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About the StoryA short 500-word game for the Neo-Twiny Jam, based on a dream I once had. Game Details |
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A short but luxurious and desperate dream of love, July 17, 2023This is a short game, less than 500 words, entered into the Neo Twiny Jam.
In it, you recreate a dream of the author where you meet a beautiful individual whom you can try to be with over and over again.
The game is brief, but it satisfies my 5 main criteria for games:
+Polish: I saw no bugs or typos. The lush color scheme and music complemented the story and setting well.
+Descriptiveness: Every word felt like it had a purpose.
+Interactivity: I had the impression of control at first, and when I didn't it felt like it fit the theme.
+Emotional impact: I totally understood where it was coming from, especially as a dream.
+Would I play again or recommend? I did play a couple of times.
Theo is a short cyclical piece about falling in and out of love, and doomed relationships. I honestly forgot one-two passages in that you were supposed to be in a dream, and thought I was stuck in a loop - surprisingly, either interpretation worked!
I really liked the way the text was formatted in the passages, like pushing the eyes into a funnel (though a bit more contrast in the links would have helped extra).
Sidenote: It really had Goncharov vibes, in the doomed love/relationship or running after an impossible goal…
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The following polls include votes for Theo:Outstanding Romance Game of 2023 by MathBrush
This poll is part of the 2023 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the best Romance game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Suggested...
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