Perspectives: Aleppo-Helsinki

What Perspectives: Aleppo-Helsinki Offers You

Perspectives: Aleppo-Helsinki presents a provocative scenario where you experience the familiarity of Helsinki transformed into the war-torn landscape of Aleppo. This virtual reality journalism project by Yle (Finnish Broadcasting Company) uses the power of technology to reshape narratives in a way that traditional media often can't capture. Your journey through this reimagined city aims not just to inform, but to engage and challenge perceptions.

Exploring the Concept of Place in VR

At its core, the game encourages you to question how setting influences experiences. Being placed in a version of Helsinki that embodies Aleppo’s complexities allows you to confront the juxtaposition of safety and conflict. Exploring the streets, you’ll uncover stories hidden within this new context, prompting reflection on the realities faced by those caught in such situations.