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LoquySSS46 reviews Eikas: "Now THAT'S what I call worldbuilding!" October 22, 2024
"This game finally opened my eyes to what Twine IF is all about. Until now, I had mostly ignored anything not parser-based as it just..." - See full review
News on Quotient, The Game: Quotient, The Game... Release 1.0! (or Version 108) October 22, 2024
Ok, I'm officially out of beta. Do you want to be a spy? Join Quotient, the quantum-powered, independent spy agency. Play this Zork inspired, tongue-in-cheek, spy game where you gather treasures and help... - Details
LoquySSS46 reviews String Theory: "Very sympathetic, relatable, yet psychological perspective" October 22, 2024
"Very enjoyable! The way it tells the different family members' stories and how it lays out the structure of the family tree are really..." - See full review
LoquySSS46 reviews Bureau of Strange Happenings: "Peppy and lively" October 22, 2024
"The setting was well implemented and lively. Characters made sense and felt natural; I especially liked the fact that characters..." - See full review
LoquySSS46 reviews Imprimatura: "Didn't like the randomness, LOVED everything else" October 22, 2024
"As you mourn the loss of a family member, you are left to collect a number of their art collection, as per their will. Left with this..." - See full review
LoquySSS46 reviews You: "Yes!" October 22, 2024
"Very esoteric (and sometimes flat out weird), but cleverly designed! I liked the way it played around with colours and pronouns to take..." - See full review

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