive experience. An essential work of twentieth-century memory.

Popularity & reception

Awards — Games for Change Awards – Best Learning Game · IndieCade finalist (2018) · A MAZE Award · Czech Game of the Year · Independent Games Festival finalist · More than 9 international awards · Recommended by Czech educational institutions

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