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About the StoryYou've found the crossroads where you were told you would finally meet Papa Legba himself; the intermediary between this world and the next. Game Details
Language: English (en)
First Publication Date: November 1, 2013 Current Version: 1 License: Freeware Development System: Inform 7 Forgiveness Rating: Merciful IFID: 2CD33033-1D24-45E5-8270-1949C38A530F TUID: gwe8psqhkakmciu1 |
Awards
9th Place - Ectocomp 2013
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A well-put together Speed IF with a surprising amount of detail, June 23, 2020
MTW, the author of this short speed IF, has always had a talent for putting together locations and NPCs. Speed-IFs are usually very sketchy, but this game manages to have a large map, responsive items, good error messages, and even a conversation (which I know from experience is difficult to implement in a short time).
It involves the Voodoo or Voudon religion. While one part of it revolves around the use of (Spoiler - click to show)Voodoo dolls, which just tonight I discover actually originated in European druidism, most of it seems to represent Voodoo beliefs in a fairly accurate and respectful way, the kind of accuracy you'd expect in a game where you visit the Christian heaven.
I think Speed-IFs would be much more enjoyable to play if more of them were this well put-together. I'm not giving 5 stars, though, because even as a speed-IF it still has to compare to longer games.
Dark, interesting angle and narrative, December 3, 2013This is a short and successful game with an interesting twist and narrative.
I don't think the presentation of Voodoo is particularly faithful, but it works as a spooky Halloween ghost story.
I enjoyed the (relatively easy) puzzles and the story. I am surprised at the low score for the game in the Comp; I think it was a strong effort.
A must play!, November 2, 2013A wonderfully written game that really puts you into the dark world of Voodoo. With every aspect of darkness that can be put into this game, it really creates a dark atmosphere. The writing is wonderful and though this game is a little on the short side. You will still be able to kill a few hours on this little gem scattered across a mining pit in a little unknown place known by only a few.
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The Voodoo You Do appears in the following Recommended Lists:Ectocomp Games (All English Winners/Entries) by thecanvasrose
A list I created for myself so I can play all of these games. Sorted by rank and year. English entries. I'll add descriptions and my own ratings (out of 5 stars) to the entries in this list as I go through them.
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