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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 |
9th Place - Ectocomp 2013
| Average Rating: ![]() Number of Reviews: 3 Write a review |
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.
This 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 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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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.