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About the StoryYou've returned home, but it's not that bad. Based on the song Starwatcher by The Decemberists for ShuffleComp 2023 features
content warnings: dermatillomania I recommend playing on Desktop for the save and setting features to be accessible during the game as they are unavailable in the current Mobile UI Game Details |
Awards
6th Place, Game Goodness; 10th Place, Use of songs - ShuffleComp 2023
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Uncertainty is the only certain thing in life..., January 15, 2024Filled with melancholy and discomfort, this game displays a slice-of-life snippet between a dad and their child (you), stuck in a place of tension from unresolved (and undisclosed) issues. The pacing is fairly slow, with minimal dialogue between the characters - focusing instead on what once was and how things are now different/still the same.
Neither party want to acknowledge what happened (whatever that was, (Spoiler - click to show)that may or may not involve the mother?), nor try to solve whatever issue either. The lack of resolution in the situation leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, though life doesn't always provides resolution.
Interesting mood piece, January 24, 2024A nice slice-of-life story about family. The protagonist and their father go on a fishing trip together - the stuff of an old-timey family tale - but towards the end it's gradually revealed (Spoiler - click to show)the fishing takes place in OUTER SPACE and this is a science fiction story, hence the title. But despite the grandiose backdrop, the story focuses on the minutiae of everyday life, the intricacies of father-child relationships. The other stuff, really, is just a backdrop. (Spoiler - click to show)Even though humans have advanced to the outer boundaries of the solar system, family and all the complicated emotions that come with it still hold strong.
I wish there was less linearity in the story. You can make choices, but they don't influence much and some are never brought up again after you make them. There were also a few grammatical errors, which at times made it hard to parse what was happening. But I liked the overall atmosphere, especially the Twine theming. Blue-grey color scheme goes hard.
Finished in ~10 minutes.
A meditative and peaceful story about father and child, January 22, 2024This game had a few surprises for me, and I liked it. It was entered in Shufflecomp.
You play as a child come to visit your father. There are a few customization options for yourself, which I thought were nice.
What makes the game work for me is the reflective and meaningful (to me) choices you can make. They aren't really black or white, but instead give you a chance to roleplay yourself and your own relationships.
Nice writing, very thoughtful, not too long, and with nice visuals that I was trying to figure out how to emulate for my own future games.
Starfisher on IFDB
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The following polls include votes for Starfisher:Outstanding Twine Game of 2023 by MathBrush
This poll is part of the 2023 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 best Twine game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible games...
Outstanding Slice of Life Game of 2023 by MathBrush
This poll is part of the 2023 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 best Slice of Life game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members....
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