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20 Strokes

by PaperBlurt profile

Slice of life
2014

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(based on 12 ratings)
1 review

About the Story

You find yourself in a public swimming pool.
Chlorine irritates your skin and you just know that the little boy standing still is taking a whiz.

20 Strokes are required to get from one end to the other.

All you have to do is swim... and see if you get something more out of your swim than just some exercise.


Game Details

Language: English (en)
First Publication Date: March 17, 2014
Current Version: 1
License: Freeware
Development System: Twine
Forgiveness Rating: Merciful
IFID: Unknown
TUID: bv47y26r9jz79p28

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TWINE: 20 STROKES
20 Strokes is an interesting creature. At first blush, it’s a game about swimming. The reader clicks the text to stroke. 20 strokes to reach the end of the pool, 20 links to click. The game warns that you need to “hurry,” so you do not sink to the bottom and drown...
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Short and quirky, March 17, 2014
by Rhetta_Lynnea (State of Denial)

I gave this 3 stars not because there are any problems, but because there's not really much substance. However, it's a fun little diversion with a nicely polished interface. Definitely worth the two minutes it will take you to play!


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