Arkane Studios Then and Now

Text on the meme

ARKANE STUDIOS In 2006 Dark Messiah of Might and Magic ARKANE STUDIOS In 2023 REDFALL

What it means

A split-screen comparison shows Arkane Studios’ 2006 game Dark Messiah of Might and Magic with a dramatic fantasy woman, contrasted with the 2023 game Redfall and an awkward-looking close-up of a woman. The joke mocks the sharp perceived decline in visual quality and game quality between Arkane’s earlier work and Redfall, making it useful as a sarcastic reaction to a disappointing sequel or release.

Objects

female fantasy character / женщина-фэнтезийный персонаж woman in a cap / женщина в кепке horns / рога long black hair / длинные чёрные волосы blonde braid / светлая коса dark armor / тёмные доспехи green jacket / зелёная куртка fantasy dungeon / фэнтезийное подземелье wooden structure / деревянная конструкция fire torch / факел close-up face / лицо крупным планом split-screen comparison / сравнение на разделённом экране game logo / логотип игры