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"A whack in the gut. This is a hard story. Brutal even. A soldier is broken. He succumbs to his obsession. Treason means nothing to him..." - See full review "Earth is inhabitable. Its ecosystem is destroyed, and high levels of radiation are everywhere. Roughly 1000 humans have been selected to..." - See full review "Ambiance sympa. Un peu de recherche graphique bienvenue (l'évolution de la lune). Plusieurs fins. Jeu vraiment chouette. Nice atmosphere...." - 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.... |
| The Impossible Bottle, by Linus Åkesson Housework is only as dull as your imagination. Join Emma, six years old, on a playful adventure of peculiar proportions. Merciful... |
| Anchorhead, by Michael Gentry You take a deep breath of salty air as the first raindrops begin to spatter the pavement, and the swollen, slate-colored clouds that... |
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