Aspel

by Emily Short profile

2015
Fantasy
Seltani

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
A steampunk multiplayer game with a rich interface, April 20, 2015*
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This is a Seltani game. Seltani is a hyperlink-based multiplayer format. While I was not able to try the multiplayer options (due to lack of multiple players), the single player mode was enjoyable to explore.

There are three sources of information: a dynamic room description with hyperlinks, in-game pop-up windows with information and choices, and a sort of running commentary on the bottom.

The game allows the choice of three different steampunk characters with customizable motivations. Each character sees and understands the world differently. As far as I played, the world was a 3x3x3 grid navigated by an airship. Every item was well-implemented.

Characters are in the service of an unusual queen, and are tasked with "taking care of" ancient ruins. I enjoyed the ability to interact with a large number of animals.

Worth checking out, especially if you are interested in multiplayer IF.

* This review was last edited on February 3, 2016
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- CMG (NYC), June 13, 2015

- Doug Orleans (Somerville, MA, USA), April 27, 2015

- Molly (USA), April 9, 2015


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