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The Sun Doesn't Shine Here

by Stanley W. Baxton profile

2022
Horror
binksi

(based on 5 ratings)
1 review9 members have played this game. It's on 1 wishlist.

About the Story

You're on an archeological expedition to the Lost City, and the sun doesn't shine here.

Awards

6th Place, Le Grand Guignol - English - ECTOCOMP 2022

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Average Rating: based on 5 ratings
Number of Reviews Written by IFDB Members: 1
Untold horrors in a changing labyrinth with giant story twist, November 12, 2022
Related reviews: 15-30 minutes

This game is based on cosmic horror. You and two companions have been trapped in a shifting labyrinth for days, trying to find your way out. Tensions are rising, especially between your pushed-to-his limits friend Vlieg and your deeply-fascinated friend Tia.

The game is written using Binksi, a combination of Bitsy and Ink that uses tightly-constrained pixel art and the dialogue capabilities of Ink. You sometimes move around, running into things to talk, and other times have pure dialogue.

In the ending I reached, there was a massive shift in perspective. It was a clever concept and I enjoyed it quite a bit. However, it also brought a ton of profanity for a long time that honestly wasn't that fun to me. The big twist doesn't quite make sense conceptually, looking back, but it does make sense in terms of cosmic horror.

This game is quite complex, and I think it really shows off just what Binksy can do, for those interested in the engine.

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Outstanding Underappreciated Game of 2022 - Player's Choice by MathBrush
This poll is part of the 2022 IFDB Awards. The rules for the competition can be found here, and a list of all categories can be found here. This award is for the most underappreciated game of 2022. Voting is open to all IFDB members....

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