Top 25 Reviewer Member since January 29, 2012 Last visited February 2, 2025 Profile ID (TUID): vkyqpkwlu8wblwaf
I'm a clinical social worker who uses interactive fiction as self-care. I grew up in the 80's with a few Infocom and Scott Adams games and was always drawn to the medium. In 1999 I discovered Babel and have been hooked ever since.
I am looking for massive puzzle games (think Curses, Mulldoon Legacy) where the game can never be put in an unwinnable situation that...
One Hit Wonders - 40 votes for 21 games; created May 11, 2019
Good games by authors who apparently retired after their one gem.
Reviews by deathbytroggles
Spellbreaker, by Dave Lebling February 2, 2024 (edited: November 7, 2024)
"Considered one of the most difficult games in the Infocom catalogue, Spellbreaker deploys an excellent plot that neatly and satisfyingly..." - See the full review
Sorcerer, by Steve Meretzky February 2, 2024 (edited: November 7, 2024)
"Steve Meretzky took over the reins from Marc Blank and Dave Lebling in his second adventure after the wildly popular Planetfall. His..." - See the full review
Enchanter, by Marc Blank, Dave Lebling January 20, 2024 (edited: November 7, 2024)
"The first game of the second trilogy in the Zork universe, Enchanter tells a much more interesting tale with significantly more rewarding..." - See the full review
"Vicious Cycles does an excellent job of utilizing a time loop mechanic while struggling to deliver a story that makes the puzzles..." - See the full review
