Trying to find something new to watch on Netflix? A documentary about the video game industry called High Score is out now, and its truly great.
High Score tells the story of the formative years of video gaming. The limited series debuted on August 19, and GameSpots evaluation stated its the “most impressive computer game documentary to date.”
There are six episodes, covering 4.5 hours in overall. The program starts in the 70s and covers significant events through the early 90s, checking out the stories of the games and people who made them. “The result is a crash course on the golden era of video gaming filled with insightful interviews, fantastic writing, and most notably, a motivating and inclusive message,” GameSpot reviewer Steven Petite said in his evaluation.
The series is told by none aside from Mario voice star Charles Martinet, and its directed by William Acks, France Costrel, and Sam LaCroix, all of whom dealt with Showtimes series about the dark web, Dark Net.
“All informed, High Score is the most comprehensive video game documentary to date. It has a large scope however handles to inform intimate, relatable stories about people who fell for games and decided to dedicate themselves to what has ended up being one of the most ubiquitous entertainment mediums in the world,” Petite said in GameSpots evaluation.
For more on whats new on Netflix in August, have a look at GameSpots rundown of all the new TV programs and movies on the platform.
