The virtual world is a platform for those who want vent out their angst against various causes. Taking the movement forward is an online game, Angry Brides on Ibibo.com that allows the player to hit grooms who have high dowry demands.
Launched on Women’s Day, the game has more than 10,000 players subscribed to it now. In the game, players can punish dowry hungry grooms with brooms, chappals and stilettos.
Twenty-five-year-old marketing professional Bharti Batra, who played the game says that the game can help a dowry harassed woman express angst. “It can have a psychological effect on a person. One is letting out anger virtually through the game,” says Bharti.
Some gamers also believe that such social games help spread awareness about social evils that weaken our society. “I enjoyed playing this game, but I am equally happy that I’m supporting a social cause. The numbers of people opting to play the game will only be a testimony to the number of people supporting this cause,” says Priyanka Sehgal, a software professional.
In the game, as the players proceed through various levels, they can select different weapon options for the angry brides.
Besides, they can also hit three different husband-types — a doctor, an engineer, and a pilot — with different price tags. Each hit adds up towards the “anti-dowry fund”.
The game only reveals bitter truth of our society, believes 25-year-old Mala Rastogi, hospitality professional. “My parents have been looking for a partner for me for some time now. Unfortunately, the demands of the groom’s family keeps increasing or decreasing depending upon his job profile. Sometimes, it really gets on my nerves. The game has depicted this truth really well,” says Mala, who enjoyed the game.