External Links
- Story File (GitHub Mirror)
The most recent version of the game from the author's git repository.
Or download Story File (GitHub Mirror) and run the game in a Glulx interpreter.
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About the Story
In a world of arcane mysteries, a young doctor's apprentice unravels a conspiracy most grim.
The Weight of a Soul is a mystery-horror interactive novel inspired by IF classics like Blue Lacuna and Anchorhead. A typical playthrough will comprise over 50,000 words and may take 5 to 6 hours to complete.
Visit the website for more details, the Development Diary, and information about the upcoming premium version to be released on itch.io and Steam.
Content warnings: illness, death, medical procedures, emotional suffering.
Page Update History
2 Off-Site Reviews
intfiction.org
Victor's Spring Thing 2021 Reviews
"The Weight of a Soul is very very good. It really is a page-turner, gripping us with strong world building, excellent prose, great pacing, and a mystery to reveal."
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intfiction.org
"Great worldbuilding of an original setting featuring alchemy, animism, mutants, and more."
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Game Details
First Publication Date: April 2, 2021
Current Version: Spring Thing 2021
License: Creative Commons
Development System: Inform 7
Forgiveness Rating: Polite
IFID: 40583C4F-E40B-4BAA-881E-D7F842F7069F
TUID: xsc77fvvd4oz76oz
