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"Adapted from a SpringThing24 Review Played: 4/9/24 Playtime: 2hrs It is rare for me to see the ‘Interactive’ and ‘Fiction’ aspects of a..." - See full review "OK, anecdote time: when I was in high school, my summer job for a couple years was as a busboy at a country club. This was less exciting..." - See full review "I’ve made the point before (even in another review for this festival, I think?) that dreams are typically more meaningful to experience..." - See full review "I’m not quite sure how folks decided Bitsy should become an IF platform – from its Gameboy aesthetic, I’d imagine it’s mostly used for..." - See full review "Adapted from a SpringThing24 Review Played: 4/10-12/24 Playtime: 4.25hrs Well, this was just delightful. I’ve not had cause to reference..." - See full reviewHelp other IFDB members find the games they're looking for by voting in their polls. Here are a few recent ones:
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| Violet, by Jeremy Freese Calm down. All you have to do is write a thousand words and everything will be fine. And you have all day, except it's already noon.... |
| Hadean Lands, by Andrew Plotkin Marooned in an alien, airless wasteland -- your starship fractured -- your crewmates missing. Can an apprentice alchemist learn how to... |
| Open Sorcery, by Abigail Corfman You are online. You are fire and order. You are here to protect. ---- "Open Sorcery" is a game about technology, magic and becoming a... |
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