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About the StoryA frantic struggle for survival in hard vacuum.Game Details
Language: English (en)
First Publication Date: October 1, 2009 Current Version: 2 License: Freeware Development System: Inform 7 Baf's Guide ID: 3199 IFID: 1994671C-C1FD-4377-B381-FBC7DBFD1684 TUID: zkbp7ygz2uafxr1c |
Awards
4th Place - 15th Annual Interactive Fiction Competition (2009)
Nominee, Best Puzzles - 2009 XYZZY Awards
Editorial Reviews
SPAG
Overall, Duel is a quick, well-constructed episode of retro-60’s space pulp, but you may want to skim the hefty prologue the first time through.
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An enjoyable mid-length sci-fi game with hostile aliens in a base, February 3, 2016Some people seemed not to like the infodump story at the beginning and end, but I enjoyed it. It was envisioned as the first story in a sequel, and I think people don't like being able to complete stories. But I've found that your imagination is often better than any actual sequels, and so the unfinished business was fine for me.
I couldn't figure out at first why this game was nominated for a best puzzle xyzzy when the first few scenes were completely linear. But when I reached the base, the game opened up and became really enjoyable. You have to figure out how to use a variety of equipment, including a giant mecha suit of armor, machine guns and rocket launchers, and medical equipment.
The game was not too long, and the provided map was very helpful. I strongly recommend this game.
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