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IF Comp 2015: Scarlet Sails (Felicity Banks)

Scarlet Sails is a charming Choicescript game by Felicity Banks. I’ll say here that the oversaturation of the pirate tradition always wars with its enduring romance for me–agh, the endless merchandising! But the maps! But the colonialism! But the outfits! But … Continue reading

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IF Comp 2015: Untold Riches (Jason Ermer)

General: Untold Riches is a straightforward, by-the-numbers treasure hunt that knows what it is and knows what it isn’t.  You turn up stranded on a deserted island, missing the adventuring professor whose sidekick you are and whose hijinks have gotten you into … Continue reading

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IF Comp 2015: Midnight. Swordfight. (Chandler Groover)

Hello!  Dusting this thing off for some IF Comp 2015 reviews, starting with– Midnight. Swordfight. is a parser-based story and puzzle game.  I should say right away that this is a game designed to cater to about 70% of my IF-playing … Continue reading

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