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(Don't) Save Me

by Coral Nulla profile

2023

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(based on 3 ratings)
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About the Story

As a recent recruit to the Agency of Narrative Intervention, you are tasked with playing the role of a "manic pixie dream girl". Following a strict outline, you must use your screwball wackiness to push a series of characters out of their comfort zones. But what happens to you after they get their happy endings?
I really wanted to make something for the Anti-Romance Jam since I have about three thousand ideas on that topic, but I didn't have enough time to do justice to more than one piece. While trying to find a different perspective that might let me use multiple ideas, this concept struck me and I realised it was perfect. I'm pretty proud of what I managed to achieve, even if it's a little rough around the edges, so I hope you enjoy playing!
Made using Decker, the greatest invention since sliced microchips.
Recommended listening: Allie X, Anna McClellan, Bess Atwell, HAIM, Halsey, Liv.e, Marika Hackman, Porridge Radio, The WÆVE, Winter Took His Life, Wolf Alice.


Game Details

Language: English (en)
First Publication Date: July 16, 2023
Current Version: Unknown
License: Freeware
Development System: Decker
 IFID: Unknown
TUID: dt2i2ksclc9z1gtw

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
We all want a manic pixie dream girl, but what does she want?, August 2, 2023
by manonamora
Related reviews: antiromancejam

I want to preface that this game was insane, and pushed all the right buttons for me. Is it genius? I think so. At least the ending I got was to me.

As a manic pixie dream girl, you are tasked by the Agency of Narrative Intervention to help the main characters of the short stories to fulfill their potentials, by making it all about “yourself”. Break some hearts, break some love, break some chains… But never become enmeshed with the story.
That is until…
… the story feels… off. And your role doesn’t quite fit anymore… You may choose to push through and finish your work, or maybe follow that strange character trying to make you question everything you know (was it your manic pixie dream girl?).

Along with some sort of red/blue pill choice, the ever changing UI almost pushes you down a path, one you might feel too afraid to take, one which could set you free? Yet, are you doomed to repeat the stories you were once tasked to change?

A really interesting and mind-blowing entry!

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Outstanding Decker 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 Decker game of 2023. Voting is open to all IFDB members. Eligible...



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