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Der Turm des Hexenmeisters: "A compact fantasy game written in a custom engine"
April 27, 2024 "This game was entered in the IF Grand Prix 2024, in German. In it, you play as someone determined to stop a sorceror from hatching a..." - See full review OtisTDog reviews
Shades of Gray: "An historically significant work, the crown jewel of AGT, but..."
April 26, 2024 "Anyone interested in the history of interactive fiction will sooner or later come across references to this relatively famous piece from..." - See full review The Varv reviews
Adventureland: "Dated? Sure. But not bad"
April 26, 2024 "A minimalistic treasure hunt - the Colossal Cave influence shines through, but for me at least there was a lot less hair pulling..." - See full review A new listing for
A Winter Away, by roman_hyacinths
April 26, 2024A Winter Away is a 5-10 minute, (mostly) epistolary visual novel about a daughter duck processing being far away from her aging mama. Write letters back and forth! Chat with the mailbirb! Made in five days...
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Seascape Paradiso, by Natasha Luna
April 26, 2024Underwater photographer Jay has always had a passion for the ocean. She'd never tell you that she thinks she's seen it all...but she'd have to admit that she never thought she'd meet a real-life mermaid on a...
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| The Wizard Sniffer, by Buster Hudson
You were recently acquired by the brave Ser Leonhart and his squire to sniff out the evil shapeshifting wizard. Unfortunately, you are... |
| Hadean Lands, by Andrew Plotkin
Marooned in an alien, airless wasteland -- your starship fractured -- your crewmates missing. Can an apprentice alchemist learn how to... |
| Trinity, by Brian Moriarty
You're neither an adventurer nor a professional thrill-seeker. You're simply an American tourist in London, enjoying a relaxing stroll... |
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