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Forgotten gem about two realities and facing fear, February 3, 2016Chancellor is a game that got a bit overlooked in the IFcomp for being long, of moderately hard difficulty, and not having a walkthrough. Later, it got more attention, being nominated for Best Game, Best Story, Best Writing, and Best Individual Puzzle in the XYZZY awards.
You play in two different worlds. The first is a fantasy world, where you must leave your father to undertake a quest. The second is (Spoiler - click to show)the real world, where you are a chancellor (like a resident aide) in an abandoned dormitory.
Both have a grim and brooding atmosphere, but also one of wonder at the world around you. The two worlds are interconnected.
The writing is excellent. The game is excellent. The author has a hints guide up somewhere that got me through a few tricky points, although the guide is very very minimal.
Strongly recommended.
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I always like seeing positive reviews of this game; it's one of those that managed to get an emotional response out of me.
